Executive Summit

AI-powered data and analytics are transforming how CISOs answer complex, business-critical questions with precision and speed. What are some of the best practices of security leaders who effectively leverage AI for continuous learning, deeper insights, and actionable decision-making?

Join this session to examine:

• Unlocking comprehensive answers to evolving business questions
• Enabling continuous learning for impactful AI usage
• Harnessing new opportunities with agentic AI and preparing for the next AI leap

Stepping into a boardroom, facing an advisory committee, or even presenting to key stakeholders can feel intimidating for any CISO. But what if you could channel the mindset of a top salesperson? Suddenly, those high-pressure moments become opportunities to shine—transforming a technical security leader into a persuasive, savvy CISO who can win over even the toughest executives.

Join this session to:

• Master the mindset of a salesperson to speak the language of business & communicate with impact
• Confidently champion cybersecurity business cases—even when the budget stakes are high
• Deliver presentations that pack a punch, leaving everyone in the room feeling invested in your vision

How do you know what you don’t know? What are your biggest blind spots and vulnerabilities? Dive into what’s top of mind when you wake up at 3am with CISO peers and discuss practical solutions to some of the toughest challenges in the back of your mind.  You might just find that helpful suggestion from a peer that could help you get a little extra sleep at night.

Join this interactive workshop to discuss:

• Latest threat trends CISOs are watching– what to pay attention to and what to tune out
• Solutions and products to help with challenges that are top of mind
• Pressure as a leader and ways to protect yourself legally and from burnout

From sophisticated adversaries to well-meaning employees –insider threats are top of mind for the sharp CISO. What are your fellow security leaders doing to keep a pulse on emerging threats and outsmarting the threats within?

Join this interactive session to:

• Get a 360° view of the emerging insider threats that CISOs are watching
• Analyze real-world attacks, both malicious and accidental
• Collaborate with peers about strategies and tools used to improve resilience

In this dynamic session, Rupal Patel will share thought-provoking insights from her CIA to CEO journey on leveraging ambiguity and uncertainty in pursuit of organizational excellence. Through case studies and stories from the field, Rupal will demystify how to put “agility” into action, and transform the concept from an overused buzzword to an actionable toolkit. 

This keynote will explore:

• Concrete methods for embedding agility into their organizational structure 
• Tools for developing personal resilience and becoming more agile decision makers
• An adaptable framework for becoming change-agents and driving organizational excellence

Businesses stand to benefit from AI in unprecedented ways, but only if security leaders overcome transformation challenges. This includes implementing a modern zero trust architecture to protect data and users, embracing AI while managing its risks, and handling the technical and financial implications of ever-expanding environments. A risk-based approach to security ensures CISOs deliver a secure, phased transformation.

Join this session to:

• Understand how zero trust and AI together, unlike firewalls, provide the strongest cyber defense by stopping threat actors from lateral movement within networks
• Learn strategies for protecting AI applications developed in data centers and the cloud, while preventing data leaks from public AI applications
• Discover how eliminating costly legacy hardware simplifies environments while cutting network and security costs

Finding time to innovate requires efficiency and prioritization—but when the CISO’s day-to-day job is harder than ever, that’s easier said than done. The reality is, balancing tactical defense with strategic innovation isn’t just a challenge, it’s an ongoing journey. This session acknowledges the real pressures CISOs face and offers practical strategies to focus on innovation, delegate wisely, and reclaim time for what matters most for you, your team, and your organization.

Join this session to explore:

• Shifting from firefighting to future-building, even when the demands never let up
• Maximizing the value of time and resources to drive innovation without burnout
• Focusing less on firewalls and more on ensuring your team are well-trained

As organizations rapidly adopt AI, identity is both a key control point and a top attack target. How can CISOs use AI to strengthen security and resilience without adding complexity?

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Applying AI in threat detection and access governance
• Managing risks and building trust in identity programs
• Balancing automation and human oversight

GenAI is changing rapidly, and the next major step is agentic AI — systems that are capable of taking actions without human oversight. This brings a new level of complexity, but there are benefits for security teams as well. Security leaders are now exploring the value and risk of agentic AI to determine how to advance safely.

Join Elastic’s security leadership to explore:

• The use of GenAI in security and how it's advanced to meet different team needs
• How AI adoption changes your attack surface
• The different ways AI augments security teams and workflows

Despite investing in the appropriate solutions and conducting numerous tabletop exercises to prepare for a possible attack, the questions often linger: How helpful will your IR playbook actually be? How quickly will you be able to mobilize leadership? How will you handle the stress?

Join this session to discuss:

• Factors that really make a difference in preparing for a breach
• Fundamental priorities while actively responding and recovering
• Post-incident hindsight and reflections

Security leaders play the pivotal role in assessing corporate risk and must advise their organizations on taking tough actions especially during uncertain times. The current state of geopolitical uncertainty leaves many variables for vendor reliability, supply chain consistency, and cyber threats. Some cyber security leaders are even expanding their roles to include physical securities – overseeing everything from buildings to executives.

Join this session to discuss:

• Understanding the latest geopolitical tensions affecting the threat landscape and steps you should be taking toward cyber resiliency
• Evaluating operations and communicating to your teams and the business
• Looking at the connection between cyber and physical threat detections

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.

Finish the day sharing lessons learned with your peers over light fare and drinks at this closing reception hosted by your governing body members.