
UK & Ireland CISO Community
Executive Summit
16 May 2023 | Royal Lancaster London
16 May 2023
Royal Lancaster London
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with UK & Ireland'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:
Enhancing the CISO Role as a Business Enabler
Reducing risk and embedding a resilient security culture
Enabling the organisation to accelerate decision-making without compromising on threat management
UK & Ireland 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

Imran Ali
Compass Group
Group Chief Information Security & Technology Officer

Jared Carstensen
CRH
CISO

Paula Kershaw
Barclays
Chief Controls Officer, Cyber & Resilience

Sarah Lawson
University College London
CISO

Ewa Pilat
DWS Group
Group CISO

Helen Rabe
BBC
CISO

Yolande Young
bp
CISO
What to Expect
Agenda
15 May 2023
16 May 2023
08:15 - 09:00 Registration & Breakfast
09:00 - 09:45 Keynote
Reflecting on Cyber Security Transformation

Kevin Jones
Global CISO
Bayer
The expectations of a CISO are rapidly evolving in an industry that is equally fast-paced, and where there is no universal approach for deploying and implementing cyber security. From the perspective of a global multi-national CISO, this keynote will reflect on the key challenges and decisions facing a CISO today and tomorrow.
Having led a major cyber security transformation, Kevin will address:
- Lessons learnt from a major cyber security transformation
- The emerging trends in the industry for the short, medium, and long-term influences and innovations
- Overcoming transformation challenges – culture, budget and stakeholder buy-in
09:45 - 10:00 Break
10:00 - 10:45 Breakout Session
Seeing the Bigger Picture – Three Practical Approaches to Achieve Success

Simon Goldsmith
Director of Information Security
OVO
CISOs and security professionals can often ignore the bigger picture when trying to learn from mistakes that can have led to incidents. Simon Goldsmith (InfoSec Director at OVO) believes that for information security to be successful, it requires that we recognise the essential but limited role of information security. Security needs to be viewed in the context of both short and long-term business performance. In this session, Simon will share his view on the state of the industry and cover three tactics which will make success more likely by seeing the bigger picture.
Simon will explore:
- How intent is important but be practical – focusing on tangible outcomes
- The need to balance both care and challenge – creating a safe space to cultivate security proficiency
- Investing time in those who perceive a need to change
10:00 - 10:45 Breakout Session
Cybersecurity Has a People Problem. Learn How to Solve It
Hosted by Immersive Labs

Daniel Potter
Director of Operational Resilience
Immersive Labs

Clem Craven
Head of Cyber Workforce Advisory Services
Immersive Labs
With over 82% of cybersecurity breaches involving the human element, it’s clear that current training approaches are not working. Traditional methods rely on static tools and outdated certifications to assess workforce cybersecurity capabilities – approaches that create blind spots and vulnerabilities. To combat this lack of visibility, organisations must employ new methods to assess, build, and prove cyber capability and resilience.
Join us to discuss:
- Measuring and benchmarking cybersecurity capabilities
- Developing a people-centric cybersecurity culture across roles and responsibilities
- Implementing dynamic, real-world training and upskilling practices
10:00 - 10:45 Executive Boardroom
How CISOs Should Navigate the Challenges of Cyber Risk Reporting to Better Demonstrate ROI
Hosted by XM Cyber
Mike Heredia
Vice President EMEA & APAC
XM Cyber

Sarah Self
UK CISO
Aviva
Just how elevated have the cybersecurity stakes become for today’s organisations? As a CISO, communicating what’s at stake, the associated risks and the ROI of security programs is a critical success factor in gaining buy-in for your cybersecurity strategies and securing investment. But how can you clearly demonstrate to the board that your investments are paying off and that your protection levels are increasing?
Join this boardroom to discuss:
- The metrics that will impact key decisions on budget, resources, and overall security posture of the organisation
- Reporting risk to the board in a way that avoids misunderstanding and ‘worst-case scenario’ cyberattack outcomes
- Demonstrating the ROI of security programs to demonstrate how security investments are paying off
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CISOs).
To reserve your seat, please contact:
Luis Arango Abello at +447736473727 or luis.arangoabello@gartner.com
10:00 - 10:45 Executive Boardroom
Everywhere Security: Discover the Advantages of a Unified Security Platform
Hosted by Cloudflare

Trey Guinn
Field Chief Technologist
Cloudflare

Simon Langley
CISO
ASDA

Imran Ali
Group Chief Information Security & Technology Officer
Compass Group
Employees, applications, and infrastructure exist everywhere today – across geographies, cloud environments, and hybrid work settings. Managing this sprawling attack surface is challenging, and the wrong IT and security strategy can add complexity, inhibit productivity, and ultimately hold your business back. In response, many enterprises are pursuing modern Zero Trust and SASE architectures to deliver unified, consistent, and fast protections – everywhere.
Join this session to discuss:
- Use cases to prioritise when getting started with Zero Trust or SASE
- Common challenges and best practices to overcome them
- Business and architectural principles to navigate long-term security modernisation
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CISOs).
To reserve your seat, please contact:
Luis Arango Abello at +447736473727 or luis.arangoabello@gartner.com
10:55 - 11:15 Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meeting 1
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
11:20 - 11:40 Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meeting 2
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
15 May 2023
16 May 2023
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the UK & Ireland CISO Community Executive Summit.
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 & Accommodation
Royal Lancaster LondonA block of rooms has been reserved at the Royal Lancaster London at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling +44 020 7551 6000. Please mention UK CISO Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of £360 GBP (plus tax) is 26 April 2023.
Community Programme Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
Luis Arango Abello
Senior Community Programme Manager
+44 (0)1784 267 880
luis.arangoabello@gartner.com