Ten guests in fur coats inside the minus5 ICEBAR at the Black Hat CISO Soirée, Las Vegas, August 2026

Sixteen Years of #ConnectingCISOs

Uniting the C‑level community, coast to coast.

Curated executive experiences. Extraordinary destinations. Authentic connections. Exclusive, invitation-only gatherings where cybersecurity leaders come together in settings worth clearing the calendar for.

16 Years connecting
6 Cities coast to coast
30+ Sponsor partners
∞ Introductions made

Who we are

Sixteen years of connection.

Our events are more than traditional executive networking. They are thoughtfully curated lifestyle experiences that bring cybersecurity leaders together in extraordinary settings — and for sixteen years, the trusted relationships that begin there have only grown stronger.

Over the years, Kolenko & Associates has united Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers and esteemed industry security leaders at prestigious events such as the Black Hat and RSA conferences. In addition to our notable gatherings, we offer comprehensive IT and cybersecurity consulting in collaboration with our distinguished partners.

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Two guests at the entrance to the 1923 Prohibition Bar during the Black Hat CISO Soirée, Las Vegas, August 2026
1923 Prohibition Bar · Las Vegas

What’s next

Upcoming experiences

Exclusive, invitation-only experiences for practicing CISOs and executive security leaders — curated settings, exceptional hospitality and authentic connection.

By invitation New York

Wednesday, 4 November

New York CISO Dinner

An intimate, curated dinner in one of Manhattan’s most celebrated dining rooms — the experience our guests ask for again and again.

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By invitation Atlanta

Tuesday, 10 November

Atlanta CISO Dinner

An exclusive evening in the heart of Atlanta, among the security leaders shaping the South-East.

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Coming summer 2027 Napa Valley

Summer 2027

Napa Valley CISO Adventures

A new kind of experience: vineyards, extraordinary wine and the company of your peers. Venue and details to be announced.

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Partners Sponsorship

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Host an exclusive experience

Align your brand with curated experiences for cybersecurity’s top leaders — as a host at the table, not a booth in the hall.

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The experience

What to expect

Your CISO guests will enjoy an elegant venue, unlimited premium libations, delicious hors d’oeuvres, exceptional service, and decadent desserts.

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Extraordinary destinations

From celebrated private dining rooms to a sailing yacht on New York Harbor — settings chosen for the experience, not the capacity.

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Premium libations

An open bar throughout, with hors d’oeuvres and decadent desserts served across the evening.

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The right room

Practicing CISOs and executive security experts, curated by hand. Every guest is there because someone vouched for them.

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Something memorable

Blackjack with Jeff Ma, close-up magic from Greg Dow, and the kind of detail guests still mention a year later.

In good company

Our sponsor partners

Sixteen years of gatherings made possible by the organisations who believe the security community is worth bringing together.

AWS Check Point Axonius Abnormal Security Kroll Tailscale runZero Thoropass Island Spin.AI Doppel Astrix Security ThreatDown Corero Network Security ShardSecure
Unbound

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The film

Sixteen years, in sixty seconds.

Guests at a Kolenko & Associates rooftop dinner at dusk, under festoon lights

Coast to coast Las Vegas · San Francisco · New York · Miami · San Diego

Rave reviews

In their words

Kathy has been an awesome cybersecurity connector and knows so many in our field.

Richard Greenberg Security Advisors LLC

Such a great event Kathy Kolenko! Great networking with peers, food, fun and amazing chocolates.

Colin Anderson CISO, Dayforce

Thank you for the invite Kathy Kolenko, it was a great experience to learn and share from industry peers.

Dr. Sridhar Gundrothu CISO, Genpact

Good event. Good friends. Nice job!

Sean Dobson CISO, Wafra

The archive

Sixteen years, in pictures

Browse past soirées

Join us

Have we connected yet?

Whether you lead a security team or want to put your brand in front of the people who do — we’d love to hear from you.