2026 Security Conference Sessions

Discover this year’s tracks and featured sessions, covering emerging trends and key challenges in cybersecurity including navigating NIS2, DORA and the EU AI Act, AI disruption and geopolitical volatility, cloud sovereignty, stopping deepfake identity impersonation attacks, and much more.

2026 Conference Theme

This year’s conference theme is Smarter, Faster, Stronger … Together.

In an environment characterized by an expanding threat landscape, AI, tariffs, global instability and regulations, the cybersecurity community must gain and share insights faster. Together, we are smarter and stronger.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme and your top mission-critical priorities in mind.

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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Seize the Moment
Christopher Mixter, VP Analyst, Gartner
It feels like everything is happening, everywhere, all at once. But amidst the chaos, there are opportunities, “moments” that we can seize, to ensure Cybersecurity’s success. What if we could use our organizations’ rush to AI as an opportunity to modernize both human and machine identity? What if we could turn the inevitability of cyber-attacks into a learning cycle that continuously makes us smarter, stronger, faster and more resilient? What if we could monetize our innovation with a cycle of continuous learning to fund even more innovation?  Join this keynote and learn how to seize these moments! ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Future of AI in Cybersecurity: AI Predictions and Roadmap Guidance for 2026-2029
Jeremy D'Hoinne, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Everyone knows what the future holds for AI and Cybersecurity, except it changes every week. Planning for long term success seem impossible yet cybersecurity teams must do it. This session delves into key AI predictions and current challenges, providing CISOs with actionable insights to build effective and resilient three-year roadmaps. Learn how to optimize AI initiatives for cybersecurity and adapt security programs to align with future business uses. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

What Public Sector Leaders Are Getting Wrong About AI (And What They Must Do Now)
Michael McFerron, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Public sector AI investments often fail to deliver ROI due to a narrow focus on buying tools and ill-defined goals, exposing them to backlash from political leaders. Technology leaders must shift to an ecosystem-focused AI strategy — that advances D&A and aligns contracts, talent and governance — to drive real mission impact. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM BST

Pentesting the Organizations Future
Marty Resnick, VP Analyst, Gartner
Security leaders rely on penetration testing to identify and address security vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. By adopting a futurist perspective, organizations can strengthen their security posture and reduce the risk of breaches both in the near term and over the long term. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 02:45 PM BST

Leadership Vision for 2026: Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Fadeen Davis, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Cybersecurity leaders are key enablers of digital business and are accountable for helping the enterprise balance associated risks and benefits. This “Leadership Vision for 2026” helps SRM leaders plan for 2026 and develop presentations for leadership, peers and teams. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

Peer Meetup: Creating Impact as a New to Role CISO (Participant-Driven Discussion)
Come together with peers to discuss best practices and challenges around creating impact as a new to role CISO. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

Peer Meetup: Security Governance of AI Adoption in the Public Sector (Participant-Driven Discussion)
Come together with peers from the public sector to discuss best practices and challenges around security governance of AI. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 05:00 PM BST

CISO Circle: Peer Meetup: Strategies for Avoiding Burnout (Participant-Driven Discussion)
CISOs and their teams operate in a highly stressful environment, exacerbated by many stressors, and leading to high reported rates of burnout. Come together for a discussion with peers to discuss your strategies and tactics to reduce burnout and increase personal resilience. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM BST

Outlook for AI and Cybersecurity: Guiding CISOs Through Change and Opportunity
Josh Murphy, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
AI's promises shaped high expectations in the past. Moreover, every step forward in AI, such as LLMs, created a new wave of "AI washing" and new hopes for concrete improvements. This session puts recent and upcoming changes in perspective and guides CISOs on integrating AI into their cybersecurity roadmap. ... Show More Show Less

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