ABOUT ISACA GHC Spring Conference 2026

THANK YOU 2026 CONFERENCE SPONSORS!

** REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - SOLD OUT **

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May 28, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
(Up to 7.5 CPEs for full-day attendance)

Location:
Norris Conference Center
816 Town and Country Blvd., Ste. 210
Houston, TX 77024

Due to room capacity restrictions, attendance for certain sessions will be limited.

Agenda

08:00 AM – 09:00 AM   Check-In | Breakfast
09:00 AM – 09:50 AM   Opening Keynote
10:00 AM – 11:50 AM   Technical Presentations | Workshops | Panels
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM   Lunch | Lunch Keynote
01:00 PM – 01:50 PM   Technical Presentations | Workshops | Panels
02:00 PM – 02:50 PM   Closing Keynote
03:00 PM – 03:50 PM   Finale | Visionary Wrap Up | Awards | Prizes
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM   Post-Conference Social

Conference Themes

This year’s conference will focus on four themes:

Theme 1: Readiness, Response, Recovery, and Resilience — What Is the Impact of AI?
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping preparedness, incident response, recovery strategies, and organizational resilience.

Theme 2: Governance and Controls — New Exposures, New Required Controls, and Audit Verifications
Examine evolving risks, control frameworks, and the audit and assurance requirements necessary to address them.

Theme 3: Resources and Assets — Partnering with Government Services Available
Highlight public-sector partnerships, shared resources, and services available to support organizations in managing cyber and operational risk.

Theme 4: IT Audit & Assurance
Explore how AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation (RPA) are transforming audit workflows, risk assessments, and anomaly detection. Focus on how auditors validate security controls, identity management, and compliance in increasingly segmented and cloud-native environments.

During the Event

Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and light refreshments while connecting with peers, SMEs, and thought leaders. Whether you're looking to dive deep into a specific issue or casually exchange ideas, each session offers the perfect mix of learning and networking.

Don’t miss this dynamic and enriching event, where professional development, education, and meaningful networking come together to deliver lasting value for professionals across cybersecurity, risk, governance, and audit.

Post-Conference Social

After the event, enjoy time with your peers to discuss the day and make new connections. You are invited to a nearby restaurant for a post-event social. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and conversation with old and new friends.

Session times and room assignments are subject to change.