Join the next in-person event in London - spaces limited:

register now
Close Notice

Protecting Critical Infrastructure in the
New Age of AI‑Powered Cyberattacks

Posted : 6 May 2026

Posted In : Events

AdobeStock_302471776 1222

This session brings together regulatory perspective and operational experience, with open discussion encouraged throughout.

 

 

 

 

Join us for an exclusive lunch in Westminster located in the heart of London with views of some of its most iconic landmarks. Senior security leaders from leading organisations will come together for a candid discussion on ransomware, leadership, and resilience.

Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Surveyors House at RICS Westminster, 11-12 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AD

Agenda

12:30–13:00: Arrival and networking over coffee
13:00 –13:30: Introductions and starters
13:30–14:00: Talk 1: Rob Newby
14:00–14:30: Lunch
14:30–15:00: Halcyon & Softwerx session
15:00–15:30: Dessert
15:30–15:45: Talk 2: Stuart Okin on Agentic AI and the changing landscape of cybersecurity
15:45–16:00: Closing remarks
16:00–17:00: Networking rooftop drinks

Presenters

About the presenter

Stuart Okin, Director of Cyber Regulation and Emerging Technologies, Ofgem

Stuart Okin is a digital leader with experience spanning global enterprises and government, specialising in bridging complex policy requirements with operational delivery. He leads Cyber Regulation and Artificial Intelligence for the energy sector at Ofgem, driving national risk transformation and strengthening technology resilience across Critical National Infrastructure.

About the presenter

Rob Newby, Head of Security Business Engagement, M&S

Rob Newby is a BISO and security transformation leader with 25 years of experience across critical national infrastructure, financial services, retail, and regulated digital platforms.

Facilitator

About the presenter

Adriaan Bekker, Chief Information Security Officer, Softwerx

Adriaan has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Microsoft security and compliance. He consults for a number of global brands and has delivered keynotes for organisations including Microsoft, HP, Westcoast Cloud and the Cloud Industry Forum.

More event info

  • About Softwerx

  • About Halcyon

Share

Related insights

Getting started with us couldn’t be easier.

Just use the form or call us on +44 (0) 1223 834 333 to set up a call.

Sign up for our monthly Security Decoded newsletter
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.