Content | Community | Live Interaction

Our community-based events – in person and virtual – are designed to keep you connected with industry peers, whether this is at a local, national and international level, to benchmark approaches, share thought leadership to keep business agendas moving along and to provide networking opportunities. Topics for discussion are focused around current and emerging approaches to pressing challenges.

Pulse new virtual CISO 360 events allow the information security community to network virtually and hear from the industry, including market updates, project showcases and a look at what CISOs are currently facing in this changed roles.  A series of free virtual events aimed at keeping the conversation going within the CISO community in this changed environment.  Participants are able to interact with our panels and take part in a live chats with all the other attendees locally and from around the globe.

• CISO Dinner or Luncheon – Join CISOs or CSOs for an unrivalled table level discussion on a pre-determined topic while fine-dining in a private 5 star venue in the chosen city.
• Fireside Chat – Interactive Q&A Interview or discussion with 3-4 speakers: Your Strategist Speaker; Pulse MC; CISOs in a quality venue!
• CISO Think Tank  – Speakers co-facilitate 2-4 topics in live virtual rooms with an overarching theme and associated keynote. Key findings are shared back with the full group at the end with questions. Polling and Q&A throughout
• CISO Roundtable – CISOs input top priorities for discussion on the day – the ultimate benchmarking discussion!
• Pulse Educate – Sign up for Workshops and Scenario Planning Sessions with a pure content focus
• Annual Networking Reception – 4th Party in the Park – 9 June 2021. Don’t miss this unique networking reception for the infosec community – Belvedere Holland Park, London. www.pulsepartyinthepark.com. If this date needs to change, given restrictions in place nearer to the time, we will simply let you know the new date.  Reserve your place now!

What do our guests say about attending a Pulse In Person Event? 

“It was a great experience to network with peers and discuss common security issues and challenges, but importantly share ideas”
Nicholas Howard, Director of Information Security, Reward Gateway (United Kingdom) 

“Very constructive debate and fine exchanges with experts. Fine place with a pleasant animation”
CISO, Klesia (France)

“I appreciated the face-to-face meeting and the open discussion. Good exchanges on CISO-DevOps challenges during the dinner roundtable. Very good!”
Cybersecurity Transformation Director, Solvay (France)

“Talking and listening to colleagues from different businesses across the sectors in a fun, yet carefully curated evening is unique and very much appreciated – thanks!”
CISO, Fern Trading (UK)

“CISO DevOps 360 Dinner Exchange was very useful to get an insight into DevOps and challenges to have security baked into development cycle. It was great opportunity  to network with professionals from both DevOps and security
backgrounds. Everyone actively participated in discussions which was helpful to understand the cultural shift /mindset changes to meet the business requirements from both developer and security personal”
Senior Manager Cyber Security, Essentra plc. (UK)

Fantastic evening discussing the challenges in the DevSecOps arena with experienced Security Professionals. The food was amazing, but more importantly I got to engage and learn a great deal about the challenges we face and what
potentially we should be doing to encourage that culture of secure development. Thank you! These events are absolutely worthwhile and positively engaging.
Cyber Security Principal / Technical, British Medical Association (UK)

“It was a welcoming environment and I was kept very engaged throughout the evening”
Head of Security Strategy & Transformation, AXA Health (UK)

“A great opportunity to meet, share and learn from experienced people in security and engineering”
Engineering Excellence Lead, AXA (France)

“Food, Drink. Enjoyable with each time a new story”
Director Product Security, Philips (The Netherlands)

“A varied collection of specialisms around the dinner table which gave rise to some interesting practical insights and experiences. We all made sure our Michelin dinner was not getting cold whilst participating
in the discussion”.
CIO, British Medical Association (UK)

“Fascinating and exhilarating discussion with like-minded experts, in a trusted environment!”
Head Continuity and Resilience, Fujitsu Global

 “Pulse consistently deliver high quality events supporting the needs of senior IT and risk management leaders”
Group IT Security Manager, RES Group (Renewable Energy Systems)

 “Excellent evening, fine food, congenial company, informative, all round a fantastic evening and time well spent”
Head of Information Security Risk, Royal Mail

“Discussions were lively, interesting and engaging. Having the opportunity to meet industry peers, alongside Pulse Conference’s excellent hospitality, made the evening an all-round success.”
Head of Information Security, Condé Nast International

“An evening of good food, wine, people and conversation. And you come away each time with food for thought and some good ideas.”
Head Security Governance, Metro Bank

“Great host. Great dinner. Great discussion. Great networking!”
CISO, Capita Travel

“Excellent forum for meeting and exchanging views with other senior Information Security Professionals. I thoroughly recommend it. Fabulous location and fascinating conversation, good number of people present of the correct calibre.”
Head of Information Protection and Assurance, Post Office

“My sincere thanks for a really fantastic evening. Really sharp, thought provoking discussions; a unique venue, and a perfect dinner. What could be better. Thanks again for such wonderful hospitality; it was a privilege to be there.”
Director of Security, Civil Aviation Authority

“Very interesting group of people, great discussions.” 
Global Head of Red Team, HSBC

“Excellent dinner, wine, location and useful debate. Well organised!”
CISO, SETL

“Good lively discussion and engaged participants.”
Head of Operational Rigour, Information Integrity & Protection, Barclays UK Retail and Business Bank

“It is a cardinal sin to miss one of your events!”
CISO, TransferWise

“Topical discussion and insight amongst cross sector peers from the security industry whilst fine dining, really what is not to like?!”
Head of Cyber Services, DWP

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• Every 2nd Friday – CISO-CSO 360 Meet Up – Informal catch-ups with the CISO 360 and CSO 360 Communities on priority topics!
• Roundtable discussion – join fellow CISOs or CSOs around the virtual table for a discussion facilitated by a CISO/CSO and a strategist on a pre-determined  topic by video from your office or home. A Pulse MC will ensure the session is educational as well as entertaining!
• Fireside Chat – Interactive Interview with 3-4 speakers and Q&A discussion
• Think Tank – Speakers co-facilitate 2-4 topics in live virtual rooms with an overarching theme and associated keynote. Key findings are shared back with the full group at the end with questions. Polling and Q&A 
• Boardroom – CISOs or CSOs input top priorities. Your speaker leads the first discussion session and inputs throughout this ultimate benchmarking discussion
• Pulse Podcast – Join our inhouse MC, and CISO luminaries for in-depth discussions on topics of the day to stay on top of the latest news, threats and best-practice
• Pulse Educate – Register interest in a Virtual Workshop or Scenario Planning with pure content focus
  
  Interested in joining the Pulse 360 Communities? Contact: teampulse@pulseconferences.com

What do our guests say about attending a Pulse Virtual Event? 

“Even during the lockdown due to COVID, the Pulse Conferences continuously engage the public and keeps the awareness in the matters of information and cybersecurity through their various creative online programs such as this Fireside Chat. Always happy to be part of it.” –  Manager – Strategy & Future, Federal Higher Education Entity (UAE)

“As always, an excellent event with Pulse. They have a knack of gathering together a group of informed, insightful and eloquent senior leaders to chat about… well, anything contemporary really.” -InfoSec & GRC, Global Processing Services Ltd

“Pulse is able to draw on knowledgeable speakers, and has knowledgeable and challenging audiences – in it to get value from attending. Pulse Conferences attract quality speakers and audiences, so it is possible to learn from others by attending.” 
Head of Information Security Assurance, Quilter – Old Mutual Wealth

 “Pulse conferences always joins very knowledge people discussing the most relevant topics. Probably, the best place to share insights around security.”
Information Security Director, Talkdesk Inc.

“A relaxed lunchtime catchup and chat without the hassle of getting into town”
European Business & Information Security Specialist, Canon Europe

“A fantastic event in time of dramatic change. This event helped to identify the issues the C-level are facing today and sharing this information helps CISOs to adapt culturally and technologically to prepare and ensure business resilience and continuity in a time of crisis. It is important to remember how to face modern challenges and drive business forward crisis like COVID-19. You will find everything you need under one roof this event represents a huge strategic advantage for business leaders”
CISO, Acuity

“Great platform to engage and broaden awareness and experience, especially during lock down when things are in many areas stretched and time is not as abundant as many assume.”
CISO, EDF Energy

“Great to be able to gain high quality networking at a distance during such uncertain times. Live chat and good insights from industry leaders”
CISO, Matillion

“Due to the way it was organised very quickly you forgot it was a virtual conference!”
Director & Information Security Consultant. Former Hd of Security at UK Central Govt Agency. CCP Lead SIRA & Accreditor

“A very useful and insightful CISO lunch time meeting focused on the Cloud. Very poignant for the current times. Excellent delivery, interaction and Chairmanship. Thank you.”
CISO, New Nuclear Build – EDF Energy

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Benefits of attending Pulse Community Events

• benchmark current approaches to complex and pressing business challenges with peers 
• keep up to date with industry predictions, emerging threats and solutions
• hear proven strategies, what works, what doesn’t
• build your professional networks locally, regionally and internationally
• enjoy memorable venues, cultural activities and private fine-dining with like-minded senior peers!

Email teampulse@pulseconferences.com 

1. to be added to the invitation list for upcoming events
2. to be notified of events coming up in a city near you, or;
3. to suggest a topic or requirement for an event in your city!
4. to put yourself forward as a potential speaker!