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CISO Circle

An exclusive curated executive experience for verified CISOs.

The CISO Circle

Designed specifically for chief information security officers (CISOs) and chief risk officers (CROs), the CISO Circle offers a curated executive experience, delivering presentations, discussions and networking opportunities throughout the conference. Apply for this program when you register for the conference as seats for CISO Circle sessions are limited.

Apply to join the program

Networking opportunities among leading peers, sessions tailored to your most pressing priorities and interactive sessions led by top Gartner security experts offer a unique experience for executives like you. Find out more about what to expect and how to apply.
  • How to Qualify
  • How to Apply
  • What's Included
  • CISO Circle Sessions
How to Qualify

Applicants must meet the following qualification criteria to participate:

  1. Enterprisewide Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/ Chief Risk Officer (CRO), or
  2. Business unit/ regional/ government agency Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/ Chief Risk Officer (CRO) responsible for:
    • Private sector: AU$250 million+ in revenue
    • Public sector: 1,000+ employees

CISOs/ CROs with client facing/ external responsibilities from an IT security vendor or consultancy are not eligible to participate.
How to Apply
  • Qualifying CISOs or CROs from an information security and risk vendor or consultancy must be involved exclusively in their organization’s internal IT.
  • You can apply to participate in the CISO Circle when you register for Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit by verifying you are the chief information security officer or chief risk officer within your organization. You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application.
  • Application and approval are required for participation.
  • Already registered? Log back in to your registration profile and complete the qualifying questions.
What's Included
  • The opportunity to network and connect with a community of CISOs and CROs 
  • Exclusive interactive sessions focused on the most pressing priorities of CISOs and CROs
  • CISO lunches, featuring keynote presentations from visionaries and industry leaders 
  • Priority access to book interactive sessions and one-on-one meeting(s) with a Gartner expert
  • Early access to keynotes throughout the conference (seating is not reserved and is available on a first-come, first-served basis)
Exclusive sessions*

Enjoy exclusive access to sessions covering your most critical priorities. 

Exclusive sessions and opportunities

  • Coming soon

Workshops, roundtables and Ask the Expert sessions

  • Coming soon

*Sessions are available only to CISO Circle participants. An application is required and qualification criteria apply for the CISO Circle.

“As always, Gartner's insights have been both invaluable and intriguing. Looking forward to the next events and predictions.”

Andrew Curtis
CISO, Gadget Access Pty Ltd