For five years, the CSO Security Summit has brought together the UK’s leading CISOs, CSOs, and senior security strategists to explore the shifting cybersecurity landscape. In 2026, this legacy evolves into ThreatScape Summit UK, our first dedicated Manchester edition, designed for a new era of interconnected risks, regulatory pressure, and AI-driven transformation.
Hosted at the Hyatt Regency Manchester on 19 March 2026, the summit gathers the UK’s foremost cybersecurity leaders for a day of strategic insight, collaboration, and closed-door dialogue under Chatham House Rule.

Discover breakthrough ideas on cybersecurity during informative talks led by fellow IT leaders

Benchmark your plans against the most innovative IT strategies in an era dominated by geopolitics and regulation

Connect with fellow leaders and expand your professional network.
Cybersecurity now lives at the crossroads of geopolitics, regulation, technology, and human resilience. As AI accelerates disruption and accountability frameworks tighten, leaders must adapt faster than ever.
This year’s agenda explores two interconnected pillars shaping the future of cyber strategy:
Geopolitics and Cyber Threats
How global instability, from conflict to policy shifts, is redrawing the UK threatscape. What role does intelligence play in building national and corporate resilience?
Resilience Under Fire
Practical lessons from organisations that contained breaches under fire. What can we learn from real-world resilience in action?
AI and the Automated Threatscape
AI is reshaping both attack and defence. How can leaders harness automation for detection and response while preparing for adversarial AI and deepfakes?
The New Regulatory Reality
With NIS2, DORA, and AI governance frameworks converging, how do CISOs turn compliance chaos into coherent strategy and competitive advantage?
Operational Technology Resilience
As critical national infrastructure faces growing threats, what are the best practices for defending and recovering the systems that keep the UK running?
Supply Chain Resilience
New accountability laws demand stronger oversight. How can boards secure their extended enterprises and build assurance through visibility and trust?
Cloud Security in the Multi-Cloud Era
Evolving architectures demand adaptable defence. What does cloud resilience look like in 2026?
Cyber Culture and Burnout
Behind every strategy are people. How can security leaders address burnout, retain talent, and build sustainable teams?
Security ROI and Board Engagement
With budgets under scrutiny, how do you quantify the business value of resilience and win lasting board support?