Atlanta CISO Community
Executive Summit
November 18, 2025 | Westin Atlanta Perimeter North
November 18, 2025
Westin Atlanta Perimeter North
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Atlanta's top CISOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Strengthening Cybersecurity Influence as a Key Facilitator of Enterprise Risk Decisions
Enhancing User Access with Smart Solutions
Charting the Future of the CISO Role Amid Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny and Organizational Shifts
Atlanta CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Derek Benz
The Coca-Cola Company
CISO
Tim Callahan
Aflac
SVP & Global CISO
John Dickson
Colonial Pipeline
VP & CISO
Meredith Harper
Synchrony Financial
SVP & CISO
Stacy Hughes
ABM
SVP & CISO
Bob Varnadoe
Kaiser Permanente
VP, Technology Risk Management
What to Expect
Interactive Sessions
Hear from CISO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.
Community Networking
Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Atlanta CISO community.
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
Agenda
Coming Soon
The CISO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CISOs, For CISOs®, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Influence as a Key Facilitator of Enterprise Risk Decisions
Actively engaging with stakeholders across all business units enables CISOs to advocate for security-driven innovation, foster a culture of shared accountability, and reinforce the value of cybersecurity as a critical enabler of sustainable growth and resilience.
Enhancing User Access with Smart Solutions
Implementing smart access solutions such as adaptive authentication, identity governance, and biometric technologies enables CISOs to provide seamless and secure user experiences while minimizing the risk of unauthorized access.
Charting the Future of the CISO Role Amid Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny and Organizational Shifts
By proactively adapting their roles to address shifting expectations, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and championing a forward-looking security vision, CISOs can position themselves as indispensable partners in navigating regulatory complexities and driving organizational success.
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Atlanta CISO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Westin Atlanta Perimeter NorthParking Information
Hotel does not offer valet parking. Self- Park only in the Concourse lot directly across from The Westin at a discounted rate of $5/day.
Your Community Sponsors
Global Thought Leader
Key Sponsors
Community Program Manager
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