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Explore a dynamic agenda designed to tackle the most pressing challenges in Cyber Security. The Cyber Leaders' Summit, April 2026, will feature keynote sessions, expert panels, and interactive discussions covering new developments and challenges in the space.

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08:00
  1. REGISTRATION OPENS: BREAKFAST, MEET AND GREET
    45 mins
08:45
  1. Clarion Events and Chairperson Formal Welcome
    15 mins
09:00
  1. Opening Keynote: Regulation, Risk and Reality
    20 mins
09:20
  1. Panel Discussiont: Cyber Leadership in 2026: What Does Risk Really Look Like For Modern Leaders?
    35 mins
    • How are new technologies, regulations and geopolitical volatility reshaping risk in 2026?
    • How are board expectations changing as directors demand clearer links between cyber, resilience and enterprise value?
    • How can security leaders position themselves as enablers of secure growth and show real value as priorities evolve?
    Gregg Emmerson
    Gregg Emmerson, Group IT Director Infrastructure & Security - Applegreen
    Stephanie Itimi
    Stephanie Itimi, Director, Information Protection and Compliance - Age UK
09:55
  1. Fireside Chat: The Value of Visibility: Making Confident Decisions in Complex Environments
    30 mins
    • What does “enough visibility” actually mean for confident decision-making?
    • Which signals shape judgements about resilience, and which ones just create noise?
    • How do leaders build shared ownership for visibility across technology, security and ops?
    Jon Abbott
    Jon Abbott, CEO - Threataware
10:20
  1. TEA & COFFEE BREAK
    5 mins
10:30
  1. Cyber Culture: How do you integrate security into the DNA of your business?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  2. AI Adoption: How is AI reshaping your tech stack, and how are you controlling the risks?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  3. Third Party Risk: How do you maintain visibility across your supplier landscape?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  4. Threat Intelligence: How do you translate intelligence into practical actions?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
11:30
  1. TEA & COFFEE BREAK
    10 mins
11:40
  1. One-to-One Meetings & Networking
    90 mins
    11:40-12:10          I          12:10-12:40          I          12:40-13:10
12:30
  1. LUNCH & NETWORKING
    60 mins
13:45
  1. Workshop: Board Engagement That Works - Live Feedback With NEDs
    35 mins
    • How to translate cyber complexity into business-relevant narratives that resonate
    • What boards actually want to hear and why most reporting fails to land.
    • How to frame risk, uncertainty and investment trade-offs in ways that build trust and sponsorship
14:20
  1. Fireside Chat: Culture Without Friction: Building Security That Supports People and Productivity
    35 mins
    • How do you build a secure culture that empowers people without creating friction in high-pressure environments where security can feel inconvenient?
    • How can leaders influence behaviours rather than relying on training?
    • How do you give employees ownership of security so they feel confident making the right decisions without needing constant oversight?
    Tim Ward
    Tim Ward, Co-founder & CEO - Redflags®
    Daniela Waugh
    Daniela Waugh, Head of Information Security - SW Group
14:55
  1. Keynote: Topic TBC
    25 mins
15:20
  1. TEA & COFFEE BREAK
    10 mins
15:30
  1. One-to-One Meetings & Networking
    60 mins
    15:30-16:00          I          16:00-16:30
16:35
  1. Emerging Tech Risk: How are you preparing for quantum, automation and new attack models?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  2. Strategic Storytelling: How do you communicate more effectively, to get what you want?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  3. Beyond Compliance: How can you turn regulatory obligations into business opportunities?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  4. Insider Threat: What's your strategy for managing insider risk?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
17:35
  1. Closing Remarks & Evening Reception
    145 mins
08:30
  1. REGISTRATION OPENS: BREAKFAST, MEET AND GREET
    45 mins
09:15
  1. Clarion Events and Chairperson Formal Welcome
    5 mins
09:20
  1. Incident Readiness: How do you prepare for breaches in a way that's realistic, repeatable and board-ready?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  2. High-Performing Teams: How do you build teams that stay resilient, diverse and effective under real pressure?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  3. Bug Bounty vs Pen Testing: How do you maximise ROI for security testing?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
  4. Automation in Action: Where are leaders successfully using automation to reduce risk?
    60 mins
    1hr Peer-to-Peer Roundtable
10:20
  1. TEA & COFFEE BREAK
    10 mins
10:30
  1. Panel Discussion: The Role of the Modern Security Leader in an Era of Rapid Technological Change
    35 mins
    • How much do CISOs need to understand about emerging technologies (e.g. Quantum, AI) to influence decisions?
    • How do leaders evolve their skillsets to stand confidently in front of the board and play a credible role in how these technologies are deployed?
    • When should security lead adoption, and when is it more effective to govern instead?
    Nicholas Cooper
    Nicholas Cooper, Director of Information Security (CISO) - HeliosX Group
11:05
  1. Keynote: Topic TBC
    25 mins
11:40
  1. One-to-One Meetings & Networking
    90 mins
    11:40-12:10          I          12:10-12:40          I          12:40-13:10
13:00
  1. LUNCH & NETWORKING
    30 mins
13:45
  1. Workshop: Mitigating Burnout in Your Cybersecurity Team: A Risk Management Approach
    90 mins
    This 90-minute workshop focuses on addressing burnout in cybersecurity teams through actionable insights. Part 1 gathers group perspectives on burnout drivers and validates common experiences. Part 2 provides leadership strategies: recognising early burnout signs, addressing higher risks for diverse groups (e.g., women, Gen Z, neurodivergent), fostering psychological safety, and improving traditional employee assistance programs (EAPs) with targeted solutions for better ROI. Leaders will learn about the Mental Resilience Maturity Roadmap and implement sustainable support systems. Part 3 concludes with a 20-minute practical demonstration of the military-proven iRest Protocol to enhance resilience and recovery.
15:15
  1. TEA & COFFEE BREAK
    5 mins
15:20
  1. One-to-One Meetings & Networking
    30 mins
    15:20-15:50
15:50
  1. Closing Remarks
    10 mins

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