UPCOMING EVENT

The Technology Chapter

"Digital Fortitude: Navigating the future of Technology and Cybersecurity"

Date: 18th - 19th April 2024

Location: Hilton Hotel, St George's Park, Burton upon Trent

Where experience meets investment.

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Industry Analysis
Glean the knowledge of your peers to shape your organisation's future 

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Peer-Led
Workshops, Fireside Chats & Keynote Addresses

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1 on 1 Meetings
Strategic BANT-qualified meetings based on project alignment 

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Custom Agenda
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THE TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER

Audience

We BANT qualify all executives pre-event to identify their current projects, challenges and investment priorities. This results in hyper qualified and project led 1 on 1 meetings with executives and solution partners onsite, which in turn leads to tangible partnership opportunities.

80+
Senior Executives

10
Solution Partners

8:1
Executive to Solution Partner Ratio  

54%
C-Suite Executives

46% 
SVP, VP, Director & Head 

Agenda

DAY ONE


18:30 - 19:15

Welcome Drinks Reception

Kickstart your summit experience and meet new peers with drinks and canapés


19:15 - 21:15

Gala Dinner

Enjoy a 3 course silver service dinner in the Sir Bobby Robson Ballroom and hear from some special guest speakers 

Evening Host: Leading sports presenter.

Copy of Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (1)

Q&A: Leadership, Culture & Performing at an Elite Level

Sam Allardyce

Keynote: Rethinking AI & The Impact on Business and Humanity.

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (3)

 


21:15

Drinks & Networking

Continue conversations and building relationships in the Crossbar


Agenda

DAY TWO


08:00 - 09:00

Breakfast 

Fuel up for a full day of networking, experiences and content


09:00 - 09:45

Welcome Address - LMA Presenter 

Opening Keynote with Q&A - Signature Sponsor: Palo Alto Networks

Title: Harnessing New Capabilities, Improving Cyber Resiliency

Several major current trends have the potential to challenge our perspectives and responses to how we can protect our organisations not just now, but into the future. The adoption of AI capabilities are an obvious one; both from a defensive and offensive stance. However, Cyber resiliency is developing into a key operation availability theme. Looking a little further into the future we see increasing interest in post-quantum computing, PQC. Join this session to hear about what these mean and how Palo Alto Networks can support your response.

Key Takeaways:

  • AI for Defence
  • AI for Op Resilience
  • Start to think about the post-quantum world

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (14)


09:50 - 10:30

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML). Innovation with regulation

With a projected market size of $2 trillion by 2030. This technology is expected to reduce operational costs by 20% across industries, reaching a market size of $298 billion by 2023. Gartner's forecast reveals that by 2026, over 80% of companies will have utilised Generative AI APIs and models, a rincrease from less than 5% in early 2023. This will democratise knowledge and skills throughout businesses, making vast sources of information readily available to users. However there are governance and regulatory risks that come with new technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • Balancing innovation with governance and regulatory controls
  • Training and upskilling of staff to effectively utilise emerging technologies.

jon townsend

A Unified Vision for AI-Driven Cyber Resilience - Tabletop Incident Response Exercise

An interactive discussion based game to walk through and discuss some of the key things of consideration during a serious cyber attack alongside ‘from-the-field’ insights into the pros and cons of the various options available. Based on decades of combined experience, the Unit 42 team will share their views on the things that work and the things that don’t when responding to the type of event we all hope will never happen.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Practice your response and test your decision-making before a crisis occurs
  • Future-proof your incident response plan

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (9)

Next-Level Phishing Attacks

Social engineering attacks involving tricking users into giving attackers access to systems will also increase in sophistication. Generative AI (such as ChatGPT) tools enable more attackers to make smarter, more personalised approaches, and deepfake attacks will become increasingly prevalent. The response to this will largely revolve around organisation-wide awareness and education, although AI and zero trust will play a growing role, too.

Key Takeaways

  • Will there be more regulation within cyber-Security in emerging technologies?
  • How do you detect, evade, and neutralise threats with smarter authentication and Incident response tools

Sam Allardyce (2)

Strategic, predetermined and agreed meetings based on project alignment with executives and solution partners. 


10:30 - 10:45

Networking Break 

Take a break and reflect on the mornings content with peers


10:45 - 11:25

Who is Winning the AI Cyber War?

Over a year has passed since the launch of ChatGPT, and AI is no longer the "new kid on the block". Many organizations have recognised the pivotal role AI will play in their business transformations, actively strategizing for its implementation in 2024.

However, amidst this enthusiasm, a recent World Economic Forum study of Executive Leaders found that 56% believe that AI is providing an overall cyber advantage to attackers rather than defenders. Do we fully comprehend the data privacy implications? Are critical workloads shielded from exposure to third-party AI machine learning? Are you ready to defend against AI generated phishing attacks, multi-vector AI DDoS attacks and AI-delivered ransomware?

Key Takeaways:

  • How attackers are utilising AI capabilities to stack the cyberdeck in their favour.
  • Best practices for safe AI deployment and unleashing the power of an AI offensive strategy.

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (10)

Becoming Human: How Bots Commit Fraud and Ruin Your Business

We are at an inflection point. The convergence of bots, API's, and AI, heralds capabilities in malicious automation. The growing threat posed by advanced bots, indistinguishable from human users, promises to be frustratingly difficult to detect and increasingly impossible to control. By examining billions of transactions from hundreds of web and mobile apps, across dozens of sectors, threat researchers at F5 Labs have been shining a spotlight on the industries most at risk, and the lucrative prizes most sought after by attackers.

This workshop uncovers how malicious automation uses legacy and emerging tools including AI, to fool security controls in to believing they are human. From credential stuffing to financial fraud, we will help you understand the current and future threats, and the impact to businesses worldwide. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the current and imminent capabilities of bots and malicious automation, how they effortlessly evade defences, and the reputational and financial impact they have to all businesses.

  • Gain insights into the security controls that are powerless to thwart this threat, and learn about the methods and techniques that can be employed uncover the rise of the AI bots.

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (13)

Cloud Adoption and Optimisation

Companies are increasingly moving to multi-cloud environments and cloud adoption and optimisation is critical when migrating applications, data and infrastructure to cloud based platforms to ensure optimal utilisation, cost effectiveness and flexibility. This will help company adapt quickly and stay competitive and adapt quickly to changing market conditions. However, leveraging the right cloud tools and platforms is important when monitoring and optimising cloud resources.

Key Takeaways:

  • Developing a cloud adoption strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and alignments
  • Monitoring and optimising cloud resources to ensure cost efficiency and performance.

Richard Adams, Group Chief Architect @ Bupa

Strategic, predetermined and agreed meetings based on project alignment with executives and solution partners. 


11:30 - 12:10

Delegate led keynote | Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout: Executive Wellness in Technology and Cyber Security

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world of technology and cyber security, executives often find themselves stressed and susceptible to burnout. This keynote will address the unique challenges faced by leaders in these fields, offering practical strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout. We will explore the signs and symptoms of stress that sneaks upon us resulting in burnout, delve into the root causes within the tech and cyber security industries, and learn techniques for promoting mental and emotional well-being. This is an opportunity to gain valuable insights into how to foster a healthier life-work harmony and enhance personal resilience.

Key takeaways:

  • Recognising the signs of stress and burnout and understanding its impact on individuals, teams and organisations within the technology and cyber security sectors.
  • Practical tips and strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout, fostering a healthier, more resilient leadership approach.
  • Personal framework to live a purpose led life improving mental and emotional wellbeing and living a happy and content life.

Jitender Arora


12:10 - 13:00

Lunch 

Buffet Lunch


13:00 - 13:30

Keynote with Q&A - Platinum Sponsor

Cyber Security in the AI Era

AI is creating unique opportunities but also raises risks of compromise and data loss. This session explores how zero trust architecture enables organisations to gain productivity benefits from AI tools while staying secure in the face of emerging threats.
 

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (16)

 


13:35 - 14:15

Cyber Security in The Board Room

In 2024 and beyond, cybersecurity is a strategic priority that can no longer be siloed in the IT department. Gartner has predicted that by 2026, 70 percent of boards will include at least one member with expertise in the field. This enables organisations to move beyond reactive defence, meaning that they can act on new business opportunities that come with being prepared.

Key Takeaways:
  • Are there enough Tech Savvy Execs on boards that understand the intricacies of cyber-Security.
  • How do we reduce cross industry friction and avoid new siloes?

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (1)

Empowering Security: Embracing Zero Trust and SASE for the Modern Enterprise

Delve into the critical significance of Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) in fortifying modern enterprise security postures. By examining the principles and benefits of Zero Trust and SASE, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these frameworks can effectively mitigate evolving cyber threats and secure decentralised work environments. We will explore practical implementation strategies, governance considerations, and the role of emerging technologies in bolstering security. By the workshop's conclusion, participants will be equipped with actionable insights to enhance their organisation's security resilience.

 Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the foundational principles of Zero Trust and SASE and their importance in securing modern enterprise networks and data.
  • Gaining insights into practical strategies for implementing and integrating Zero Trust and SASE frameworks to strengthen security postures and adapt to the evolving threat landscape.

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GenAI: The Path to Autonomous Operations

"Over 90% of enterprise AI decision-makers have concrete plans to adopt generative AI (gen AI) for internal and customer-facing use cases” – Forrester.

Efficiency in IT Operations and improved Customer Experiences are unlocking competitive advantages and streamlining business spending. This session delves into how this is possible with AIOps from vision to implementation. As Gartner predicts Generative AI (GenAI) software spending is expected to skyrocket from 8% in 2023 to 35% by 2027 it is key for organisations to see a return on investment (ROI), you’ll hear real use cases and customer success stories.

Key Takeaways: 

  • Learn how to fuse and merge data from hybrid cloud infrastructure, applications, digital experience, and other sources into a single platform.
  • Discover how to achieve a successful digital transformation through Artificial intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps).
  • Hear how fast-moving organisations master today’s dynamic IT landscape.  
  • Walk away with forward-looking strategic tips to help you enrich operational processes with context, enabling automation and better business outcomes. 

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (8)

Strategic, predetermined and agreed meetings based on project alignment with executives and solution partners. 


14:15 - 14:30

Networking Break

Take a break and reflect on the afternoons content with peers


14:30 - 15:10

Revolutionising Customer Experience (CX) - Harnessing Technology Innovation for a competitive advantage

Explore the intersection of technology innovation and customer experience (CX) to gain a competitive edge in today's market. Delve into cutting-edge tools and strategies for leveraging technology to transform traditional CX approaches, ultimately driving business growth and customer loyalty. Discover how to implement innovative solutions to revolutionise CX and gain a sustainable competitive advantage in the digital age. 

Key takeaways:

  • Understanding the latest technology trends and their impact on CX.
  • Leveraging technology to create differentiated, personalised, and seamless customer experiences.

Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (15)

Responsible AI Innovation: Protecting Your Organisation and Customers

The value of AI lies in providing efficiencies of scale. AI processes data in volume and ways that people cannot, and fills personnel or skills shortages. It has the power to transform the three forces which shape your organisation’s ecosystem: Privacy, Safety and Efficiency.

But the impacts of using AI are not always predictable. When harnessing this new technology - one with equal risks and opportunities - how can you protect your organisation and its customers?

Key Takeaways:
  • Understand and anticipate the risks posed by AI.
  • Employ checks and balances to mitigate risks without stifling innovation.
Robin Smith, CISO - Aston Martin (7)

 

Modernising Transformation at Speed

The ever-increasing pace of technology change also has CIOs’ full attention technology continues to evolve, business understand that they need to continue to invest in Digital Transformation initiatives however there are many internal challenges including technical debt, Legacy issues and the modern hybrid workforce. Are CIO’s building building an ongoing culture of innovation” within their IT departments and their organisations as a whole.

Key Takeaways:

  • Driving transformation and innovation through culture change.
  • Investment in the right tooling and Transformation initiatives.

Jack Sharpe Deputy CIO  Ministry of Defence, UK (5)

 

Strategic, predetermined and agreed meetings based on project alignment with executives and vendors.


15:15 - 15:45

Closing Keynote - Leadership (LMA)

Keynote on Leadership delivered by a Sporting Legend.

steve redgrave


15:45 - 16:30 

Drinks & Nibbles

Close off the event and final opportunity for networking.


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