Upcoming events

Opening keynote - Making Cyber Resilience Your Competitive Advantage in 2026

Adam will kick off the morning by setting out the event’s core objective: Empowering Essex businesses to turn cyber resilience into a true competitive advantage in 2026. He’ll welcome attendees, outline what to expect from the morning and recognise the partners and our sponsor Pax8 for helping bring the event to life.

Speakers: Adam Pedder, Managing Director, TechWyse Limited

Culture Keynote - Building Your Human Firewall - Creating a Culture of Cyber Confidence

James will lift the lid on why your people - not your technology - are your strongest line of defence. In this session, he will explore how everyday staff behaviours shape your organisation’s risk profile and shows leaders how to embed a culture where security becomes second nature. Expect practical, actionable ways to empower your teams, reduce human‑driven vulnerabilities, and strengthen your overall cyber resilience from the inside out. He will also outline how to get Cyber Essentials certified.

Partner Keynote: Proof not Promises - Raising the Bar on Cyber Security Compliance

Jana will shine a light on one of today’s biggest business risks: choosing an MSP you think you can trust versus choosing one that can prove it. In this session, she breaks down what true, evidence‑based cyber assurance looks like and why it’s becoming essential as UK cyber governance rules tighten. Jana will show how Assurix goes beyond current certifications for MSPs, giving businesses transparent, auditable proof that their MSP is meeting the standards expected under the new UK Cyber Governance Bill. You’ll learn how to validate whether a provider is genuinely secure, how to avoid hidden weaknesses in your supply chain, and how Assurix’s framework will help you receive the accountability, governance, and security maturity your business now needs.

Identity Keynote: Outsmarting cyber criminals in the age of AI – What leaders need to know

Francesca will explore how cyber criminals are using AI to evolve their tactics at speed and what this means for every Essex business. She’ll share real insights from frontline policing, highlight the emerging threat patterns police are seeing across the county, and break down the practical steps leaders can take to stay one step ahead. This session gives you a rare, insider perspective on how attacks are unfolding in 2026 and the actions that will make the biggest difference to reducing risk.

Data Workshop - Escape the Attack: A Hands‑On Cyber Resilience Workshop

Step into a high‑pressure cyber crisis as Essex Police guide you through a fast‑paced escape‑room style challenge designed to sharpen your instincts and boost your organisation’s resilience. Working in teams, with TechWyse staff on hand to help, you’ll race against the clock to spot phishing clues, uncover vulnerabilities, and make split‑second decisions that mirror a real‑world attack scenario. Expect hands‑on problem‑solving and practical takeaways you can apply immediately to strengthen your team's awareness.

Partner Keynote - Why Premium Really makes a Difference to Your Resilience

In this vendor spotlight session, Pax8 will unpack what “Premium” really means when it comes to cyber resilience. Expect a practical, no‑nonsense look at the enhanced protections, smarter tooling, and strengthened safeguards that a Microsoft 365 Premium licence provides. You’ll learn how these elevated capabilities reduce risk, close security gaps, and help keep your organisation operational. This is your chance to understand the differences between the licences Microsoft offer.

Operations Keynote - Your Leadership Playbook for Reduced Cyber Risk

In this closing session, Adam will bring the morning together with a clear, practical roadmap for turning insight into action. He’ll guide you through the essential steps every leader should take to build a focused 90‑day cyber resilience plan - one that strengthens your organisation, reduces risk, and sets you up for long‑term security success. Expect straightforward guidance, useful resources, and a confident send‑off to help you put everything you’ve learned into practice. Plus a few closing remarks to thank partners, sponsors, event team and open the Networking lunch.