All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for cybersecurity leaders around AI, leadership, cloud security and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

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

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

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme and top mission critical priorities in mind.
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Tuesday, 04 August, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BRT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Seize the Moment
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director 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 - 11:45 AM BRT

Ask the Analyst: Why Is IT-OT Convergence the Most Dangerous Idea of the 21st Century?
Katell Thielemann, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
"IT-OT convergence" is a mantra bandied about as a magic solution to digitization programs. In reality, it has created far more problems than it has solved, and security teams are starting to wake up to the nightmare. Join this interactive Ask the Analyst session for a lively discussion! ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BRT

CISO Circle Leadership Exchange: A New Framework for Cybersecurity Board Reporting
Fadeen Davis, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Nandor Feher, Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Board reporting on cybersecurity must be clear, concise and consistent. Using a framework derived from financial reporting standards will help CISOs and CIOs achieve this goal. Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Cloud Security 201: The Cloud Security Cookbook
Charlie Winckless, VP Analyst, Gartner
The majority of Gartner clients see cloud as business critical for their organization. This means that effective and appropriate cloud security — be it for IaaS, PaaS or SaaS — is a key element of a successful security program. This session will provide a lightning tour over the key elements of a successful approach, where they should be applied and help decode the complex range of acronyms, approaches and associated tools that are required for this success. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BRT

Market Insights for Access Management
Brian Guthrie, Director Analyst, Gartner
This session will present the Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities for the access management market for 2025. Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Outlook for AI and Cybersecurity: Guiding CISOs Through Change and Opportunity
Paul Furtado, Distinguished VP 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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Outlook for Data Security: Going from Reactive to Resilient
Paulo Aresta, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Many organizations find it challenging to move beyond reactive data security measures despite increasing threats and regulatory pressures. This session outlines a strategic approach to maturing toward a posture of resilience through data-centric security, leveraging AI-driven adaptive controls and strengthening incident response and business continuity. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Outlook for Exposure Management: Accelerating CTEM Adoption
Steve Santos, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Threat exposure management requires visibility into modern attack surfaces and the security team’s coordination and cooperation with other business functions, such as networking, cloud, identity and app teams. This session will provide insights into what is on the horizon for 2026 with regards to threat exposure management, its evolution, including the impact of new business practices and threats on your security exposure. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT

Roundtable: Identity Is the New Perimeter: Plan Now for the Future of IAM in Agentic AI Era
Marcos Berlinsky, Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
David Serralheiro, Executive Partner, Gartner
With the advancement of AI agents and new digital identities, traditional perimeter-based security is no longer sufficient. This session discusses the transforming landscape of identity and access management, emerging challenges and practical strategies to prepare IAM for a future where identity is the main defense. Share your insights on adapting IAM to support zero trust, automation and AI-driven decision making. ... Show More Show Less

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Tharcisio Mendonça
CISO, Fiocruz

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