2026 Agenda

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Tuesday 12th May 2026
08:30 - 09:00

Arrival, registration & breakfast networking

09:00 - 09:15

Introduction from The Network Group & chairperson

A brief introduction to the event software, SNS - this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximising networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda & enables attendees to arrange One-to-One meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.

Andrew Brant, Head of IT & Security Operations, Weatherbys Bank

09:15 - 09:45

Data Privacy as a Trust Imperative in Financial Services

  • With customer expectations rising, why data protection is now a brand differentiator
  • Regulatory penalties: Mishandling sensitive data leads to costly fines and reputational damage
  • Privacy by design: Embedding privacy into products and services builds lasting trust

Jialiang Zhang, Director, Privacy Engineering, Mastercard

09:45 - 10:15

When Algorithms Go to War: Surviving the AI Threat at Machine Speed

  • How AI-driven threats have killed the concept of 'prevention’
  • How to react to AI-driven threats across organisations
  • Responding to the latest FCA operational resilience frameworks and how to build true survivability

James Kerruish, CISO & Head of Service, Atom Bank

10:15 - 10:45

If You Don’t Manage Digital Identity, You Don’t Manage Risk

  • Positioning IAM as a core risk control, supporting compliance with UK and EU legal obligations
  • Strengthening operational resilience through effective identity governance, covering the full identity lifecycle, risk-based authentication and robust privileged access management.
  • Preparing for the next evolution of secure customer interaction, including digital identity wallets and verifiable credentials, across financial services and broader enterprise ecosystems.

Giannis Konstantinidis, Group CISO, SPB

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee break & networking

11:00 - 11:25

Workshop 1

AI Control Gap: Identity, Risk & Operational Resilience

Jenny Suzanna J, Head - Enterprise Business & Strategy, ManageEngine by Zoho
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15

Workshop 2

Threat-Led Incident Response

Lance Moraitis-Jones, Senior Sales Engineer, Recorded Future
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05

Workshop 3

Lessons from the Frontlines of Cloud Incident Response

Jack Humphries, Incident Response Principal Consultant, CrowdStrike
11:00 - 13:05

One-to-One meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Awareness
  • Data Governance & DLP
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Cloud Security
  • Third Party Risk Management
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Application & Device Security
  • Zero Trust
  • AI Cyber Security
  • Email Security
  • Ransomware
  • IoT Security
  • Data Security
  • API Security
  • Cyber GRC
  • DevSecOps
13:05 - 14:00

Networking Lunch hosted by ManageEngine by Zoho

Stream 1 - Managing Security Threats
14:00 - 14:35

AI in Security: Friend, Foe, or Frenemy?

  • Why smarter detection equals a faster response
  • Deepfakes and adversarial AI — the dark side!
  • Governance is the new gold standard

Christian D'Amico, Head of Information Security, American Express Global Business Travel

Stream 2 - Organisation-Wide Security
14:00 - 14:35

Tackling the New Beast, AI: Using Enhancements in All Aspects of the Triad

  • Engaging senior leaders to invest in cyber defences and elevating their game to tackle personal attacks
  • Shadow AI & post mythos preparations for the organisation
  • Elevating staff on all levels to tackle the human error

Ramzy El-Masry, Deputy CISO, Exact

Stream 1 - Managing Security Threats
14:35 - 15:10

The Human Firewall: Turning Insider Risk into Insider Strength

  • A look at why your employees are both the weakest link and strongest defence
  • Monitoring privileged access without eroding trust
  • Tips on embedding security culture through training and awareness

Andrew Brant, Head of IT & Security Operations, Weatherbys Bank

Stream 2 - Organisation-Wide Security
14:35 - 15:10

Digital Transformation in Financial Services: Securing Innovation at the Speed of Change

  • Tailoring innovation strategies to outpace defence challenges
  • Key tips on balancing opportunities for agility with risk management policies
  • Selecting security systems to establish continuous monitoring and ensure transformation strengthens resilience

Kiran Shah, Head of Infrastructure & IT Operations, Edenred

15:10 - 15:25

Coffee break & networking

15:25 - 15:50

Workshop 4

Your Perimeter is on the Front Lines: Attack Surface Reduction as a Primary Defence

Dan Andrew, Head of Security, Intruder
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40

Workshop 5

The Sectoral Resilience Mandate: Mapping Systemic Concentration in the UK Financial Ecosystem

Justin Kuruvilla, Chief Cyber Security Strategist, Risk Ledger
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 - 17:05

One-to-One meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Awareness
  • Data Governance & DLP
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Cloud Security
  • Third Party Risk Management
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Application & Device Security
  • Zero Trust
  • AI Cyber Security
  • Email Security
  • Ransomware
  • IoT Security
  • Data Security
  • API Security
  • Cyber GRC
  • DevSecOps
17:05 - 17:50

Panel Discussion: The State of Cyber Security in Financial Services in 2026 & Beyond: Managing AI-Driven Threats, Geopolitical Risk, & Enterprise Resilience

  • Insights from the panel on the evolving threat landscape targeting banks, insurers, and financial institutions
  • A look at escalating geopolitical risks and cyber warfare as threats to systemic financial stability
  • Preparing your organisation for the next decade of cyber risk!

Peter Warren, Chairman, Cyber Security Research Institute (moderator)
Andrew Brant, Head of IT & Security Operations, Weatherbys Bank
Ramit Sharma, VP Engineering, NatWest Group
Ramzy El-Masry, Deputy CISO, Exact

19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception hosted by ManageEngine by Zoho
Wednesday 13th May 2026
8:30 - 9:00

Morning registration & breakfast

9:00 - 10:10

Roundtable discussions

Join group roundtable discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant security topics—please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion & deliver a short roundup of key findings during the wrap up session.

Roundtable 1: Data Security

Anthony Faucher, Head of Enterprise Architecture - Infrastructure Security, Aviva

Roundtable 2: Risk Management

Darren Kimuli, Head of Information Security, Canopius

Roundtable 3: Securing Remote Work

Browser Security

Brett Raybould, EMEA Sales Engineering Manager, Menlo Security

Roundtable 4: Zero Trust

Zero Trust

Josh Neame, CTO, BlueFort Security
Joshua Hyde, Solutions Engineer, OPSWAT

10:10 - 10:45

Roundtable discussion wrap-up

Each host will provide a short overview of the key findings from their discussion to the room. This is an opportunity for everyone to gain an perspective from each roundtable discussion.

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee break & networking

11:00 - 11:25

Workshop 6

Securing AI Agent Rollout at a Major Financial Institution: A Case Study

Matt Logan, Field CTO EMEA, Securiti
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15

Workshop 7

Securing AI in an Untrustworthy World: Why Zero Trust Is the Only Safe Path

Andrew Yeates, Senior Sales Engineer, Illumio
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05

Workshop 8

Hosted by ExtraHop

11:00 - 13:05

One-to-One meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Awareness
  • Data Governance & DLP
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Cloud Security
  • Third Party Risk Management
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Application & Device Security
  • Zero Trust
  • AI Cyber Security
  • Email Security
  • Ransomware
  • IoT Security
  • Data Security
  • API Security
  • Cyber GRC
  • DevSecOps
13:05 - 14:00

Networking Lunch

Stream 1 - Organisation-Wide Security
14:00 - 14:35

The Velocity of Trust: How Secure by Design Solves the Global Regulatory Paradox

  • Velocity of Trust: It appeals to wider audience - the CEO/CFO (Growth) and the CTO/CIO (Speed)
  • Global Regulatory Paradox: acknowledges the pain point—more regulations usually equal more friction
  • Solves: positions as problem solver, not just a risk reporter

Phillip Davies, CISO - Europe, India & Emerging Markets, Equifax

Stream 2 - Lets Talk about Data!
14:00 - 14:35

Data Under Siege: Building a Secure, Resilient, and Intelligence Driven Enterprise whilst Securing your Financial Data from Attacks

  • The importance of building resilience
  • The importance of risk assessment
  • Analysing the role of automation

Richard Ingle, Group Data Protection & Information Risk Officer, Ocorian

14:35 - 15:10

Behaviour Change Beats Any Firewall: Insights from the Frontlines of Cyber Crime

  • Building cyber resilience, not just cyber defences
  • Crisis management & a look at some of the most effective communication strategies that finance teams can utilise
  • The importance of continuous testing through red-teaming and simulations

Daniel Sykes, Financial Crime—Police Cyber Protect, South East Cyber Crime Unit

15:10 - 15:55

Panel Discussion: Implementing Leadership Approaches to Strengthen Cyber Security Teams

  • The role of senior leaders in fostering collaborative working environments & increasing team productivity
  • Developing individual progression plans to support staff achieve their professional goals
  • Implementing tailored interventions to support staff improve their workload management

Peter Warren, Chairman, Cyber Security Research Institute (moderator)
Andrew Brant, Head of IT & Security Operations, Weatherbys Bank
Amrit Pal Chopra, Head of IT Resilience, AXA XL
Darren Kimuli, Head of Information Security, Canopius

15:55 - 16:00

Closing remarks from the Chairperson

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