SUMMIT OVERVIEW
Carrying the theme of “Resilient Leadership — Optimizing Cybersecurity in a Dynamic World’’, The 8th CISO Executive Summit will explore the dualistic role of AI in cybersecurity and provide insights on how modern CISOs can best leverage AI and wield it to their advantage. Bringing together 150+ Enterprises CISOs, IT and Cyber Security leaders and decision makers across industries, this premier event will provide insights to CISOs on the latest threat landscapes, cyber risk intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities. The summit also provide an excellent opportunity for CISOs to meet with their peers and discuss proactive strategies to manage risk, address the evolving cyber threats, and discover new and innovative solutions to better manage Cyber Security in today’s fast evolving digital business world.
SUMMIT DETAILS
Date:
Time:
Venue:
9 December 2025 (Tuesday)
09:30- 16:00
Cordis Hotel at Langham Place
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok
Kowloon Hong Kong
PROGRAMME AGENDA
08:30 - 09:30
Registration, Showcase Visit and Networking
09:30- 09:55
Opening Keynote: Insights into the 2026: Global Cyber Trust Landscape AI, including Generative AI, has dramatically enhanced how cyber-attacks are planned and carried out. The availability of such tools has lowered the barriers to launch effective cyber-attacks. The explosion of data across organizational boundaries and fragmentation of controls have increased organizations' threat surfaces. In the face of these changes, executives and boards are looking for the right information to understand cyber risks in the era of AI. Security teams are redefining their roles to use AI and other emerging technology to counter new threats. Organizations also must keep pace with evolving regulations on ethical uses of AI and privacy of data. To maintain trust among leadership, customers, and regulators that AI assets and data are secure, organizations should increase AI fluency, develop clear strategies, and apply strong governance frameworks. In addition, organizations should mature their zero trust capabilities and create a culture of continuous security improvement and resilience.
Phill Everson
Global Risk Advisory Chief Operating Officer and
Hong Kong Cyber Lead Partner
Deloitte Global Risk Advisory
09:55 - 10:20
Keynote 1: Agentic AI with Proactive Security Strategy
Mark Arel
Head of Professional Services AWS Hong Kong
Alvin Chun
Chief Architect
Palo Alto Networks Hong Kong
10:20 - 10:45
Keynote 2: Driving towards the autonomous SOC with Agentic AI The relentless increase in threat volume and complexity demands a revolutionary change in how security operations centers (SOCs) function. This keynote addresses how executive leaders can strategically transition their security posture from reactive, human-centric processes to an autonomous SOC. We will explore the emerging paradigm of Agentic AI—intelligent software agents that can autonomously analyze, investigate, and remediate security incidents. Attendees will gain insight into the architectural and strategic shifts required to adopt this technology, ensuring maximum efficiency and speed. Learn how leveraging advanced AI can redefine security economics, allowing your team to focus on strategic risk management rather than alert triage.
Yvonne Tsui
Country Manager
Google Cloud Security,
Hong Kong and China
Su Gim Goh
Security Architect
Google Cloud Security, APJ
10:45 - 11:10
Keynote 3: The Age Of AI And The Year Ahead – What Does This Mean For Privacy and Security in 2026? 2025 saw artificial intelligence truly begin to dominate all aspects of our lives, with the technology being incorporated into the way we work, healthcare, entertainment, education, transport and of course cybersecurity. But just as AI makes it possible to streamline and automate our everyday lives, it also makes it easier for bad actors to infringe upon our privacy and to automate sophisticated cyberattacks. So what does 2026 hold? Is AI going to make life easier for cybersecurity professionals next year? Or easier for bad actors?
11:10 - 11:35
Morning Networking Break and Showcase Visit
11:35 - 12:25
CISO Executive Panel 1: AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Resilient Enterprises Join this panel, the below questions will be discussed: •In what ways can CISOs collaborate with other stakeholders to develop proactive strategies against offensive AI threats? •What key elements should be included in an AI governance framework to effectively manage risks and maintain trust within an organisation? •How can CISOs ensure that AI governance protocols are aligned with ethical standards and regulatory requirements? •How does the integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies affect the roles and responsibilities of the cybersecurity workforce? •How can organisations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI, and what role do CISOs play in this transformation?
Panel Chair:
Executive Panelists:
12:25 - 14:10
CISO Networking Luncheon Roundtables (by Invitation Only)
Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks and AWS
Executive Crisis Simulation : Business Resilience Challenge
Facilitated by:
Phill Everson
Global Risk Advisory Chief Operating Officer and
Hong Kong Cyber Lead Partner
Deloitte Global Risk Advisory
14:10 - 15:00
CISO Executive Panel 2: Strategic Leadership — Maximising Digital Investments Amid Unprecedented Advancements Rapid innovation and widespread AI implementation in the past 18 months is presenting unmapped opportunities and hitherto unseen challenges for organisations across industry and geography. Determining digital priorities to drive the business forward is complex, and the pressure on technology leaders to maximise their digital investments is higher than ever. Gartner's 2025 survey of CIOs and executive leaders outside of IT reveals that so-called "digital vanguards" drive growth by co-owning digital initiatives to deliver better outcomes across the organisation. This approach maximises the value of digital investments, gives direction to digital priorities and enhances organisational effectiveness. Security leaders play a pivotal role in balancing and communicating risk associated with the digital initiatives to enable the business. Join this conversation to discuss strategic approaches for leveraging partnerships to ensure the best ROI on technology and security investments. •Do you consider yourself a “digital vanguard?” How can CIOs and CISOs create inclusive, user-friendly platforms that encourage IT and non-IT collaboration for secure solutions? •What challenges do you face in getting the rest of the organisation to understand the technology roadmap, especially when it comes to setting realistic expectations around AI use cases? •How do you envision capturing the maximum value from your AI strategy? What role will other stakeholders play in making sure you are successful? •How are you approaching developing business and IT skills, ensuring accurate tech skills forecasting?
Panel Chair:
Executive Panelists:
JF Raymond
Asia Head of Information Security and Controls Governance
Manulife
15:00 - 15:25
Keynote 4: Securing the Future: AI-Powered Governance and Next-Gen Cyber Awareness Innovation -In an era of rapidly evolving digital threats, building global trust hinges on adaptive security strategies powered by AI. This presentation explores how organizations can leverage AI-enabled solutions to manage data risk across dynamic infrastructures. It also highlights the importance of cybersecurity awareness through immersive experiences, recommending a world-class cybersecurity carnival designed to engage and empower cyber and tech leadership in fostering a resilient, security-first culture.
15:25 - 15:35
Afternoon Networking Break and Showcase Visit
15:35 - 16:00
Closing Keynote: Decoding the Critical Infrastructure Bill Dick will explore the fundamental spirit and core concepts of the Critical Infrastructure (CI) bill, and also discuss the best practices for assisting critical infrastructures in achieving compliance with the law in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
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