22 October 2026 | Cardiff
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The Summit
This is the 2nd annual CymruSec Summit, the Welsh edition of DIGIT's Cybersecurity series.
The event brings together senior cyber practitioners, industry experts, IT specialists, security researchers and law enforcement - providing a unique forum for knowledge exchange, discussion and high-level networking.
The programme is focussed on improving awareness and best practice through shared learning; highlighting emerging threats, new research, and changing adversarial tactics, whilst examining practical ways to improve resilience and response.
This Summit is geared for senior Cyber, InfoSec, IT personnel & C-level leaders. The event is free to attend, but places are limited.
2026 Speakers
Journalist & Broadcaster, BBC
Founder, DIGIT
2026 Agenda
Breakfast Briefing (08:20 – 08:50)
Thieves Don’t Break In… They Log In: Secure Your M365 in Minutes, Not Months
Adam Hopes, Solutions Engineer, Barracuda Networks
​SESSION 1 (09:15 – 11:00)
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Welcome and Introduction
​​Mark Stephen, Journalist & Broadcaster, BBC
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Examining the Threat Landscape for 2026
​​​​Lesley Kipling, Chief Security Advisor, Microsoft
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Threat Hunting 2.0: Hunting in an Agentic World​​
​​Melissa Goldsmith, Director of Intel and Threat Hunting, NBC Universal
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The Identity Security Blueprint: Human + Non-Human - Securing the Complete Identity Ecosystem​​​​​
Ray Manash, Head of Business Development & Customer Success (IAM), ManageEngine
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​11:00 Refreshments & Networking
SESSION 2 (11:35 - 12:45)
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Panel: Keeping Up with the Pace of Change
Liz Cochlin, CTO, Sero
Jaymie Thomas, CTO & Co-Founder, AI Wales
Carrie Jones, Principal Associate, Capital Law
Clare Johnson, Head of Capability, ITSUS Consulting & Founder, Women in Cyber Unlimited
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Think Like an Investigator, Before You Need One
Beth Jenkins, Digital Forensics Lecturer, University of South Wales ​
​​12:45 Lunch & Networking
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SESSION 3 (13:35 - 15:20)
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Effective Cyber Security for SMEs
Stephen Crowther, Technology & Analytics Director, SMF
The Rise of AI Cybercrime and What You Can Do About It
Wales Cyber Resilience Centre
Risks & Misconceptions Associated with MCP and Agents
Patricia Rodrigues, Sr Cloud Security Engineer, Admiral Group
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--Intermission--
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CymruSOC: Protecting Wales Together
Ryan James, CISO, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Adventures in Human Risk: Moving Past Training and Awareness to Real Impact
Charlie Sinclair, Cyber Culture & Human Risk Senior Manager, Unilever
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Networking Drinks Reception
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16:20 Networking & Drinks Reception
16:30 Close of Conference​
*The conference agenda is provisional and subject to change.
The Venue
The conference will be held live and in-person at Cardiff City Stadium - Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ.
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The venue has extensive parking facilities on site, and is easily accessible from all major public transport links.
About DIGIT
DIGIT has rapidly grown into one of the largest business technology communities in the UK. We host an extensive series of events focused on emerging technology and practical innovation. We also run a leading IT & Digital News Platform www.digit.fyi with over 50,000 page views per month.
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The events provide a unique platform for knowledge exchange, drawing stakeholders together to explore challenges, best practice, and business impact. Our conferences attract a senior delegate following and have become renowned as an important forum for high-level networking and engagement.
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You can contact us with any questions on events@digit.fyi
2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors
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