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CISO XC
Chicago
2026

CISO XC Chicago returns for its second conference, bringing together CISOs and senior security leaders from across the region for a day focused on executive-level learning, peer connections, and meaningful conversations.

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This year's event features an expanded agenda, including our newly enhanced CISO Boot Camp, executive-led sessions, interactive discussions, and curated networking opportunities designed specifically for today's security leaders. From emerging threats and leadership challenges to practical strategies for navigating the evolving security landscape, attendees will engage with peers facing many of the same priorities and pressures.

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New for 2026, CISO XC is launching the first-ever CISO XC CISO Boot Camp, a three-hour, vendor-neutral session designed for current CISOs, aspiring CISOs, and security leaders preparing for the next step in their careers.

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Led by respected and experienced CISOs, the Boot Camp focuses on the real challenges of the role, including executive communication, crisis leadership, building resilient teams, and navigating long-term career growth in cybersecurity leadership.

What is the CISO Boot Camp?

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Boot Camp Check-In & Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CISO Boot Camp
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Check-In & Networking Break
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Opening Remarks
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Opening Keynote
12:30 PM - 1:05 PM
Lunch & Comments
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM
Sponsored by:
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Lunch Keynote
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Featured Breakout | CISO Breakout | Boardroom Talk
Featured Breakout Sponsored by:
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2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Featured Breakout | CISO Breakout | Board Room Talk
with Tim Youngblood
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Networking Break
4:30 PM - 5:05 PM
Closing Keynote
 
5:05 PM - 7:00 PM
Closing Remarks | Charity Announcements | Raffles | Happy Hour

Our Visionary Partners

CISO XC is powered by our trusted partners.

Diamond Partner

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Platinum Partners

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Event Sponsors

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Diamond - Keynote Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

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Lanyard Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

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Sponsor CISO XC Chicago

Convene | 311 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606

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