‘Future Tech, Future Threat, Future Ready’ theme revealed for CYBERUK 2024

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MAY 2024 will see thousands of UK and international cyber security experts descend on the West Midlands to discuss the theme ‘Future Tech, Future Threat, Future Ready’ that has been unveiled for CYBERUK, the UK Government’s flagship cyber security conference.

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden announced the theme of next year’s event in a speech delivered to an invited audience at techUK, duly setting out the ways in which CYBERUK 2024 will examine how the cyber community can harness the societal benefits of emerging technologies and, crucially, secure them for the future.

Hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre, CYBERUK 2024 will bring together the intelligence community, Government, industry and academia at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham to explore the entire spectrum of future cyber challenges and solutions: from Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven threat detection and quantum computing through to secure by design principles.

Across a series of VIP keynotes, panels and workshops, conference will ask (and determine to answer) the following key questions:

*How do we build a cyber security ecosystem that can manage the threats and opportunities of the future?

*How do we ensure future technologies are secure by design from the outset?

*How do we anticipate the threat picture will change as new technologies, such as AI and quantum computing, continue to develop?

Strong commitment

Speaking at techUK, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said: “The cyber threat that the UK is facing is very real. However, our commitment to tackling the problem has never been stronger.”

Dowden added: “Next year’s edition of CYBERUK will be our deepest dive yet into the future of the cyber industry and our cyber security. We will look at how future technologies including quantum computing can revolutionise our society and help in solving problems like climate change and food security, as well as how to adopt them safely.”

National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron stated: “Birmingham’s dynamic spirit mirrors the essence of CYBERUK, where innovation converges with tradition and today’s visionaries lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s secure digital landscape. Joining forces around the theme of emerging technology and future threats, CYBERUK 2024 will provide a forum that empowers global thinkers and decision-makers to improve our collective resilience and pave the way for a connected world that thrives on a secure basis.”

Cameron continued: “Academics and industry representatives around the world are spearheading the change and innovation required to keep the UK’s defences up to standard. I very much look forward to welcoming you all to CYBERUK 2024 where, together, we will shape a safer digital future.”

CYBERUK in 2023

Earlier this year, CYBERUK crossed the Irish Sea to Belfast to cap off its tour of the home nations, gathering 2,300 delegates from over 38 countries for three days of networking, learning and collaboration.

While the conference has global reach and influence, its impact is also felt locally. In fact, CYBERUK 2023 contributed a significant £2.6 million boost to the Belfast economy.

CYBERUK 2024 runs on 13-15 May. The CYBERUK 2024 website, which is home to further information concerning next year’s conference, is now live at https://www.cyberuk.uk/

Delegate registration for CYBERUK 2024 will open in early November. Applications for key content packages for sponsors close on 4 October, with other sponsor and exhibitor packages closing at the end of February 2024.