All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for cybersecurity leaders around AI, leadership, cloud security and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Smarter, Faster, Stronger … Together

In an environment characterized by tariffs, global instability, regulations, an expanding threat landscape and AI, the cybersecurity community must gain and share insight faster. Together, we are smarter and stronger. Join us to explore topics including cybersecurity strategy and vision, leadership, AI, metrics, risk, resilience, cloud security, data security, security culture, and more.

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Wednesday, 22 July, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM JST

Ransomware Preparedness: Responding to the Question “Are We Safe?”
Hiroyuki Suzuki, Director Analyst, Gartner
When asked “are we really safe?”, what should corporate representatives present and how should they respond? This session explains the essential measures for ransomware defense and the controls that minimize organizational damage, offering a clear approach to answer this critical question with confidence. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

How to Control Security Risk of AI Agents
Kaoru Yano, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI agent is a transformative technology that can dramatically advance enterprise innovation. However, security risks associated with AI agents are very complicated and very difficult to control. In this session, we will provide an overview of the security risks that organizations should be aware of when leveraging AI agents for data analysis and business process, along with recommended best practices for addressing these risks. ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM JST

From Strangled to Strategic: 3 Steps for CISOs to Master Cyber Regulations
Arthur Sivanathan, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Today, CISOs are increasingly challenged by the growing complexity and volume of cyber regulations, which can overwhelm resources and hinder strategic progress. This presentation will examine the regulatory landscape, highlight common pain points and provide practical approaches for managing compliance without sacrificing security objectives. Learn how to prioritize regulatory requirements, streamline compliance efforts and develop strategies to remain agile and effective in a highly regulated environment. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM JST

Consulting Clinic+:Implementing Global Cybersecurity Governance for Emerging Threats
Tad Nagao, Associate Director Consulting, Gartner
As AI adoption accelerates and attacks targeting entire corporate groups become increasingly sophisticated, cyber risks across global organizations are growing more complex than ever. In this session, we will explore how global enterprises can respond to the latest threat landscape, focusing on:

- Approaches to addressing AI-driven business needs and establishing effective AI governance
- Strengthening resilience across multi‑site, multinational corporate groups
- Automating group‑wide security audits by combining traditional assessments with exposure management

Through these themes, the session will introduce practical and sustainable methods for building global cybersecurity governance that truly works at scale. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, 23 July, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM JST

Supply Chain Cyber ​​Risk Management: 2026
Yoji Kimura, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Incidents caused by the supply chain continue to occur, signaling the end of an era where cybersecurity could be discussed solely within the confines of one’s own organization. Companies now face potential supply chain risks and must take action to address them. This session will explain the current state of supply chain cyber-risk management and provide practical solutions. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM JST

Ask the Analyst: The First Step Toward Supply Chain Cyber-Risk Management
Yoji Kimura, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Incidents caused by supply chains continue to occur, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is planning to establish a “Cybersecurity Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains.” Many companies now require a transformation in their stagnant supply chain cyber-risk management. In this session, we will explore how to take the first step toward effective supply chain cyber-risk management. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 02:45 PM JST

Cyber Insurance Under Pressure: What CISOs Must Know Before the Next Renewal
Paul Furtado, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The cyber insurance market is tightening due to frequent and severe cyberthreats — bringing higher premiums, stricter underwriting and narrower coverage. This session offers CISOs and security leaders insights on how threats like ransomware are changing insurer expectations and policy terms. Learn what underwriters seek, how to prepare for renewals and avoid red flags that lead to denied claims or reduced payouts. We offer practical guidance on aligning security controls with insurance requirements and making cyber insurance a strategic asset. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 02:45 PM JST

Negotiate Cybersecurity Protection Levels With Your Executives
Wam Voster, VP Analyst, Gartner
Why don't executives fund cybersecurity according to their risk appetite? They have no idea how to do so. PLAs are concrete assertions of risk appetite. Negotiating PLAs determines your executives’ desired level of protection within their willingness to pay for it. They sharply guide investment, create stakeholder defensibility and are hard to ignore. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM JST

Ask the Analyst: What CISO Need to Know About AI Agent Security
Kaoru Yano, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As AI agents drive transformative change across the enterprise, they also bring us a new paradigm of security challenges. CISOs must proactively collaborate with executive business leaders to handle the risk. This session will explore the critical security considerations that CISOs need to recognize when integrating AI agents into business innovation. ... Show More Show Less

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“I attended to gather the latest security trends. The sessions covered various topics from technology to human skills, which were useful for my work. I also learned that generative AI is a key topic, as it was featured in many sessions.”

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