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      This year’s conference theme is 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 insights faster. Together, we are smarter and stronger.

      Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation

      Cybersecurity leaders face relentless change from AI, regulation and business demands. Learn how to shape business-aligned cybersecurity strategies, optimize resources, improve your leadership effectiveness and drive innovation, resilience, and executive confidence.

      Artificial Intelligence

      AI and cybersecurity have long intersected, and generative AI is only accelerating the pace of change. Learn how to use AI innovations to enhance cybersecurity programs, defend against AI-generated attacks and more effectively support AI initiatives with strong security guidance and governance.

      Cyber Risk and Regulations

      Cyber risk management is an operational imperative driven by global regulations. This track delivers insights to help you strengthen cyber resilience and effectively manage risks. Key topics include cyber resilience, third-party risk, privacy, AI, operational technology and organizational resilience
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      Monday, 22 September, 2025

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

      Roundtable: New-to-Role CISOs: Creating Value in Your First Year
      Arthur Sivanathan, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      This roundtable is designed for first-time as well as experienced CISOs at a new company or industry. What techniques have you leveraged in setting priorities, building relationships and delivering value quickly? Come prepared to participate in a group discussion with your peers as you share experiences, challenges and approaches around this topic. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

      Roundtable: Use Regulatory Expansion to Drive Investment in Cyber Resilience
      David Gregory, VP Analyst, Gartner
      There is a global shift in regulations and thus, a heightened focus on cyber resilience. Join us to know how this shift is impacting boardroom dynamics and budget discussions, and if the security leaders are seeing increased financial support and backing from the executives for addressing cyber risk and resilience. We explore how this is playing out when it comes to acceptance, mitigation and funding decision around security compliance. ... Show More Show Less

      12:45 PM - 01:30 PM BST

      Roundtable: Cloud Security Lessons Learned: Sharing Best Practices and Avoiding Pitfalls
      Charlie Winckless, VP Analyst, Gartner
      In this expert-led roundtable, join peers and Gartner analysts to explore key indicators of effective cloud security, common pitfalls, and real-world strategies to address evolving threats. Come share experiences with your peers about what is working and not working within your organization. ... Show More Show Less

      02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

      Roundtable: AI Governance: Do We Need a Radical Shift to Secure AI Innovation?
      Christine Lee, VP, Research, Gartner
      Nearly two-thirds of CISOs believe the cybersecurity risks of gen AI and AI agents require significant changes to their risk management approach. Over half of organizations have established AI governance committees, separate from existing ones. Join your peers to discuss where you are in your AI cybersecurity governance journey, top challenges, and where to refine vs revolutionize current practices. ... Show More Show Less

      02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

      Roundtable: How to Raise Senior Management’s Awareness About Cybersecurity Risks in the Public Sector
      Martin Warming, Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
      What are the effective strategies to raise senior management’s awareness about cybersecurity risks in the public sector? As digital threats rise, it is crucial for cybersecurity leaders to understand the importance of investing in robust measures and adopting a proactive approach. Join your peers to share experiences, challenges and best practices to ensure that cybersecurity is a priority on senior management’s agendas. ... Show More Show Less

      02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

      Roundtable: Rationalizing and Optimizing Infrastructure Security Controls
      Evgeny Mirolyubov, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Proliferation of technical security controls, overlapping product capabilities, administration staff shortages, and budget squeeze intensify the need for rationalizing and optimizing existing investments in infrastructure security controls. In this Roundtable, we will discuss common pitfalls that derail rationalization projects and working approaches that lead to greater efficiencies. ... Show More Show Less

      04:15 PM - 05:00 PM BST

      Roundtable: Impact of NIST's Postquantum Cryptography Standards on CISOs and CIOs
      Sarah Almond, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Lorna Trayan, Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
      These standards aim to protect systems from quantum computing threats, necessitating immediate focus on risk management and technology assessments. Adopting these standards requires proactive planning, strategic investments in quantum-resistant solutions, and ensuring compliance to safeguard sensitive data in a postquantum era. ... Show More Show Less

      05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BST

      CISO Circle: Roundtable - From Prevention to Resilience — How Do We Shift Cybersecurity’s Mindset?
      Craig Porter, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Join your peers to discuss how CISOs can drive a new culture of resilience. How can we pivot the cybersecurity team away from a “hero culture” with a zero-tolerance-for-failure mindset? Since incidents cannot be entirely prevented, CISOs must measure success by achieving sustained of business outcomes, not just cyber incident prevention. This shift poses a significant challenge for cybersecurity professionals and leadership stakeholders. ... Show More Show Less

      05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BST

      Roundtable: How are AI Policies and Regulations Affecting Public Organizations
      Manuel Acosta, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      This session will provide a forum to discuss how current European and international AI regulations, and likely future regulations, are being prepared for in public sector organizations. We will also engage on how these preparations may affect organizations that offer third party services and those consumption of those services. ... Show More Show Less

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