CISO 360 AI Benchmark @
9th Party in the Park 2026
Benchmark in the room. Community in the garden
Location: The Orangery – Holland Park – London
Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
Time: 5pm – 11pm
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The favourite summer garden party for CISOs and the security community – with a twist!
Be part of the CISO 360 AI Benchmark: Operating at Machine Speed.
Pulse Party in the Park returns to the stunning Orangery in London’s Holland Park on Thursday 17 September 2026 (5pm-11pm) for the most anticipated annual gathering of CISOs, cybersecurity practitioners, luminaries and the information security community – and for its 9th edition, it grows into something more.
This year the evening opens slightly earlier at 5pm, with a new addition: The CISO 360 AI Benchmark. Integrated into the party, senior security leaders sit down together under The Chatham House Rule to measure honestly against one another on how they are handling AI in practice, and leave with a candid, shared read on where they stand. First the benchmark. Then the garden.
The doors open to an unforgettable late summer evening filled with refreshing drinks, gourmet canapés and live music. The Orangery, a hidden stone palace gem nestled in Holland Park, is the perfect stage, its fragrant rose gardens and resident peacocks creating an enchanting backdrop.
The benchmark is where it begins, so do come for the whole of it rather than only the party – the early part is the bit you can’t get anywhere else, and it sets up everything that follows. Serious work in the room, the community in the garden — a celebration of connection, collaboration, and camaraderie. Still the CISO’s favourite summer garden party, but with a serious and much-needed discussion and take-away.
Many thanks. We look forward to welcoming you!
CISO 360 Team
Pulse Conferences
Location
The Orangery – Holland Park
Ilchester Place, Kensington,
London W8 6LU
www.rbkc.gov.uk/venues-in-kensington-and-chelsea/orangery-holland-park
Directions
The Orangery – Holland Park
Ilchester Place, Kensington,
London W8 6LU
www.rbkc.gov.uk/venues-in-kensington-and-chelsea/orangery-holland-park
Timings
17:00-18:00 – Doors Open – Arrivals and Welcome – Canapés and drinks
18:00 – 20:00 – The CISO 360 AI Benchmark – Operating at Machine Speed: a CISO 360 field response and shared playbook
A seated candid working session held under The Chatham House where CISOs and senior cybersecurity leaders compare honestly against one another on how they’re handling AI security and governance in practice. Get honest answers to “where do I actually sit?” Every CISO privately wonders whether they’re ahead or behind their peers on this, and there’s no trustworthy yardstick. A closed room of peers is the only place that question gets answered straight. Don’t wait until you’ve ‘figured out AI’ before you show up. Peers are in the same boat.
20:00 – 23:00 – Party in the Park Reception – The garden party continues with bowl food and drinks.
23:00 – Carriages
Dress Code
Business relaxed / smart casual
Outside lawn and indoor Stone Palace
“Superb – from start to finish. Well organised by Pulse and a great decision from the sponsors to back the event.” – CEO, Cordery
“Pulse Party in the Park was a perfectly organised evening, providing an opportunity to meet colleagues, and members from SailPoint, Qualys and Fidus teams” – Information Security Risk Director, Aculiti
“A really enjoyable evening with friendly peers and conference staff in a stunning location. This event was 1st class from the meet and greats from the Pulse team, great food, drink, music and service. Pulse team managed to give everyone a piece of their time and make everyone feel welcomed. I also liked the level of engagement from the sponsors whereby this did not feel like a sales pitch. The level of peer engagement was also representative of the conference advertising and proves to be a high value event in terms of networking. Well done Pulse.” – CISO, Telrock Systems Ltd
“Great to network again at a very well organised event. Particularly in a non sales environment. The Sponsors were present during the evening but did not labour their support.”, – Company Director Vulcan Information Security
“What a fabulous evening, even the slight annoyance at having to keep leaving the tables so clean-up could be undertaken (given covid restrictions at the time) was made pleasurable by the excellent company.” – Information Security Compliance and Assurance Director Flight Centre
“This was a great evening. Really well executed in a fantastic setting. Great hosts, a relaxed yet productive format for catching up and engaging with cyber security peers. Well done” – Commercial Director, Mishcon de Reya
“It was great to reconnect with so many people that were just becoming faces on a screen. Conversation flow naturally when there are no artificial barriers. The organisation was superb, the company scintillating.” – Business Risk Manager Canon Europe
London Underground
Take the Central Line to Holland Park Underground Station. Walk down through the Holland Park entrance and pass the Kyoto garden. Alternatively, take the Circle or District Line to High Street Kensington. The Orangery is next to the Belvedere Restaurant and a 15-minute walk away from both stations.
Local Bus Routes
Bus numbers 41, 94, 148, 228, 295, 316