Sydney CISO Community
Inner Circle
11 March 2026 | InterContinental Sydney
11 March 2026
InterContinental Sydney
Collaborate with your peers
Join Sydney's top CISOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your 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
Sydney 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
Venkat Balakrishnan
Allianz
Chief Information Security Officer
Susie Costa
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
SVP & Head of Security Management
Agenda
11 March 2026
16:30 - 17:30 Executive Networking Reception
17:30 - 18:30 Discussion Topics
Securing AI in Practice — Use Cases, Governance, and Business Alignment
Artificial Intelligence has shifted from a theoretical risk to an operational reality for technology and security leaders. It’s now embedded in core business processes and security programs, influencing every strategic conversation. Organisations are deploying AI to automate workflows, strengthen threat detection, and accelerate compliance—creating both opportunity and accountability for CIOs and CISOs.
To ensure secure and successful adoption, leaders need more than technology—they need a strategic framework grounded in real-world experience. AI investments must not only mitigate risk but also advance business objectives, drive revenue growth, and align with enterprise priorities.
18:30 - 19:00 Networking Break
19:00 - 20:00 Summary Discussion & Dinner
20:00 - 21:00 Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Sydney CISO Community Inner Circle.
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
InterContinental SydneyCommunity Program Manager
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