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.
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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026

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

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

Ask the Analyst: How Can Security Teams Govern Data and AI With Existing Sovereignty Demands?
Andrew Bales, Director Analyst, Gartner
How should organizations interpret data sovereignty vs. data residency, localization and cross-border transfer obligations? What architectural, governance and operating models actually work when regulations differ by country, sector and data type?
If you are trying to answer questions like these, you will want to attend this session geared toward answering some of the fundamental questions about cross-border AI and data governance. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

Ask the Analyst: Making the Zero-Trust Maturity Model Work for Your Organization
Odie Adesina, Director Analyst, Gartner
Zero trust is more than a framework; it’s a journey of continuous improvement. In this session, we break down how to move beyond generic templates and tailor the zero-trust maturity model to fit your organization’s unique needs. Learn how to assess your current posture, identify gaps and build a roadmap that drives measurable progress. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 05:00 PM BST

Ask the Analyst: Turning the Shadow IT Conversation From Negative to Positive
Chris Silva, VP Analyst, Gartner
Join this end-user-only session to get your questions answered and hear your peers' successes and challenges with shadow IT. Learn how to prepare the right guardrails for the responsible use of shadow AI and change the conversation from one of friction to one of enablement. ... Show More Show Less

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BST

Ask the Analyst: Cyber Insurance Under Pressure: What CISOs Must Know Before the Next Renewal
Paul Furtado, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Cybersecurity leaders can join this session for an opportunity to engage directly with an analyst on the rapidly shifting cyber insurance landscape. With premiums rising, exclusions expanding and underwriters demanding more from security programs, CISOs face increasing pressure to justify coverage and ensure policies align with real-world risk. We unpack the latest trends in cyber insurance, explore what insurers are really looking for and answer your most pressing questions about renewals, claims and coverage gaps. ... Show More Show Less

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BST

Ask the Analyst: How to Improve Data Management for IAM
Mehmet Yaliman, Director Analyst, Gartner
While understanding and acceptance that IAM is very a data-driven discipline is growing, many IAM program remain challenged in regard to achieving sufficient levels of visibility and data quality to deliver strong security and business enablement results. This interactive session is an opportunity for participants to ask questions of a Gartner analyst with expertise in data management and engineering top practices specifically for IAM programs/teams. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

Ask the Analyst: How to Establish a Cloud Security Strategy
Joseph Martinos, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Cloud security across SaaS, hyperscalers and regional clouds continues to be a top concern. This session will focus on effective strategies for securing cloud, from governance through technology. ... Show More Show Less

12:15 PM - 01:00 PM BST

Ask the Analyst: Technical Insights: Beyond Vulnerabilities: Preparing for Exposure Assessment Adoption
Pete Shoard, VP Analyst, Gartner
New capabilities are available that incorporate past VM capabilities and provide additional context to better articulate exposure risk. This session will provide a forum to disuses what are those capabilities, and what should be considered for unique environments and pitfalls. ... Show More Show Less

01:30 PM - 02:15 PM BST

Ask the Analyst: Risks & Considerations for AI in Government
Michael McFerron, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI adoption in government offers huge potential but requires managing critical risks. Success hinges on ensuring data privacy, eliminating unintentional algorithmic bias and ensuring operational resilience against attacks. Governments must prioritize effective governance with human oversight and invest in workforce literacy to maintain public trust and security in mission-critical systems. Join this session to ask your questions. ... Show More Show Less

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