
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
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.
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Southern California CISO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Marriott Long Beach DowntownA 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.
Community Program Manager
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