# Southern California CISO Community Executive Summit

- Dates: 18 November 2026
- Location: Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, Huntington Beach, United States
- Organiser: Gartner
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The Southern California CISO Community Executive Summit is a one-day, local program for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in Southern California. It features peer-driven topics, interactive discussions, keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities focused on critical security challenges and leadership priorities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.evanta.com/ciso/southern-california/southern-california-ciso-executive-summit-8445)

## Topics

- Information security
- Business Services

## Speakers

- Matt Crouse, CISO, Solar Turbines
- Trina Ford, SVP, CISO, iHeartMedia
- Todd Friedman, Global CISO, ResMed
- Nemi George, VP, Information Security Officer, Pacific Dental Services
- Kevin Kealy, CISO
- Arthur Lessard, Universal Music Group
- Diana Lovati, CISO, AEG
- Jeremy Smith, VP, CISO, Avery Dennison
- David Tyburski, VP, CISO, Wynn Resorts

## Where to stay

- **Huntington Suites**: 970 m from the venue, 7971 Yorktown Avenue, Huntington Beach, 92648
- **BEST WESTERN Regency Inn**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **Best Western Surf City**: 1.2 km from the venue, 19360 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, 92648
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-huntington-beach/best-western-surf-city/propertyCode.05563.html)
  - Phone: +1 714-962-4244
- **Sun 'n Sands Motel**: motel, 2.0 km from the venue, 1102 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 92648
  - Phone: +1-714-536-2543
- **Gray Airbnb**: guest house, 2.0 km from the venue, 222 7th Street

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/southern-california-ciso-community-executive-summit-892605119905/