CBN CyberSummit: Practical Security, Policy Frameworks, and Industry Growth

The UK’s digital economy is under unprecedented risk, facing escalating state-sponsored attacks, sophisticated ransomware campaigns, and critical supply chain vulnerabilities that threaten both UK businesses and our Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).

The CBN CyberSummit is the essential, high-impact full-day forum designed to move beyond threat assessment and focus squarely on tangible, actionable, and layered resilience strategies. Our core mission is to bring together senior leaders from the UK cyber sector with policymakers, CISOs, and executives from critical verticals to share dedicated insights and practical education on emerging threats and resilience strategies. Simultaneously, the summit will showcase the immense value, opportunity, innovation, and growth within the cyber sector itself.

Join over 100 senior leaders, including key policymakers, Government representatives, C-suite executives, and CISOs from vital sectors, to collaborate on solutions and secure your place in shaping a more resilient and prosperous digital future for the UK.

Key Event Information

Title

CyberSummit - Practical Security, Policy Frameworks, and Industry Growth

Date

Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Time

10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Full Day, followed by Networking Reception until 5:45 pm)

Venue

Bird&Bird, 12 New Fetter Ln, London EC4A 1JP

Audience

CBN Members, C-suite executives, technology leaders from critical verticals (Health, Finance, Energy, Telecoms, Insurance), and senior Public Sector Representatives/Policymakers

Core Themes & Focus

The summit is structured around four actionable themes that address the ongoing UK cyber security landscape, providing tangible insights for delegates:

• Threats to UK Business & CNI: Analyzing the current and emerging threat landscape, including state-sponsored attacks, ransomware trends, and supply chain vulnerabilities impacting essential services.
• Strengthening Organisational Resilience: Practical strategies for moving beyond basic compliance to building a robust, adaptive, and human-centric security culture that strengthens national and corporate resilience.
• Innovation, Opportunity, and Growth: Showcasing UK excellence and innovation in cyber technology, focusing on where future investment and growth will be found, and how to commercialize security solutions.
• Advocacy and Policy: Examining the role of industry collaboration in shaping UK cyber policy and ensuring the sector has an active and influential voice in future legislation and standards.

Event Components

This full-day conference features a dynamic format designed for high-level engagement and practical learning.

• Exclusive Keynotes: Addresses will feature senior figures
• In-Depth Panel Discussions: Two major panels, including Panel 1: The Evolving Threat Landscape Facing the UK and Panel 2: Where next? The Future of UK Cyber, will debate resilience at every layer of attack, from pre-emptive security to massive consequence management.
• CNI Leaders Hour: A dedicated session featuring three 20-minute fireside chats with leaders from Critical National Infrastructure sectors such as Health, Insurance & Energy.
• Workshops: Interactive roundtable style discussions, including one run by Bird&Bird and one by a key event sponsor.
• Dedicated Networking Sessions: Ample time for engagement and collaboration during the Morning Networking Break & Sponsor Showcase, Lunch & Networking, Afternoon Networking Break, and a closing Networking Reception.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your organisation's excellence, innovation, and commitment to a resilient UK at the CBN CyberSummit. Sponsoring this high-impact event offers unparalleled visibility to a focused, senior audience of CBN members, C-suite executives from critical verticals (Health, Finance, Energy, Telecoms), and key Public Sector representatives.

Sponsorship packages include dedicated benefits such as a Keynote Sponsor Session, a dedicated workshop, and showcase opportunities during networking breaks.

To discuss how a partnership can elevate your brand and connect you with 100+ senior leaders, please contact us today.

Secure Your Place

This is your vital opportunity to engage with policymakers, collaborate with CNI executives, and gain practical education on the next steps required to strengthen your organisation's resilience. With a target of only 100-120 delegates, spaces are limited.

Register now to join the discussion and shape a more resilient future for the UK digital economy.

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