Speakers

Sam Rea, Head of Enterprise Security Architecture, Bupa Group

Sam Rea is a senior cybersecurity leader with experience across government, consulting, and global enterprise. He leads enterprise security architecture for Bupa Group, a £16bn international health and insurance organisation, where he shapes strategy across digital trust, secure transformation and responsible AI.

Stuart Seymour, Group CISO and CSO, Virgin Media O2

Stuart is Group Chief Security Officer (Group CISO and CSO) at Virgin Media O2. Stuart is proudly dyslexic and a Cyber Security and Physical Security Leader with over 25 years of global remit and experience. Stuart has a proven track record of building Security Functions and teams globally at major multinationals. He was ranked #1 CISO at the CSO 30UK awards in 2023... and received an award for Diversity and Inclusion for his work on Neurodiversity the same year. In 2024 Stuart was awarded the Outstanding CISO of the year by the Cyber OSPAS. Multilingual with global experience in security consultancy, physical security, cyber security, cyber incident response and all aspects of business resilience. Stuart has designed, managed and delivered complex, fiscally prudent physical and cyber security solutions / programs finding the balance between security, availability and business enablement. Stuart has an ability to lead a diverse and virtual workforce spread across four continents during periods of significant pressure, recognised for developing and mentoring staff to achieve more than is expected of them. He is the Past Master and Court Member of Worshipful Company of Security Professionals and was the Board Special Advisor to Care International UK. Stuart is on the OSAC UK Executive Committee member; and Chartered Security Professional.more

Simon Goldsmith, Director for Information Security, OVO Energy

Simon has been in security for over 20 years and has built security and intelligence capabilities for military platforms, national security, financial services, energy and global retail sectors. He has lived and worked in Asia, mainland Europe, Middle East as well as the UK and can speak to both successes and failures in national... security, security and privacy regulations, financial crime and securing DevOps transformation in both large and small enterprises. A passion for sport and a semi-professional career in rugby provide an alternative perspective on business resilience and performance. Simon is a passionate advocate for security as a team sport with an urgent need for more diversity and inclusive behaviours in the profession. more

Dr. Marina Egea, Cybersecurity Senior Director, Santander UK

Dr. Marina Egea is Cybersecurity Senior Director at Santander UK, where she leads (Customer) Identity & Access Management across digital processes and manages a globally distributed team spanning the UK, Romania, India, and Spain. A trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, Marina plays a key role in shaping identity... strategy and operation that can best support business and security requirements. Since joining Grupo Santander in 2018, Marina has spearheaded secure digital transformation for cloud-native, mobile-first platforms across multiple entities. She also led the PagoNxt Global CERT, overseeing global threat response and incident coordination. Holding a PhD in Computer Science and a Licenciate Degree in Mathematics, Marina combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. She is C-CISO certified, underscoring her executive-level proficiency in cybersecurity governance. Her career spans cybersecurity innovation, mobile security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Marina is a published researcher in Security Engineering, a seasoned university lecturer in Spain and Switzerland, and a graduate of Oxford’s Cybersecurity for Business Leaders program.more

Steve Davies, Head of Cyber Security, DLA Piper

As the Head of Cyber Security at DLA Piper, I lead a global team of security professionals who are responsible for protecting the firm's data, systems, and reputation from cyber threats. With over 10 years of experience in the information security field, I have successfully developed and executed cybersecurity strategies and initiatives that align with the firm's... business objectives and risk appetite.

My core competencies include security architecture, engineering, and operations, as well as crisis management, compliance, and vulnerability management. I have in-sourced Security Operations, established Security Engineering capabilities, and driven vulnerability management processes across the firm. I have also implemented SIEM solutions, intrusion detection systems, and technical guardrails for public cloud adoption, leveraging my expertise in Cloud Security and SABSA. My mission is to foster a culture of security excellence and resilience, and to enable the firm to deliver innovative and secure solutions to its clients. more

Joe Tidy, Reporter, Presenter & Author, BBC

Joe Tidy is the BBC’s first ever Cyber Correspondent and the foremost voice in the corporation on cybercrime and hacking. Over the past ten years he has covered all major cyber-attacks for BBC and Sky News working across TV, Radio, social media and news websites. He has made documentaries about cyber security travelling to the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Argentina,... Germany and Ukraine to track down stories and characters. 
His book Ctrl+Alt+Chaos: How Teenage Hackers Hijack the Internet investigates the dark side of teen hacking culture and why we are repeatedly failing as a society to address the growing issue of teen cybercrime.more

Lee Elliott, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering, BeyondTrust

Lee Elliott is the Sr Director, Solutions Engineering, for BeyondTrust. A highly capable security leader with 20+ years’ experience, Lee has acquired a wide range of security and identity management experience and knowledge, working across multiple industries in both vendor and client-side organizations. As a regular speaker at industry... conferences, Lee delivers disruptive technical and strategic thought-leadership insight to the international cybersecurity community.more

John Wood, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Contrast Security

John Wood, Leader, Next-Gen Application Security, at Contrast Security, has been a leading figure in Application Security since 2006. He played a pivotal role in establishing one of the first SAST vendors in the United Kingdom and Europe, contributing significantly to the evolution of the industry. With extensive experience across a range of Application... Security projects—both successful and challenging—John has developed a deep understanding of how development teams operate and has continually adapted to new methodologies, fostering innovative approaches to align security with evolving development practices. A graduate of Portsmouth University and Queensland University of Technology, he holds degrees in Economic History, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Management.more

Michael Adjei, Director, Systems Engineering, Illumio

Michael has over 2 decades of experience. He is the Director of Systems Engineering where he is responsible for overseeing the go-to-market systems engineering team.   Michael is an accomplished public speaker, regularly speaking at conferences and webinars. He holds a MSc in Network Systems Engineering and a BSc in physics in addition to several cyber industry... certifications.more

Khetan Gajjar, EMEA CTO, Mimecast

Khetan Gajjar brings over 25 years of leadership and expertise in the ICT sector to his role as Field Chief Technology Officer for EMEA at Mimecast. He sets the long-term vision for cybersecurity in the region, focusing on innovative solutions and integrating customer needs into strategic business plans. Khetan’s career includes leading roles at... Meta, where he led the OpenWiFi Project Group, and executive positions at Vodacom, VAST Networks, and Internet Solutions. As a trusted advisor, he shapes strategies to secure businesses against evolving cyber threats.more

Federico Charosky, Founder & CEO, Quorum Cyber

A risk and cyber security expert, Federico has held several senior positions in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas during a 20-year career. He has served as the Head of Security at a Middle East bank and acted as a Senior Advisor for numerous prestigious blue chip and FTSE 100 companies.

Nadim Lahoud, SVP Operations, Red Sift

Nadim Lahoud is SVP of Operations at Red Sift, a european cyber security software company. He is responsible for the company’s strategy and commercial operations in Europe and the Middle East. Prior to Red Sift, he invested in and advised high-growth technology firms, serving as a venture investor at Oxford Capital and as an M&A adviser at Arma Partners and... Moelis & Company. 
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Donato Capitella, Principal Security Consultant, Reversec

Donato Capitella has worked in software engineering, security, and penetration testing for over a decade, specializing in GenAI security. Since joining Reversec, Donato has led efforts in secure software development, adversary simulation, and AI security research, with findings presented at industry conferences. They also design training programs for developers... and have built sandbox environments for hands-on security testing and CTF events.more

Rob Ainscough, Chief Identity Security Advisor, Silverfort

Rob Ainscough is the Chief Identity Security Advisor at Silverfort and a seasoned leader in identity and access management. With over a decade of experience building and scaling IAM programs in complex, global environments, Rob brings deep expertise in access governance, privileged access, and secure credentialing. He is known for simplifying identity security... challenges and driving automation and risk reduction at scale.more