
Academia is a trusted technology partner helping public sector organisations strengthen cyber resilience, modernise technology estates and make better technology decisions. Combining decades of experience with practical expertise across cyber security, managed services, cloud and infrastructure, we work alongside internal teams to reduce risk, improve operational resilience and deliver lasting outcomes.
From councils and NHS trusts to wider public sector organisations, we provide the specialist capability, advice and support needed to move forward with confidence.

ADS represents businesses across the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, from major multinationals to a broad base of SMEs. We champion industry, connect members to valuable business opportunities, and bring stakeholders together to drive collaboration and growth across the sectors.
Our dedicated team supports over 2,000 businesses across the UK, with more than 90% of our membership made up of SMEs.

KHIPU Networks is an award-winning cybersecurity and networking specialist, trusted by organisations across government, healthcare, education and the private sector. Combining leading technology with expert consultancy and 24x7x365 SOC and NOC services, KHIPU helps organisations reduce cyber risk, strengthen resilience and secure critical infrastructure.
With a partnership-led approach, KHIPU delivers robust, future-ready security solutions designed to protect organisations against an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.

Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is the Security and AI Operations Company, delivering one platform built at the intersection of data, identity, and AI. The platform enables agentic cyber resilience and trusted AI operations for enterprises worldwide, built to recover before disruption strikes and stay a step ahead, so security is never the reason ambition stalls.

Stop attacks before they start. Get the solution to your security needs on a single agent with the comprehensive ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform.
With ThreatLocker, you’ll have the necessary controls in place to:
– Block untrusted software and limit lateral movement
– Gain operational efficiency and oversight
– Leverage vast telemetry and intelligence data to alert unusual behaviors and Indicators of Compromise
You’ll also be backed by the included 24/7/365 US-based Cyber Hero support team for rapid assistance and response as you harden your environment.

WorkNest Secur, protects organisations against cyber, information security, and data protection threats. We combine automation technology with highly trained specialists to keep organisations ahead of evolving risks.
Our services span offensive security, including penetration testing and red teaming, to information security consultancy, GDPR compliance, and outsourced DPO provision. Our proprietary GuardNest platform underpins everything, delivering real-time risk tracking, vulnerability management, and direct access to experts.
Whether you need PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, or DORA compliance, we provide expertise and technology to strengthen your security posture and build customer trust.
Exhibitors

Glasswall
Glasswall is a cybersecurity company that enables organisations to operate securely, safeguarding their data and networks with intelligent file protection. At its core, Glasswall’s technology combines Zero Trust CDR with AI-powered threat detection, uniquely engineered to remove, predict, and counter unknown threats.
Glasswall’s Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) acts as a zero-trust data filter that rebuilds files and documents into a safe, clean standard, free from the risks of malware.
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Website: www.glasswall.com

Akamai
Akamai is the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Our market-leading security solutions, superior threat intelligence, and global operations team provide defense-in-depth to safeguard enterprise data and applications everywhere. Akamai’s full-stack cloud computing solutions deliver performance and affordability on the world’s most distributed platform. Global enterprises trust Akamai to provide the industry-leading reliability, scale, and expertise they need to grow their business with confidence.
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Website: www.akamai.com

Dods Training
Dods Training was set up more than 25 years ago to inform clients how Government and Parliament work. Today Dods Training is the UK’s leading organisation offering high quality training through a variety of formats on a wide range of subjects – including policy making, governance, leadership and management, communication skills and media handling.
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Website: www.dods-training.com
Become a sponsor
Our tailored sponsorship packages deliver exceptional visibility, placing your people, products, and services in front of the UK’s most influential ICT and cyber security professionals, from CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs to Ethical Hackers, Heads of IT, and AI Professionals. From prominent branding and networking to thought leadership and lead generation, we’ll create a bespoke package that aligns with your goals.
Connect with those driving public-sector cyber security, opening doors to new relationships and growth.
