From AI-powered fraud to the ongoing threat of ransomware, the cyber security landscape facing today’s organisations is moving faster than most teams can keep pace with. On 9th November 2026 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, the Cyber Secure Forum brings senior security professionals together for a day built specifically to address that gap — pairing pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with solution providers alongside expert-led sessions on the threats currently shaping the sector.
The challenges on the agenda
Rather than a generic trade show floor, the Forum’s seminar programme is built around the specific pressures security leaders are currently navigating. Recent and confirmed sessions have covered:
- “Inside the Mind of a Fraudster in the Age of AI” — Paul Connolly, Journalist, Radio Presenter & Media Trainer, on how AI is reshaping fraud threats
- “Cyber Essentials: The Baseline of a Strong Cyber Resilience Plan” — Neil Furminger, Cyber Essentials Technical Director, IASME
- “Interactive Cyber Escape Room – The Breach” — Mike Wager, Commercial Director, The Cyber Escape Room Co., a live ransomware simulation in which teams analyse IT logs and decode vishing calls to trace a compromise
- “Negotiating with Cyber Criminals” — Paul Colwell, Chief Information Security Officer, Wavenet CyberGuard
- “The Data Dilemma: Balancing Online Sharing with Security” — Ben Owen, Co-Founder and Head of Intelligence, The OSINT Group
A format built around focus
The Forum runs on three pillars: Meet, Learn and Connect. Buyers — CISOs, Security Directors, IT Leaders and other senior decision-makers responsible for organisational data protection — are matched with relevant suppliers for pre-scheduled 1-2-1 meetings, sit in on the expert-led sessions above, and network with peers facing the same pressures, from zero trust security and cloud security upgrades to ransomware prevention.
For suppliers — including providers of AI security solutions, SOC services and incident response capabilities — it means a day spent in front of decision-makers who are actively sourcing, without the noise of a standard exhibition floor.
What past attendees have said
“Great staff, great conversations and introduction with suppliers.” — Metropolitan Thames Valley
“Escape room was excellent, different format to a lot of other events, good to speak to all the suppliers.” — DEZNZ
“The event was well run and organised. Whilst the seminars presenters and suppliers were good, a note of thanks to the team that organised and ran the day. They did a great job of herding cats to keep everyone at the right place at the right time.” — Octavius Infrastructure
“Was exactly what I was looking for, met new vendors and tech which I will be researching for implementation next year.” — Regent College London
Getting involved
Attendance for buyers is complimentary and includes a personalised itinerary of meetings, access to the seminar programme, networking and refreshments. Places are limited and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
