CIO & CISO UK Summit

Navigating the Convergence of IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity for 2025

As organisations rapidly evolve in the digital age, the intersection of IT strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity has become increasingly critical. This panel will explore how to effectively integrate security into digital initiatives, balance innovation with risk management, and leverage advanced technologies like AI and data analytics to enhance security postures. Our experts will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in creating a resilient and forward-thinking digital enterprise.

Panel Questions:

1. How can organisations ensure that cybersecurity is integrated into the early stages of their digital transformation initiatives?
2. What role does data analytics play in enhancing cybersecurity measures and informing IT strategy?
3. How can companies balance the need for rapid digital innovation with the imperative to maintain robust security protocols?
4. In what ways can AI and machine learning be leveraged to predict, detect, and respond to cyber threats more effectively?
5. What are the key considerations for CIOs and CISOs when aligning their IT strategy with overall business objectives in today’s digital landscape?
6. How can organisations foster a culture of security awareness and resilience among their employees, especially in remote or hybrid work environments?
7. What strategies can be employed to manage and mitigate the risks associated with third-party vendors and supply chain vulnerabilities?
8. How do you foresee the evolving regulatory landscape impacting digital transformation and cybersecurity strategies in the coming years?

Moderator: 

Richard Archdeacon
Advisory CISO

Panel: 

Jules Ferdinand Pagna Disso
Group Head of Cyber Risk Intelligence, Insider Technology Risk & Digital Asset Risk
BNP Paribas

Raj Kotecha
Head of IT Security
AmTrust International

Sebastien Geroult
Head of Risk Analytics Stress Testing
NatWest

AI Governance and Ethics in Financial Services

Speaker: 

Fatima Abukar
Principal Advisor, Responsible AI and Data
Financial Conduct Authority

The Human Element of Security: How can we work together to tackle rapidly evolving threats

In today’s dynamic threat landscape, the human element is crucial in fortifying organisational defenses against cyber threats. This session will focus on collaborative approaches to enhancing cybersecurity awareness, education, and resilience across teams, from the end user through to the senior management. Ensuring everyone knows what is expected of them and that sufficient and clear processes are in place to provide clarity. Participants will explore effective strategies for fostering a culture of security, promoting proactive threat detection, and responding swiftly to emerging cyber risks through cohesive teamwork, enhancing your human line of defense.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand how the human line of defense can enhance your response to rapidly evolving threats
• Learn how to keep your team up to date with emerging threats and technologies 
• Discuss the importance of the human element of security

Speaker: 

Nnamdi Ozonma
Information Security Officer UK & Nordic Regions
Bilfinger

The Human Doing Story: Forming The Habit

Speaker: 

Jonathan Rump
Group Head of Infrastructure, Cyber Operations & Monitored Technology
The VPS Group

Data Lakehouses: Enhancing Data Lifecycle Efficiency and Preparing for AI

The evolution towards a data lakehouse architecture represents a transformative approach to managing and leveraging data for enhanced efficiency and advanced analytics readiness. This session will explore the concept of a data lakehouse, its benefits over traditional data warehousing and lake architectures, and how organisations can cultivate a robust data infrastructure to streamline the data lifecycle and prepare for AI-driven insights and innovations.

Panel Questions:

1. How can organizations cultivate a data lakehouse to enhance data lifecycle efficiency?
2. What strategies can drive business innovation and facilitate AI readiness within a data lakehouse environment?
3. What actionable insights and practical strategies can help navigate the complexities of modern data architecture?
4. How can organizations leverage data effectively for organizational success in an era driven by AI insights?
5. What are the benefits of developing an AI framework alongside a data lakehouse?

Moderator: 

Richard Archdeacon
Advisory CISO

Panelists: 

Kiran Mehta
Security Delivery Senior Manager
Accenture

Srimanth Rudraraju
Group Director of Engineering
London Stock Exchange Group