Nineteen Group unveils agenda for Global Cyber Summit at Olympia

Set to take place at London’s Olympia on 24-25 September as part of the International Cyber Expo, the Global Cyber Summit will feature insightful panel discussions focused on cyber security in an international context, with key themes including emerging technology and the impact of geopolitics, conflict, crime and disinformation on the threat landscape.

Drawing on insights from SASIG’s community of 10,000-plus cyber professionals, the Global Cyber Summit will address the most pressing cyber security challenges of the past year and forecast future developments. Notable speakers include Ciaran Martin CB (former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre).

The Global Cyber Summit will be chaired by four of the industry’s most esteemed thought leaders:

*Day 1 (morning): Pete Cooper (deputy director for cyber defence at the Cabinet Office)

*Day 1 (afternoon): John Madelin (managing partner for digital security, Cambridge Management Consulting)

*Day 2 (morning): Jim Mulheron (chief risk officer for transformation, technology and innovation at Standard Chartered Bank)

*Day 2 (afternoon): Lisa Forte (partner at Red Goat Cyber Security and a member of the Advisory Council for International Cyber Expo)

Special guest speakers include General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB CBE (former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe at NATO) and Dr Melanie Garson (cyber policy and tech geopolitics lead at The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, who will discuss cyber resilience, tech diplomacy and data governance challenges).

Nik Adams (Assistant Commissioner at the City of London Police’s Cyber Crime Unit) will speak on businesses working in partnership with law enforcement. Stephen McPartland from the BT Group is going to share insights from the latest review of cyber security and economic growth.

Pertinent subjects under discussion

Other globally pertinent subject matter and highlights include the following:

*Anna Rowe (co-founder and content director at Lovesaid) will reveal how romance fraud works, why victims are falling for it and what’s being done to address this issue

*Lucy Fraser (policy advisor for general insurance at the Association of British Insurers) sheds light on whether individuals should pay out on ransomware demands

*Stewart Room (global head of cyber security and data protection at DWF Law LLP) highlights emerging regulations and the impacts for businesses

There’s also going to be a panel session on bridging the skills gap will take place focusing on the key hurdles, how to incentivise businesses to invest and the impact of emerging technology on the skills deficit.

Attendees can also benefit from talks at the co-located International Security Expo featuring presentations by high-profile figures from Government, the National Protective Security Authority and sector leaders. Topics will include modern counter-terrorism, the UK’s role in global security and future security provision in the face of evolving threats.

Educate, inspire, inform

Tarquin Folliss OBE, vice-chairman of SASIG, informed Security Matters: “It has been an honour to curate the agenda for International Cyber Expo’s Global Cyber Summit. This year, we received a substantial amount of speaking submissions, highlighting the show’s significance in the cyber security calendar, as well as the industry’s appetite to educate, inspire and inform on the pressing topics of today and the future.”

Folliss added: “We have an unparalleled selection of speakers at this year’s Global Cyber Summit, with thought leaders present from every corner of the cybersecurity industry. Underpinning the Global Cyber Summit is one key theme: resilience. As we navigate times of uncertainty underpinned by new tech and geopolitical tensions, it’s imperative that we join forces as a community to learn from one another and build a stronger and more resilient future.”

All of the sessions at the Global Cyber Summit are certified for Continuing Professional Development.

*Access the Global Cyber Summit’s programme and speaker details online at https://www.internationalcyberexpo.com/global-cyber-summit

*Register as a visitor to the International Cyber Expo for FREE online at https://international-cyber-expo-2024.reg.buzz/glonal-cyber-summit-press-release