
Boston CISO Community
Inner Circle
March 3, 2026 | Smith & Wollensky
March 3, 2026
Smith & Wollensky
Collaborate with your peers
Join Boston's top CISOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Strengthening Cybersecurity Posture through Adaptive Threat Management
Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy
Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth
Boston CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Julie Fitton
Analog Devices
CISO

Eric Galis
Cengage
Sr. Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

Javed Ikbal
Bright Horizons
VP/CISO

Brian McGowan
SharkNinja
CISO

Ravi Thatavarthy
Rite Aid
CISO

Gernette Wright
Schneider Electric
IT Security Officer
Agenda
Coming Soon
We are currently working with C-level leaders in your community to build the most timely and relevant agenda. All of our sessions, topics and discussions are driven By CISOs, For CISOs® to ensure the most valuable experience.
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Boston CISO Community Inner Circle.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue
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Free Parking available onsite
Community Program Manager
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