Building The UK Cyber Flywheel (Invite Only)
Registration subject to approval. Attendees must be security leaders, founders, investors, members of government passionate about building the UK's cybersecurity startup community OR a design partner/customer of one of the eight startups pitching.
Marking 75 years since Alan Turing’s foundational contributions to computing and national security, we’ll move beyond theory into action to examine:
How UK cyber startups can scale internationally and win the market
What CISOs and security teams must do to lead in this new era
How to build an ecosystem that supports bold, responsible innovation
The critical role of government in enabling trust, speed, and global competitiveness
What private sector leaders must commit to now
The event will also showcase eight of the UK's most innovative cyber and AI startups.
This is a working session and not just a conversation. Together, we’ll identify tangible next steps and shared commitments to support a thriving, secure AI future.
Winning with AI requires more than vision. It demands a willingness to change, private sector involvement, a mindset to think globally, and an appetite to lead. This is where that journey accelerates.
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Agenda:
08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival & Networking Breakfast
09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Remarks: Framing the Day
09:30 – 10.00 | Government Panel: AI Today – Threats & Opportunities
10:00 – 10:30 | Founder Tales: Experiences in the UK Ecosystem
11:15 – 12.00 | Innovation Showcase 1: Lightning Start-Up Pitches
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch & Informal Networking
13.00 – 13.40 | Innovation Showcase 2: Lightning Start-Up Pitches
14:00 – 15:00 | CISO Panel: Industry Perspectives, Design Partners and Advisors
15.00 – 16:00 | Breakout: Crafting the Ecosystem We Want
16.00 – 16:45 | Group Discussion & Commitments Back
16:20 – 16:45 | Closing Reflections & What’s Next
17.00 – 19:00 | Post-Event Pub Drinks and Nibbles at Fountain and Ink