The confirmed venue for the 10th CISO 360 Global Congress:
📍Palácio Estoril
R. Particular 2769 – 504 Estoril
Cascais | Lisbon | Portugal
A TIMELESS HISTORICAL OASIS OF ESTORIL, ONLY A 30-MINUTE DRIVE FROM LISBON CENTRE
Palácio Estoril
Cascais | Lisbon | Portugal
On the sunlit Cascais coast, just outside Lisbon, the Palácio Estoril offers nearly a century of elegance, discretion and quiet significance. Estoril is no ordinary setting. Befittingly, during WWII, the hotel became a neutral crossroads for intelligence networks – with Allied agents based at the Palácio while rival operatives occupied nearby hotels. In 1968, James Bond stayed here during the filming of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, where reality and legend briefly converged.
A decade of practitioner-led trust deserves a venue defined by discretion, strategy and global perspective. A place where history was shaped quietly behind closed doors.
Ten years on, we gather somewhere worthy of the milestone 10th CISO 360 Global Congress.
Accommodation Savings
The discounted accommodation block we secured at Palácio Estoril has unfortunately now sold out. However, rooms are still available to book directly through the hotel, we recommend visiting their booking site to find the best available rate for your stay. As one of Portugal’s most iconic grand hotels, it remains a wonderful choice if you’d like to stay on-site, and the team there will be happy to assist you.
We have also listed multiple recommended hotels below which are all within 10 minutes walk to Palácio Estoril.
Hotel Inglaterra — Charm & Boutique ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 min walk · from approx. €180 – €220 /night
The Belle Époque behind the walls of Hotel Inglaterra blends with the contemporary — an elegant charm retreat in the heart of Estoril, with rooms and suites offering views over Estoril and the Atlantic Ocean, designed to provide a total rest experience. The hotel features a panoramic restaurant, rooftop outdoor swimming pool, and a uniquely decorated restaurant serving Portuguese and international cuisine with an adjoining sun terrace. Hotel Inglaterra
Hotel Vila Galé Estoril ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2–3 min walk · from approx. €180– €210/night
Located over Tamariz beach, only 200 metres from the Casino and the Estoril Congress Center, this 60s-themed hotel offers modern and comfortable rooms, many with fantastic sea views, and an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the beach and Cascais Bay.Vila Galé
Alternative hotels
InterContinental Cascais-Estoril by IHG ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8–9 min walk · from approx. €230–€350+/night
A luxury boutique hotel with 59 rooms and suites set on the oceanfront of the Atlantic, on the “Portuguese Riviera,” featuring large guest room terraces, The SPA InterContinental by L’Occitane, and exceptional restaurants celebrating the region’s famous fish and seafood specialties. Every room enjoys Atlantic Ocean views, with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and two pools — one indoors with sauna and steam bath, one outdoors with lounge chairs. InterContinental Cascais
Evolution Cascais-Estoril Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3–4 min walk · from approx. €180 – €220 /night
Rising above the Portuguese Riviera, EVOLUTION Cascais-Estoril is a vibrant, multifunctional lifestyle hotel where city energy meets seaside ease — a 4-star hotel with 5-star features blending contemporary design, smart technology, and a relaxed attitude that breaks away from the traditional hotel stay. SANA Hotels
Conference venue
A Grand Setting for the World’s Leading Cyber Security Minds
The 10th CISO 360 Global Congress will be hosted in the iconic Grand Atlantic Ballroom at the Palácio Estoril Hotel, one of Portugal’s most prestigious and storied event venues. The Atlantic Ballroom is bathed in natural light from sweeping windows that overlook the hotel’s manicured gardens, creating an atmosphere that is both inspiring and sophisticated. The space has hosted countless prestigious national and international events, and it provides the perfect stage for the high-calibre keynotes, panels, and presentations that define the CISO 360 experience.
Networking Hub
Directly connected to the Grand Atlantic Ballroom, the dedicated CISO 360 Networking Hub has been designed to make every connection count. It serves as the beating heart of the congress, a curated space for peer-to-peer dialogue, and inspiring conversations.
Outdoor Terrace & Lawn
Beyond the ballroom, delegates are invited to take full advantage of the hotel’s spectacular outdoor spaces. The sweeping terraces surrounding the gardens offer an elegant setting.
Location – 10th CISO 360 Global Congress – Cascais | Lisbon | Portugal
Palácio Estoril
R. Particular 2769-504 Estoril
Lisbon | Portugal
Situated just 20 km from Lisbon city centre and approximately 30 minutes from Lisbon International Airport, the Palácio Estoril combines effortless accessibility with an atmosphere of timeless elegance.
Getting Here
Reaching the venue is straightforward, with several convenient options from Lisbon Airport:
By Taxi or Uber — The simplest option. A taxi from the airport takes approximately 21 minutes, making it ideal for those arriving with luggage. Follow the signs to the Uber pick up point. Uber – circa 35 EUROS to the hotel. See directions to the Uber pick up point – P2 Terminal 1.
By Train — Take the metro from the airport to Cais do Sodré (under 30 minutes), then board the Cascais line train direct to Estoril station (around 36 minutes). With good connections, total journey time can be under 90 minutes. Estoril station is just a short walk from the hotel.
By Car — By road, the hotel can be reached in 40 minutes to one hour from the airport with easy motorway access and parking available at the hotel.
About Hotel Palácio, James Bond and José Diogo
- This majestic hotel built in 1930 was part of the dream of businessman Fausto de Figueiredo who, during his career, was also president of the Portuguese railways and of Cascais Council. For his work, he travelled all over Europe learning about tourism and, as a result, he decided to turn Estoril into a national and international tourist destination. He was responsible for instigating the construction of the Estoril railway line, hotels, tennis courts, a golf course and the casino, turning what had previously been pine trees woodland into the sought-after cosmopolitan area it is today.
- During WWII, Portugal remained neutral, leading many people to take refuge in Lisbon especially as it was a point of departure to the United States. Goods were moved through Lisbon into Europe and, as a centre of communication, it became a haven for both allied and German agents and spies, many of which could be found staying in Estoril hotels, especially at the luxurious Hotel Palácio, situated next to the casino.
- Even after WWII, Estoril became the home for royal families and other wealthy individuals, many of which lived in the Hotel Palácio and then made Estoril their second home to escape a war-damaged Europe. The area thus became known as the Coast of Kings due to the high number of royals living there and even today continues to attract royal families, presidents, sports champions, actors, artists and politicians.
- One of the hotel’s infamous guests was James Bond author, Ian Fleming. Ian worked for Britain’s Naval Intelligence Division during the war, working with other intelligence units and being involved in planning several important war operations. At the time, he stayed at the Hotel Palácio and it was his war service and his career as a journalist that provided background information for his James Bond novels. He was a regular visitor to the Casino Estoril which was the inspiration for his Casino Royale novel written in 1953.
- The hotel’s Bar Estoril is aptly nicknamed the ‘Spies Bar’ due to the meetings that took place there in the war. Serbian triple agent Dusko Popov, who served as part of MI6, is considered to be the character on which James Bond is based as Ian Fleming was ‘shadowing him’ during their stay in Estoril.
- Mr José Diogo, the hotel’s head concierge started working there in 1964 when he was just 14 years old! José will tell us about the famous people he has met over the years and how his job has been such a pleasure. Long past retirement, he was asked to continue working, as he has become such a well-known ‘personality’ of the hotel. Part of the Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” was also filmed in the hotel. José, who was 19 at the time, was recruited as an extra and is the bell boy who gave James Bond, aka George Lazenby, his hotel room key. He has enjoyed his ‘five minutes of fame’ ever since, featuring the hotel and James Bond’s 50 years’ anniversary.
- The Hotel’s Royal Gallery opened in 2011, a long corridor showcasing mementos and photographs in honour of the royals that have stayed at the hotel and he had anecdotes about many of them. A new Museum is now open. Pop in during your stay.
- The Hotel Palácio Estoril retains its original white façade and landscaped gardens and, although the luxurious timeless interior has been updated, it is still breathtaking for its elegant classic décor and marble floors.
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