East Midlands Cyber Summit 2026

Schedule

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Venue@DMU | Leicester, EN

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Join business leaders and industry experts at our funded cyber security summit
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Event title

East Midlands Cyber Summit 2026

Short summary

Join business leaders and industry experts at our funded cyber security event for small businesses. Discover the latest methods being used by hackers - as well as practical strategies to deter them and help keep your business safe.

About this event

Discover how to transform your business’s cyber resilience. East Midlands Cyber Summit brings together 100+ business owners, managers, IT leads, and digital specialists to showcase success stories, share actionable advice, and build vital connections - all in a single day at a central Leicester venue.

Expect lively sessions led by national experts, real-world case studies, and fresh insights on defending your business against cyber threats. Learn about latest innovations, how to access funded support, and connect face-to-face with peers, presenters, and support organisations.

Whether you’re responsible for risk, compliance, operations or IT, this summit will give you practical tools, resources, and confidence to safeguard your business for the year ahead.

Refreshments will be provided PLUS all delegates get exclusive access to event materials and continued regional support.

Event details

  • 12 February 2026 from 9am to 4pm
  • The Venue, Western Boulevard, Leicester LE2 7BU
  • Free registration for East Midlands businesses

What you’ll gain

  • Latest cyber threat trends explained by industry leaders
  • Practical strategies you can apply straight away
  • Case studies and success stories from local companies
  • Pathways to regional support and funded programmes
  • Dedicated networking time with experts and peers
  • Access to event resources and further training signposting.

The East Midlands Cyber Summit is delivered by East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster, funded by Innovate UK, and supported by De Montfort University. It's part of the EMCSC's wider programme.

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Where is it happening?

The Venue@DMU, 20 Western Boulevard, Leicester, United Kingdom

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