Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026

Analysts to Discuss How CISOs and Cybersecurity Leaders Can Adapt Cybersecurity Strategies for AI What: Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit When:  June 1-3, 2026 Where: National Harbor, MD Details: In an environment characterized by an expanding threat landscape, AI, tariffs, global instability and regulations, the cybersecurity community must gain and share insights faster. At the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, security leaders will discuss how AI, leadership, cloud security and more will help address organizations’ mission-critical challenges, helping them become smarter, faster and stronger. Audience and Topics:  The conference is expected to feature 62 Gartner experts and 110+ research-driven sessions. The full conference agenda features five comprehensive tracks and five spotlight tracks that dive deep into key topics for security leaders around leadership, risk management, infrastructure, application and data security, cybersecurity operations and more to help address organization’s mission-critical challenges:

- Artificial intelligence
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- Cybersecurity leadership and innovation
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- Cyber risk and resilience
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- Infrastructure and cloud security
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- Application and data security
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- Cybersecurity operations and response
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- Evaluating and negotiating with technology providers
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- Identity and access management
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- Navigating the volatile environment
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- Privacy
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- Government
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- New to Role CISOs
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- Technical Insights for Security Professionals
- Keynotes & Guest Speakers: Gartner Opening Keynote: “Seize the Moment” with Leigh McMullen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner Gartner Keynote: “The Future of Cyber 2030 - Skills, AI, Tech” with Peter Firstbrook, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner Guest Keynote:  “Creativity and Innovation for a Better Tomorrow” with José Andrés, chef, restaurateur and humanitarian and Christopher Mixter, VP Analyst, Gartner Guest Keynote: “Leading with Levity: How to Harness the Competitive Advantage of Improv and Humor, Seriously” with Naomi Bagdonas, executive advisor, bestselling author, and leading expert in the intersection of humor and business Exhibit Showcase: The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit will bring together leading technology and solution providers highlighting the next steps in cybersecurity through live demonstrations, use cases/client success stories, and information-packed presentations. A listing of current exhibitors is available on the Exhibitor Directory. Venue and Travel Details:  Visit the conference’s website for complete venue and travel details. Social Media: Join the discussion on social media using #GartnerSEC.