UK & Ireland CISO Community
Town Hall
12 May 2026 | 11:00 BST
12 May 2026
11:00 BST
Building Foundations: Trust and Security in Agentic & Generative AI
Connect with peers in the UK & Ireland CISO Community virtually for an interactive panel discussion on current issues and top priorities for security leaders.
Join fellow CISOs in the UK & Ireland community to discuss:
Strengthening Security Posture Amid Evolving and Unpredictable Threats
Focusing Cyber Resilience for Critical Operations
Balancing GenAI Innovation with Practical Governance
Discussion Leaders
Members of the UK & Ireland CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Matthew O'Neill
Salesforce
Field CTO
Moderator
Hugh Gilmour
Aptia Group
Group CISO
Panelist
Douglas Weekes
Sainsbury's
CISO & Director of Data Governance
Panelist
Tobi Patterson-Jones
Compass Group PLC
Group CISO
Panelist
Agenda
12 May 2026
11:00 - 12:00 BST
Building Foundations: Trust and Security in Agentic & Generative AI
Hosted by Salesforce
As organisations begin to harness the potential of agentic and generative AI, establishing a foundation of trust and robust security is paramount. Join Salesforce CTO, Matthew O'Neill, to explore the key principles and practical steps required to safeguard AI systems, setting the stage for responsible innovation and long-term success. Discover how implementing the principle of least privilege, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and advanced monitoring can protect sensitive data and foster stakeholder confidence.
Join us to explore:
- Essential best practices for safeguarding agentic and generative AI
- The importance of zero trust and effective data governance in building trust
- Strategies for promoting trust, security, and responsible innovation across the organisation
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Your Community Sponsor
Program Sponsor
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