CSO ThreatScape Summit Manchester
Defining the Future of Cyber Leadership
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 CSO ThreatScape Manchester, 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, ThreatScape gathers the UK’s foremost cybersecurity leaders for a day of strategic insight, collaboration, and closed-door dialogue under Chatham House Rule.
Why Attend CSO ThreatScape Manchester?
Discover breakthrough ideas on cybersecurity during informative talks led by fellow IT leaders.
Benchmark your plans against the most innovative cybersecurity strategies in an era dominated by geopolitics and regulation.
Connect with fellow IT leaders and expand your professional network.
2026 Theme: Geopolitics, Defence and Resilience in an Interconnected World
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 & Regulation unpacking how shifting global power dynamics, regulatory convergence, and national resilience policies are reshaping UK cyber strategy.
- Defence & Resilience exploring the human, cultural, and technological dimensions of resilience, from zero-trust containment to mental health and workforce sustainability.
Join to gain insights across 9 key themes:
Geopolitics and Cyber Threats
Global instability is reshaping the UK threat landscape, influencing attackers, regulation and strategic priorities. How should organisations respond?
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
Multi-cloud strategies increase complexity and risk, demanding adaptive security and clearer shared responsibility. What defines true resilience today?
Cyber Culture and Burnout
Amid relentless threats, security teams face burnout, talent attrition and pressure to deliver more with less. How can leaders build truly sustainable culture?
Security ROI and Board Engagement
With budgets scrutinised, organisations must prove security’s business value through measurable risk reduction, strategic alignment and clear communication. How can boards support resilience?