Speakers

Alex Harris, Head of Future Cyber Capability, Cabinet Office

Alex is Head of Future Cyber Capabilities at Cabinet Office where he is leading the design of a new operating model for government-wide cyber security that will better meet the threats government and the public sector faces. Prior to this, he has worked in numerous public sector facing cyber roles including at PwC as a Government Cyber Senior Manager, in the Dept... of Health and NHS England Joint Cyber Unit as Head of NHS and Social Care Cyber Risk, as well as in Department for Education and Government Legal Department.more

Kev Maloney, Head of Cyber Defend, National Gas

Before joining National Gas, Kev served at Santander UK for nearly 10 years as Head of Cyber Threat Management, directing both strategic and tactical threat intelligence, purple team and vulnerability management. He was also the chair of the NCSC's Energy Sector Information Exchange and is a big promotor of intelligence sharing. Prior to this, he has been involved... in global incident response, SOC maturity programs.
Known for combining technical depth with strong leadership, Kev focuses on building high-performing teams, integrating IT and OT security practices, and driving a culture of proactive cyber risk management. He is also passionate about continuous learning having a degree in Digital Forensics and a Maters in Cyber Security himslf and developing the next generation of cyber professionals.more

Sarah Lawson, Director of Cybersecurity, Risk and Resilience (CISO), Oxford University Press

Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in technology and cybersecurity and is currently Director of Cybersecurity, Risk and Resilience (CISO) at Oxford University Press. She leads a team of professionals working on improving security resilience while ensuring user's experience of robust security is a positive one. Sarah brings extensive leadership experience from senior... roles including CISO at University College London, Amey and OCS Group.more

Spencer Scott Global, Head of Information Security, AllSaints & John Varnatos

Spencer is a cybersecurity and technology Leader with 25+ years of IT experience and 18+ years specializing in cyber risk and resilience for global enterprises. He has worked in multiple sectors across the UK, USA, Australia and Mexico helping organisations build adaptive defense capabilities that fuel growth rather than restrict it bridging the gap between complex... technical threats and actionable boardroom decisions. more

Dhipa Lee, IAM Transformation Lead, NatWest Group

Dhipa Lee is a seasoned transformation leader, creative entrepreneur, and author of a best-selling novel, with more than 25 years’ experience delivering Digital, Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) transformation programmes. She has worked extensively with leading financial institutions, global enterprises,... technology vendors, partners, and enterprise customers, driving complex programmes that align IT strategy with business and regulatory priorities.

She is also the founder of Women in IT, a global community of more than 300 women in technology, dedicated to empowering, connecting, and advancing female talent across the sector. Through this initiative, Dhipa has championed diversity and inclusion, while creating a platform for mentoring, networking, and leadership development.

Dhipa he has helped some of the UK’s and the world’s top 100 companies to modernise identity, strengthen cybersecurity, and simplify access in line with their strategic goals. With expertise across the entire delivery lifecycle—from inception and design through to engineering, deployment, and service management—she is recognised for her ability to translate business needs into secure, scalable, and measurable outcomes.

Her career success is rooted in her unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and creative vision, and she continues to be a driving force in the IAM and cybersecurity community, while also inspiring women to thrive as leaders in technology.more

Evie Wild, Information Security Officer, EMEA Region, LBBW Bank

Evie Wild formerly worked at the Financial regulator where she was responsible for policy formation and Sourcebook creation in relation to Operational Risk.  Since then she has worked in various Risk Management positions in the financial sector, specialising in Information and Cyber Security for the last 10 years.  She is currently the Information Security... Officer, EMEA Region, for LBBW bank. more

Zak Pantelli, Distinguished Architect & Senior Director - Data Security & Cryptography, GSK

Zak Pantelli is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in security architecture and assurance. Currently serving as Distinguished Architect for Data Security & Cryptography at GSK since October 2021, Zak has defined the organisation's data security strategy and led projects to enhance data security standards. Previously, at GSK, Zak managed... Cloud Security Assurance and implemented a Secure by Design approach. Prior roles include Lead Security Architect at Santander UK and Cyber Security Design & Assurance Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, where Zak oversaw various security teams. Zak also has a background as a Security Consultant at Barclays, focusing on cryptography, and served as Cyber Engineering Manager at the UK Ministry of Defence, where Zak led initiatives for secure communications across multiple domains.more

Adam Lorimer, Director of Security Operations, University College London

Adam is currently Director of Security Operations at University College London. He has a professional background in security operations, incident response, and security intelligence. Through his career he has worked on and led investigations into organised cyber crime, fraud, and industrial espionage. Outside of work Adam is a keen outdoorsman with an interest in... hiking, mountaineering, and trail running. more

Mike Owen, Deputy Director Cyber Operations, NHS England

Mike currently serves as Deputy Director for Cyber Operations at NHS England, where he leads the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and teams delivering a wide range of cyber security services to the health system. His work focuses on strengthening resilience across NHS organisations in England, providing both technical defence and the governance capabilities... essential to protecting critical care environments.
Mike has more than 25 years of experience spanning hands-on engineering, enterprise security architecture, and the orchestration of large-scale operational and governance functions. His career has woven through *NIX systems security, risk management, compliance, and strategic security design, developed across consulting roles at BAE Systems, PwC, and IRM plc, as well as in-house positions with organisations including British Gas and Sage Pay and UK Health Security Agency.more

Janette Bonar Law, Information Security Operations Manager, Channel 4

Janette Bonar Law is the Information Security Operations Manager leading Culture and Awareness at Channel 4. She is part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding the organisation’s digital assets and ensuring resilience against emerging cyber threats. With a proven track record in designing and implementing robust security awareness programs delivering demonstrable... change, Janette has a wealth of expertise in bringing to life threat intelligence, incident response frameworks, and requirements for operational excellence to the role. Her creative and innovative approach has been instrumental in elevating Channel 4’s security posture, enabling Channel 4 to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. Passionate about championing best practices, nurturing talent, and with a humancentric approach, Janette is committed to building a sustainable security culture across Channel 4, making her a key figure in the future of media cybersecurity.more

Stephen Kingham, Senior Manager Security Risk Specialists, Lloyds Banking Group

Stephen has a background in Cyber Operations and Cyber Risk Management, with a career spanning both the Public and Private Sectors. His experience includes Security Operations maturation and efficacy, Supply Chain assurance and risk management, AI enabled Security Operations, and leading multi-functional teams. Outside of work he is keen on BJJ, fly fishing, ultra... running, cooking and reading.more

Adam Abdat, SOC Lead, easyJet

Adam Abdat currently serves as the SOC Lead at easyJet, where he draws on extensive experience developing and maturing security operations across aviation, utilities, insurance, consultancy, and wider critical infrastructure sectors. Throughout his career, he has enhanced SOC capabilities and expanded large-scale monitoring to strengthen operational resilience. Adam... has led SOC improvement initiatives that enhance visibility, refine processes, elevate detection quality, and improve analyst effectiveness. His work focuses on advancing defensive security and blue-team capabilities. He continues to shape a modern SOC that is scalable, adaptable, and equipped to meet the evolving demands of today’s threat landscape.
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Nasser Arif, Cyber Security Manager, LNWUH NHS Trust

Nasser is a cyber security professional with a strong interest in all things tech, transformation, and wellbeing. He has only worked within the NHS since 2018 but his dedication and out-of-the-box thinking has helped him progress rapidly over the years from volunteer to Cyber Security Manager. His strong educational background in Aeronautical Engineering has equipped... him with important transferrable skills which have proven to be invaluable within the cyber security world. Although he has a technical background, Nasser is also passionate about the human element of cyber security, and is an advocate for encouraging peers to always aim high and break through any glass ceilings that they encounter.more