About this event

On Wednesday 11 October, techUK will host our fifth annual Cyber Innovation Den, one of our flagship cyber events which focus on providing valuable opportunities for the UK cyber security community to network, celebrate the brightest innovations within the sector and to explore the key issues facing it.

This popular event brings together stakeholders from industry, government and academia to hear from a range of expert speakers who will explore the progress being made in ensuring the UK remains a leading hub of innovation in cyber. They’ll also provide insights on key issues such as how best growth and innovation can be stimulated by government; emerging threats and technologies; and opportunities for better collaboration between Primes and SMEs. Register now to attend.

The event will once again feature our Cyber Innovation Pitching Competition, which will highlight the pioneering work that is present within the cyber security sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from exciting cyber start-ups and SMEs about the latest R&D emerging from the cyber security sector, as the brightest companies in the country pitch their product or service to a panel of expert judges, with the winner named techUK's Cyber Innovator 2023.

Through an open call for applications, 10 finalists will be identified – showcasing the latest leading-edge capabilities, from a range of innovative SMEs across the UK cyber ecosystem.

You can find out more, including how to apply to pitch and key dates, here.

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Agenda

Wednesday 11 October 2023

12:00–13:00
Networking lunch (for those attending in person)
Networking lunch (for those attending in person)
13:00–13:05
Welcome and Introductions
Welcome and Introductions
- Dan Patefield, Head of Programme | Cyber and National Security, techUK
13:05–13:15
Keynote [1]: The Cyber Threat Landscape & Current Trends
Keynote [1]: The Cyber Threat Landscape & Current Trends
- Saba Ahmed, Managing Director, Accenture (UK) Ltd
13:15–13:25
Keynote [2]: The Cyber Innovation Ecosystem
Keynote [2]: The Cyber Innovation Ecosystem
- Diane Gilbert, Senior Innovation Lead - Programmes, Plexal
13:25–13:35
Keynote [3]: Overview of the current cyber investment landscape
Keynote [3]: Overview of the current cyber investment landscape
- Joshua Walter, Partner, Osney Capital
13:35–13:50
Panel Q&A
Panel Q&A
- Saba Ahmed, Managing Director, Accenture (UK) Ltd
- Joshua Walter, Partner, Osney Capital
- Dan Patefield, Head of Programme | Cyber and National Security, techUK
- Diane Gilbert, Senior Innovation Lead - Programmes, Plexal
14:00–14:45
Pitching Competition – Session 1
Chair: Dan Patefield, Head of Programme Cyber and National Security, techUK
14:45–15:00
Coffee break
Coffee break
15:25–16:10
Pitching Competition – Session 2
Chair: Dan Patefield, Head of Programme, Cyber and National Security, techUK
16:25–16:30
Conference Close
Conference Close
16:20–16:25
Winner Announced
Winner Announced
16:10–16:20
Update from 2022 Pitching Competition Winner
Update from 2022 Pitching Competition Winner
- Sarah Blundell, COO, CyberHive
15:00–15:25
Keynote [3]: Government Keynote – Andrew Elliot, Acting Director Cyber Security, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Chair: Dan Patefield, Head of Programme Cyber and National Security, techUK
- Andrew Elliot, Deputy Director, Cyber Security, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
13:50–14:00
Pitching Competition Introduction: Dan Patefield, Head of Programme, Cyber & National Security, techUK
Judges’ introductions:
David Sully, CEO of Advai
Nicola Whiting, Co-Owner, Titania
Diane Gilbert, Innovation Ecosystem Lead, Plexal
Joshua Walter, General Partner, Osney Capital
Through an open call for applications, 10 finalists have been identified – showcasing the latest leading-edge capabilities, from a range of innovative SMEs across the UK cyber ecosystem.
This year the Cyber Innovation Pitching Competition will focus on showcasing solutions that harness emerging technologies (for example, quantum computing, AI, Machine Learning, behavioural biometrics) to help strengthen resilience across the UK economy, with pitching companies showcasing leading-edge products and solutions which will support organisations across key functions.
- Joshua Walter, Partner, Osney Capital
- Nicola Whiting, Co-Owner, Titania Group
- David Sully, CEO and Co-Founder, Advai
- Diane Gilbert, Senior Innovation Lead - Programmes, Plexal