Don't miss Cyber Leader Summit Manchester
Join Check Point, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and a selection of industry experts for an electrifying afternoon of insight and inspiration, where we unravel the intersection of cyber security, cloud agility, AI ethics, and digital leadership.
From frontline CISO priorities in an AI-driven landscape and high-stakes cloud security strategies, to challenging conversations on DEI and countering intelligent threats—expect actionable ideas, fresh thinking, and leadership lessons from those steering the ship in the cyber arena.
Be part of a series of unmissable sessions, including a never-before-seen keynote; Adapting to the Unimaginable: Leadership in a Changing World, presented by Former government leader.
Spaces Are Limited — Reserve Your Spot Now!
Agenda:
- 12:00 - 12:45 Registration and Lunch
- 12:45 - 13:00 Welcome Note
Mark Weir, Regional Director, UK & Ireland, Check Point Software - 13:00 - 13:30 Securing the Future: Practical CISO Priorities in an AI-Driven Landscape
Deryck Mitchelson, Head of Global CISO Team & C-Suite advisor, Check Point Software - 13:30 - 13:55 Cloud Security Strategies in the World of GenAI
- Esteban Hernández, Senior Security & Compliance Specialist SA, AWS
- 13:55 - 14:20 Grassroots Innovation in the RAF
Group Captain Brian Watson, Head of Astra, Royal Air Forces - 14:20 - 14:35 Coffee Break
- 14:35 - 15:00 Is DEI a Dirty Word for AI?
Charlotte Wilson, Head of Enterprise, Check Point Software - 15:00 - 15:25 Secure by Design, Not by Default: How Security Can Accelerate Digital Transformation
Jon Holden, Lead of Cyber and Fintech, CyberNorth - 15:25 - 16:00 Adapting to the Unimaginable: Leadership in a Changing World
- 16:00 - 16:35 Voices of Influence: Cyber Resilience & Leadership in the Age of Intelligent Threats
Cyber Leaders Panel Hosted by Deryck Mitchelson, Head of Global CISO Team & C-Suite advisor, Check Point Software. Including CISO guests from First Quantum Minerals, De Montfort University & Bolton NHS - 16:35 - 16:45 Closing Remarks
Mark Weir, Regional Director, UK & Ireland, Check Point Software - 17:00 - Onwards Mix, Mingle, and master the art of cocktails
Join us at The Alchemist for a private networking experience with a twist — a Cocktail Making Masterclass that’s as fun as it is flavourful
Location:
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS