The CISO Initiative℠
The CISO Initiative℠

Where leading security executives
do their best thinking.

An invitation-only community of Chief Information Security Officers, convening at summits, sharing insights, and advancing the practice of security leadership.

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C-Suite Level Executives
3+ Summits Held
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The CISO Initiative℠ brings together the most accomplished security executives for candid conversation, peer learning, and the kind of dialogue that only happens when the right people are in the room. By invitation only.

2027 CISO Initiative Summit

Our next gathering brings together senior security executives from across the country for an evening and a full day of curated peer dialogue. City and venue to be announced.

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CISO Initiative Summit
July 14–15, 2027

An evening and a full day designed entirely around the security leaders in the room. Structured peer dialogue, expert perspectives, and the kind of candid conversation that only happens when everyone at the table has earned their seat. No sales pitches. No panels for show.

What to expect
An evening and a full day of curated peer dialogue
Two hotel nights included with registration
All meals, reception and dinner included
Expert speakers and practitioner panels
No sales presentations or exhibition floor
By Invitation Only

A small room of peers. By invitation only.

Every CISO Initiative℠ Summit is limited to a small group of senior security executives. Request an invitation to the July 14–15, 2027 summit and we will be in touch personally as details are confirmed.

Request an Invitation
Seats are limited.
Every request is reviewed personally.

The CISO Initiative difference

We design every summit around the needs of the security executives in the room, not the agenda of a sponsor or the schedule of a conference hall.

Security Leaders Only

Every session is designed for candor among peers. CISOs talking to CISOs, without an audience, without a pitch, and without the performance that comes with larger conferences.

Curated Agenda

No keynote theater. Sessions are built around the questions that matter most to today’s security leaders, shaped by the participants themselves before the summit begins.

Exceptional Settings

We gather in distinctive hotels that create the right atmosphere for serious thinking and genuine connection. The setting is part of the experience.

Vetted Community

Every participant is a senior security executive. Attendance is by invitation or application, so you always know the person across the table has earned their seat.

Select Partners

Our partners are chosen for their relevance to CISO-level concerns. They participate as thought contributors, not exhibitors, keeping the conversation quality high.

Relationships That Last

The conversation does not end when the summit does. Connections made in a small room of peers carry on long after the event, between security leaders who have already shared what is really happening in their organizations.

What participants say
“It’s intimate, and I like the size of the group. I feel like I got to know everyone here on some level, and that’s very unusual for a conference.”
Jessica Allen
COO, Defense Cybersecurity Group
“It’s great to connect with industry peers and learn about the pain points they have with their security programs. We all have very similar problems, and it’s important to understand everyone’s different perspectives.”
Josh Scarpino
CISO, TrustEngine
“I was happy to spend the day with a close-knit community of fellow cybersecurity leaders. I made a lot of good friends, and I enjoyed the thought-provoking discussions.”
Dr. Arun DeSouza
Managing Director, Profotis Solutions
“We brought together true practitioners and really shared information. I created real connections, not just passing through, and I enjoyed the camaraderie and the closeness of the group.”
Maureen Niemiec
Director of Cybersecurity, Corewell
“I was really happy to spend time with fellow practitioners and leaders who are very diverse in what they do and how they do it. I’m taking away actionable items to support my CISO and grow in my role.”
Chuck Pitz
Manager of IT Risk, Cintas
“This is my second event, and I came back because the networking was fantastic. The first time, I met contacts I’ll have for the rest of my career. So much great perspective and so many great practical stories.”
Pete Green
CISO, Anvilworks Security