About this Event
The ISC2 Thames Valley Chapter welcomes all members and non-members to attend its next HYBRID event on Thursday, November 26th, 2026 starting at 6:30pm GMT with delicious pizzas and fizzy drinks and finishing at 09:00pm GMT.
ONLINE DETAILS
M S Teams link to join comfortably from home:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3649818153503760?p=Wydw7T0GL1p4oEAaQ5
Meeting ID: 364 981 815 350 376 0
Passcode: ot22a2hf
ONSITE EVENT ADDRESS DETAILS
CAMPUS STUDIO Reading International, Basingstoke Road, Reading RG2 6DA. (Website)
AGENDA
Our event will start at 06:30pm with the networking among our attendees eating delicious pizzas and drinking fizzy stuff, kindly offered by our sponsor CGI. Between 07:00pm and 07:55pm we will hear our first guest speaker Gary Cox, who will present on the topic of "Crossing the CAASM." Following, between 08:00pm and 09:00pm we will hear our second guest speaker Pavol Mederly, who will present on the topic of "Accelerating application onboarding with AI."
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Gary Cox Bio:
Currently Technical Director for UK and Ireland, Gary joined Infoblox in 2010 and has held a variety of roles over the years. He often speaks at industry events and on webinars and has over 20 years of IT experience working across multiple verticals including finance, public sector, media and service providers. Gary is an active member of ISC2 and held a CISSP since 2016.
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/gcox1
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Pavol Mederly Bio:
Pavol has over 30 years of experience in IT and has held several key roles in higher education organizations. He was one of the first members of the Evolveum team and is a leading figure in the development of midPoint, open source IGA platform. Currently, as Interim Chief Product Officer, Pavol leads the development team and drives the strategic direction of midPoint, shaping its future and impact in the identity management and governance world.
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavol-mederly/
Evolveum:
Evolveum is the EU-based company behind midPoint, the leading open source complete IGA suite recognized by Gartner and KuppingerCole. MidPoint gives organizations control, visibility, and efficiency to reduce identity risk, simplify compliance, and modernize identity operations. Trusted globally by a community of customers, partners, and other midPoint enthusiasts, it delivers secure IGA with transparency and professional support.
MidPoint:
MidPoint is the leading open source identity governance and administration platform recognized by Gartner and KuppingerCole. It is engineered in the EU and supported globally, designed to automate and manage every digital identity. It helps organizations secure their business by delivering the visibility needed to reduce identity risk and ensure compliance. With flexible deployment options, covering both on-prem and cloud, and no license fees, midPoint gives organizations maximum control and freedom over their identity security.
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IMPORTANT
We look forward to welcoming our community to our upcoming hybrid event! To ensure an optimal experience for all attendees, please note an update regarding in-person attendance.
While virtual attendance remains completely free, a £10 entry fee will apply to all in-person attendees who are not active members of the ISC2 Thames Valley Chapter. This fee directly covers venue expenses, including food and refreshments provided during the event.
Maximize Your Impact: Alternative Option
Instead of paying a one-off entry fee, non-members can choose to purchase an Annual Chapter Membership for just £10 on-site. Becoming a member immediately waives your entry fee for this session and grants you complimentary access to catering and refreshments at all our in-person events for a full year.
👉 Secure your spot: send an email to [email protected], so you can receive the HSBC bank coordinates for the payment of your annual membership fee.
We look forward for your participation!
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PM
Networking
Info: Enjoying pizzas & fizzy drinks and socialise!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:55 PM
Crossing the CAASM
Host: Gary Cox
Info: Presenting on the topic: "Crossing the CAASM."
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:55 PM
Accelerating application onboarding with AI
Host: Pavol Mederly
Event venue & nearby stays
CGI, Basingstoke Road, Reading, United Kingdom
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