Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Washington, DC CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Washington, DC CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Washington, DC CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ryan Boulais

Bunge
Global Chief Information Security Officer

Demetris Charalambous

Bank Fund Staff Federal Credit Union
CIO

Massimo Favro

NVR
CISO

Patricia Pichardo

Duracell
Global CIO & SVP IT

Governing Body Members

Frank Aiello

MAXIMUS
SVP & CISO

Mike Beekey

Breakthru Beverage Group
VP, Information Security/ CISO

Amit Chaudhary

Rolls-Royce
VP & Head of Cyber Security North America & Defense

Paul Curylo

Inova
VP, CISO

Darren Death

Export-Import Bank of the United States
CISO, Chief Privacy Officer, Deputy AI Officer

Joe Dyer

ICF
VP & CISO

Shilpa Jasthi

College Board
Head of Information Security, Infrastructure and Workforce Technology

Anil Katarki

Virginia Hospital Center
CISO

Shahab Khan

Airbus
CISO & Head of Cyber Security

Joe Lee

Arnold & Porter LLP
Firm Director, Information Security & Compliance

Chris Lukas

Bechtel
Global CISO

Vikas Mahajan

American Red Cross
VP & CISO

Ryan Messier

Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Director

Izhar Mujaddidi

Coronis Health
CISO

Kyle Oetken

AES Corporation
CISO

Jimmie Owens

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union
CIO

Tony Parrillo

Schneider Electric
VP & Global Head of Cybersecurity, Enterprise IT

Eric Pickersgill

FINRA
CISO

Jennifer Swann

Bloomberg Industry Group
CISO

Krishna Talabathula

Bank Fund Staff Federal Credit Union
CSO & CISO

John Toney

State of Vermont
CISO

Justin Ubert

US Department of Transportation
Director, Cyber Protection Division

Kyle Waggoner

Perdue Farms
CISO

Keith Young

Montgomery County
CISO

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

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

November 17, 2026 | 1 day

Washington, DC CISO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd

Connect with ${BRAND} peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

Virtual

December 9, 2026 | 1 hour

Washington, DC CISO Community Town Hall

Three AI Fallacies That Are Costing You

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

March 11, 2027 | an evening

Washington, DC CISO Community Inner Circle

Tower Club Tysons

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

May 25, 2027 | 1 day

Washington, DC CISO Community Executive Summit

Washington Marriott Metro Center

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Washington, DC CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

November 9, 2027 | 1 day

Washington, DC CISO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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