Speakers

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...more


Rob Flanders, Head of Threat and Incident Response, BAE Systems


Rob has 10 years’ experience in Cyber Security, covering Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Security Architecture and Risk Management. Rob's experience is in Defence and UK Government, delivering technical security focussed capabilities including leading GBEST assessments on behalf of government departments and supporting development of Threat Intelligence...more


Ash Spencer, Head of IT and Security, Minster Law


Ash has over 30 years in customer-facing, operational IT, with extensive experience in developing and implementing technology strategies, balancing security concerns against end user practicality.  He loves governance and has significant experience in establishing information security, disaster recovery, and business continuity frameworks, while aligning to and...more


Neil Bell, Information Security Manager, Forster LLP


Neil has almost 20 years of information security, data protection, IT security and cyber experience with over 30 years of compliance and IT experience. He has been leading the security function at Forsters since February 2024 but has been a CISO for a global cyber insurer and enterprise security lead for both the National Trust and UCAS.


William Dixon, Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute and Senior Technology Cyber Fellow, The Ukraine Foundation


William Dixon is an Associate Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute, Senior Technology Cyber Fellow of the Ukraine Foundation and is a featured contributor on Cyber for the World Economic Forum. He started his career at GCHQ working on international security issues, and held senior positions at Barclays and the World Economic Forum where he was Head of Future...more


Chris Worthy, Former Deputy Director, UK Home Office & Independent Consultant


For over 30 years, Chris worked at the heart of the UK government’s domestic national security response. He has extensive experience of leading large multi-disciplinary teams, in high-consequence operations and investigations, as well as related policy work. In 2019 he was appointed Counsellor at the British Embassy in Washington DC, leading the UK’s liaison with...more


Tim Collinson, Head of Information Security, Walkers


Tim is a security leader with a passion for pragmatic, effective solutions that actually work for the people and businesses who use them. Currently at Walkers, one of the leading offshore firms, he previously headed up information security for British Land and Bird & Bird and additionally has experience working in broking, insurance, channel distribution and the...more


Matt Adams, Head of Security Enablement, Citi


Matt is the Head of Security Enablement at Citi, where he is responsible for enabling the secure adoption of disruptive technologies such as GenAI, DLT/Blockchain, and Quantum Cryptography. In this role, he also leads a team dedicated to identifying and developing use cases for leveraging these technologies to address cybersecurity challenges. Matt's expertise lies...more


James Kwaan, CIO - GS&S, Lloyds Banking Group


James Kwaan has worked for a number of blue chip companies in Simulation, Energy and Financial Services. He is a former director of Information Security (CISO) and Global data protection officer. In his spare time he is a supporter of women into cybersecurity by starting the ISACA "SheLeadsTech" initiative in 2019. He is a recognised expert in Information Security...more


Nathan Hayes, Director of IT, Three Crowns LLP


Nathan Hayes is a seasoned IT executive with over 25 years of experience turning technology into a strategic enabler in the legal sector. He is currently Director of IT at Three Crowns LLP, where he oversees global IT operations and strategy and leads a team across offices in the US, UK, Europe, and Asia. Previously, as International IT Director at Osborne Clarke...more


Luke Fardell, Lead Cyber Analyst, Tokio Marine Kiln


Luke Fardell is Tokio Marine Kiln’s Lead cyber Analyst dedicated to supporting Cyber Underwriting. Luke has a background in UK Intelligence and previously worked for the UK’s Ministry of Defence and National Cyber Security Centre leading investigations into nation state cyber-attacks. Luke Fardell has investigated over a hundred ransomware incidents affecting...more


Graham Holt, Regional Vice President, Arctic Wolf


Graham's 25+ year background in legal tech and security has led him to Arctic Wolf, whose aim to end cyber risk grows closer every day. His experience in data security in the legal sector means he's the go-to expert for how legal firms can secure their environments. His focus is now on how the sector can modernise its security operations to respond to a developing...more


Henry Glynn, Cyber Security Solutions Specialist, Bytes


Henry Glynn is a seasoned Cyber Security Solutions Specialist at Bytes Software Services. With a strong focus on email resilience, endpoint, and identity security, Henry brings extensive expertise to his role, helping organisations safeguard their digital environments against a wide range of cyber threats.


Khetan Gajjar, Sales Engineering Manager, Crowdstrike


Khetan is passionate about cybersecurity, and making business collaboration on the Internet a safer experience. Khetan’s career has traditionally followed the theme of growing Internet connectivity businesses and getting people online. He has facilitated businesses and start-ups to scale and deploy products and systems across geographies, platforms and skill-levels,...more


Damian Acklam, Founder & CEO, Gradian


Damian Acklam brings over 25 years of industry experience across business development, customer engagement, corporate strategy, and business performance. As Founder and CEO, he has successfully built Gradian from a start-up to become one of the UK's most established and decorated cyber security partners, specialising in DLP, Zero Trust, Policy Management & Security...more


Scott Chenery, Regional Manager UK & Ireland, Kiteworks


Data security professional who has helped organisations of all sizes transform their data security & governance strategy. Includes consolidation of data sharing applications to help save organisations cost as well as dramatically improve their security posture + visibility and control of their sensitive data. Working closely with some of the biggest legal firms...more


David Segev, VP Sales Global Strategic Accounts & International Markets, Layer X


David Segev is a cybersecurity veteran with over 20 years of experience. He combines a strong technical foundation with a background as a founder and early-stage operator. He specializes in building go-to-market strategies for young security companies and currently leads efforts at LayerX to address browser-based security challenges in the enterprise.


James Burchell, Manager of Sales Engineering, Mimecast


James Burchell is a cyber security professional currently serving as the Manager of Sales Engineering at CrowdStrike. With a strong background in both military and corporate cybersecurity, James has developed a multidisciplinary skill set that allows him to tackle complex IT security challenges effectively.


Justin Kuruvilla, Chief Cyber Security Officer, Risk Ledger


Justin joined Risk Ledger after a career supporting the US Government in cybersecurity. He worked as a technical director for cybersecurity operations at the US Department of Defence (DoD), which included a secondment to the UK National Cyber Security Centre. Most recently, he advised senior executives of top global corporations and investment firms on enhancing their...more