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The Future of Cyber Security kicks off the 2026 series in Manchester with a full day of expert speakers and timely industry intelligence.

Cyber threats are accelerating fast, powered by AI scams, deep fake impersonation, major supply chain breaches, API exploits and increasingly aggressive ransomware groups. The incidents of 2025 proved how quickly attackers can disrupt essential services, from hospital shutdowns and telecom outages to large organisations taken offline through a single compromised system. Criminal operations are now smarter, faster and far more coordinated, often overwhelming defences before warning signs appear. This event brings together leading voices from across the industry to deliver clear, focused and practical intelligence. Delegates will gain real insight from experts on the frontline, understand how modern attacks are evolving and leave with actionable steps to strengthen resilience throughout 2026. This is your opportunity to stay ahead of the threats that matter and prepare with confidence for the year ahead.


WHO WILL YOU MEET?


Connect with a vibrant community of cyber security professionals and innovators from a variety of sectors, including financial institutions, retail, hospitality, healthcare and other key organisations.

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C-Level Roles
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Management
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This is a must attend event for anyone looking to gain the most up-to-date understanding cyber security.

 

Cybercrime into 2026 and Beyond

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.

THE FUTURE OF CYBER SECURITY


MANCHESTER | 10TH FEBRUARY 2026

HEADLINE SPEAKER JASON MANFORD