The New Rules of Digital Trust: Identity, AI and Enterprise Resilience.

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Manhatta - NYC

November 26, 2026

As enterprises become increasingly interconnected, digital trust has emerged as a defining priority for business resilience, security and sustainable growth. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, expanding digital ecosystems and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats are fundamentally changing how organisations establish, manage and protect identities.

Traditional security boundaries are disappearing. Employees, customers, partners, machines and AI-powered systems now interact across complex environments, creating new challenges around access, accountability and governance. For executive leaders, the question is no longer simply how to prevent unauthorised access, but how to establish trust continuously without compromising agility, productivity or customer experience.

This exclusive executive dinner brings together senior cybersecurity, identity and technology leaders to examine how digital trust is evolving into a strategic business imperative.

Through an interactive, peer-led discussion, attendees will explore the future of identity security, Zero Trust strategies, AI-driven risks and the organisational decisions required to build secure, resilient and trusted digital enterprises.

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Executive Discussion Themes: 

Beyond Zero Trust: Redefining Enterprise Security
The Identity Challenge in an AI-Powered Enterprise
Balancing Security, Productivity and Digital Experience
Identity Governance Across Complex Digital Ecosystems
Digital Trust as a Board-Level Business Priority

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Key Questions Shaping the Conversation:

Are traditional identity and access management strategies equipped to support AI-driven enterprises?
How should organisations govern access for autonomous AI agents and non-human identities?
Is Zero Trust delivering measurable improvements in business resilience, or has implementation become overly complex?
How can CISOs reduce identity-related risk without slowing innovation and digital transformation?
Who should ultimately own digital trust across the enterprise: security, IT, risk or the wider executive leadership team?

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Join industry peers to explore how AI, evolving cyber threats and increasingly complex digital ecosystems are reshaping enterprise identity and security. Exchange perspectives on building digital trust, strengthening resilience and balancing security with innovation in an increasingly interconnected world.

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    Arrival and Networking

    Guests are welcomed and guided into a curated networking environment, designed to foster meaningful interactions. This session encourages ice-breaking and relationship-building before moving into in-depth, collaborative discussions.

    Event welcome, introductions, thought leader remarks

    Attendees transition to a structured roundtable discussion paired with drinks, promoting thoughtful dialogue around a pre-set agenda. This relaxed setting encourages collaboration, idea exchange, and deeper professional connections.

    Three-Course Networking Dinner

    The evening continues with a premium three-course meal, offering exceptional cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. This segment enhances networking opportunities while creating a memorable experience that strengthens professional relationships among attendees.

    Wrap Up, Q&A, Drinks and Networking

    The event concludes with a wrap-up session and Q&A, allowing sponsors and participants to address key takeaways. Followed by drinks and open networking, this final segment ensures actionable next steps and continued engagement in a collaborative environment.

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