The Future of Cyber Security Leeds 2026

The Future of Cyber Security Leeds launches on 6th October, bringing together leading experts, innovators and business leaders for a full-day conference exploring the latest trends, challenges and solutions shaping the cyber security landscape

Cyber threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, with organisations of every size facing increasingly sophisticated attacks. The rapid adoption of cloud technologies, hybrid working and artificial intelligence has expanded the digital landscape, creating new opportunities for innovation but also new vulnerabilities that cyber criminals are quick to exploit.

The UK remains one of the most targeted countries for cyber crime, with attacks affecting businesses, public sector organisations and critical infrastructure alike. Ransomware, phishing, supply chain attacks and AI-powered social engineering are becoming more frequent and more convincing, while cyber criminals increasingly operate as professional organisations, offering "Cybercrime-as-a-Service" through underground marketplaces. These evolving threats make cyber resilience a business priority rather than simply an IT concern.

At The Future of Cyber Security Leeds, you'll hear from industry experts who will practical insights into today's threat landscape, emerging technologies, regulatory developments and best practices for protecting organisations in an increasingly connected world. Whether you're responsible for IT, security, risk or business leadership, this event will provide valuable knowledge and networking opportunities to help you stay ahead of the evolving cyber threat.

Connect with a vibrant community of cyber security professionals and innovators from a variety of sectors, including financial institutions, retail, hospitality, healthcare and other key organisations.

This is a must attend event for anyone looking to gain the most up-to-date understanding cyber security.

Our Cyber Security Leeds Event is Industry Leading

Our Cyber Security Leeds Event is Industry Leading The Future of Cyber Security Leeds 2026 is an exclusive, invitation-only conference designed for senior business leaders, board-level executives, CISOs, CIOs, IT Directors and cyber security professionals responsible for protecting their organisations against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.

Bringing together over 300 carefully selected senior decision-makers from major UK organisations, government and sectors including critical infrastructure, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail and the public sector, the event provides a unique environment for strategic discussion, knowledge sharing and high-level networking.

As cyber threats continue to evolve, organisations must balance security, resilience, compliance and innovation. The conference will explore the latest developments in cyber security strategy, AI-driven threats and defence, ransomware, cloud security, identity and access management, supply chain risk, operational technology (OT) security, zero trust architecture, regulatory compliance and cyber resilience.

Attendees will hear from leading industry experts who will practical case studies, emerging technologies and proven strategies for strengthening security across modern digital environments. Sessions will provide actionable insights into protecting critical assets, responding to evolving threats and preparing organisations for the future of cyber risk.

The Future of Cyber Security Leeds is designed to help organisations stay ahead of increasingly organised cyber criminals by delivering essential intelligence, expert perspectives and practical advice that can be implemented immediately. Delegates will leave with a clearer understanding of today's cyber challenges, tomorrow's emerging risks and the technologies and leadership strategies needed to build resilient organisations.

Building on the success of events, this one-day executive conference offers unparalleled access to some of the UK's leading cyber security specialists, technology innovators and thought leaders. Through keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, interactive sessions and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights, discover the latest solutions and develop the connections needed to navigate an increasingly complex cyber landscape.

THE FUTURE OF CYBER SECURITY LEEDS | 6TH OCTOBER 2026 HEADLINE SPEAKER JOE TIDY & GABBY LOGAN Register now