Chicago CISO Community Executive Summit

About this event

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST

Convene Willis Tower

233 South Wacker Drive | Chicago, Illinois 60606

Join fellow CISOs for a day of peer connections, peer perspectives and Gartner insights

The Gartner Chicago 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:

1. Positioning AI Governance as a Model for Trusted Innovation

2. Redefining Security Leadership for the Resilience Era

3. Modernizing Exposure Management for the Autonomous Future

What to Expect at an Executive Summit

Gain New Perspectives from Peers

Hear from CISO practitioners and thought leaders on how they’re solving critical challenges impacting your role in Keynote sessions, and participate in smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Strengthen Your Peer Network

Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships in your Chicago CISO Community through dedicated networking time in an intimate environment and curated, one-on-one conversations with peers matched based on shared priorities and interests.

Leverage Gartner Insights

Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from a Gartner analyst in the opening Keynote, setting the context for peer conversations throughout the day on the most critical topics affecting your role.

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From Gartner