OLD TRAFFORD FOOTBALL STADIUM, MANCHESTER
10TH FEBRUARY 2026
HEADLINE SPEAKER JASON MANFORD
A Chartered Aerospace Engineer turned Cybersecurity Leader, Purvi brings nearly two decades of
experience across the UK Government, Intelligence Community, and Defence. She currently leads cyber
security within a UK Defence Prime, driving a secure-by-design approach to shape the future of air
defence and mission-critical systems.
Known for her rare blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and human-centred thinking, Purvi
delivers compelling insight into high-stakes security leadership, the future of cyber defence, and the
power of inclusive innovation. She challenges organisations to rethink resilience not just through
technology, but through people, culture, and perspective.
A TEDx speaker, keynote presenter, and Advisory Board Member for Cyber London, Purvi is a sought-
after voice on global cyber stages. She has spoken at Infosecurity Europe, London Tech Week,
International Cyber Expo, the Global Cyber Forum in Riyadh, and CERC in Kuwait.
Her speaking topics include security leadership in complex environments, diversity as a strategic
advantage, women in technology, and closing the cyber skills gap.
A passionate advocate for diversity, mid-career talent, and neurodiversity, Purvi believes cybersecurity
isn’t just about defending systems, it’s about shaping the future.