ADS is pleased to be supporting Women in Cyber Wales at their first annual national cyber security conference for women and allies taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Wales.
The event will celebrate the work that women are doing in the sector, showcasing their talent across a breadth of different roles and demonstrating the importance of an inclusive workforce.
Session topics will include:
- Current cyber security threats and challenges
- Skills development
- Leadership and mentoring
- Growing your network
- Interactive Capture the Flag session
Keynote speakers confirmed include Mary Haigh (Chief Information Security Officer, BAE Systems) and Heather Lowrie (Chief Information Security Officer, University of Manchester), with representatives from Welsh Government and the NCSC also in attendance.
There will be opportunities to meet with a variety of organisations from across the UK including the UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration (UKC3), UK Cyber Security Council (UKCSC), CyBOK, The Cyber Scheme and CompTIA.
Draft Agenda
09:00 - Registration & refreshments
09:30 - Keynote & presentations
10:30 - Break
11:00 - Breakout sessions on leadership, mentoring and coaching, and skills panel
12:30 - Lunch
13:30 - Presentations followed by Capture the Flag session
15:00 - Break
15:30 - Panel discussion
16:15 - Closing presentation
16:45 - Event close
The full programme will be available in due course.
Register to attend
The event is organsied by Women in Cyber Wales and tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite for £30 per person.
There is also an option to purchase a 'Buy One Donate One' ticket for £60, which enables you to buy a ticket for yourself and donate a ticket to someone who cannot afford to purchase one themselves.
To register your place and buy your tickets, click on the red 'Register Now' button at the top right of the page which will take you to Eventbrite. Please note, full details and T&Cs for the event will be outlined on the Eventbrite page.
Should you have any queries about the event, please contact Alan Buddle (ADS) or Dr Clare Johnson (Women in Cyber Wales).
ABOUT WOmen in Cyber Wales
Women in Cyber Wales is part of Cyber Wales and UKC3. Their meetings provide a valuable way for women working, or hoping to work, in the cyber industry to meet and support each other. Many of the events are hybrid, and you don't have to live or work in Wales to attend. They also send our regular mailings on items of interest such as training opportunities, jobs, CTFs, funding and much more.
