All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for cybersecurity leaders around AI, leadership, cloud security and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

This year’s conference theme is: Smarter, Faster, Stronger … Together.

In an environment characterized by tariffs, global instability, regulations, an expanding threat landscape and AI, the cybersecurity community must gain and share insight faster. Together, we are smarter and stronger. 

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme and top mission critical priorities in mind.
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Tuesday, 04 August, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BRT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Seize the Moment
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
It feels like everything is happening, everywhere, all at once. But amidst the chaos, there are opportunities, “moments” that we can seize, to ensure Cybersecurity’s success. What if we could use our organizations’ rush to AI as an opportunity to modernize both human and machine identity? What if we could turn the inevitability of cyber-attacks into a learning cycle that continuously makes us smarter, stronger, faster and more resilient? What if we could monetize our innovation with a cycle of continuous learning to fund even more innovation? Join this keynote and learn how to seize these moments! ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM BRT

Asper: Da Fragmentação à Plataforma Integrada: A Jornada Para um Ecossistema Unificado de Proteção
Theo Vital Brazil, Ciso, Asper
Como integrar tecnologias, processos e serviços gerenciados para elevar a maturidade, ganhar eficiência e reduzir riscos em ambientes críticos. Uma visão prática sobre como evoluir de camadas isoladas de segurança para um ecossistema integrado, governável e orientado à redução real de riscos. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM BRT

Mesa-Redonda: O fim do TPRM unilateral: o futuro é colaborativo, moderado por SecurityScorecard
Ricardo Marx, Major Accounts Director - Brazil, SecurityScorecard
O TPRM tradicional: Questionários anuais e retratos estáticos de risco, esta realidade não acompanha mais ecossistemas dinâmicos nem zero-days. Esta mesa-redonda debate a virada para um TPRM colaborativo: empresa e fornecedor operando em tempo real, com redes onde eventos de segurança são compartilhados e fortalecem a visibilidade de todos. Porque risco de terceiros eficaz se constrói em conjunto. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM BRT

Modernize Your Cyber GRC Function for the AI Era
Pedro Pablo Perea de Duenas, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
AI is redefining how cyber GRC functions deliver value. Learn how cybersecurity teams can evolve capabilities, frameworks and roles — moving from manual, reactive practices to building continuous compliance, intelligence-driven governance and precise risk management that accelerate decisions and strengthen business trust. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:20 PM BRT

Network Secure e Gol Linhas Aéreas: Projetando a Cibersegurança do Futuro
Marcos Faria, IT Director, GOL LINHAS AEREAS
Yure Sabino, Latam Director Of Alliances & Commercial, Network Secure
Resiliência nas Alturas. Este estudo de caso mostra como a Gol, em parceria com a Network Secure, elevou sua maturidade cibernética para garantir a continuidade dos negócios. Além de responder a incidentes, as empresas desenvolveram uma estratégia de cibersegurança preditiva, escalável e preparada para os desafios futuros, protegendo operações críticas contra as ameaças de amanhã. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM BRT

Ask the Analyst: How To Prepare For The Next Bad Endpoint Update
Eric Grenier, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The CrowdStrike incident in July 2024 affected 8.5 million Windows devices globally. Post recovery, many organizations questioned if this could have been avoided. In this session, attendees can ask Gartner analyst Eric Grenier how to mitigate the risk of software updates compromising critical infrastructure. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BRT

Cyber Insurance Under Pressure: What CISOs Must Know Before the Next Renewal
Paul Furtado, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The cyber insurance market is tightening due to frequent and severe cyberthreats — bringing higher premiums, stricter underwriting and narrower coverage. This session offers CISOs and security leaders insights on how threats like ransomware are changing insurer expectations and policy terms. Learn what underwriters seek, how to prepare for renewals and avoid red flags that lead to denied claims or reduced payouts. We offer practical guidance on aligning security controls with insurance requirements and making cyber insurance a strategic asset. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BRT

Outlook for Third-Party Cyber Risk Management: Challenge the Status Quo to Evolve Your Program
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As frequency and impact of disruption caused by third-party cyber incidents grow, regulators, Boards and other enterprise stakeholders require cybersecurity to step in and manage these risks. This session will discuss the evolution of the practice from due-diligent focus to on-going monitoring, implications on resilience and AI risks as well as how its helping drive efficiency. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 05 August, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BRT

Ask the Analyst: Is AI Making Third-Party Cyber Risk Smarter or Harder to Manage?
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As organizations increasingly rely on third parties, the adoption of AI brings new dimensions to third-party cyber risk management. This session examines how AI is influencing this from vendor selection and due diligence to ongoing monitoring. We’ll discuss emerging threats, regulatory considerations and best practices to ensure your organization stays resilient in a rapidly changing landscape. Bring your questions and learn how to leverage AI for smarter, third-party cyber risk management. ... Show More Show Less

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Tharcisio Mendonça
CISO, Fiocruz

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