Minneapolis CISO Community
Executive Summit
December 9, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
December 9, 2026
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Join fellow CISOs for a day of peer connections, peer perspectives and Gartner insights
The Gartner Minneapolis CISO Community Executive Summit is the community’s signature event, bringing together CISOs for a full day of immersive, peer-driven discussions and curated networking. Connect with peers who share similar priorities, exchange real-world experiences and gain data-driven insights from Gartner analysts. Walk away with practical solutions, validated strategies and valuable connections, giving you greater confidence to lead through change.
Participate in discussions on the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Securing AI-Powered Transformation at Scale
Elevating Cybersecurity as a Strategic Driver of Business Growth
Building a Resilient Organization Amid Evolving Threats and Uncertainty
Minneapolis 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

Vince Aimutis
Federated Insurance
VP – Director of Information Services & CISO

Michael Brewer
Securian Financial
CISO

Peter Christy
Patterson Companies
VP, CISO

Mary Faulkner
Thrivent
VP, CISO & IT Operations

Jeff Johnson
DigiKey
CISO, Director, IT Security and Privacy

Aimee Martin
Data Recognition Corporation
CISO

Mike Rogers
Hormel Foods
CISO & Director Information Security & Compliance

Param Vig
Solventum
SVP, CISO
What to Expect at an Executive Summit
Agenda
8:00am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Gartner Keynote
The End of Centralized IT — Building an Adaptive Technology Model
Jaime Capellá
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Leaders are under intense pressure to modernize technology operating models as CEOs drive faster strategic pivots in response to geopolitical volatility, economic uncertainty and rapid AI disruption. Boards are increasing investment in technology and innovation, while AI lowers the barrier to building and deploying solutions and pushes more decisions into the business. As technology work becomes more distributed, coordination and integration become harder — and more critical — yet many operating models remain optimized for centralized control and cost efficiency rather than speed and adaptability.
In this keynote, attendees will learn how to:
- Align operating models to strategy and external business demands
- Scale AI and digital platforms with built-in standards and guardrails
- Integrate multidisciplinary teams and AI agents to accelerate outcomes
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Staying Ahead of AI Data Risks
Hosted by Concentric AI
Karthik Krishnan
CEO
Concentric AI
AI is quickly becoming one of the biggest drivers of enterprise productivity—and one of the fastest-growing sources of data security risk. As copilots, assistants, and public AI tools become embedded in daily workflows, sensitive data flows into systems that most security teams can't fully see, understand, or control. To stay ahead, organizations must rethink their security strategies and harness AI’s potential to protect what matters most.
Join this session to discover:
Why AI is a rapidly growing, unseen enterprise risk
Where legacy data security falls short with AI
How to enable AI innovation without added data exposure
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Human-Centric Strategies for AI Security
Hosted by Google Cloud Security
Chris Porter
Head of International Security
Google Cloud Security
AI is transforming security workflows, but people remain the key to lasting success. Discover how to lead, manage, and empower your teams in an AI-centric environment. Learn what tasks are best suited for humans versus chatbots, how to future-proof your workforce, and who you should hire and retain as AI reshapes security.
Join this session to explore:
- Identify roles where human skills outshine automation
- Develop strategies to upskill and retain top talent
- Align hiring with the evolving demands of AI-driven security
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Executive Strategies to Control and Secure Agentic AI
Hosted by Ping Identity
As AI agents gain access to critical systems, executives must define how identity, trust, and access controls apply to these new autonomous, non-human actors. This boardroom will focus on strategic frameworks for managing AI agents as a distinct identity type, enabling AI innovation without scaling risk, and ensuring accountability across the enterprise.
Join your peers to discuss:
Defining executive roles in sale AI adoption
Aligning security, compliance, and business goals
Establishing oversight and accountability for AI agents
10:25am - 11:10am Networking Break
10:35am - 11:00am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a 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.
11:10am - 11:55am Breakout Session
Securing the Agentic Workforce
Hosted by Cisco
As AI agents move from passive tools to active workforce members, CISOs face new governance and security challenges. The risks of rapid, autonomous action are real—but so are the opportunities for transformation. This session offers a practical, forward-looking approach to securely unlocking the value of agents.
Join this session to explore:
- Reining in shadow agents
- Protecting agents from malicious context
- Protecting your business from rogue agents
11:10am - 11:55am Executive Boardroom
Security Fundamentals in an Age of Distraction
Jeff Rotenberger
CISO
Eversana
Tim Dokken
VP, Infrastructure & Information Security
Johnson Brothers
As AI dominates budgets and board agendas, security leaders still face mounting pressure around resilience, identity, vulnerability prioritization, compliance, and technical debt. The organizations making the most progress aren't chasing every new trend. They're strengthening the foundations that determine whether innovation succeeds or fails.
Join this boardroom to discuss:
- Prioritizing security investments amid competing business demands
- Constructing approaches to vulnerability and exposure management
- Building resilience, recovery, and operational readiness
11:10am - 11:55am Executive Boardroom
The Next Era of Risk Management
Patrick Michalski
Director, Information Security
Daikin Applied
Rising compliance expectations, expanding attack surfaces, and increasing business demands are forcing CISOs to rethink how risk is measured, communicated, and prioritized. Security leaders are balancing foundational controls with emerging threats while proving business value and maximizing limited resources.
Join this session to explore:
- Aligning cyber risk decisions with business objectives
- Navigating higher regulatory and audit expectations
- Identifying where security teams should focus limited time and budget
11:55am - 12:30pm Lunch Service
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Hyatt Regency MinneapolisA block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-888-591-1234. Please mention Minneapolis Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $181 USD (plus tax) is November 16, 2026.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
