Gartner Cybersecurity & Risk Summit 2027 Guide

The Gartner Cybersecurity & Risk Management Summit 2027 runs from 14 to 16 July at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Formerly the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, it moves from June to July for 2027.

CISOs, security leaders and risk officers attend research-based sessions, roundtables and one-on-one meetings with Gartner analysts. This guide covers prices, the audience and how security vendors can reach a senior, focused crowd.

Gartner Cybersecurity & Risk Management Summit 2027 at a glance


Next edition	14-16 July 2027
Venue	Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
City	National Harbor (Oxon Hill), Maryland, USA
Typical month	June (2026) → July (2027)
Frequency	Annual
Attendance	~5,000
Exhibitors	~200
Industry	Cybersecurity & risk management
Organizer	Gartner
Official website	gartner.com/en/conferences

What is the Gartner summit?

Gartner’s summit gives CISOs and security leaders research-based sessions, roundtables and 1:1 meetings with Gartner analysts. The exhibit hall lets security vendors meet a senior buyer audience in a more structured setting than RSAC or Black Hat.

For 2027 the event appears as the Gartner Cybersecurity & Risk Management Summit.

Location and venue

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD (near Washington, DC).

Does it change location? No. National Harbor each year.

Washington Monument framed by cherry blossoms. Photo by Andy He on Unsplash.

Who you’ll meet at the Gartner summit

CISOs and security leaders
Risk and privacy officers
Government security officials
Security vendors

Budget holders are here, but they are spread across a large crowd that also includes engineers, partners and other vendors. The value comes from filtering the list down to the titles and companies that actually buy from you.

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Industries and niches covered

Security strategy and leadership
Identity
Cloud security
Security operations
Risk and privacy
AI security

Why the Gartner summit matters for sales teams

Compared with RSAC or Black Hat, Gartner’s summit is smaller, calmer and more senior. Security leaders come to set strategy and benchmark with peers, and the exhibit hall gives vendors structured access to them.

For security vendors, the most valuable contacts are CISOs and their direct reports at large enterprises and government agencies. With standard registration around $4,925, attendees are serious, and a well-chosen list of meetings can justify the trip.

Should you go to the Gartner summit?

Best for: vendors with a defined segment in cybersecurity who are ready to filter the attendee base by role and company size.

Less ideal for: teams expecting qualified leads to come to them. At the Gartner summit, the useful meetings are almost always arranged before the show opens.

Passes and pricing

Option	Price / details
Standard	$4,925
Early bird	$4,475
Public sector	$4,175
Typical cost	~$4,200-4,900.

Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check gartner.com/en/conferences before you buy.

Event app and digital platform

Yes. Like other Gartner events, the summit runs on the Gartner Conference Navigator app for agendas, analyst meetings and updates.

If you plan to prospect through the event app, expect friction: limited search filters, caps on messages and connection requests, and no way to get the data into your CRM. It helps on the day, but it is not a target list.

the Gartner summit: strengths and weaknesses

Pros	Cons
Senior, buyer-focused audience	Expensive registration
Analyst access	Vendors pay heavily to exhibit
Less noisy than RSAC/Black Hat

How to prospect at the Gartner summit

When	What to do
Early planning	Pull the attendee, exhibitor and speaker lists and score them against your ideal customer profile.
Pre-show outreach	Contact your top tier personally and your second tier with a short sequence. Aim to book meetings, not booth visits.
On site	Work from a printed or mobile list of priority accounts and use breaks and evening events for warm introductions.
Post-show	Follow up fast, share what you promised, and keep the list for next year’s edition.

National Harbor is close to Washington, DC, so public-sector security leaders attend in good numbers. If government is a target market, segment those attendees separately.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Gartner Cybersecurity & Risk Management Summit 2027?

14-16 July 2027. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (gartner.com/en/conferences) before booking travel.

Where is the Gartner summit held?

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD (near Washington, DC).

Does it move? No. National Harbor each year.

How much does a the Gartner summit ticket cost?

~$4,200-4,900. See the pricing table above for pass types.

Who attends the Gartner summit?

Mainly CISOs and security leaders; risk and privacy officers; government security officials; security vendors.

Can I get the the Gartner summit attendee list?

Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about the Gartner summit here.

Get the the Gartner summit attendee list

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Photo credits

Cover image: Photo by FlyD on Unsplash
In-article image: Photo by Andy He on Unsplash

Sources

Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.