In-Person

Southern California CISO Community

Executive Summit

December 10, 2025 | Marriott Long Beach Downtown

December 10, 2025
Marriott Long Beach Downtown

Collaborate with your peers

Get together with Southern California's top CISOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:

Amplifying cybersecurity as a critical influence in business decisions

Fortifying cyber resilience to ensure rapid recovery from attacks and safeguard business continuity

Optimizing opportunities and understanding threats presented by new technologies

Southern California CISO Governing Body

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

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Matt Crouse

Solar Turbines
CISO

Trina Ford

iHeartMedia
SVP, CISO

Todd Friedman

ResMed
CISO

Nemi George

Pacific Dental Services
Vice President, Information Security Officer

Arthur Lessard

Universal Music Group
SVP & CISO

Dan Meacham

Legendary Entertainment
VP & Global CISO

David Tyburski

Wynn Resorts
VP, CISO

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CISO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Southern California CISO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Agenda

Coming Soon

The CISO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CISOs, For CISOs®, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.

Strengthening Cybersecurity Posture through Adaptive Threat Management

CISOs are increasingly focused on enhancing their organization's ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber threats. By fostering a proactive cybersecurity culture, organizations can quickly respond to evolving threats and maintain robust security postures amidst a rapidly changing threat landscape.

Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy

In the face of increasing global regulations and expanding digital business operations, CISOs must prioritize data privacy and compliance. By encouraging a privacy-conscious culture, security leaders are navigating the complexities of a globalized digital economy and protecting sensitive data effectively.

Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth

CISOs are enhancing their cybersecurity ecosystems to better support sustainable business growth and withstand rapid change. Integrating cybersecurity into business strategies is crucial for promoting collaboration across departments and ensuring that cybersecurity measures are scalable and adaptable to future business needs.

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

Gartner cares about the health and safety of our community. If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from attending the conference. At this time, Gartner does not have any health-related requirements in place for attendance. Should this change, we will follow up with updated guidance.

Location

Venue & Accommodation

Marriott Long Beach Downtown

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-888-236-2427.

Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $250 USD (plus tax) is November 10, 2025.

Your Community Sponsors

CISO Thought Leaders

Key Sponsors

Community Program Manager

For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.

Zack Hellmann

Senior Community Program Manager

971-717-6691

zack.hellmann@gartner.com