CyberFirst Yorkshire & Humber Conference 2026

Welcome to the CyberFirst Yorkshire & Humber Conference! Join us at Nexus in Leeds for a day filled with insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Help shape the future under the CyberFirst vision of bringing industry and education together to build clear pathways for aspiring cyber security professionals!

CyberFirst Yorkshire & Humber Conference - Agenda

• 09:00 - Registration
• 09:30 - Intro / Welcome
• 09:45 - Keynote (DSIT)
• 10:05 - NCSC update
• 10:20 - CyberFirst Yorkshire & Humber update
• 10:30 - Break / Networking
• 11:00 - Lightning Talk 1 ("Opening Doors into Cyber: Regional Success Stories & How We Can Collaborate Next")
• 11:10 - Lightning Talk 2 ("Bridging the education gap")
• 11:20 - Guest Speaker (NHS England)
• 11:50 - Speed Networking Session
• 12:30 - Lunch
• 13:30 - Guest Speaker
• 13:50 - Panel ("Encouraging the next generation in Tech")
• 14:30 - Workshop 1 (see choice below)
• 15:00 - Workshop 2 (see choice below)
• 15:30 - Wrap up (call to action)
• 15:40 - Close

Workshop Choices

All delegates will get to choose two of the following workshops:

• The Cyber Scheme - Cyber Security Industry Professionalisation
• Yorkshire Water - Lessons learnt from taking on a Bursary Student & how CyberFirst Ambassadors can support schools
• Enigma - CyberFirst Practical activities
• YHROCU Cyber Choices - Supporting schools with Cyber Education
• Cyber Rise - Enrichment activities and resources for a Cyber Club in school

ID CHECKS WILL BE IN OPERATION

Limited spaces available, so secure your spot now.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nexus - University of Leeds, Discovery Way, Woodhouse, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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