Security &
Risk Forum

November 9–10, 2026 · Washington DC

Executive Leadership Exchange

For Qualified Executives Only

The Executive Leadership Exchange (ELE) is an executive program for up to 20 qualified Security & Risk executives. The program will create a private senior executive network supporting leaders’ priorities, demonstrate Forrester’s thought leadership tailored to qualified c-suite executives​, and offer rich, facilitated networking sessions and peer case studies targeting best practices aligned to executive priorities.​

ELE is an invite-only program. To be considered, those interested must be the CISO, CRO, or senior-most security or risk leader from their organization, not reporting into any higher executive with direct security or risk responsibility. Applicants cannot be representatives from direct security provider organizations that sell security and risk products or services. Attendees who may meet these qualifications will be invited to join the ELE experience.

Please contact events@forrester.com with any questions.  

Forrester Women's Leadership Program

Connect With Purpose

Monday, November 9 | 3:10 pm – 3:50 pm EST
Join this interactive Forrester Women’s Leadership Program networking session to build meaningful connections and elevate how you show up as a leader. Through guided reflection and peer discussion, you’ll explore how to articulate your strengths, aspirations, and impact in a way that resonates beyond titles and roles. Designed to help you engage more intentionally, this session will strengthen how you connect with peers, leaders, and partners across the event.

Certification

AI & Cybersecurity 2026 Certification

Building a strong foundation for deploying AI and agentic systems within security operations is critical. Ensure your organization balances AI autonomy with governance, oversight, and risk management. By participating in this certification program at Forrester’s Security & Risk Forum, you’ll experience guided practice applying Forrester’s frameworks to your own organization, exclusive networking conversations, and the opportunity to earn professional recognition by completing the program requirements. 

By participating in this program, you’ll be better prepared to: 

  • Build the operational foundations needed to support responsible and effective AI-enabled security practices. 
  • Strategize approaches for governing AI-driven systems while balancing innovation, trust, and risk management. 
  • Identify emerging risks and opportunities associated with autonomous AI systems. 

Requirements

Attend the kickoff workshop (two opportunites):

    • Build The Right Foundation To Leverage AI Agents And Agentic Systems In The SOC

Attend two keynote sessions: 

    • Trusted Autonomy Starts With Securing Intent
    • Advancing Data Controls To Secure Agentic AI

Attend any of the two breakout sessions:

    • Mythos: Breaking Out of the Vulnerability Matrix 
    • Guardrails For Applications Using AEGIS 
    • Agent Vs. Agent: CNAPPs AI-SPM Uses AI Agents To Secure AI Agent Infrastructure 
    • IAM For Agentic Architectures: From Least Privilege To Least Agency 
    • From Human-Led To AI-Driven: The New Reality Of OT Security 
    • Adapting Application Threat Modeling For Agentic AI 

Complete 1-2 hours of asynchronous reflection and application work in the online course.  

Submit all work in the online course by November 30. 

Security & Risk Forum · November 9–10, 2026 · Washington DC

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