Moderator
Georgina Owens
Contributing Editor CIOAn award winning and recognized technology leader and influencer Georgina has board and executive-level experience across diverse industries, consistently leveraging technology to achieve tangible business results. Her leadership is characterised by a customer-obsessed approach, decisive action, and a strategic enterprise framework that balances short-term gains with long-term value creation. She excels at transformation, establishing efficient operating models, building data-driven capabilities, and leading successful technology migrations and digital initiatives in both small and large organisations. Her leadership style is collaborative and empowering delivering exceptional business value.
Upcoming and recent events
CSO ThreatScape Manchester
CSO ThreatScape Opening Remarks
Thursday, March 19, 2026
09:00 - 09:05
Join our host, Georgina Owens, who will open the day by setting the scene for today’s evolving threat landscape, introducing the key themes shaping cyber risk, resilience and leadership, and framing the conversations ahead to turn insight into practical, strategic action.
Geopolitics and Cyber Threats: UK Resilience in a Shifting Global Order
Thursday, March 19, 2026
11:15 – 11:45
From war in Europe to US policy, what comes next? Global instability is redrawing the cyber threatscape. From the continuing impact of the war in Ukraine to the direction of US cyber policy under a new presidency, international events are shaping the risks UK organisations face. This panel explores how…
Fireside Chat: AI and Cyber Strategy: Planning for an Automated Threatscape
Thursday, March 19, 2026
12:00- 12:30
Artificial intelligence is reshaping both attack and defence. This discussion explores how AI is transforming cyber strategy: from enhancing detection and response to enabling adversarial tactics such as deepfakes and automated intrusions. Leaders will reflect on how to embed AI into resilience planning, workforce models, and decision-making while anticipating its…
Fireside Chat: Strengthening Global Supply Chain Resilience Amid Regulatory Pressure
Thursday, March 19, 2026
13:55 – 14:20
Turning the weakest link into a strength Supply chain compromise remains one of the most common sources of cyber incidents. With new laws holding boards accountable for third-party resilience, this panel explores strategies for visibility, monitoring, and assurance. Leaders will discuss how to enforce higher standards and build trust across…
Sustainable Cyber Teams: Addressing Burnout and Building Resilient Workforces
Thursday, March 19, 2026
14:35 – 15:10
UK surveys suggest half of UK cyber professionals are considering leaving their roles due to stress, alert fatigue, and unsustainable workloads. In this candid conversation, leaders share strategies for retaining talent, addressing burnout, and embedding a culture of resilience. Cybersecurity depends on people as much as systems, this session offers…
Leadership in the Age of Cyber Resilience - What Directors and Boards Must do Next
Thursday, March 19, 2026
15:40 – 16:15
Cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue, it is a leadership mandate. This final discussion brings together CISOs and board directors to define what effective governance looks like under new regulatory and geopolitical pressures. Attendees will leave with a roadmap for embedding cyber resilience into corporate strategy at the highest…