What CISO Tables is
Cybersecurity leadership is frequently discussed at conferences and industry events, yet meaningful exchange rarely happens on stage.
CISO Tables was created to offer a different setting. Small groups of security leaders meet over dinner to exchange perspectives on strategic and operational challenges such as risk governance, resilience, regulatory developments, cloud security and the realities of leading security programmes within complex organisations.
Dinners are organised as regional tables across the Netherlands, typically in and around Amsterdam, Rotterdam/The Hague, Utrecht and Eindhoven. Each table brings together a carefully selected group of peers from organisations in the same region.
The setting matters as much as the discussion. Events take place in high-quality restaurants and distinctive private dining locations, chosen to create a relaxed environment where participants can speak openly and build lasting professional relationships.
Attendance is typically limited to 10–14 participants per table to maintain a focused and valuable conversation.
Format
Each dinner follows a simple structure.
Participants arrive for a short welcome reception before taking their seats at the table. A moderator introduces a theme for the evening — usually based on current developments in the security landscape or regulatory environment.
The conversation then develops organically between participants. There are no presentations and no sales pitches.
The objective is to create a setting where security leaders can speak openly with peers facing similar responsibilities.
Who attends
CISO Tables is intended for senior security and technology leaders, including Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Heads of Security / Security Directors, and IT Directors with security responsibility.
Participants typically represent organisations with complex digital environments across sectors such as finance, government, healthcare, industry and technology.
To maintain the quality of discussion, participation may be reviewed before confirmation.
Independence
CISO Tables is designed as a neutral meeting place for security leaders.
While dinners may occasionally be supported by industry partners, the focus remains on peer discussion rather than vendor presentations. The format intentionally avoids marketing sessions or product demonstrations.
Discretion is central to the concept. Conversations take place under Chatham House Rule unless participants agree otherwise.
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“Security conferences are often about presentations. Here the value was the conversation with peers who understand the realities of the role.”
— CISO Chief Information Security Officer
at Large Dutch Telco
CISO Table Amsterdam Edition
DATE: Thursday May 21 2026
TIME: 18:00 - 22:00 hr
LOCATION: Restaurant Ciel Blue, Okura Amsterdam
HOST: Ismail Ahmidout, Ex-CISO DNB
THEME: Pilot event
CISO Table Utrecht / Het Gooi Edition
DATE: TBA
TIME: 17:30 - 21:30 hr
LOCATION: TBA
HOST: TBA
THEME: TBA
CISO Table Rotterdam / The Hague Edition
DATE: TBA
TIME: 17:30 - 21:30 hr
LOCATION: TBA
HOST: TBA
THEME: TBA
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