All 2026 Conference Sessions

Discover this year’s tracks and featured sessions, covering emerging trends and key challenges in cybersecurity including navigating NIS2, DORA and the EU AI Act, AI disruption and geopolitical volatility, cloud sovereignty, stopping deepfake identity impersonation attacks, and much more.

2026 Conference Theme

This year’s conference theme is Smarter, Faster, Stronger … Together.

In an environment characterized by an expanding threat landscape, AI, tariffs, global instability and regulations, the cybersecurity community must gain and share insights faster. Together, we are smarter and stronger.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme and your top mission-critical priorities in mind.

Hear from VP Analyst Pete Shoard on why you must attend.
Find conference sessions
There are hundreds of sessions happening each day. Filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests. After registering for the conference, craft your agenda and book priority sessions — all through Conference Navigator.

Show Filters

Filter Sessions Cancel
Clear All See 136 Sessions No Results
Showing 136 Sessions
Clear All
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Seize the Moment
Christopher Mixter, VP Analyst, Gartner
It feels like everything is happening, everywhere, all at once. But amidst the chaos, there are opportunities, “moments” that we can seize, to ensure Cybersecurity’s success. What if we could use our organizations’ rush to AI as an opportunity to modernize both human and machine identity? What if we could turn the inevitability of cyber-attacks into a learning cycle that continuously makes us smarter, stronger, faster and more resilient? What if we could monetize our innovation with a cycle of continuous learning to fund even more innovation?  Join this keynote and learn how to seize these moments! ... Show More Show Less

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BST

CISO Circle: A New Framework for Cybersecurity Board Reporting
Board reporting on cybersecurity must be clear, concise and consistent. Using a framework derived from financial reporting standards will help CISOs and CIOs achieve this goal. Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

3 Things You Need to Do Today to Enable Postquantum Cryptography
Sarah Almond, Director Analyst, Gartner
The move to postquantum cryptography will be a companywide effort that will affect every part of data security, cloud management, I&O, IAM and most other systems. But, with a problem so large, where should you begin? In this session, we will go over the three initial steps that will form a solid foundation for ongoing efforts in the transition, promoting a scalable, smooth process over the next two years. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Analyst: Using AI for Cybersecurity
Jeremy D'Hoinne, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This open-ended session is an opportunity for attendees to ask any questions they have about AI and cybersecurity. “What is the best AI for cybersecurity?” “What should we expect from AI in the future?” “Should I wait or trust my vendor about this new GenAI feature?”, are some of the questions that will be answered. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Leadership Vision for 2026: Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Fadeen Davis, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Cybersecurity leaders are key enablers of digital business and are accountable for helping the enterprise balance associated risks and benefits. This “Leadership Vision for 2026” helps SRM leaders plan for 2026 and develop presentations for leadership, peers and teams. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BST

Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities for SIEM
Alex Tytarenko, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The SIEM market is evolving at an unprecedented rate. This presentation discusses the latest SIEM Magic Quadrant, and what forces and trends are disruptive to the SIEM market. This presentation is for cybersecurity leaders looking to reevaluate their SIEM strategy and understand what key capabilities are required from modern SIEM. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Outlook for Data Security: Going from Reactive to Resilient
Paulo Aresta, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Many organizations find it challenging to move beyond reactive data security measures despite increasing threats and regulatory pressures. This session outlines a strategic approach to maturing toward a posture of resilience through data-centric security, leveraging AI-driven adaptive controls and strengthening incident response and business continuity. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Outlook for Identity and Access Management: Elevate IAM With Identity-First Security
Akif Khan, VP Analyst, Gartner
Identity has become the de-facto organization perimeter and the primary control plane for cybersecurity amid the shift to cloud and the rapid adoption of AI technologies. Modern IAM strategies enhance cybersecurity and reduce the business friction associated with legacy cybersecurity controls. Cybersecurity leaders must transform IAM from a tactical or checkbox exercise into a key pillar of cybersecurity strategy. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Outlook for SOC: The Ultimate Cybersecurity Remix
Carlos De Sola Caraballo, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
The era of the siloed SOC is over. To handle modern threats, security leaders must integrate Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Exposure Management into a single, synchronized ecosystem. This session will outline the strategic roadmap to the "Ultimate Cybersecurity Remix," where diverse security areas work together to extract maximum value from existing investments. ... Show More Show Less

... Show More Show Less
Items per page: 1 – 9 of 136 Items
1 of 15 Pages

Sorry, no sessions match your criteria. Please refine your filters to display sessions.

“Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit enables me to plan the roadmap in an efficient matter that makes the organization reach its business goals. This is a high-end conference that all security leaders should attend.”

Runar Viken
Head of Cybersecurity, Brønnøysundregistrene

Discover what it’s like to experience #GartnerSEC

Learn more about Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026

Get our latest conference schedules, updates and insights sent straight to your inbox.

By clicking the "Continue" button, you are agreeing to the Gartner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

All fields are required.

      By clicking the "Submit" button, you are agreeing to the Gartner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

      Back