As a CISO, you face constant threats, shifting regulations, and rising expectations to deliver business value. You’re a strategic leader driving resilience and innovation. At Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, explore the latest cybersecurity trends, build a playbook, address deepfake attacks, measure GenAI risk, and enhance board confidence in oversight.
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2025 Cybersecurity Sessions
Dedicated cybersecurity sessions include*
- Sessions
- What You Will Experience
Day 1
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Winning in a World Without Truth
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Ask the Expert: Impact of U.S. Policy Shifts on European Technology Decisions
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Roundtable: Making Cybersecurity a Practical Priority for Your Business
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Around the World in 80 DataCenters: How to Save Your Global IT Strategy
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM Roundtable: Leading CIOs Through Uncertainty (Exclusive to Midsize IT Organizations)
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM The CIO Cybersecurity Playbook for 2026
Day 2
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Getting Ready for the EU AI Act: Expectations, Obligations and Defensible Compliance
- 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Roundtable: Exploring Cybersecurity Threats in the AI Er
- 12:15 PM - 13:00 PM Cybersecurity Leaders Peer Meetup: Cross-Functional Collaboration with Your CIO
Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Leadership Vision for Security and Risk Management 2025-2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM How Best-In-Class Organizations Defend AI Risks
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM The CIO’s Guide to Balancing Centralized and Decentralized IT
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Geopolitical Impact on Software and Cloud Contract Negotiation
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Stopping Deepfake Identity Impersonation Attacks
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM Assessing Cybersecurity Risks in M&A Due Diligence
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Practice Chaos or Fall Prey to It
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Preparing for the Postquantum Era: A Strategic Roadmap for CIOs
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM New-to-Role CIOs: Identify and Plan to Address Your Top Technology Risks
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM How can CIOs Build a Microsoft 365 Copilot Strategy for 2025 Through 2026
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM An Antifragile Approach to Geopolitical Risks
Day 4
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Cybersecurity Leaders Peer Meetup: Communicating Cyber Risk and Value to the Board
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM The State of AI Regulation: How to Build a Unified Strategy
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM The CIO's Cybersecurity Radar for 2026
02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Roundtable: Exploring Cybersecurity Threats in the AI Era (Repeat)
03:30 PM - 04:15 PM Roundtable: Making Cybersecurity a Practical Priority for Your Business (Repeat)
*Agenda subject to change. Please refer to the “Sessions” page for the most up to date information.
What's Included
- Unmatched Insights
Hear from Gartner analysts and visionaries on top trends, predictions and future roadmap through Keynotes, Track Sessions and Signature Series.
Real-World Solutions
Ask the Expert Sessions are practical sessions to tackle your unique challenges with the help of a Gartner expert in an intimate, topic-driven session.Peer Networking
Connect with top IT executives to solve shared challenges and vet strategies through Roundtables, Workshops, Executive Stories and Social Engagements.Gartner Expert Guidance
Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner expert during a private, 30-minute consultation to discuss your strategy and technology decisions.Innovation Showcase
Explore cutting-edge tech and solutions from top providers through IT Xpo, Solution Provider Sessions and Theater Sessions.Ready to transform your strategy and deliver lasting impact?
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CISO, BMW