Meet Thales at Gartner® Security & Risk Management Summit 2026

Explore how to strengthen cyber resilience, protect critical data, and prepare for emerging threats—including AI and post-quantum security.

22-24 September 2026

ExCel London
London, UK
Booth # 201

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    Meet us at Thales Booth #201

    Experience Innovation in Action

    Visit the Thales booth to discover how organizations are strengthening cyber resilience, meeting evolving compliance requirements, advancing digital sovereignty, and protecting their most critical applications, data, and digital identities.

    Explore our expertise in:

    • Application Security
    • Data Security
    • Identity & Access Management (IAM)

    Learn how we're helping organizations address today's most pressing security priorities, including:

    • AI security
    • Post-quantum security and cryptographic readiness
    • Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
    • Compliance and digital sovereignty

    Whether you're strengthening cyber resilience, meeting evolving regulatory requirements, advancing your digital sovereignty strategy, or preparing for emerging threats, our experts are ready to discuss practical solutions tailored to your organization's priorities.

    Register using our exclusive code SEC27IEDC to save on your event pass. Visit the Gartner® Security & Risk Management Summit registration page to register.

    Connect with Us

    • Book a personalized demo.
    • Schedule a one-on-one meeting with a Thales cybersecurity expert.
    • Request an invitation to our exclusive product launch aboard the luxury superyacht Sunborn.

    Exclusive Product Launch

    Join us for the launch of an exciting new Thales solution aboard the luxury superyacht Sunborn.

    22 September 2026 | 6:45 PM

    Attendance is by invitation only, and space is limited. All registration requests are subject to approval. If your request is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with event details.

    Please provide your information

    Join our Speaking Sessions

    Extending Zero Trust to Data: Digital Sovereignty in the AI & Quantum Era

    Wednesday, September 23 | 11:30
    30 minutes

    Today’s fast-paced AI-driven, quantum landscape requires a modern cybersecurity strategy that extends Zero Trust to the data layer to reduce risks, accelerate compliance, and safeguard one’s most critical assets. This session explores how leaders can gain deep visibility and streamline protection across complex cloud and hybrid environments, thanks to advanced controls such as Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).

    Speaker: Romain Deslorieux, Field Chief Technology Officer, Thales EMEA


     

    Thales: Reducing Exposure - Priorities for Strengthening API Token Authentication

    Tuesday, September 22 | 13:45  
    Theatre 3 | 20 minutes

    APIs rely on authentication tokens to control access, but risks arise when tokens expose sensitive data, remain valid too long, or work after expiry. Based on the Imperva API Security Token& Authentication Risk Report analyzing 32,725 endpoints, this presentation reveals five common token risks, progress made, why 40% of endpoints have multiple risks, and practical steps to strengthen API authentication.​

    3 topics that best align this session: Application Security, Managing Threats, Using AI in Cybersecurity

    Presenter: Tim Ayling, VP Cybersecurity, Thales

    Presenter: Stuart Perkins, Operations Leader for the Cyber Prevents team, Vodafone

    A Taste of Quantum Aboard Sunborn

    Exclusive Product Launch

    Join Thales on 22 September at 6:45 PM for an exclusive evening aboard the luxury Sunborn Superyacht, where we will unveil our latest cybersecurity innovation. This invitation-only event brings together senior executives, industry leaders, and Thales experts for insightful conversations on the future of cyber resilience, security transformation, and emerging technologies.

    Whether or not you are attending Gartner, we welcome you to join us to discover how Thales is helping organisations strengthen security, reduce risk, and simplify compliance in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

    To celebrate the launch, each guest will enjoy a unique Taste of Quantum experience created by the world-renowned Fat Duck Restaurant and will receive an exclusive Quantum Box of Treats to take away.

    Attendance is limited to 100 guests, and all registration requests are subject to approval. Approved attendees will receive a confirmation email with full event details.

    We look forward to welcoming you aboard the Sunborn Superyacht on 22 September, moored beside the main entrance to ExCeL London at Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AA.

    Meet Thales Leaders

    Who’ll be at the Thales stand at Gartner — book time or chat onsite

    Rob Ellis


    Chief Revenue Officer

    Romain Deslorieux


    Field Chief Technology Officer, EMEA

    Aydin Ucbasaran


    VP Sales EMEA North

    Tim Ayling


    VP Cyber Solutions Specialists

    Steve Goddard


    VP EMEA Regional Marketing

    Meet the Experts

    Who’ll be at the Thales stand at Gartner — book time or chat onsite

    App Sec Team

    • Luke Cooper Business Development Representative
    • Sachin Thombre Product Specialist
    • Paul Garthside and Scott Treacy Sales Engineers

    Data Security Team

    • Dyana Zada Business Development Representative
    • Adrian Clark Product Specialist
    • Nikhil Srivastava and Matthew Santos Sales Engineers

    Identity & Access Management

    • Alfie Bright, Anthony Badger, Sam Adamson and Taimoor Siddiqui Sales Managers
    • Simon McNally and Rudy Solman Sales Engineers

    Why Partner with Thales?

    In an era of rapid digital transformation and evolving AI-driven threats, securing your data, identities, and applications has never been more critical. Thales helps organizations build a future they can all trust by delivering robust, hybrid-cloud security solutions that protect your most sensitive assets wherever they reside.

    Whether you are looking to secure your migration to the cloud, implement Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), or transition to modern passwordless identity management, our experts are here to help you navigate your toughest security challenges.

    Our market-recognized platforms secure what matters most

    Applications. Data. Identities. Software.

    Check out these resources to see why Thales got recognized

    Gartner, Market Guide for User Authentication, James Hoover, Nayara Sangiorgio, Yemi Davies, 11 August 2025. Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Access Management, Brian Guthrie, Nathan Harris, Yemi Davies, Steve Wessels, 11 November 2025. Gartner, How to Improve Data Security With Cloud Key Management, Brian Lowans, Sarah Almond, 7 August 2024.

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