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The global CISO community
Connect and lead in cybersecurity innovation
Defend the future with a global network
Join a global community of CISOs and cybersecurity leaders who are shaping the future of digital protection. Collaborate with peers, explore innovative approaches, and gain access to resources designed to elevate your impact.

Welcome to the leading
CISO community
Lead the way in cybersecurity leadership
HotTopics' CISO Community is the trusted space for cybersecurity leaders to connect, learn, and grow. Exchange ideas with industry trailblazers, tackle shared challenges, and gain insights that empower your leadership in the fight against evolving threats.
We’re here to support you—personally and professionally. Through curated events, iconic venues, and exclusive gatherings, we create opportunities for you to build meaningful relationships with peers across the globe.
This isn’t just a network. It’s the community where cybersecurity leaders come together to lead with purpose and strength.
Why join the CISO community
The CISO Community brings together the sharpest minds in cybersecurity to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future. Every conversation, event, and insight is designed to empower you to protect and innovate at the highest level.
Executive networking
Connect and collaborate with peers in our global C-suite network
Inspirational events
Fuel your innovation at transformative events
Industry insights
Access cutting-edge insights from industry leaders
C-suite Awards
Recognise excellence with our C-suite awards


Reinventing workplace productivity in the AI-assisted organisation
Virtual event
25 Mar 2025

From GenAI to agentic: Change management in an age of constant innovation
Sky Garden
27 Mar 2025



How AI is reshaping enterprise software - and IT
House of Commons
15 Apr 2025


The Studio, Abbey Road Studios
London, UK
30 Apr 2025


The Studio Sardinia, Forte Village, Luxury Resort
Sardinia, Italy
25 Jun 2025


Digital inclusion: The tech community's responsibility
Virtual event
22 Jul 2025



The Studio Nashville
Nashville, USA
27 Oct 2025

The sustainability of IT
Virtual event
4 Nov 2025



The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly
London, UK
4 Dec 2025

The Global CISO 100 Award
In partnership with Trellix
Meet the Top 100 Global CISO Award Winners, nominated by our global community and selected by our independent judges.
CISO insights
Collaborative perspectives on cybersecurity leadership
Engage with thought leaders across the CISO community and uncover insights that redefine resilience and innovation in security. From emerging threats to proactive solutions, these insights help you navigate complexity with confidence.

The Studio
The Studio is where the world’s top executives gather to shape the future. Connecting a global network of over 19,000 C-suite leaders—including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, CFOs, and CMOs—this award-winning event series is a catalyst for bold ideas, transformative partnerships, and industry-defining leadership.

Meet the HotTopics
Technology advisory board
The HotTopics Technology Advisory Board is comprised of some of the most influential and forward-thinking leaders within our global community. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective, contributing to our mission of driving technological innovation and excellence. This board serves as a cornerstone of our efforts to stay ahead of industry trends, provide strategic insights, and foster a community of innovation.
Alejandro Becerra
Digital Security Director, Telefónica

Alison Davis
ED, IT/Business Relationships, GE Healthcare

Anna Barsby
Founder and Managing Partner, Tessiant

Anna-Lisa Miller
Group CIO, Spectris plc

Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Bradley Schaufenbuel
VP and CISO, Paychex

Brian Brackenborough
CISO, Channel 4

Catherine Buhler
CISO, EnergyAustralia

Charlotte Baldwin
Global Chief Digital & Information Officer, Costa Coffee

Christina Scott
COO, Blue Door Fertility

Christopher Neal
Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care

Conor Whelan
Group CIO, The Access Group

Deborah Wheeler
CISO, Delta Airlines
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Donna Ross
CISO, Radian

Eileen Jennings-Brown
CIO, Exscientia

Freddie Quek
Board Director, eLife Sciences Publications

George Eapen
Group CIO, Former - Petrofac
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Georgina Owens
Group CTO, Playnetic

Ian Cohen
NED & Board Advisor,

Inken Braunschmidt
NED, TT Electronics plc

Itumeleng Makgati
Divisional Executive: Group Technology, Nedbank
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Joanna Drake
CTO, THG

Juan Villamil
Group Chief Innovation Officer, UBDS Group

Les McCollum
SVP, Deputy CISO, Synchrony

Liz Banbury
CISO, Thames Water

Mark Walmsley
Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Norma Dove-Edwin
Group CDO & CIO, Rolls-Royce

Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon Homes

Robert Sheesley
Board Member / CIO, Bump Social

Vukosi Sambo
CIO, STM Healthcare Investments, PHA & Marara Group
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