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26 November 2025 | The Westin Grand Frankfurt
26 November 2025
The Westin Grand Frankfurt
Get together with DACH'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 Posture through Adaptive Threat Management
Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy
Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Sascha Brock
DHL Group
SVP CISO
Nikk Gilbert
RWE
CISO
John Petersen
Nestle
CISO
Aleksandar Radosavljevic
Global Fashion Group
CISO
Judith Wunschik
Siemens Energy
Global Chief Cybersecurity Officer
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 Posture through Adaptive Threat Management
CISOs are increasingly focused on enhancing their organization's ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber threats. By fostering a proactive cybersecurity culture, organizations can quickly respond to evolving threats and maintain robust security postures amidst a rapidly changing threat landscape.
Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy
In the face of increasing global regulations and expanding digital business operations, CISOs must prioritize data privacy and compliance. By encouraging a privacy-conscious culture, security leaders are navigating the complexities of a globalized digital economy and protecting sensitive data effectively.
Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth
CISOs are enhancing their cybersecurity ecosystems to better support sustainable business growth and withstand rapid change. Integrating cybersecurity into business strategies is crucial for promoting collaboration across departments and ensuring that cybersecurity measures are scalable and adaptable to future business needs.
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