International Cyber Expo 2026 Exhibitor List

Jane Wright is an experienced security consultant and current PhD researcher exploring the resilience of critical energy infrastructure. Blending academic research with consultancy, Jane has worked across government and industry on cyber and resilience policy, as well as supporting the UK’s transition to modernised technologies.

<p>A globally recognized leader in Cybersecurity and Data Center Risk Management, with more than 15 years of proven success at the intersection of critical facility infrastructure, operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), and IoT ecosystems. With a career spanning strategy, cyber capability delivery, consulting, and executive leadership, this professional has consistently delivered secure, resilient, and sustainable solutions for Fortune 500 enterprises. Leadership roles have included high-profile positions at Liberty Mutual, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), bp Global, IAG Tech (holding company for British Airways and 11 other airlines), Vodafone, GSK, Telefonica, and Transport for London (TfL).</p> <p>The portfolio of achievements includes steering large-scale cybersecurity transformation programs for global energy majors and telecommunications organizations, architecting robust OT/ICS security frameworks for multi-site data center operators, and advancing enterprise-wide MFA, zero-trust, and cloud security deployments. Advisory expertise encompasses guiding executive boards on regulatory alignment with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, DORA, and ISA/IEC 62443. Widely regarded as a trusted voice, author, educator, and thought leader within the global cybersecurity and data center community, this professional is recognized for translating complex cyber risks into clear business value and actionable strategies.</p> <p>Academic credentials include a degree in Architecture and an MSc from Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, London, UK. Professional qualifications feature Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), TOGAF 9.1 Practitioner, DSDM Agile Project Practitioner, PRINCE2 Practitioner, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. In addition, certification as a SAFe 6 Release Train Engineer (RTE) and SAFe Practice Consultant has enabled the training of more than 100 professionals ac

Valeria Santamato is a Security Consultant at Accenture, recognised for her ability to bridge technical and non-technical domains in cybersecurity. Her experience spans both operational and strategic roles: from troubleshooting Privileged Access Management infrastructure to embedding Security by Design into large-scale IT solutions. She specialises in delivering actionable security strategies that align with business goals. Valeria has worked with clients across various industries, including energy, insurance, retail, and luxury, helping them navigate complex cybersecurity challenges.<br /> <br /> In 2022, Valeria received the prestigious &ldquo;European Cyber Women&rdquo; Award from CEFCYS, amplifying her voice in advocating for gender inclusion in cybersecurity. As an active member of CEFCYS and WAKE, she contributes to educational and international initiatives that promote diversity in tech. Her commitment includes teaching university-level cybersecurity courses in France and leading workshops in schools and companies (notably during her upcoming trip to Rwanda) to inspire women and girls to pursue careers in tech and cyber.<br /> <br /> Valeria&rsquo;s work reflects a belief in inclusion by design and the power of role models to open doors for others.

<p>Simi is currently working in Customer Success at Yoti, a game-changing digital identity company revolutionising how people prove their age and identity with ease, privacy, and trust. She looks after their key accounts and partners with businesses to roll out cutting-edge, privacy-first solutions&mdash;like verified age credentials and identity verification&mdash;that empower users to prove they&rsquo;re &ldquo;over 18&rdquo; or confirm their identity. Simi&rsquo;s work helps create safer, smarter experiences for millions, especially younger users navigating complex online and offline spaces.</p> <p><br /> Simi also heads up the partnerships function as well as co-found the Women in Tech UK chapter, which belongs to a global movement that&rsquo;s breaking down barriers and shattering ceilings for women and girls in technology. Through mentorship, events, digital inclusion, education and community-building, she&rsquo;s driving real change, helping to empower thousands of women to take their rightful place at the forefront of innovation and leadership.</p> <p><br /> With a strong passion, empathy, and a huge commitment to inclusion and ethical tech, Simi brings energy, insight, and heart to everything she does &mdash; championing a future where technology serves people, protects privacy, and opens doors for all.</p>

<p>Rebecca Fox is a strategic technology and business leader, founder of Relentica, and a two-time CIO 100 UK award winner (2024 and 2025). In 2026 she was named Northern Power Women Game Changer, recognising her impact on leadership, transformation, and commercial performance.</p> <p>With more than two decades of experience, including serving as Group CIO of a global cyber and technology business, Rebecca has led complex international transformations across AI, data, cloud, and operating models. Her focus has always been commercial &ndash; improving revenue performance, strengthening margin, and reducing risk through disciplined execution.</p> <p>As founder of Relentica, she works with CEOs, CIOs, investors, and executive teams to simplify complexity, align leadership, and turn strategy into measurable outcomes. Her work spans fractional CxO leadership, strategy and advisory, AI and automation, cost optimisation, and delivery assurance.</p> <p>Rebecca is an accomplished keynote speaker and event host, known for her direct, intelligent style and practical insight. She speaks on leadership, technology strategy, AI, growth, and performance, and regularly chairs executive roundtables and industry forums where clarity and challenge are required in equal measure.</p>

<p>Howard has worked in the Cyber Security sector for over 25 years with previous in networking and desktop solutions having worked for Canon, Alcatel-Lucent and IBM.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Founding Fortis DPC in 2018, Howard rejected the silver bullet that may tech companies claimed was the answer to the GDPR question. From there, Howard has developed Fortis overseeing steady organic growth and adding services to its portfolio and delivering a straightforward and honest approach when helping clients.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Howard strongly believes that a lot more needs to be done to ensure better security for your data and this is what drives him every day.</p>

<p>A pioneer in pattern-based authentication since 2005, Jonathan's journey began with a simple idea: authentication shouldn't require giving away secrets. His innovations in device-less OTP authentication earned &quot;Cool Vendor&quot; status from Gartner and won UKTI's Franco-British Award for Innovation. Jonathan leads our mission to free the world from password complexity while enhancing security.</p>

Dr Mo Adda is a Principal Lecturer in Computing at the University of Portsmouth with over 30 years&rsquo; experience in distributed systems, cyber security, digital forensics, IoT, and AI. His research includes SpiderNet technologies, blockchain-enabled forensics, and intelligent distributed systems. He actively supervises doctoral research and collaborates on interdisciplinary cyber resilience projects.

Inspector Charlie Morrison is the Head of Cyber Griffin, a NCSC assured and CPD&reg; certified programme within the City of London Police&rsquo;s Cyber Crime Unit (CCU). Charlie holds specialisms in information security management, incident response, and cyber maturity assessments, and has experience across intelligence and response policing directorates.

Valeri Milke is CEO of VamiSec GmbH and an AI security and compliance expert focused on securing agentic AI and translating regulatory requirements into practical controls. His work spans threat modelling, AI red teaming, secure development, and governance across the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA, and international ISO standards.

Senior AppSec Consultant at NVISO, I help teams across Europe embed security from design to delivery. I lead threat modeling workshops, secure design reviews, and lectures. I turn AppSec into real-world impact and help fast-paced teams make threat modeling stick for good with no bullsh*t.&quot;

Andrew Peck is a cyber resilience researcher at Loughborough University. He focuses on resilient technology adoption, risk management, and security governance. Bridging academia, government, and industry, he strengthens organisational resilience and advances proactive cyber practices. His work supports secure digital transformation and emphasises human factors, preparedness, and long-term strategic defence.