Many thanks for joining the 2nd CISO 360 UK!
What are people saying?

28-29 April 2026
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh | Scotland | UK

• “I found it really insightful, to see and hear from so many CISOs was great” James Hardy, Senior Security Assurance Manager, OVO Energy
• “One of the most insightful conferences for security professionals, focusing on top class sessions and panels, embedding vendors to provide actual knowledge rather than sales pitches” Danielle Sudai, Security Operations and Automation Manager, Deliveroo
• “Pulse conferences provide a very well-rounded event and great Speakers, great location and relevant vendors” Lee Morton, Head of Cyber Security, GBG plc
• “CISO 360 UKI was one of the most valuable cybersecurity events I’ve attended. What stood out was the quality of conversation. Honest, practical, and grounded in real-world experience. No noise, no generic messaging, just leaders sharing what is actually happening inside organisations today. The panel discussions, particularly around security team morale and resilience, reflected challenges many of us are facing. It created space for open dialogue on prioritisation, leadership, and how we build sustainable security functions. The networking was equally strong. Meaningful conversations with peers, new connections, and shared insights that extend beyond the event itself. A well-run event that brings the right people together to focus on what matters. My biggest takeaway was the importance of decision clarity. Security teams are not only stretched by workload, but by unclear priorities and ownership. The organisations that are making progress are the ones aligning security with business outcomes and making deliberate, informed risk decisions.” Malcolm Kafesu, Global IT Security & Governance Manager, Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing             
• “The conference was a congregation of true leadership across the speaker and attendees. Vendors were respectful of the ethos of the event and supported having thought-provoking conversations. The presentations were engaging, well-balanced, and covered a large breath of relevant and timely topics. This was a wonderful conference with the attendees made to feel valued and included throughout the event. The overwhelming unity of the collective community, and joint appreciation to resilience being key.” Margus Lind, Vulnerability Management and Assurance Lead, Tesco Bank / Barclays       

Key Themes (partial list, in research)

1. AI + Quantum: Prepare for the new frontiers in security
2. Operational Resilience: First-hand experiences of DORA compliance and surviving and thriving in complex and interconnected threat and regulatory landscapes
3. Threat Intelligence + Fusion: Leveraging converging trends, challenges and opportunities
4. CISO GRC Toolkit: Critical updates. What to work towards? How Are We Strengthening the Foundations
5. Supply Chain Security: Navigating risks in an interconnected world

 Why Attend?

• Stay future-focused on AI risks, roles and opportunities: Gain insights to stay ahead of business and technology challenges outside of your immediate sphere.
• Benchmark with CISOs and cybersecurity practitioners by key verticals: FinSec, EnergySec..
• Build trusted connections: Progress thought-leadership with leading CISOs and senior practitioners from the UK and Ireland in a trusted, secure environment.
• Engage in collaborative projects: Participate in dynamic discussions and projects with innovators, investors, and thought leaders.

Be part of this landmark event and leave inspired, connected, and ready to elevate your cybersecurity strategy.

Agenda-at-a-Glance

Day One, Tuesday 28 April 2026

• 12:30-13:00: Welcome Lunch 
• 13:00-15:45:CISO 360 UK Conference
• 15:45-23:00: Edinburgh Evening Experience – Networking Activities
  • 16:00-17:00: Drinks at The Sheraton Grand Hotel- One Square bar and terrace 
  • 17:00-18:30: Haunted Vault Tour
  • 19:00-23:00: Dinner at the National Museum of Scotland

 Day Two, Wednesday 29 April 2026

• 07:00-09:00: Optional Hike Up Arthur’s Seat
• 10:00-16:00:CISO 360 UK Conference
• 16:00-16:30: Sponsors’ Prize Draw, Drinks and Goodbyes

Speaker Panel – CISO 360 UK 2026 (partial List)
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Gemma Ungoed-Thomas
Senior Fellow, King’s College London
Recent Director for State Threats, Cyber and Technology, UK Cabinet Office

Dr. Abdullah A.I. Alnajem
Head of Cybersecurity
Saudi Enaya Cooperative Insurance Co.
Saudi Arabia

Paula Kershaw
Managing Director – Chief Controls Officer – Cyber & Resilience
Barclays

Nick Gertesian
CISO
eClinical Solutions
USA

Gary Hayslip
CISO in Residence
Halcyon
USA

Lee Morton
Head of Cyber Security
GBG Plc

Paul Colnan
CISO
NewDay
UK

Danielle Sudai
Security Operations Manager
Deliveroo

Dr. Sally Leivesley
Managing Director, Newrisk Limited
& Visiting Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College, London

Alan Jenkins
Fractional CISO
The Cyber Security Navigator

Jonathan Armstrong
Partner
Punter Southall

Lady Olga Maitland
President
Defense and Security Forum

“The people are amazing. CISO 360 gathers the best of the best – the organisations that came here, the speakers are fantastic, the vendors that we can speak to about the products are great. It’s really hard to say no to the Pulse team. I absolutely love them. The talks have been fantastic and piqued my interest. The most interesting contact has been about management, case studies, third-party risk, and AI. The camaraderie that is achieved through the social networking events is fantastic. We went out on the catamaran and, to be honest, I thought I was going to be sick, mainly because of the boat, but it was still so good! Afterwards the meal sponsored by Qualys was fantastic. Pulse go out of their way to make us feel comfortable, especially in a new city as well I’ve never been to before, so massive thanks for that.”
VP Information Security EMEA, Northern Trust

“I’ve really enjoyed the conference, I’ve enjoyed meeting people, learning more about what’s top of mind for CISOs and in the cybersecurity space. The sessions have all been great. There is a great CISO 360 community, it’s very tightly knit – we talk to each other a lot, share a lot of experiences, and that’s fantastic.”
Chief Scientist and SVP of AI, Dataminr

“It’s been fantastic to see innovation and start-ups feature at CISO 360 for the first time. It’s good to see that the CISOs are genuinely interested and coming to talk to us. One of the big pluses of this event is that it’s not all jam packed into one day, and there isn’t that intense hard sell aspect that you typically see, which obviously puts people off. It’s been really good to take things more gently to get to know CISOs and vice versa.”
CTO, Quod Orbis