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.
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.


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.
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
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Check-In & Networking Break
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Opening Remarks
12:30 PM - 1:05 PM
Lunch & Comments
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Breakout Session - Hub 1
Breakout Session - Hub 1 Sponsored by:
with Steven Schiffer
Breakout Session - Hub 2
with Tim Brown
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Boardroom - Blue Sky
Boardroom Session - Blue Sky Sponsored by:
Breakout Session - Hub 2
with Timothy Youngblood
Boardroom - Studio
Boardroom Session - Studio Sponsored by:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Networking Break
4:30 PM - 5:05 PM
Closing Keynote
Sponsored by:
5:05 PM - 7:00 PM
Closing Reception | Charity Announcements | Raffles

Sponsor CISO XC Chicago
Convene | 311 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606
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