In-Person

Dallas CISO Community

Inner Circle

March 5, 2026 | Cowboys Golf Club

March 5, 2026
Cowboys Golf Club

Expand your network and engage with peers

Join the Gartner Dallas CISO Community Inner Circle, an intimate dinner event offering facilitated, roundtable discussions and informal networking with CISO peers. Explore a timely, peer-driven topic and exchange ideas in a collaborative setting designed to surface candid perspectives and actionable insights.

Engage with peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:

Real-World AI Success Stories

Governance Frameworks for Secure AI Adoption

Aligning AI Security with Business Priorities

Dallas CISO Governing Body

The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

David Bell

CBRE
SVP, CISO

Mustapha Kebbeh

Ultimate Kronos Group
VP & Chief Security Officer

Scot Miller

Mr. Cooper
SVP & CISO

Scott Moser

Sabre Corporation
SVP & CISO

Becky Palmer

National Life Group
VP & CISO

Shamoun Siddiqui

Upbound Group
VP & Global CISO

Agenda

March 5, 2026

4:30pm - 5:30pm  Executive Networking Reception

5:30pm - 6:30pm  Discussion Topics

Securing AI in Practice — Use Cases, Governance, and Business Alignment

Jeff Kirby headshot

Jeff Kirby

CISO

Interstate Batteries

Russ Murrell headshot

Russ Murrell

CISO

Texas Capital

Becky Palmer headshot

Becky Palmer

VP & CISO

National Life Group

Paul Reyes headshot

Paul Reyes

VP & CISO

AccentCare

Ken Chism headshot

Ken Chism

Field CISO

BMC Software

Artificial Intelligence has shifted from a theoretical risk to an operational reality for CISOs, appearing in every conversation and becoming deeply embedded in security programs and business processes. Organizations are leveraging AI to automate workflows, enhance threat detection, and streamline compliance, prompting security leaders to seek practical guidance on securing these rapidly evolving implementations.

This requires a strategic approach, real-world experiences and shared lessons learned to drive towards secure and successful adoption. As CISOs align AI with broader organizational objectives, it is essential that AI investments not only reduce risk but also support revenue growth and strategic priorities.

Discussion Questions:

  • What real-world AI use-cases have you implemented that measurably improved your organization’s cybersecurity posture or operational efficiency?
  • How have you addressed resource gaps and third-party risks when deploying AI-driven security solutions?
  • What governance frameworks or best practices have helped you manage the risks and accountability challenges of autonomous or generative AI systems?
  • How are cybersecurity teams ensuring that all AI implementations are secure, while also supporting business objectives?

6:30pm - 7:00pm  Networking Break

7:00pm - 8:00pm  Summary Discussion & Dinner

8:00pm - 9:00pm  Social Hour

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming in-person gathering

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Parking: Complementary parking is available at Cowboys Golf Club

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Jeff Hull

Community Program Manager

214-649-0033

jeff.hull@gartner.com