This event has now passed.
We have had an exceptional few days at the SEC in Glasgow for CYBERUK 2026. Now that the conference has concluded, we want to extend a massive thank you to all the senior security leaders, directors, and practitioners who joined us at Stand E25 for high-impact networking and peer-to-peer discussion.
If you missed out on connecting with us in Glasgow, we have a packed calendar of exclusive roundtables, interactive summits, and events planned throughout 2026. Be sure to keep an eye on our main events page so you can secure your place at the next table.
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Mark, Derek, Dean, Craig, Colin, Conor, Matthew, and Norman live from Stand E25 at the SEC, Glasgow.
Overview
Digital transformation across both the public and private sectors is accelerating at a breakneck pace, but so is the velocity and sophistication of the threat landscape. For enterprises, government bodies, and critical national infrastructure, maintaining operational resilience over the next ten years isn't just an internal IT target - it is non-negotiable.
As the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) celebrates a decade of cyber excellence, the UK government's flagship cybersecurity event returns to Glasgow. Acumen Cyber will be on the ground to join senior leaders, decision-makers, and technical practitioners from across the country. We are there to move past the standard industry buzzwords and engage in practical, candid discussions about how organisations can build scalable, human-led cyber defences.
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Date: 21–23 April 2026
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Location: Glasgow
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Theme: The Next Decade: Accelerating Our Cyber Defence
Why Attend CYBERUK 2026?
The CYBERUK conference is a vital hub for national collaboration, strategic benchmarking, and high-level knowledge sharing. By securing your place, you will:
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Accelerate Cyber Defence: Explore innovative, future-facing strategies designed to secure and protect critical digital infrastructure over the next decade.
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Combat Evolving Threats: Gain clear, real-world insights into modern attack vectors, changing adversarial tactics, and proactive mitigation steps.
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Network with Industry Peers: Connect with senior executives, CISOs, government officials, and technical specialists shaping the future of security operations.
Our Core Focus: The Next Decade of Defence
People-Centric Security Operations
At Acumen, the core theme of this year's summit - Accelerating Our Cyber Defence - hits home. We have always maintained that the next decade of enterprise defence won't be defined by automated tools alone, but by the highly skilled individuals who wield them. True security is, and always will be, powered by people.
In an era where threat actors leverage automation to expose structural vulnerabilities, relying on closed-source black boxes or hands-off ticketing systems creates unacceptable risk. During the three-day event, we will be discussing how combining market-leading visibility platform technology with a flat, engineer-led architecture allows organisations to turn raw threat data into an actionable, strategic advantage.
Who is the Event For?
CYBERUK 2026 is specifically designed for security leaders and operational teams across the technology, business, and public sectors, including:
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CIOs, CISOs, and IT Directors
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Senior executives and corporate risk decision-makers
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Security architects, engineers, and network managers
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Operational teams from local authorities, healthcare, and infrastructure providers
Meet the Acumen Team at the Exhibition Stand
Throughout the entire event, our consulting and technical teams will be stationed at the Acumen exhibition stand.
We believe that the most robust security partnerships are built on direct human collaboration, not rigid automation operating at arm's length. Stop by our stand to:
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Discuss Your Specific Challenges: Talk directly to our specialists about the distinct architectural and operational hurdles your team is currently facing.
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Explore Engineer-Led SOC & MDR: Learn how our flat corporate structure gives your enterprise direct access to accredited cyber defence engineers rather than basic helpdesks.
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Accelerate Digital Maturity: Discover how continuous threat validation can help your team confidently move from a reactive posture to full, measurable resilience.
Secure Your Place
Advanced registration is required for this milestone national summit. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join the conversation and help shape a more secure, resilient tomorrow for the next decade of cyber defence.
Register on the CYBERUK Portal