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      Conference Topics at a Glance

      Explore the most pressing issues influencing cybersecurity today and the emerging trends shaping tomorrow. From evolving threats to new technologies and regulatory change, discover the insights driving security leadership forward.

      AI Security and Governance

      Secure the responsible adoption of AI by addressing agent governance, AI-related threats, emerging regulations and the risks associated with AI-powered business processes.

      Exposure Management

      Move beyond traditional vulnerability management to continuously identify, prioritize and reduce the exposures that pose the greatest business risk.

      Postquantum Security

      Prepare for the next era of cybersecurity by building cryptographic agility, assessing quantum-related risks and developing long-term security strategies.
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      A range of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2026 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. While we work to develop this year's agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Monday, 16 March, 2026

      02:00 PM - 02:45 PM AEDT

      Roundtable: Beyond Risk Assessments: Building Win-Win Partnerships With Your Third Parties
      Luke Ellery, VP Analyst, Gartner
      The most effective cybersecurity leaders don’t spy on their third parties! Instead, they consistently partner with them. But what does this partnership look like? How do they select which third parties to collaborate with and how do they scale these partnerships? How do you measure success? Come to this session to learn from your peers on how to treat your third parties as allies. ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

      10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      CISO Circle Roundtable: From Prevention to Resilience — How Do We Shift Cybersecurity’s Mindset?
      Wayne Hankins, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Join your peers to discuss how CISOs can drive a new culture of resilience. How can we pivot the cybersecurity team away from a “hero culture” with a zero-tolerance-for-failure mindset? Since incidents cannot be entirely prevented, CISOs must measure success by achieving sustained of business outcomes, not just cyber incident prevention. This shift poses a significant challenge for cybersecurity professionals and leadership stakeholders. ... Show More Show Less

      10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      Roundtable: Cloud Security Lessons Learned — Sharing Best Practices and Avoiding Pitfalls
      Esraa ElTahawy, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      In this expert-led roundtable, join peers and Gartner analysts to explore key indicators of effective cloud security, common pitfalls and real-world strategies for addressing evolving threats. Share your experiences about what is working — and what isn't — within your organization. ... Show More Show Less

      03:30 PM - 04:15 PM AEDT

      CISO Circle Roundtable: Cybersecurity for AI: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
      Dennis Xu, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Join this exclusive roundtable session designed for end-user organizations to exchange insights and experiences on securing AI initiatives. Discuss effective strategies, challenges, and lessons learned with your peers and gain practical perspectives on what works — and what doesn’t — in AI security.

      Please note: This session is not open to vendors.       ... Show More Show Less

      03:30 PM - 04:15 PM AEDT

      Roundtable: AI Governance: Do We Need a Radical Shift to Secure AI Innovation?
      Zachary Smith, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Nearly two-thirds of CISOs believe the cybersecurity risks of gen AI and AI agents require significant changes to their risk management approach. Over half of organizations have established AI governance committees, separate from existing ones. Join your peers to discuss where you are in your AI cybersecurity governance journey, top challenges, and where to refine vs revolutionize current practices. ... Show More Show Less

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