Nine23 Innovation Day 2026
About this Event
Join us for a curated Innovation Day at Bletchley Park, bringing together our partners, senior leaders and technical experts to share practical insight around today’s most pressing cyber and technology challenges, latest innovations and collaboration opportunities.
What to expect
- 10 carefully selected speakers delivering short, thought leadership-led sessions
- A highly targeted audience of decision-makers, senior leaders, and practitioners
- A format designed for clarity, not noise - no sales pitches, just real-world insight
- Time built in for valuable conversations and networking
Key themes
- True UK Sovereignty
- Cyber Security & Resilience
- Secure by Design
- Emerging challenges and innovations shaping the future
Who should attend
This event is designed for professionals working across:
- UK Government and Public Sector
- Defence and National Security
- Regulated industries and Critical National Infrastructure
- Cyber Security, Technology, and Risk Leadership roles
A curated experience
Attendance is limited to ensure the right people are in the room and that conversations remain relevant and valuable.
All places must be registered in advance.
The setting
Hosted at the historic Bletchley Park, the home of British codebreaking, this event brings modern innovation into a setting defined by collaboration, ingenuity, and problem-solving at the highest level.
What’s included
- Access to all speaker sessions
- Networking with a highly relevant peer group
- Light lunch and refreshments
- Entry to the Bletchley Park Museum
Please note: Due to the curated nature of this event and limited venue capacity, all registrations are subject to review and confirmation. Attendance is not guaranteed until confirmed by Nine23.
Agenda
Cryptographic Sovereignty: The Trust Layer Beneath the Digital Backbone
Host: Paul Feenan, Arqit
Info: As Defence and Government organisations work towards a more connected and resilient digital future, the concept of a Digital Backbone is becoming increasingly important - enabling systems, forces and departments to securely share and use data at scale.
But the strength of any digital backbone depends on the trust layer beneath it.
Paul’s session will examine the critical role of encryption, confidential computing and identity in creating trusted digital infrastructure, and what this means for those responsible for building secure capabilities across Defence, Law Enforcement, National Security and Government.
Drawing on real-world challenges and examples from the Defence environment, Paul will share insights into how organisations can strengthen resilience and address the evolving demands of a digitally connected world.
Defence Tech and the Future of Britain's Security
Host: Jeremy Wimble, TechUK
Info: Jeremy will explore how the Ministry of Defence has evolved over the past two years, from the ambitions of the Defence Investment Plan to its changing approach to innovation and emerging technologies. He'll also examine how conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are influencing defence thinking, highlighting both the lessons the UK should embrace and those it should approach with caution.
With extensive experience working across the UK's defence technology ecosystem, Jeremy helps align industry with the MOD, National Armaments Directorate, UK Defence Innovation and Frontline Commands through policy engagement, market insight and collaboration. Before joining techUK, Jeremy spent eight years at RUSI leading international security programmes supporting organisations including the FCDO and the US Department of Defense.
This promises to be an insightful session for anyone interested in the future of defence, innovation and national security.
AI and LLMs – How to stay Cyber Resilient
Host: Mark Page, BNS Cyber
Innovation in Public Sector Security Practice – AI, Governance & Compliance as
Host: Adam Gwinnett, Google
Where is it happening?
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