About this Event
Join senior leaders and professionals from across cyber security, IT, risk and digital transformation for an evening of meaningful conversations, expert insight and high-quality networking in the heart of Edinburgh.
Hosted by i-confidential, Cyber Connect brings together practitioners, security leaders and decision-makers to explore the challenges shaping the future of cyber security - from AI and operational technology to emerging legislation, resilience and the evolving threat landscape.
Why attend?
- Connect with cyber, IT and risk professionals from across Scotland.
- Hear practical, thought-provoking talks from recognised industry experts.
- Expand your network in an informal setting with senior leaders and peers.
- Meet the i-confidential team and discover the work we're doing across the cyber community.
The Evening
Our 2026 speaker programme is ready to be unveiled, with a line-up of influential voices covering topics such as:
- Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
- Space & Critical Infrastructure
- Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Cyber Risk, Governance & Legislation
We'll be announcing our full speaker line-up over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for the announcements.
Your Host
Elaine McKechnie
Head of Cyber Security Consultancy, i-confidential
Elaine will host the evening, bringing her extensive experience in cyber strategy, governance and enterprise risk from leadership roles across consultancy and major UK financial institutions.
Guest Speakers
Leo Cunningham
CISO & Security Leader
Behind the Curtain: What 3 Years in Frontier AI Taught Me About the Risks We're Not Talking About.
Daniel Smith and Andrew Fournet
Daniel Smith: Founder of AstroAgency and the Scottish Government's Trade Envoy for Space
Andrew Fournet: Business Development and Delivery Leader at CGI
Space and Security: Protecting the Infrastructure We Depend On.
James McGachnie
Cybersecurity Partner at DLA Piper
The Day After: Breach Response, Regulators and Litigation in the AI Era.
Please note: Cyber Connect is designed as a networking event for end-user organisations and industry professionals. Vendors and sales representatives are kindly asked not to register unless attending as an invited i-confidential partner. We reserve the right to cancel registrations that do not meet these criteria.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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