Cyber Security: Start the Year Safe

Schedule

Wed Jan 28 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

ONE Tech Hub | Aberdeen, SC

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Cybersecurity: Start The Year Safe AGM + Expert talks + networking to strengthen Aberdeen’s tech community
About this Event

Speakers

To be confirmed shortly



Agenda

18:00 - Event start with arrival and networking

18:15 - AGM

18:35 – Transition and opening remarks

18:40 - Talk 1

19:00 - Talk 2

19:20 - Audience Q&A / panel discussion

19:40 - Closing remarks

19:45 - Networking

20:00 - Event close



Synopsis

Start the year with confidence and resilience. Join BCS Aberdeen Branch for our Cybersecurity: Start The Year Safe event, featuring our Annual General Meeting and a focused program on digital safety.

What to Expect:

  • Annual General Meeting (AGM): Updates from the Chair and Treasurer, elections, and member Q&A.
  • Keynote: Cybersecurity Trends for 2026
  • Expert insights into the evolving threat landscape and strategies for resilience.
  • Talk: Trusting Third‑Party Apps – Practical guidance on evaluating and safeguarding the apps and integrations we rely on every day.
  • Panel Discussion: Balancing Convenience & Security – Local professionals share perspectives on usability vs. protection.

Why Attend:

  • Gain practical tools to strengthen your digital safety.
  • Connect with Aberdeen’s tech community through networking at the start and end of the evening.
  • Shape the future of the branch by participating in the AGM.

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. .

Please familiarise yourself with the Visitor Instructions for the BCS London Office.

Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via [email protected] and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.

For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.


This event is brought to you by:

BCS Aberdeen branch

Please visit: BCS Aberdeen Branch : Welcome

Image credit: photo by Clarissa Watson on Unsplash

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ONE Tech Hub, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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