With Infosecurity Europe kicking off tomorrow, many of us will be fine tuning our schedules and prepping for the festivities to kick off. The Gurus have been busy collecting a selection of unmissable events to help you plan your trip and ensure you get the most out of your visit. 

Here’s a selection of ones we think you’ll enjoy:

Tuesday Talks

Joanna Mendez, Former CIA Chief of Disguise and author 

The Deception Playbook: Inside the Mind of a CIA Spy

Keynote Stage 

Tuesday, 2nd June @ 10:10 – 10:50 

This keynote explores how the principles of espionage, deception and psychological manipulation underpin many of today’s most effective cyber-attacks. Drawing on her experience as the CIA’s former Chief of Disguise, Jonna Mendez shares compelling real-world lessons on trust, influence and human vulnerability, offering security leaders a fresh perspective on social engineering risks and organisational resilience.

Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder, Keeper Security: 

Super-Identities at Machine Speed: Securing the Rise of AI Agents

Cyber Strategies Stage 

Tuesday, 2nd June @10:00 – 10:25

This session explores the growing security risks posed by AI agents as they become increasingly autonomous within enterprise environments. You’ll learn why traditional identity and access controls are no longer sufficient, and gain practical guidance on securing AI agents through least-privilege access, continuous monitoring and governance frameworks that support emerging UK and EU regulations.

Nico Hulkenberg, F1 Driver, Audi Revolut F1 Team and Lisa Forte, Partner at Red Goat Cyber Security 

In the Driver’s Seat with Nico Hulkenberg 

Keynote Stage 

12:25-12:45

With around 250 Grand Prix races in his career, Nico Hülkenberg is one of the most experienced drivers in the industry. In cyber security we often draw parallels with the Formula 1 world, as both operate with speed, data, risk and teamwork at extremely high stakes. Join Lisa Forte and Nico as they take to the stage, for this racy unmissable conversation.

Mayur Upadhyaya, CEO and Co-founder, APIContext:

Resilience at Machine Speed 

Resilience and Cyber Risk Theatre

Tuesday, 2nd June @ 12:45 – 13:15

This session examines how organisations can improve resilience in increasingly automated, machine-to-machine environments where service failures are often difficult to detect. You’ll learn how to identify modern monitoring blind spots across APIs and third-party services, and how continuous external verification can help spot issues early before they affect customers or business operations. 

Matthew Brady, Black Duck: 

Reporting Active Exploits in 24 Hours: Are You Ready for the CRA?

Resilience and Cyber Risk Theatre

Tuesday, 2nd June @ 15:00 – 15:30

This session focuses on how organisations can prepare their vulnerability management and AppSec processes for the Cyber Resilience Act’s strict reporting requirements. Attendees will gain practical insights into the operational, technical and workflow changes needed to detect, verify and report actively exploited vulnerabilities quickly, while improving cross-team collaboration, automation and compliance readiness.

Tim Ward, CEO and Co-founder, Redflags, and Daniela Waugh, Head of Information Security, S&W Group:

Intelligent Behaviour Change in the Age of AI

Case Studies Stage

Tuesday, 2nd June @ 14:15 – 14:45

This case study session explores how organisations can drive meaningful, long-term security behaviour change by understanding and influencing how people make decisions in the workplace. You’ll learn practical approaches to reducing human risk, fostering a stronger security culture, and using insights from employee interactions with AI tools to identify emerging risks and shape effective governance strategies.

Filigran and Centrica Plc 

From Scattered Insights to Actionable Intelligence: Breaking Team Silos and Turning Indicator Noise to Signal Using AI

Case Studies Stage 

Tuesday, 2nd June @14:40 – 15:05 

This session explores how organisations can make cyber threat intelligence more effective by breaking down security silos and improving the quality of threat data. Through a real-world case study from Centrica, you’ll learn how AI-enhanced intelligence workflows and automated feedback mechanisms can help prioritise threats more effectively, reduce noise, and create a more proactive, intelligence-led security operation.

Wednesday Talks

Meera Tamboli, DFIR Analyst at AVEVA

What 500+ Mentoring Calls Taught Me About Confidence in Cybersecurity

Community@Infosec

Wednesday 3rd June, 10:00 – 10:30

This session explores the personal and professional challenges many people face when building a career in cybersecurity, including imposter syndrome, burnout and fear of failure. Through insights gained from mentoring hundreds of cyber professionals, attendees will learn why community, authenticity and support are critical to building confidence, resilience and long-term success in the industry. 

Rik Ferguson, Vice President Security Intelligence, Forescout

“Quantum is still far off, we can wait – can’t we?”

Keynote Stage

Wednesday, 3rd June 2026  @ 11:00 – 11:45

This session explains why post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a migration challenge that organisations need to address today, rather than a future problem to worry about when quantum computers arrive. You’ll learn how long technology refresh cycles can create hidden risks, what steps should be taken now to avoid crypto-agility issues, and how leading industries are preparing for the transition to quantum-safe security.

The Cyber Agony Aunts 

The Resiliency Quad: Integrated Framework for Sustaining Human Performance

Community@Infosec

Wednesday, 3rd June @ 13:30 – 14:00

This session introduces the Resiliency Quad, a framework for building sustainable performance through a balanced approach to physical, emotional, technological and developmental resilience. Attendees will gain practical insights into how strengthening these interconnected areas can improve wellbeing, adaptability and long-term effectiveness in both personal and professional settings.

Women in Cyber 10 Year Celebrations! 

This year Infosec marks a decade of the Women in Cybersecurity programme with sessions designed to inspire, empower and drive real change. The sessions will explore how women are redefining success in their cybersecurity careers and what’s shifted over the past 10 years. They’ll also highlight how allyship and diverse teams now play a crucial role in strengthening cyber operations. With practical insights, forward looking discussion and a special keynote speaker, this milestone year offers a powerful look at how far the industry has come and what’s next.

Cyber Fest 2025 Cyber House Party (Sold Out) | The Fox, Excel | 3rd June | 17:30 – 23:30pm

Cyber House Party is the industry’s biggest fundraising bash, plus you get to hear colleagues, peers, connections show off their DJing skills. Always a blast! AND they’re raising money for the NSPCC. 

Thursday Talks

Yemurai Rabvukwa, Senior Cybersecurity Associate and Cyber Careers Influencer, Individual Contributor

Navigating the Imposter Monster as a Cyber Professional

Community@Infosec

Thursday, 4th June 2026 @ 10:00 – 10:30

This keynote explores how cybersecurity professionals can overcome self-doubt by reframing imposter syndrome as the Imposter Monster. Attendees will learn a practical framework for building confidence, managing uncertainty and developing a healthier mindset for personal and professional growth.

Peter Coroneos, Founder of Cybermindz 

Human Capability Risk in Cybersecurity: When Defender Burnout Becomes a Control Opportunity

Keynote Stage

Thursday, 4th June 2026 @ 11:00 – 11:35

This session explores the often-overlooked link between human performance and cyber resilience, highlighting how stress, burnout, poor sleep and uncertainty can directly affect the effectiveness of security operations. Attendees will learn how to treat workforce wellbeing as an operational risk factor, using measurable performance data and governance frameworks to strengthen decision-making, improve resilience and maintain the long-term effectiveness of cyber defence teams. 

Mo Patel / Phil McGowan, Huntress:

Ditch the Hype on Zero Trust: Take Practical and Actionable Steps to Improve Your Security Posture Today

Deep Dive Stage

Thursday, 4th June 2026 @ 12:30 – 13:15

This session cuts through the hype around Zero Trust, explaining why it is a security strategy rather than a product. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of the core principles behind Zero Trust, how they address modern security challenges, and what organisations should focus on when building a practical Zero Trust architecture based on continuous verification and least-privilege access. 

Nasser Arif, Cybersecurity Manager at NHS 

Life Outside of Cyber 

Community@Infosec

Thursday, 4th June 2026 @ 13:30 – 14:00

This session shares the career journey and insights of an award-winning NHS Cyber Security Manager who progressed from volunteer to leading security across multiple NHS Trusts. Attendees will gain perspectives on building positive security cultures, making cybersecurity more accessible and inclusive, and balancing technical expertise with the human side of security. 

That’s our take on the hottest line up at Infosec this year, if you do see us at any of the above, say hello!

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