The Future of Cyber Security returns to Manchester on 10th September for one of the biggest and most anticipated events in the cyber calendar.

A standout and consistently sold out event in the Cyber News Group series, the Manchester edition will feature the one and only Paddy McGuinness alongside leading cyber security professionals and industry experts for a full day of insight, discussion and high level networking.

As cyber threats continue to evolve at pace, organisations are facing increasing pressure from AI driven phishing, deep fake impersonation, ransomware, identity attacks and sophisticated supply chain breaches. With AI rapidly reshaping both cyber attacks and defence strategies, businesses must move faster than ever to stay protected.

Bringing together senior leaders, cyber professionals and decision makers from across the UK, The Future of Cyber Security Manchester is designed to deliver practical insight into the threats shaping 2026 and beyond. Delegates can expect real world case studies, frontline intelligence and expert discussions focused on resilience, emerging technologies and the future of cyber security.

With a packed agenda and some of the industry’s most influential voices taking to the stage, the event is set to be one of the standout cyber security events of the year.

Cybercrime continues to surge, and almost every major criminal activity now includes a digital component. Attackers are weaponising artificial intelligence, automating reconnaissance, scaling social engineering with deepfakes and exploiting weaknesses across global supply chains. Organisations that fail to adapt are left dangerously exposed.

This conference will dive into key topics, including:

AI Driven Attacks and Defence: How criminals are using autonomous AI agents, self evolving malware and advanced manipulation techniques, and how defenders can counter them.

Deepfake and Synthetic Threats: The rise of voice cloning, video impersonation and synthetic media used to deceive staff, executives and entire organisations.

Securing AI Supply Chains and APIs: How to manage the growing risk created by third party AI tools, interconnected platforms, data sharing and vulnerable APIs.

Preparing for Quantum and Post Quantum Risk: What quantum computing means for encryption, data integrity and long term security planning.

AI Governance and the Cyber Talent Gap: How to secure your own AI systems, maintain transparency and address the widening talent shortage that criminals are exploiting.

These subjects and many more will be brought to life by our expert speakers, giving you the insight and strategies you need to protect your organisation in 2026 and beyond. Join us and make sure you stay ahead of the curve.