Overview
Digital transformation in the public sector is accelerating at a breakneck pace, but so is the sophistication of the threat landscape. For Higher Education, Further Education, and regional government institutions, maintaining operational resilience isn't just an IT target - it is non-negotiable.
As a proud sponsor of the GOETEC Annual Conference 2026, Acumen Cyber is heading to the Universities at Medway Campus to join senior leaders, decision-makers, and operational teams from across Kent and the Southeast. We are there to move past the industry buzzwords and discuss how public institutions can build practical, scalable, and human-led cyber defences.
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Date: 1 July 2026
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Time: 08:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Location: Pilkington Building, Medway Campus
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Cost: Free for GOETEC Members (Registration required)
Why Attend GOETEC26?
The GOETEC Annual Conference is a vital hub for regional collaboration and knowledge-sharing. By attending, you will:
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Advance Digital Transformation: Discover innovative strategies to secure and future-proof your institution's infrastructure.
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Combat Evolving Threats: Gain clear, real-world insights into modern attack vectors, from ransomware dynamics to identity exploitation.
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Network with Industry Peers: Connect with over a hundred senior executives, CIOs, and technical practitioners from across the tertiary education and public sectors.
Don't Miss Our Featured Session
Security Threats and Shared Service Solutions
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Speakers: Acumen Cyber & HEFESTIS
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The Focus: Navigating the evolving threat landscape while leveraging the power of shared services to deliver robust, scalable security.
In an era of tight budgets and stretched internal teams, trying to run a self-managed, 24/7 security operation can leave massive blind spots. In this session, we will explore why effective cyber defence relies on collaborative, shared service models. We will demonstrate how pooling regional expertise allows public sector organisations to continuously validate their security controls against real-world adversary behaviour without adding operational friction.
Who is the Event For?
GOETEC26 is specifically designed for colleagues across the HE, FE, and regional public sectors in Kent and the Southeast, including:
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CIOs, CISOs, and IT Directors
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Senior executives and public sector decision-makers
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Network managers and infrastructure teams
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Operational teams from county, city, and district councils
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Emergency services and healthcare IT leaders
Meet the Acumen Team at the Exhibition Stand
Beyond the main stage, our team will be stationed at the Acumen exhibition stand throughout the entire day.
We believe that the best security partnerships are built on human collaboration, not automated black boxes. Stop by our stand in the Pilkington Building to:
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Discuss Your Specific Challenges: Talk directly to our team about the distinct security hurdles your institution is currently facing.
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Explore Engineer-Led SOC & MDR: Learn how our flat structure gives your team direct access to accredited cyber defence engineers rather than rigid ticketing systems.
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Accelerate Digital Maturity: Discover how continuous threat validation can help your institution move from a reactive security posture to a highly resilient one.
Secure Your Place
Spaces for this cornerstone regional event are limited, and advanced booking is required. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape a more secure, resilient tomorrow for our public institutions.