In-Person

UK & Ireland CISO Community

Executive Summit

13 October 2026 | Convene at 155 Bishopsgate

13 October 2026
Convene at 155 Bishopsgate

Collaborate with your peers

Get together with UK & Ireland'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:

Embedding Security as a Core Enterprise Strategy

Unlocking Innovation While Mastering Emerging Tech Risk

Rethinking Cybersecurity for an Unpredictable World

UK & Ireland CISO Governing Body

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

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 UK & Ireland 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

Embedding Security as a Core Enterprise Strategy

Security is no longer an isolated function—it’s a key driver of business value. Organisations are embedding security into their core strategy to enable innovation, build customer trust, and strengthen resilience. By moving from a reactive, compliance-driven approach to a proactive and integrated model, businesses can turn cybersecurity into a competitive advantage that supports growth rather than slows it down.

Unlocking Innovation While Mastering Emerging Tech Risk

Emerging technologies like Frontier AI, Edge Computing, and even quantum will and are transforming how organisations operate—but they also introduce new and complex risks. Leaders must strike the right balance between embracing innovation and managing risk. This means allowing teams to experiment and scale new technologies safely, without exposing the organisation to unacceptable threats.

Rethinking Cybersecurity for an Unpredictable World

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, uncertainty is the only constant. From geopolitical tensions to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, organisations must rethink how they approach security. This involves building resilience—not just prevention—through robust response, recovery, and adaptability strategies. A modern cybersecurity approach ensures businesses can continue operating, even when disruptions occur.

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

Convene at 155 Bishopsgate
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Community Programme Manager

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

Chloe Stevenson

Senior Community Programme Manager, Territory Specialist

+44 (0)7701 308 236

chloe.stevenson@gartner.com