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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There are more than 100 sessions throughout the event. 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.

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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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Outlook for AI and Cybersecurity: Guiding CISOs Through Change and Opportunity

Paul Furtado, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI's promises shaped high expectations in the past. Moreover, every step forward in AI, such as LLMs, created a new wave of "AI washing" and new hopes for concrete improvements. This session puts recent and upcoming changes in perspective and guides CISOs on integrating AI into their cybersecurity roadmap. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 05 August, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

CISO Circle Leadership Exchange: Future of AI in Cybersecurity: AI Predictions and Roadmap Challenges for 2026-2029

Paul Furtado, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session delves into key AI predictions and current challenges, providing CISOs with actionable insights to build effective and resilient three-year roadmaps. Learn how to optimize AI initiatives for cybersecurity and adapt security programs to align with future business uses. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM BRT

Outlook for Human Factors in Cybersecurity: Adapt to Optimize

Richard Addiscott, VP Analyst, Gartner
The human factor continues to be one of the biggest contributors to data breaches and in the age of AI, this is only amplified. CISOs must take into account omnipresent and emerging human-centric factors to ensure they have an effective cybersecurity program. Join this session to hear about the how the human element is shaping and being shaped to optimize your cybersecurity program. ... Show More Show Less

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CISO, Fiocruz

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