OxCyber Social – Berks Cyber Event
2025-12-03 17:30 - 21:30 UTC | Oakford Social Club, 53 Blagrave St, Reading, RG1 1PZ, United Kingdom
Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional, just starting out in the field, or simply curious about cyber, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others in the Thames Valley tech scene.
Hosted by the brilliant Nikki Webb, this monthly social is all about informal chats, shared ideas, and building strong local connections.
A cosy area has been reserved at the Oakford Social Club; no talks, no slides, just friendly faces and good conversation.
No registration needed – just show up and say hello!

Scotland IS: Digital Critical Friends Information Session
2025-12-04 15:00 - 16:00
An information session about how the Digital Critical Friends initiative works.

Do you work in tech, are passionate about diversity and encouraging future generations into the industry?
This is a perfect opportunity to find out more about our Digital Critical Friends (DCF) programme and its partners, highlighting how you can get involved.
This initiative matches representatives from industry (the Digital Critical Friends) with secondary schools across Scotland, to support the decreasing number of Computing Science teachers and to inspire students with the vast opportunities available to them in technology careers.
Presentations will take place from ScotlandIS, STEM Ambassadors and Tech She Can about their parts in the programme, followed by the chance to ask questions.
Outline of topics that will be covered:

ScotlandIS – history of DCF, its purpose/aims, the role played
STEM Ambassadors – who they are and process of getting on board as a DCF
Tech She Can – Tech We Can resources and how they can be utilised and accessed

What will the audience learn or take away from the event?

What being a DCF involves, level of commitment required and the process covered in becoming one.

This is your chance to give back and help nurture the next generation!

Cyber North: AI Roundtable for IT & Security Leaders
2025-12-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Newcastle United, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST, United Kingdom
Join CyberNorth member, Precursor, for a discussion on AI adoption and governance, where practical insights will be given, learn from shared experiences, and take away clear guidance on building security into your organisation’s AI journey.
Artificial Intelligence is moving faster than most organisations can keep up with, and executives are being asked tough questions about AI adoption, governance and security.

How do we adopt AI responsibly?

What governance structures do we need in place?

How do we ensure security isn’t left behind?

This roundtable is designed to provide knowledge and direction needed to approach AI adoption with confidence.

CyberNorth: Mind the hype: Navigating AI Webinar
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00
In this webinar, Waterstons will take a grounded look at the current state of AI—exploring where it delivers value, where it falls short, and the practical steps organisations can take now.
Success with AI isn’t just about technology. It relies on three key foundations: having strong, reliable data; drawing on the expertise of your people, who understand your business best; and putting robust governance in place to build trust and manage risk.
Crucially, it’s not just an IT issue—it’s a strategic topic that needs leadership focus.
Whether you’re cautiously curious or already experimenting with AI, this session will help you ask the right questions, get the right people involved, avoid common mistakes, and make informed decisions about where AI can add real value for your organisation.
This webinar is aimed at IT leaders.

Hampshire & Sussex Cyber Cluster: The Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack
2025-12-10 10:00 - 14:00
This event will walk through common access methods that are being used by both Ransomware Actors and Kids to cause devastation to IT systems. Importantly, focus will go into the steps that lead to the attacks being successful. The workshop will look at both technical and social engineering techniques that lead to systems being compromised.
The workshop will then focus on the defensive measures that can be deployed in an organisation – which are not all technical – and can help reduce the chances of suffering these kinds of attack.

OxCyber: Christmas Party 2025
2025-12-10 18:00 - 22:00 | The Gin Room, Slug & Lettuce, 1 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Join OxCyber for a festive evening of networking, games, and celebration as they wrap up another fantastic year for the Thames Valley cyber community!
This year’s OxCyber Christmas Party will take place in The Gin Room at Slug & Lettuce, a cosy venue perfect for connecting, relaxing, and enjoying some well-deserved downtime.
Cyber Cluedo will be played and there will be a few extra festive surprises and prizes to keep the fun going. It’s a great way to meet others from across the region’s cyber, tech, academia, and business communities, all in a relaxed, social setting.
When: Wednesday 10 December
Where: The Gin Room, Slug & Lettuce
⏰ Time: From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Members: Free entry
️Non-members: £10
Not yet an OxCyber member? It’s free to join, and you’ll get access to events, resources, and our thriving cyber community.
Register here to become a member.

CyberNorth: Marketing Meet Up
2025-12-11 09:30 - 23:00 | Maybrook House, Grainger St, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 5JE, Grainger St, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Join the CyberNorth team for a Marketing Meetup, where marketing professionals working within the cyber security industry take centre stage.
The team will be sharing plans for 2026, how your business can get involved, support that can be provided and much more.
Who should attend:

CyberNorth member businesses
Marketers and business development employees working within the cyber security sector.
Agencies that support clients within the sector or who are members.
Individuals interested in finding out more about services.

CyberNorth: Don’t throw AI at IT: A board briefing
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00
There may be plenty of unknowns when it comes to AI, but one thing is certain: it belongs on a board’s agenda. AI presents a significant opportunity —and a critical risk.
AI adoption is rooted in more than just technology, it’s a strategic topic that needs leadership focus. The following will be explored:

Align ambitions with business goals
The essential foundations —data, people, and trust—to make sure AI delivers value, not noise.

This session takes a no-nonsense, buzzword-free approach to AI.
Businesses will leave with a clear framework to see where AI fits in to the business, how to work effectively with IT leadership, and what it takes to adopt and scale AI responsibly.
This session is part of our Mind the hype: navigating AI event series, designed to help you cut through the noise and take practical, confident steps forward with AI.

OxCyber Social Event at DewDrop Inn Summertown
2025-12-11 17:30 - 21:00 | DewDrop Inn, Summertown, Oxford
OxCyber is hosting an evening of networking and great conversations!
Calling all cybersecurity professionals! Come along to connect, exchange ideas, and make new connections in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The event will be hosted at the DewDrop Inn in Summertown, Oxford – no agenda, no formalities – just engaging discussions and a great time!
No registration required – just drop by!

OxCyber: Community Engagement Meeting in December
2025-12-16 12:00 - 14:00
Join OxCyber in the virtual realm via Teams for OxCyber’s monthly meetup, where expertise, innovation, and collaboration converge in the heart of Oxfordshire & the Thames Valley.
The Agenda:
EVENT HOST INTRO: TBA
SPEAKER A: TO BE CONFIRMED
The OxCyber community is a vibrant hub tackling the ever-evolving challenges of cyber threats.
Your active participation, knowledge sharing, and new connections are the secret sauce that keeps OxCyber dynamic and forward-thinking.
The event will take place online via Teams.
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e6e74877-3185-4293-b1b2-fdcf0441c364@158e39a1-001c-44f0-90d6-35872708c845
Don’t miss out on this cyber-revolution! Secure your spot, mark your calendar, and let’s dive deep into the realm of cybersecurity together.
The future is digital, and OxCyber is leading the way!

South West Cyber Security Cluster Monthly Meetup
2026-01-09 08:45 - 10:00 | Online
Open Networking meeting for all things Cybersec. 2 x 20 min +Q&A, speakers on what’s hot and happening in the South West UK every month.

Interested in cybersecurity? Unskilled and want to learn more? Skilled and want to share and learn? Keen to meet the SW cyber community? This monthly session is for you.
The 2nd Friday of every Month we will have a networking meeting and a series of 2 x 20 minute (+ 10 min Q&A) cybersec updates from informed cybersec organsations and businesses. No commercial pitches – just interesting stuff for the cybersec community and those who want to keep their business cybersafe.
Starts 8.45am for general intros of those on the call, then 9am for the stimulating subject presentations for up to 1 hour, longer if the conversations continue.. We will email in the days before the meeting to give more detailed speaker info.
Bring your ideas, thoughts and problems and lets discuss. It would be great to have you along.
These events will be run mostly online or hybrid as a minimum. Once registered we will provide you the call in details.

Swindon & Wiltshire Cyber Cluster: January Cluster Muster
2026-01-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Business Cyber Centre, Unit 7 Greenways Business Park, Chippenham, SN15 1BN
The SWCC Cluster Muster is a casual mixer for cyber and tech professionals to connect, share ideas, and network! With guest speakers providing insights into the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity, you can engage in meaningful conversations while enjoying a beer and some pizza, on us. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, exchange knowledge, and level up in the world of cyber.
Speakers
We’ll be announcing speakers shortly.
Register Here

Scotland IS: Tech Trends 2026 Edinburgh
2026-01-20 17:30 - 19:30
Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.

Giving his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2026 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.
Join ScotlandIS in Edinburgh in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2026.
A huge thank you to DLA Piper for returning to host once again.
The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.
Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2026 today.
Tech Trends is free for ScotlandIS members; non-member ticket price is £30 (inclusive of VAT) and an invoice will be sent following registration.
Maximum of two attendees per organisation due to capacity.

ScotlandIS: Tech Trends 2026 - Glasgow
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Floor 4, 2 Atlantic Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.
Giving his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2026 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.
Join ScotlandIS in Glasgow in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2026.
A huge thank you to Burness Paull LLP for returning to host once again.
The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.
Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2026 today.
Tech Trends is free for ScotlandIS members; non-member ticket price is £30 (inclusive of VAT) and an invoice will be sent following registration.
Maximum of two attendees per organisation due to capacity.

ScotlandIS: Tech Trends 2026 - Aberdeen
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | 13 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.

CyberNorth: Senior Leader's Meetup
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Aspire Technology Solutions, Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate, Gateshead, NE8 2BJ, United Kingdom
At CyberNorth’s senior leaders meetup, the opportunities around national and international trade missions will be discussed.
Join delegates from CyberNorth’s trade mission to Black Hat MEA in December, find out their successes, challenges, and thoughts on the event and future opportunities.
Plans on national and international trips throughout 2026 will be shared along with how businesses can get involved.
Come along, find out more, share insights and network with fellow business leaders.

ScotlandIS: Tech Tidbits - AI for Startups
2026-02-03 10:00 - 10:30
Join ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.
For February, guest speaker Kathryn Strachan, a marketer, business advisor and author. AI isn’t just for marketing copy. It can transform how startups solve real business problems. In this session, you’ll learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to tackle critical challenges such as extending runway, reducing churn, designing pricing experiments, and improving operational efficiency.
Through real-world examples and live exercises, you will learn how to turn vague questions into powerful prompts that deliver insights, action plans, and data-driven decisions.

Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster - Cyber Risk and Resilience
2026-02-04 08:30 - 14:00 | Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Ashford Rd, Maidstone, ME17 1RE
Could your business survive a cyber attack?
Cyber incidents are no longer just an IT problem. They are a leadership, operational and business resilience challenge. This in-person event gives Kent businesses the opportunity to step into a realistic cyber incident scenario and experience how decisions are made when pressure is high, information is incomplete, and the clock is working against you.
What this event is about
You will take part in a guided, realistic cyber attack scenario designed to reflect how real incidents unfold in organisations. As the situation develops, you will be asked to make time-critical decisions, respond to evolving information, and manage the wider business impact. This includes operational disruption, reputational risk, legal considerations and recovery planning.
This is not a lecture and not a technical deep dive. It is a hands-on experience focused on leadership, judgement and resilience.
The session is delivered by cyber security specialists from the Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster, Cognitas Global and GOACO, using the award-winning view360global simulation platform. No technical knowledge is required.
Why attend

Experience a realistic cyber incident in a safe, facilitated environment
Understand the immediate actions leaders must take during a cyber crisis
Identify gaps in your organisation’s preparedness and decision making
See how cyber incidents extend beyond IT into business, legal and reputational risk
Leave with a practical executive checklist to use in your organisation
Connect with Kent’s cyber and business community

Who should attend
This event is designed for people who would be involved in decisions during a serious cyber incident, including:

Business Owners
Company Directors
IT Leads

Operations Managers
Senior Decision makers
Risk and Compliance Managers

If cyber resilience sits anywhere on your responsibility list, this event is for you.

Reserve your spot

To keep the experience focused and interactive, attendance is limited. Maximum of 40 participants. Maximum of 2 participants per organisation. Waiting list available once capacity is reached.
Event agenda

08:30 Registration & networking
09:00 Welcome & opening remarks by KMCC
09:15 Shielding your business from modern cyber risks (Goaco)
09:45 Live simulated cyberattack exercise
12:15 Debrief
12:30 How to access free cyber support & resources
12:45 Closing & next steps
13:00 Networking lunch

Midlands Cyber: Building Resilience into your Supply Chain
2026-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | West Midlands Cyber Hub, Curzon Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4XG, United Kingdom
Supply chain security has become a critical concern in 2025 following a series of recent cyber incidents affecting major manufacturers and their extended supply networks.
These events hosted by Midlands Cyber have exposed how vulnerabilities can cause Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers to have their entire production chains and operations impacted.
Instilling confidence in supply chain resilience is what this event aims to deliver. This event will ultimately aim to empower SMEs across the region to strengthen their cyber resilience and safeguard their place in national and global supply chains.
The sessions in the event will bring together cybersecurity experts, manufacturing leaders and regional partners to explore practical steps businesses can take to protect themselves. Through two keynote talks including case studies and interactive panel discussion, attendees will gain actionable insights into building secure, resilient and competitive supply chains.
The event will also highlight available regional support and collaboration opportunities to help SMEs embed cyber best practice into everyday operations.

East Midlands: Cyber Summit 2026
2026-02-12 09:00 - 16:00 | The Venue, Western Boulevard, Leicester LE2 7BU, The Venue, Western Boulevard, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 7BU, United Kingdom
Join business leaders and industry experts at East Midlands cyber security event for small businesses. Discover the latest methods being used by hackers – as well as practical strategies to deter them and help keep your business safe.
About this event
East Midlands Cyber Summit brings together 100+ business owners, managers, IT leads, and digital specialists to showcase success stories, share actionable advice, and build vital connections – all in a single day at a central Leicester venue.
Expect lively sessions led by national experts, real-world case studies, and fresh insights on defending your business against cyber threats. Learn about latest innovations, how to access funded support, and connect face-to-face with peers, presenters, and support organisations.
Whether you’re responsible for risk, compliance, operations or IT, this summit will give you practical tools, resources, and confidence to safeguard your business for the year ahead.
Refreshments will be provided PLUS all delegates get exclusive access to event materials and continued regional support.

Midlands Cyber: Worcestershire TechFest 2026
2026-02-16 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00
Midlands Cyber is proud to be a founding organisation of Worcestershire TechFest, the region’s annual celebration of technology, innovation and digital growth.
Taking place from 16th – 26th February 2026, TechFest brings together businesses, entrepreneurs, educators and innovators from across Worcestershire to explore the latest advancements in technology: from artificial intelligence and digital transformation to cybersecurity and future skills.
As a key partner, Midlands Cyber continues to champion the region’s thriving cyber and tech ecosystem, supporting collaboration between industry, academia and the public sector to drive sustainable innovation and resilience across all sectors. Join us and be part of the county’s growing innovation movement.

ScotlandIS: Tech Tidbits: Navigating Supply Chain Risk
2026-02-24 11:30 - 12:00
Join ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!

These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
For this extra webinar in February to mark Cyber Scotland Week 2025, guest speaker Debra Cairns, Managing Director of Net-Defence will talk about Supply Chain Risk. Over the past two to three years, supply chain (SC) risk has shifted from an emerging to current risk. Supply chain risk encompasses a wide range of factors, including economic uncertainty, political instability, natural disasters, and supplier failures.
An attack on a business’s supply chain can cause significant impact on operations – products, systems, and services. Equally as damaging is a cybercriminal launching a cyberattack against a business’s supply chain.
Identifying these risks can be challenging, as supply chains are often large, complex, and interconnected. Threats can emerge at any point and take many forms, whether they are inherent, introduced, or exploited by cybercriminals looking for vulnerabilities.
Learn:

What is Supply Chain Risk & Types of Risk (Inherent/Introduced/Exploited)
Exploited Risk
Human Risk
Role of email
SC Risk Management

ScotlandIS: Tech Tidbits: Hooked by the Algorithm - A Deep Dive into TikTok
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:00
Join ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
For this second extra webinar in February to mark Cyber Scotland Week 2026, guest speaker Parven Kaur will share her insights. She is the founder of Kids N Clicks, a platform aiming to help parents safeguard their children’s online experience by educating them on latest misinformation, social media, and digital trends.
In her Tidbit, Parven will take a deep dive into TikTok and how algorithms shape young users’ behaviour, thoughts, and actions. Ideal for parents, guardians or those interested in online safety or the psychology behind young user behaviours and trends – book your place to join us in February.

ScotlandIS: Tech Tidbits: From Local Shop to Mega Corp, Everyone Can Use Threat Intel
2026-02-26 13:00 - 13:30
Join ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.
For this third webinar in February to mark Cyber Scotland Week 2026, guest speaker Cian Heasley, Principle Consultant and Threat Function Lead at Acumen Cyber will be presenting on the steps that a typical organisation with limited security resources could take to integrate threat intelligence and knowledge of the threat landscape for their industry sector into operational and strategic security planning.
The focus will be on practical examples that attendees can take away and adapt for their own organisations – book your place to join us in February.

Women in Cyber Unlimited: Defending the Future: Women in Cyber
2026-03-23 09:00 - 17:00 | ICC Wales, Newport, United Kingdom
This is Women in Cyber Wales third national conference showcasing and celebrating the work of women in the cyber security sector. This event is hosted by Dr Clare Johnson, Founder of Women in Cyber Unlimited and Cyber Capability Lead at ITSUS Consulting.

Following the success of Securing the Future: Women in Cyber in 2024 and Resilient Futures: Women in Cyber in 2025, the cluster is hosting it’s third national cyber security conference for women and allies on 23rd March at the ICC Wales.
The event will celebrate the work that women are doing in the sector, showcasing their talent across a breadth of different roles and demonstrating the importance of an inclusive workforce. Sessions will include current cyber security threats and challenges, skills development, growing your network, and an interactive cyber security activity, suitable for all levels.
There will be presentations from women working across different industries, talking about a range of subjects – further details will be released over the coming weeks. In addition, there will be opportunities to meet with a variety of organisations from across the UK including industry, government funded bodies and training providers.
Sponsors
This event has been funded by the generous support of a number of sponsors and which will be revealed in the coming weeks. Those businesses interested in supporting this important and highly regarded event, please get in touch at hello@womenincyber.wales
ADS and ITSUS Consulting are current sponsors and a number of individuals who have kindly donated their time and knowledge to help shape the programme.
Tickets
Early bird tickets are available for £30 each, and once these have all been sold, there will be the option to purchase a full price ticket. Alongside these General Admission tickets, there is the option to Buy one Donate one, giving individuals the option of paying for two tickets and releasing one of those to someone who cannot buy one. For those that would like a donated ticket, please add your name to the Free Ticket waitlist and if a ticket becomes available you will be sent details of how to register.
If you are a public sector worker and would like to attend but cannot release the funds, please get it touch with us on hello@womenincyber.wales
