Track

Date & Time
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Room Location
Armadillo
Session Code
PL02
Name
Ecosystem Plenary
Description

Lead Sponsor Keynote: Richard Parris, CEO Aretiico

Ecosystem Plenary

Cyber in The UK's Industry Strategy: Breaking Barriers to Growth

Already worth over £13.2bn, the UK cyber sector is growing; but so too are the challenges the sector faces. While cyber security is still often undervalued, its significant untapped potential can fuel not only the resilience of the UK, but drive innovation and growth across the economy to meet the challenges of the next decade.

Now is the time to invest in our cyber culture, leadership and places to maximise their impact and force change at a systemic level.

We have the talent, ambition and opportunity to lead in cyber security, but how do we align growth with resilience and make strategic choices that benefit the whole economy.

Dr Ali El Kaafarani Chris Ensor Professor Simon Shiu Grace Cassy Kirsten Connell Rod Latham
Cross Learning Threads
Economic Security
Session Keywords
Human factors and culture, Legal, regulatory, and policy
With thanks to our Lead Sponsors