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

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 insight faster. Together, we are smarter and stronger. 

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme and top mission critical priorities in mind.
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Tuesday, 04 August, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BRT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Seize the Moment
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director 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

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM BRT

How to Build an Adaptable Cybersecurity Strategy
Fadeen Davis, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Learn how to design a cybersecurity strategy that flexes with changing technologies, regulations and business needs. Gain practical templates and tools to future-proof your organization against tomorrow's unknowns. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BRT

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
Wednesday, 05 August, 2026

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM BRT

CISO Circle Leadership Exchange: A New Framework for Cybersecurity Board Reporting
Fadeen Davis, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
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

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM BRT

Develop an Effective Cybersecurity Strategy Through Benchmarking
Pedro Pablo Perea de Duenas, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Progressive CISOs and cybersecurity leaders benchmark their programs, controls and resources to ensure optimal prioritization in their strategy. In this session, learn how these inputs can help you assess your current state and build a roadmap to prioritize your strategic investments going forward by leveraging tools such as IT Score, CCA, IT Key Metrics and ODMs. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM BRT

CISO Cyber Regret: How to Survive a Boardroom Reckoning
Charlie Winckless, VP Analyst, Gartner
Cyber regret looms on the horizon. CISOs enjoy an unprecedented period of cybersecurity investment and innovation, but years of low budget scrutiny leads to looming regret over unrealized value and missed opportunities. This session introduces a framework to help CISOs prioritize, address and reduce cyber regret to an optimal level that balances investment risk-taking with value. ... Show More Show Less

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Tharcisio Mendonça
CISO, Fiocruz

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