IN-PERSON

Atlanta CISO Community
Executive Summit

November 18, 2025 | Westin Atlanta Perimeter North

November 18, 2025
Westin Atlanta Perimeter North

APPLY TO PARTICIPATE

Collaborate with your peers

Get together with Atlanta's top CISOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:

Strengthening Cybersecurity Influence as a Key Facilitator of Enterprise Risk Decisions

Enhancing User Access with Smart Solutions

Charting the Future of the CISO Role Amid Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny and Organizational Shifts

Atlanta 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

Derek Benz

The Coca-Cola Company
CISO

Tim Callahan

Aflac
SVP & Global CISO

John Dickson

Colonial Pipeline
VP & CISO

Meredith Harper

Synchrony Financial
SVP & CISO

Stacy Hughes

ABM
SVP & CISO

Bob Varnadoe

Kaiser Permanente
VP, Technology Risk Management

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

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

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Atlanta CISO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, 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.

Agenda


Coming Soon

The CISO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CISOs, For CISOs®, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.

Strengthening Cybersecurity Influence as a Key Facilitator of Enterprise Risk Decisions

Actively engaging with stakeholders across all business units enables CISOs to advocate for security-driven innovation, foster a culture of shared accountability, and reinforce the value of cybersecurity as a critical enabler of sustainable growth and resilience.

Enhancing User Access with Smart Solutions

Implementing smart access solutions such as adaptive authentication, identity governance, and biometric technologies enables CISOs to provide seamless and secure user experiences while minimizing the risk of unauthorized access.

Charting the Future of the CISO Role Amid Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny and Organizational Shifts

By proactively adapting their roles to address shifting expectations, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and championing a forward-looking security vision, CISOs can position themselves as indispensable partners in navigating regulatory complexities and driving organizational success.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming in-person gathering


Gartner cares about the health and safety of our community. Please review the following recommendations prior to attending the gathering.

Location


Venue & Accommodation

Westin Atlanta Perimeter North
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Your Community Sponsors


Global Thought Leader
Key Sponsors

Community Program Manager


For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.

Kimberly Lewis

Sr. Community Program Manager

9723450198

kimberly.lewis@gartner.com