The INTELLECTIV Dinners

Where Visionary Leaders Converge

The CISO Journey: From Back Room to Boardroom, the UK CISO’s Expanding Mandate

Thursday, 2 July 2026 at 17:30 - 21:00 Greenwich Time

London, United Kingdom 

Overview

The role of the CISO has evolved significantly, from technical specialist to trusted business leader operating at the heart of governance, risk, and decision-making.

As regulatory expectations increase and boards demand clearer insight into cyber risk, the challenge for today’s CISO is not fear of personal liability, but clarity of accountability, authority, and influence.

In this executive-level discussion, experienced CISOs will explore how the role is being shaped by regulatory scrutiny, operational resilience requirements, and growing board engagement. 

The conversation will focus on where responsibility genuinely sits, how CISOs can operate credibly within established governance structures, and how to ensure accountability is matched with decision rights and organisational support.

Rather than positioning accountability as a threat, this session will examine how CISOs can use governance, evidence-based decision-making, and regulatory foresight to strengthen their influence, protect the organisation, and mature security leadership at the top table.

The Intellectiv Dinner series brings together a panel of dynamic executives who embody the intersection of intellect and initiative and are visionaries shaping industries and redefining leadership.


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Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Registration & Networking Drinks
  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Intellectiv Panel Discussion
    The CISO Journey: From Back Room to Boardroom, the UK CISO’s Expanding Mandate
  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    VIP Dinner
  • 9:00 PM
    Networking Drinks

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