Five Minute Talks
Each speaker has five minutes to share an idea, lesson or experience.
CISO Open Mic
Break Barriers.Take the Mic.
A platform for CISOs and other security leaders to share insights, experiences, and challenges.
Five-minute talksNo decksNo sales pitches
About CISO Open Mic
Take the mic or take it all in.
CISO Open Mic is a platform where CISOs and other security leaders share insights, experiences, and challenges through focused five-minute talks—or listen, learn, and connect. Aspiring leaders and other community and industry stakeholders are also part of the room. A local MC and Event Director guide the evening, and a panel of four judges recognizes the strongest contributions. There are no vendor pitches or slide decks; the focus is on original perspectives, practical insight, and community recognition.
Five-minute talksFour judgesPeer recognitionLocal community
Built differently
What Makes CISO Open Mic Different?
A simple format keeps the focus on the people, ideas and experiences in the room.
No Deck Required
Your experience is what people came to hear.
No Sales Pitches
Built for practitioners and meaningful discussions.
Community Driven
Every event is shaped by the people in the room.
2026 + 2027
The conversation continues
CISO Open Mic is growing from four Fall 2026 gatherings into five more cities in 2027.
Draft Night · Alumni & new voices
Casual networking & alumni celebration
Toronto Draft Night
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. till lateThe National Club · Red Room · Explore the evening →Fall 2026
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