Cyber Leader Summit Cymru

Event date
9/17/2025
Location
Cardif, Wales
Published
8/11/2025

Join Checkpoint and a fleet of industry experts at the Cyber Leader Summit Cymru

Don't miss Cyber Leader Summit Cymru

You can’t avoid the headlines in cyber security. Companies are feeling the impact, fatigue, and pressure to get it right every time. Join Check Point, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and other industry leaders to discuss how AI and other tools are helping defend our organisations and customers. Checkpoint will share stories behind the headlines, and take an in-depth look at the rising risk levels in key UK industries—and you’ll hear how Nigel Owens has led a life of resilience (and you’ll have a chance to get a signed copy of his book!). Most importantly, you’ll hear from your industry peers about how they are tackling security today.

Spaces Are Limited — Reserve Your Spot Now! Agenda:

  • 12:00 - 12:45 - Registration and Lunch

  • 12:45 - 13:00 - Welcome Note Mark Weir, Regional Director, UK & Ireland, Check Point Software

  • 13:00 - 13:30 - Securing the Future: Practical CISO Priorities in an AI-Driven Landscape Deryck Mitchelson, Head of Global CISO Team & C-Suite advisor, Check Point Software

  • 13:30 - 13:55 - Security with Agility in the Cloud Cyber Leader, AWS

  • 13:55 - 14:20 - The Company You Keep: How Supply Chain Risks Define Your Cyber Resilience Paul Hall, Detective Inspector & Head of Cyber and Innovation, The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales

  • 14:20 - 14:35 - Coffee Break

  • 14:35 - 15:00 - UK Cyber Resilience Bill: Political Theatre or Real Change? In conversation with: Jonathan Davies, Director - Head of Data Security & Privacy, KPMG

  • 15:00 - 15:25 - Is DEI a Dirty Word for AI? Charlotte Wilson, Head of Enterprise, Check Point Software

  • 15:25 - 16:00 - Guest Speaker - A Life of Resilience Nigel Owens, Referee Coach, Welsh Rugby Union Group

  • 16:00 - 16:35 - Securing the Future: Evolving Threats and the Modern CISO’s Response Cyber Leaders Panel Hosted by Deryck Mitchelson, Head of Global CISO Team & C-Suite advisor, Check Point Software Panelists:

    • Michael Heritage, Vice President Cyber Security - Financial Times

    • Rob Norris, CTO - Welsh Water

    • Mark Edwards, CISO - DHCW

  • 16:35 - 16:45 - Closing Notes Mark Weir, Regional Director, UK & Ireland, Check Point Software

    From 17:00 there will be a drinks reception at a local venue

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