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      • “#GartnerSEC was a great opportunity for me as a new cyber leader to network with peers and understand industry trends. It was especially insightful to hear content specific to midsize enterprises, which is often overlooked.”

        Matt Bartello
        Cybersecurity Director, Power of Union

      • “Exceeded my expectations. It provided ... valuable knowledge and ... practical tools ... that will be instrumental in enhancing our organization’s security posture. I highly recommend this summit to any professional looking to stay ahead.”

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        Director, Aqua Security

      • “Good conference and great speakers and vendors. Love to be here and share with so many colleges the conference has been giving me the opportunity to share and meet people otherwise I couldn’t.”

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        BISO, AbbVie
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      Learn about top trends, predictions and survey results from Gartner experts, and get advice on what to do now and in years ahead.

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      Network with top technology leaders across regions and industries to build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover new ways to solve problems.

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      Unwind, learn from peer experiences and grow your network during planned Meetups, receptions and special events. 

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      Test-drive solutions and tackle immediate and long-term issues with the help of leading tech providers.

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      Use this interactive environment to gain insight from subject matter experts, explore new products and services and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges.

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      Get a snapshot of the current solution landscape. Exhibitors reveal products and Gartner experts present findings based on Gartner Magic Quadrant™ research and the Gartner Hype Cycle™ methodology.

      Gartner conferences: Sessions we covered

      Attendees interacted face-to-face with experts and leaders in their fields, specialized to help executives achieve their business and organizational goals. View All Sessions

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      How to Build an Adaptable Cybersecurity Strategy

      Consistent and realistic strategic planning is a prerequisite for any cybersecurity...

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      Generative AI and the SOC: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

      During this session, we will discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages...

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      Theory to Action: 5 Keys to Make Cyber Risk Appetite Work

      A well-defined and actionable cyber risk appetite statement helps organizations...

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      Protect Your APIs to Avoid Security Breaches

      API traffic and attacks continue to grow in volume and severity. This session...

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      Learn more about this track and see how it helps cybersecurity experts in their first year. Be sure to look for 2026 updates soon.

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      Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit Brochure

      Review the topics and trends we covered in 2025 and see the speakers we interacted with, along with much more.

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