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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
2025 Tech Leadership Priorities
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Virtual event
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21 Jan 2025
Can AI Fix Workplace Collaboration?
Virtual event
13 Feb 2025
The Rise of the Business Technologist
Virtual event
18 Mar 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 18,000 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
CISO, Telefonica
Alison Davis
CIO , GE Healthcare
Anna Barsby
CIO, 888 Holdings
Anna-Lisa Miller
CIO, Spectris
Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Bradley Schaufenbuel
CISO, PayChex
Brian Brackenborough
CISO, C4
Catherine Buhler
CISO, Energy Australia
Charlotte Baldwin
CDIO, Costa Coffee
Christina Scott
CIO & CPO, OVO Energy
Christopher Neal
Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care
Conor Whelan
CIO, Experian
Deborah Wheeler
CISO, Delta Airlines
Donna Ross
CISO, Radian
Eileen Jennings-Brown
CIO, Exscientia
Freddie Quek
CTO, THS
George Eapen
CIO & CISO, Petrofac
Georgina Owens
CTO, William Hill International
Ian Cohen
CIO, Acacium Group
Inken Braunschmidt
Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Halma
Itumeleng Makgati
CISO, Standard Bank Group
Joanna Drake
CIO, THG
Juan Villamil
CIO, Imperial
Les McCollum
CISO, UChicago Medical Center
Liz Banbury
CISO, Hiscox
Mark Walmsley
Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Norma Dove-Edwin
CIO, National Grid
Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon
Robert Sheesley
Group CIO, Wrench Group
Vukosi Sambo
Executive Head of Data Insights, Afrocentric Group
Connect with C-suite leaders
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