Frankfurt Networking Forum 2026 Aligning IT, Security and Enterprise Resilience
Frankfurt Networking Forum
The Frankfurt Networking Forum is a senior-level executive half-day conference designed exclusively for CIOs, CISOs, and enterprise technology leaders navigating the increasing convergence of IT, security, risk, and regulation.
As organisations accelerate digital transformation, the traditional separation between IT and security leadership is no longer sustainable. Cloud adoption, AI-driven operations, regulatory pressure, and rising cyber risk demand a more integrated operating model — one built on shared accountability, resilience by design, and strategic alignment at the top.
This half-day conference brings together a highly curated peer group for high-level keynote insight, focused discussion, and meaningful networking, set within one of Europe’s leading technology and business hubs.
Who Should Attend
Attendance is limited to senior, in-house leaders including:
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
- Heads of IT, Infrastructure, Cloud, Digital and Security
- Senior enterprise and technology transformation leaders
Participation is by alignment and invitation only to ensure a senior, peer-driven environment.
Why Attend
- Gain clarity on how leading enterprises are aligning IT and security strategy
- Understand how resilience, automation, and compliance are being embedded at scale
- Learn how boards are reframing technology risk and accountability
- Exchange insight with senior peers facing similar organisational and regulatory pressures
- Leave with practical frameworks, not theoretical discussion
SPEAKERS
Titus Hientzsch
World Freight Company
Group CTO
Riccardo Riccobene
State Street Bank International
CISO
Ashar Javed
Hyundai AutoEver
CISO
YOUR AGENDA FOR THE DAY
Registration and Networking
Opening Keynote Panel Discussion: AI, Adversaries and Autonomy: Securing the Enterprise in an Era of Machine-Speed Threats
As organisations rapidly embed AI across business operations, security leaders face a new reality: cyber threats are evolving faster than traditional security models can respond. From autonomous attacks and AI-powered phishing campaigns to governance challenges and regulatory scrutiny, CISOs must rethink how security is managed, measured and communicated to the board.
This interactive keynote panel brings together senior security leaders to discuss how organisations are adapting their cyber strategies to defend against emerging threats while enabling innovation.
- Preparing for AI-driven attacks and increasingly autonomous threat actors
- Balancing AI adoption with governance, risk and compliance obligations
- Building cyber resilience amid escalating geopolitical tensions
- What boards should expect from security leaders over the next 12 months
- Where organisations should prioritise investment in an uncertain threat landscape
Titus Hientzsch, Group CTO, World Freight Company
From Exposure to Action: Prioritising Cyber Risk in an Expanding Attack Surface
Security teams are overwhelmed with vulnerability data, alerts and risk indicators, yet many still struggle to determine which exposures pose the greatest threat to the business. As organisations operate across hybrid environments, cloud platforms and increasingly complex third-party ecosystems, CISOs require greater visibility and context to make informed decisions.
This session explores how leading organisations are evolving from reactive vulnerability management towards continuous exposure management, enabling security teams to identify, prioritise and remediate the risks that matter most.
- Understanding attack paths and exploitability in real-world environments
- Moving beyond CVSS scores to business-driven risk prioritisation
- Reducing alert fatigue and focusing resources on critical exposures
- Strengthening visibility across cloud, on-premise and third-party environments
Identity Under Siege: Securing Human and Machine Access in the AI Era
Identity has become the primary battleground for modern cyberattacks. As organisations adopt AI, automation and machine-to-machine interactions at scale, traditional approaches to identity and access management are being stretched beyond their limits. Attackers continue to exploit privileged accounts, compromised credentials and excessive permissions to gain access to critical systems and data.
- Managing privileged access across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Addressing the rise of non-human identities and AI agents
- Implementing continuous authentication and adaptive access controls
- Reducing the impact of credential theft and identity-based attacks
Networking Coffee Break
An opportunity to connect with fellow CISOs, security leaders and technology partners.
Detect, Contain, Recover: Building Resilience Against Modern Ransomware and Advanced Threats
Ransomware groups and sophisticated threat actors continue to evolve their tactics, targeting organisations with increasingly coordinated and disruptive attacks. While prevention remains critical, many security leaders are recognising that rapid detection, effective containment and resilient recovery capabilities are equally essential.
- Emerging ransomware and extortion trends CISOs should be monitoring
- Accelerating threat detection and response across distributed environments
- Improving incident preparedness through realistic testing and simulations
- Strengthening cyber recovery capabilities and business resilience
Keynote Presentation: TBC
Riccardo Riccobene, CISO, State Street Bank International
Closing Keynote:
Ashar Javed, CISO, Hyundai AutoEver
Networking Drinks Reception
Register Your Interest
Attendance is limited and confirmed based on role, seniority, and relevance.
Register your interest to receive further details and confirmation.