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Networking Welcome Reception

Networking Breakfast

Why Diversity and Inclusion should be a Top Priority

Session 1a: Threat Detection and AI

Session 1b: Cloud

Session 2a: Cloud Security 

Session 2b: AI & Machine Learning

Lunch

Session 3a: Cyber Strategy 

Session 3b: Change Management

Session 4a: Zero Trust and Cyber Resilience

Dinner & Drinks Reception - The East Wing

How AI is changing the future of work

Session 5: Workplace Culture

Session 6: DevOps

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Safira Adam

Global Technology Director

Peder Songedal

Chief Information Security Officer

Augusto Romero

Director Global Strategic Transformation and Change

Hulya Humphreys

IT Portfolio Director

Debra Cummings

Head of Data Evidence and insight

Gareth Packham

Director of Information Security & Data Protection

Laura Moore

Director - Identity Platforms

Carl Martin

Chief Technology Officer

Andreea Iosub

Director Data Strategy & Transformation

Joao Barreto

Head of Innovation

Nicholas Cooper

VP Information Security

Anthony Ayanleke

VP Cybersecurity

Shivani Powani

Technical Program Manager

Vinko Zlomislic

Head of Security by Design and Delivery

Lisa Bondesio

Transformation Programme Director

Gavyn Long

Senior DevOps Manager

Manos Panaousis

Deputy Head of the Centre for Sustainable Cyber Securityand Professor of Cyber Security

Ross Appleton

Director Operations- Streaming

Anca Iordanescu

VP Engineering

Michael Adjei

Director – Systems Engineers in EMEA

Graeme Jenkins

Regional Sales Director

Brian Harkin

Andy Hornegold

VP Product

Edin Zajmovic

Head of e-commerce

Edewede Oriwoh

Group IT and Cybersecurity Manager

Yohan Lobo

Industry Solution Manager

Lawrence Munro

Stuart Greig

Former Head of Innovation

Emily Sym

Data and Integration Lead

Haider Kubba

Group Information Security Officer

Pedro Martins

Lead Solution Architect

Alex Osbourne

Team Manager

Kris Patefield

Lead Sales Engineer

Andy Kennedy

Senior Solutions Engineering Manager

Nick Prescott

Principal Consultant

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Leyla Akgez-Laakso

 Chief Information Officer

Frederick Odutola

Head of IT

Group IT Information and Cybersecurity Manager

Atul Firake

Head of Architecture & Technology Functions

Daniel Lambauer

Executive Director, Strategy and Resources

Andrea Garcia Beltran

Head of Finex, LatAm

Stephen Owen

Janne Lautanala

Chief Ecosystem and Technology Officer

Steven Furnell

Professor of Cyber Security

Dinesh Krishnan

Global Head of Information Technology

Global Chief Technology Officer

Jason Maude

Chief Technology Advocate

Bridget Kenyon

Georgina Owens

David Talby

Nicholas Hodder

Director of Digital Transformation

Karandeep Bansal

Head of Information Security

Jitender Aroa

Colonel Caroline Woodbrigde-Lewin

Head of Information Warfare

Craig Hughes

Chief Enterprise Architect

Robin Smith

Head of Cyber and Information Security

Daniel Wu

Head of AI & Machine Learning

Stuart Golding

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Concentric AI is a San Jose-based leader in AI-driven data security governance. Its Semantic Intelligence™ platform helps organizations automatically discover, classify, monitor, and protect sensitive data across cloud and on-premises environments, simplify compliance, reduce risk, and support safe GenAI adoption. Backed by Silicon Valley investors, Concentric’s context-aware AI delivers end-to-end data risk management with rapid deployment and continuous protection.

ExtraHop is a cybersecurity technology company helping organisations reveal hidden cyber risk and strengthen digital resilience through real-time network intelligence. Through its cloud-native platform, it provides deep visibility into network traffic, enabling security and IT teams to detect, investigate and respond to advanced threats faster while maintaining performance. Trusted by global enterprises, ExtraHop empowers smarter investigations, faster threat response and more resilient, secure business operations.

ICT PROTECT is an information security and cybersecurity consulting firm that helps organisations manage risk, achieve compliance, and strengthen their security posture. They specialise in ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS 2 and GRC consulting, risk assessments, security management, and professional training to safeguard data, systems and business continuity. With deep expertise in security frameworks and best practices, ICT PROTECT empowers clients to reduce risk and protect digital assets.

Intruder is a UK-based cybersecurity platform that helps organisations stop breaches before they start by unifying continuous exposure management, attack surface discovery, vulnerability scanning and cloud security into one intuitive service. Trusted by thousands of companies worldwide, Intruder automates risk discovery, prioritises real threats and simplifies remediation with actionable insights to strengthen security posture and compliance.

Invicti is a global leader in application security, providing an AI-enhanced platform that discovers, verifies, prioritises and helps remediate real vulnerabilities in web apps and APIs with industry-leading accuracy. Trusted by thousands of organisations, its proof-based DAST, ASPM, SCA and integrated tooling streamline DevSecOps workflows, cut false positives, and strengthen security posture across the software lifecycle.

Iron Mountain is a global information management and storage company trusted by more than 225,000 organisations worldwide. It provides secure physical and digital asset services including records management, secure storage, shredding and IT asset disposition, alongside digital transformation, data centre infrastructure, warehousing and logistics solutions. With over 70 years’ experience, Iron Mountain helps businesses protect, manage, access and unlock value from their information lifecycle.

ManageEngine is the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions to monitor, manage, and secure IT infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Its tools span network monitoring, help desk, security, IAM, endpoint, application performance, and log management, empowering IT teams to optimise performance, enforce compliance, automate workflows, and deliver seamless digital experiences for organisations of all sizes.

Ontinue delivers AI-powered managed extended detection and response (MXDR) services designed for nonstop, 24/7 security operations that help organisations reduce risk, accelerate threat detection and improve response using advanced automation and Microsoft security technologies. Its ION MXDR platform combines AI, human expertise and deep Microsoft integration to strengthen security postures, optimise operations and maximise value from existing investments in cloud-native security tools.

Panorays is a third-party cybersecurity risk management platform that helps organisations automatically assess, monitor and reduce vendor and partner risk at scale. It combines external attack surface analysis, continuous monitoring, workflow automation and risk scoring to provide actionable insights and compliance support. Trusted globally, Panorays enables security, procurement and audit teams to strengthen ecosystems, improve third-party trust and streamline vendor risk management processes.

Thales Group is a global technology leader delivering advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, security, digital identity and data protection. With operations across 50+ countries, Thales partners with governments and enterprises to innovate in mission‑critical systems, secure communications, cloud services, cybersecurity and smart transportation. Its expertise helps organisations transform, protect sensitive information, and enable safe, resilient digital ecosystems worldwide while empowering growth through trusted technology partnerships.

ThreatLocker is a cybersecurity platform that delivers zero trust endpoint security and application control to protect organisations against ransomware, malware and unauthorized software execution. Its suite includes ringfencing, storage control, elevation control, and allowlisting to reduce attack surfaces while empowering secure productivity. Trusted globally by MSPs and enterprises, ThreatLocker simplifies security policy management, strengthens defensive posture and ensures compliance with modern threat demands everywhere protection.

Thrive NextGen is a global technology outsourcing and managed services provider delivering cybersecurity, cloud, AI, compliance, and IT support to mid‑market and SMB clients. Its NextGen platform leverages automation, standardisation and expert advisory services including vCIO/vCISO, SOC/NOC, and helpdesk to drive efficiency, resilience and ROI. Headquartered in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Thrive operates worldwide with high‑touch service teams and 24×7 support.

Vambrace Cybersecurity is a UK‑based cybersecurity firm that simplifies risk, compliance and security operations for growing organisations. It offers managed 24/7 security operations, automated compliance, vCISO leadership, penetration testing and third‑party risk management through its Aegis platform and expert consultancy. Focused on clarity and efficiency, Vambrace helps clients strengthen security posture, accelerate compliance and reduce risk with tailored solutions and proactive support.

Veeam is a global leader in data protection and management, delivering powerful backup, recovery and cloud data services for virtual, physical and multi‑cloud environments. Its platform ensures reliable backup, rapid restore, ransomware resilience and intelligent automation to help organisations protect business‑critical data and maintain availability. Trusted by enterprises worldwide, Veeam combines ease of use with scalability, enabling secure, compliant operations and seamless continuity across modern IT infrastructures.

Wire is a secure collaboration and communication platform headquartered in Berlin that enables encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing for teams, enterprises and governments. Built on always‑on end‑to‑end encryption using the Messaging Layer Security standard, it prioritises privacy, compliance and data sovereignty while offering scalable collaboration features, cross‑platform support and administrative controls for secure digital teamwork.

Adaptiva is a global autonomous endpoint management company helping enterprise IT and security teams automate software delivery, patching and vulnerability remediation at scale. Through its adaptive OneSite platform, it combines peer-to-peer technology with hands-free automation to accelerate continuous delivery, reduce operational complexity and enhance endpoint security. Trusted by hundreds of the world’s largest organisations, Adaptiva delivers efficiency, visibility and real-time control across millions of managed devices.

CovertSwarm is a cybersecurity technology and services company helping organisations outpace modern threats by continuously testing and strengthening their security posture. Through its subscription-based offensive security model and proprietary portal, it mobilises a global Swarm of ethical hackers to simulate relentless, real-world attacks, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities before adversaries do. Trusted by leading enterprises and accredited to rigorous industry standards, CovertSwarm turns proactive attack intelligence into smarter defence outcomes.

Harmonic Security is a next-generation cybersecurity company helping organisations adopt AI safely while protecting sensitive data in real time. Through its AI governance and control platform, it gives security and IT teams visibility into AI usage, prevents data leakage and enforces intelligent policies without slowing innovation. Trusted by enterprise customers worldwide, Harmonic enables confident, secure AI adoption that balances productivity, compliance and risk in the modern digital era.

Lemon Learning is a European digital adoption platform helping organisations accelerate software onboarding, reduce support costs and boost team productivity. Through its in-app guidance and interactive content tools, it enables end users to master business applications with step-by-step support, personalised walkthroughs and real-time insights that simplify daily workflows. Trusted by enterprises across industries, Lemon Learning makes software adoption effortless and measurable.

Lucid Software is a visual collaboration and work acceleration company that helps teams turn ideas into reality with cloud-based tools for diagramming, whiteboarding and strategic planning. Its Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite—including products like Lucidchart for intelligent diagramming and Lucidspark for virtual whiteboarding—enables organizations to clarify complexity, align insights and drive innovation across ideation, planning and execution. Trusted by millions of users and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Lucid’s platform integrates with key business applications to streamline collaboration and transform how distributed teams work together.

Binalyze is a cybersecurity innovator specializing in automated digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) solutions that help organizations investigate, respond to and resolve security threats with unprecedented speed and precision. Its flagship platform, Binalyze AIR, combines forensic-grade evidence collection, intelligent automation and real-time analysis to empower security operations center (SOC) teams, managed security service providers and incident responders to gather remote evidence, validate alerts and close investigations in minutes rather than days. By integrating deeply with existing security tools and supporting cross-platform environments, Binalyze’s technology accelerates threat hunting, compromise assessment and incident remediation while reducing operational cost and dwell time, making modern cyber investigations more efficient, collaborative and effective.

Exponential‑e Ltd is a British digital transformation and IT services company that helps organisations modernise and grow with a full suite of cloud, connectivity, unified communications, cybersecurity and managed IT solutions delivered over its own high-performance, enterprise-class network. Founded in 2002, the firm’s integrated approach combines secure hybrid and private cloud services, next-generation networking like SD-WAN and VPLS, and advanced cyber defence to simplify complex IT environments and improve performance. Trusted by more than 3,000 customers across sectors, Exponential-e emphasises innovation, real-time support and consultative service to accelerate digital adoption and ensure resilient, scalable infrastructure and collaboration capabilities

SEP2 Limited is a UK-based award-winning cyber security specialist and managed security service provider (MSSP) focused on protecting organisations from evolving digital threats. Founded in 2016, it delivers 24/7/365 security services from its UK-based Security Operations Centre, including managed detection and response (MDR), endpoint protection, cloud security, threat intelligence and consultancy, powered by partnerships with leading vendors like Google Cloud, Check Point and CrowdStrike. With a tech-driven, people-powered approach, SEP2 combines advanced security technology with expert engineers and analysts to help businesses strengthen their cyber defences, reduce risk and improve operational resilience across complex environments.

Okta is an identity and access management company that helps organisations secure and manage user access to applications, systems and digital services through cloud-based identity solutions. Specialising in single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and lifecycle management, it supports businesses in protecting data, simplifying user access and ensuring compliance across complex IT environments. Combining a scalable cloud platform with advanced security and automation capabilities, Okta enables companies to strengthen identity governance, enhance user experiences and deliver secure, seamless digital operations.

eSentire is a cybersecurity services company that helps organisations protect their operations through managed detection and response, threat intelligence and incident response solutions. Specialising in continuous threat monitoring, digital forensics and proactive risk management, it supports businesses in preventing, detecting and responding to sophisticated cyber threats. Combining AI-driven security operations with expert-led threat hunting, eSentire enables companies to strengthen cyber resilience, minimise disruption and deliver secure, continuously protected digital environments.

Sophos is a global cybersecurity technology company that helps organizations defend against advanced cyber threats through an integrated, AI-native platform and comprehensive security services. Its portfolio spans endpoint, network, cloud, email, and managed detection and response solutions, enabling businesses to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks across their entire digital environment. By combining adaptive artificial intelligence with real-time threat intelligence and expert-led security operations, Sophos replaces fragmented security tools with a unified, continuously optimized defense ecosystem. Its cloud-based management platform provides centralized visibility and control, allowing organizations to streamline security operations while integrating seamlessly with existing technologies. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide, Sophos empowers businesses of all sizes to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through scalable, proactive cybersecurity strategies.

Rackspace Technology is a leading multicloud solutions provider helping organisations modernise and manage applications, data and infrastructure across private, hybrid and public cloud environments. Trusted by businesses worldwide, it delivers end-to-end services spanning strategy, migration, security and AI integration, alongside ongoing management and optimisation. Designed for enterprises of all sizes, Rackspace simplifies cloud complexity, enhances performance and enables scalable, secure and future-ready digital operations.

SAP SE is a global enterprise software leader that helps organisations of all sizes run their businesses more efficiently and intelligently with integrated solutions for ERP, analytics, supply chain, customer experience, HR and more. Its flagship SAP S/4HANA platform combines real-time data processing, AI-powered insights and cloud-based services to enable end-to-end business transformation, streamline operations and support strategic decision-making. Trusted by thousands of enterprises worldwide across industries, SAP’s broad ecosystem of applications, partners and services empowers companies to innovate, adapt to change and accelerate growth in an increasingly digital economy.

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