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Sept
2
to 4 Sept

Infosek

The largest event in Slovenia in the field of information security will take place from 2 to 4 September 2026 and will be organized for the 24th year in a row. The conference offers participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the latest trends and solutions for ensuring cyber security.

https://www.infosek.net/en

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Sept
10

Nordic-Baltic Security Summit

Where the Nordic-Baltic cyber community meets. The region’s #1 cybersecurity summit for leaders, innovators, and defenders.

https://nbss.ee/

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Oct
6
to 8 Oct

EARL Conference

EARL (The Enterprise Applications of the R and Python Language) is a cross-sector International Data Intelligence conference, showcasing how organisations are transforming decision-making, products, and services through advanced data capabilities.

With strong roots in R and Python, EARL 2026 will expand its focus to reflect the evolving landscape of data intelligence, whilst still maintaining a strong focus on R and Python. We invite abstracts across a broad range of languages, platforms, and techniques, for example, R, Python, SQL, Rust and modern AI/ML tooling, with a continued emphasis on real-world commercial impact.

We are excited to deliver an enriched EARL experience and look forward to welcoming you to Brighton to connect, learn, and discover the latest in data intelligence innovation.

https://earl-conference.com/

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Nov
7
to 8 Nov

AdventureX

AdventureX is the UK's only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming. Since 2011, AdventureX has been bringing together developers & gamers with a passion for interactive storytelling.

Despite being entirely run by volunteers for no profit, AdventureX has grown over the years, and had the honour of hosting exhibits, talks and panels featuring some of the most influential and engaging people working within the narrative games industry and beyond.

Encompassing everything from retro pixel-hunts to rich, branching narratives, AdventureX is a celebration of creativity, indie development and gaming culture.

https://www.adventurexpo.org/

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Infosek 2025
Sept
3
to 5 Sept

Infosek 2025

  • 7 Kidričeva ulica Nova Gorica, Nova Gorica, 5000 Slovenia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’ll be speaking at INFOSEK 2025 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, presenting Cutting the Line . It’ll be taking a look at a new implementation of an age-old approach to network security. The talk examines physical disconnection as a cyber security strategy — from air gaps to modern zero-trust implementations — and how rethinking physical constraints can reshape the way we design secure network architectures.

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SteelCon
Jul
11
to 13 Jul

SteelCon

  • Howard Street Sheffield, England, S1 1WB United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At SteelCon 2025, I'll be leading a workshop titled "Do You Wanna Build a Think Tank?" This session is designed to guide participants through the process of creating collaborative groups that foster innovation and strategic thinking within the security community. We'll explore methods to establish effective think tanks, encouraging diverse perspectives and proactive problem-solving approaches.

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SJUK Leaders in Security Conference
Jun
25

SJUK Leaders in Security Conference

  • 303 Deansgate Manchester, England, M3 4LQ United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’ll be speaking at the SJUK Leaders in Security Conference on 25th June, delivering a presentation on people-focused training in protective security. I’ll also be joining a panel discussion exploring how we can develop truly converged approaches to training across the security industry.

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Young People's Skills Building Event
Jun
23

Young People's Skills Building Event

  • Sludge Hall Hill Leicester, England, LE7 9FH United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’ll be running the Ransomware Game as a workshop at the Young People’s Skills Building Event this year. It’s a game I developed to help teach about the consequences of ransomware, understand risk, and most importantly understand prioritisation in business continuity and resilience.

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BSides Leeds
Jun
21

BSides Leeds

At BSides Leeds 2025, I’ll be presenting The Sound of Secrets - exploring and experimenting with the sonification of data and whether the difference between plain text and encrypted information can be heard. It's a journey into sound, security, and the strange overlaps between human perception and information theory.

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Richmond Cyber Security Forum
May
20

Richmond Cyber Security Forum

At this closed-door forum bringing together senior cybersecurity and IT leaders, I’ll be facilitating roundtable sessions exploring the practical realities of AI governance. Our discussion will cut through the noise surrounding artificial intelligence, addressing both the tangible risks and the often-overlooked opportunities it presents. Together, we’ll challenge sensational narratives and explore how strategic governance can unlock real value while maintaining control.

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