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
Developing Democratised Approaches to Information Security to Strengthen Organisation-Wide Cyber Resilience
- Engaging with senior leaders to secure resources for establishing security democratisation strategies
- Resources to maintain quality of cyber security tools and improve accessibility to all employees
- Training staff to adapt working systems to fully utilise democratised approaches to information security
Ryan Aldred, Head of Cloud Enterprise & Compute Security, Lloyds Banking Group
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
- PUM & Authentication
- Cloud Security
- Third Party Risk Management
- GRC
- Malware Protection
- Identity & Access Management
- Application Security
- Mobile Security
- SOC
- Zero Trust
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
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
Stream 1 - Managing Security Threats
14:40 - 15:15
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
14:40 - 15:15
Strengthening Organisation-Wide Defences to Tackle Digital Fraud & AI Threats
- Engaging with senior leaders to secure resources to invest in information security defences
- Key advice on selecting applications that identify potential security threats
- Training staff to raise cyber security awareness and tackle human error
Ramzy El-Masry, CISO, Exact
15:15 - 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
Hosted by 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
- PUM & Authentication
- Cloud Security
- Third Party Risk Management
- GRC
- Malware Protection
- Identity & Access Management
- Application Security
- Mobile Security
- SOC
- Zero Trust
17:10 - 18:00
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
George Andrikopolous, Senior VP – Cyber Security, Citi
Ramzy El-Masry, CISO, Exact
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception hosted by ManageEngine by Zoho
8:30 - 9:00
Morning registration & breakfast
9:00 - 9:05
Chairperson’s opening remarks
9:05 - 10:15
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: AI & ML
Anthony Faucher, Head of Enterprise Architecture – Infrastructure Security, Aviva
Roundtable 2: Digital Transformation
George Andrikopolous, Senior VP – Cyber Security, Citi
Roundtable 3: Securing Remote Work
Securing Remote Work
Brett Raybould, EMEA Sales Engineering Manager, Menlo Security
Roundtable 4: Risk Management
Darren Kimuli, Head of Information Security, Canopius
Roundtable 5: Security Governance
Imshaj Shaiz, Head of SASE Cyber Security, Virgin Money
Roundtable 6: Zero Trust
Zero Trust
Josh Neame, CTO, BlueFort Security
Joshua Hyde, Solutions Engineer, OPSWAT
10:15 - 10:50
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.
10:50 - 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
- PUM & Authentication
- Cloud Security
- Third Party Risk Management
- GRC
- Malware Protection
- Identity & Access Management
- Application Security
- Mobile Security
- SOC
- Zero Trust
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 - Cyber Security Innovation
14:00 - 14:35
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
Stream 1 - Organisation-Wide Security
14:35 - 15:10
Third-Party Risk: Securing the Financial Supply Chain
- Vendors as Weak Links: Why outsourced services can introduce systemic vulnerabilities
- Continuous Monitoring: Why an ongoing assessment of partner security posture is essential
- Accountability Contracts: Understanding why regulatory & contractual obligations demand stronger oversight
Steve McGowan, CISO, Allpay
Stream 2 - Cyber Security Innovation
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, Director, 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
15:55 - 16:00