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Upcoming Events

Join leading cybersecurity executives and industry partners at exclusive events throughout the year.

COTY events bring together Chicago's security leaders and their teams in a non-commercial setting. Promoting or selling products and services is reserved for our program sponsors. Vendor and sales professionals are welcome only by invitation or sponsorship, and must identify as such when registering. Registrations are reviewed and may be declined.

Register for upcoming events below. Space is limited.

2026 Kickoff Mixer

The official kickoff of the 2026 Chicago CISO of the Year program, bringing together cybersecurity leaders, their reports, and sponsors on the Chicago riverfront.

May 19, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM

Smith & Wollensky

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

318 N State St, Chicago, IL

2026 June Mixer

The June Mixer of the 2026 Chicago CISO of the Year program, connecting cybersecurity leaders, their reports, and sponsors in the suburbs.

June 16, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

5464 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL

2026 July Mixer

The July Mixer of the 2026 Chicago CISO of the Year program, connecting cybersecurity leaders, their reports, and sponsors in the city.

July 21, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

33 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL

2026 August Mixer

The August Mixer of the 2026 Chicago CISO of the Year program, connecting cybersecurity leaders, their reports, and sponsors 67 floors above the city.

August 18, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM

Metropolitan Club, Oak Room, 67th Floor, Willis Tower

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

2026 Award Breakfast

The 2026 Chicago CISO of the Year Award Breakfast, celebrating the winners of the Enterprise, Mid-Cap, CISO+ and CISO Community awards.

October 13, 2026 at 7:30:00 AM

Metropolitan Club, Oak Room, 67th Floor, Willis Tower

7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

2026 Holiday Party

Join us for our annual Holiday Party to close out the 2026 Chicago CISO of the Year program. Connect with cybersecurity leaders, their reports, and sponsors for an evening of holiday cheer in the city. Ugly holiday sweaters encouraged!

December 9, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

33 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL

Sponsor Opportunities

For detailed information on sponsor opportunities, contact: Wayne Johnson at the email below

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