Security Summit
Best Practices & New Ideas:
Education, Networking, Mentorship
1-3 June 2026
CxO Security Forum Executive Luncheon for CISOs & CIOs — National Harbor Summit Week
The CxO Security Forum will again convene an Executive Luncheon for a curated group of CISOs, CIOs, and senior cybersecurity leaders for an off-agenda peer discussion just steps from the conference.
Hosted with the support of Illumio, the luncheon provides a trusted environment where security executives can exchange practical insights on AI security, identity architecture, platform complexity, and communicating cyber risk to boards—free from vendor noise and presentation slides.
Widely regarded by past participants as one of the most valuable peer conversations of the week, the gathering offers candid dialogue, meaningful networking, and real-world perspectives from leaders responsible for securing major global organizations.
This is a community-led forum where every participant contributes, learns, and connects with purpose.
Agenda/Notes from last year's discussion
Context: The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit remains the premier destination for senior cybersecurity executives. Known for its high-caliber thought leadership and trend-setting analysis, the Summit nonetheless often lacks authentic community engagement and practical depth. In response, the CxO Security Forum hosted a series of adjacent executive gatherings designed to go beyond the theoretical and foster high-impact, peer-to-peer dialogue.
These included:
- Monday Evening Executive Reception @ TopGolf
- CxO Executive Luncheons (Tuesday & Wednesday @ 12 noon)
Featured thought leaders
- Dr. Chase Cunningham – “Dr. Zero Trust” & Founder at Demo-Force.com
- Richard Stiennon – Author, “Guardians of the Machine Age” & Founder at IT Harvest
- Josh Woodruff, Author: “Agentic AI + Zero Trust”
Stay tuned, more agenda detals forthcoming
About CxO Forum
CxO Security Forum began as a response to a common frustration among senior cybersecurity leaders: the way enterprise solutions are marketed, sold, and evaluated is fundamentally broken. What started as a call for change has grown into a trusted community that puts executive practitioners at the center of the conversation.
We bring together CISOs, CIOs, and senior decision-makers who are responsible for protecting their organizations, guiding strategic risk, and navigating the evolving role of AI in security. Every forum, gathering, and conversation is designed to foster education, mentoring, and authentic peer connection.
What makes us different is our focus on relationships. Our events are intentionally small, curated, and built for real dialogue. Sponsors are carefully selected, and there are no product pitches. Participants come for thoughtful, actionable conversations that support both professional development and practical decision-making.
At CxO Security Forum, the goal is simple. Give experienced leaders a space to learn from one another, to share insight, and to build meaningful connections that last beyond the event itself.
Location
Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor
250 Waterfront St.
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Registration
Registration is open only to qualified executives (excluding Sales, Marketing, and Business Development!)
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