Analysts to Discuss How CISOs and Cybersecurity Leaders Can Adapt Cybersecurity Strategies for AI

Gartner (NYSE: IT):

What: Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

When: June 1-3, 2026

Where: National Harbor, MD

Members of the media can register for the conference by contacting Matt.LoDolce@Gartner.com.

Details: In an environment characterized by an expanding threat landscape, AI, tariffs, global instability and regulations, the cybersecurity community must gain and share insights faster. At the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, security leaders will discuss how AI, leadership, cloud security and more will help address organizations’ mission-critical challenges, helping them become smarter, faster and stronger.

Audience and Topics: The conference is expected to feature 62 Gartner experts and 110+ research-driven sessions. The full conference agenda features five comprehensive tracks and five spotlight tracks that dive deep into key topics for security leaders around leadership, risk management, infrastructure, application and data security, cybersecurity operations and more to help address organization’s mission-critical challenges:

• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity leadership and innovation
• Cyber risk and resilience
• Infrastructure and cloud security
• Application and data security
• Cybersecurity operations and response
• Evaluating and negotiating with technology providers
• Identity and access management
• Navigating the volatile environment
• Privacy
• Government
• New to Role CISOs
• Technical Insights for Security Professionals

Keynotes & Guest Speakers:

• Gartner Opening Keynote: “Seize the Moment” with Leigh McMullen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
• Gartner Keynote: “The Future of Cyber 2030 - Skills, AI, Tech” with Peter Firstbrook, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
• Guest Keynote: “Creativity and Innovation for a Better Tomorrow” with José Andrés, chef, restaurateur and humanitarian and Christopher Mixter, VP Analyst, Gartner
• Guest Keynote: “Leading with Levity: How to Harness the Competitive Advantage of Improv and Humor, Seriously” with Naomi Bagdonas, executive advisor, bestselling author, and leading expert in the intersection of humor and business

Exhibit Showcase: The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit will bring together leading technology and solution providers highlighting the next steps in cybersecurity through live demonstrations, use cases/client success stories, and information-packed presentations. A listing of current exhibitors is available on the Exhibitor Directory.

Venue and Travel Details: Visit the conference’s website for complete venue and travel details.

Registration: Full-time journalists from editorial publications are eligible for a press pass. Please contact Matt LoDolce for additional details and press registration requests: Matt.LoDolce@Gartner.com.

Social Media: Join the discussion on social media using #GartnerSEC.

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Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

Gartner analysts will present the latest insights for security and risk management leaders at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summits, taking place June 1-3 in National Harbor, MD, July 22-24 in Tokyo, August 4-5 in Sao Paulo and September 22-24 in London. Follow news and updates from the conferences on X and LinkedIn using #GartnerSEC.

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