Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- One-day executive conference for CISOs, CIOs, IT Directors and board-level security leaders from UK organisations
- Covers AI-driven threats, ransomware, zero trust architecture, supply chain security and regulatory compliance
- Focus on building cyber resilience across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, public sector and critical infrastructure
- Attendance of over 300 senior decision-makers, with 31% C-level executives and 31% management roles
About the Event
The Future of Cyber Security Leeds 2026 takes place on 18th November 2026 at Leeds United Football Stadium. This in-person conference brings together senior security professionals and business leaders from major UK organisations, government bodies and critical infrastructure operators. The programme includes keynote presentations, expert panels and interactive sessions designed to address both strategic and technical security challenges.
Key Topics
The conference addresses the intersection of emerging threats and defensive strategies. Sessions cover AI-driven attacks and defences, ransomware and phishing tactics, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Technical topics include zero trust architecture implementation, cloud security for hybrid working environments, identity and access management, and operational technology security for industrial systems.
Strategic content focuses on cyber security leadership, human risk management, security awareness culture, and balancing compliance requirements with business innovation.
Regulatory and Resilience Focus
A significant portion of the programme addresses regulatory compliance and organisational resilience. Content explores how security leaders can navigate evolving compliance requirements while implementing effective risk management frameworks to protect critical assets and infrastructure.
Who Should Attend
The event targets senior business leaders, CISOs, CIOs, IT Directors and security professionals responsible for organisational security strategy. Attendees typically represent financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, public sector and critical infrastructure organisations seeking practical approaches to enterprise security challenges.
Sponsors
Headline sponsors include KnowBe4 and ManageEngine. Gold sponsors are Object First, Redflags and Secarma. Bronze sponsors include AkimboCore, Binzalyze, CyberLab, Data Connect, Forescout, Full Control Networks, Gamma, iboss, NGS, Sonicwall and Threatlocker.