The CyberFirst Alumni Conference brings together graduates, industry experts and government partners for a day of insight, inspiration and community. It’s a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni, explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape and hear directly from those shaping the future of the field. This year’s programme blends deep dive sessions, fast paced lightning talks and plenty of opportunities to meet, network and collaborate. Whether you’re early in your career or already leading in industry, government or academia, the conference offers a space to learn, share and grow.
The 2026 conference aims to give alumni a clear, real world understanding of today’s cyber challenges through a mix of expert-led sessions and alumni contributions. Track A explores the modern cybercrime ecosystem, now a sophisticated global industry, with speakers from government, industry and academia sharing trends and real investigative case studies. Track B will add a second deep dive focus area, with details to be announced shortly. The Lightning Talks provide fast, informal insights from alumni on post uni life, personal projects and emerging cybersecurity ideas, creating a balanced programme that blends professional learning with community connection.
