IMPACT 2026: The findings  ·   Your cheat sheet to the biggest human cyber risk takeaways — no fluff, just the good stuff  ·   Read now
LONDON, UK · 17TH MARCH 2026

We’re back in London for IMPACT

Where the human aspect of cybersecurity takes centre stage.

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Our annual cybersecurity conference, IMPACT 2026, is back on Tuesday 17th March!

Hear from world-leading academics discussing the latest research and findings on the human aspect of cyber security.

Discover new insights, pick up new ideas, and advance your understanding of the behavioral aspects of cyber security. The event is also a fantastic opportunity to network with your peers.

2026 Speakers

Jo Turnbull

Jo Turnbull

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Security Culture & Awareness Manager, Group Security, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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Mo Amin

Mo Amin

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Independent cyber security consultant, Cyber Guidance

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Emmanuella Hagan

Emmanuella Hagan

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People-Centred Security Specialist, Sage

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Stu Walton

Stu Walton

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Security Awareness Specialist, Pinsent Masons LLP

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Anna Brown

Anna Brown

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Security Culture Lead, FNZ

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Dr Jason Nurse

Dr Jason Nurse

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Reader in Cyber Security, University of Kent

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Oz Alashe MBE

Oz Alashe MBE

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CEO & Founder, CybSafe

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Prof Lizzie Coles-Kemp

Prof Lizzie Coles-Kemp

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Professor, Information Security Group, Royal Holloway University of London

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Dr Marta Arroyabe

Dr Marta Arroyabe

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Deputy Director, Institute for Analytics and Data Science, University of Essex

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Dr Tommy van Steen

Dr Tommy van Steen

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Associate Professor Cybersecurity Governance, Leiden University

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Dr Partha Das Chowdhury

Dr Partha Das Chowdhury

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Lecturer in Software Security, University of Bristol

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IMPACT 2026: The findings  ·   Your cheat sheet to the biggest human cyber risk takeaways — no fluff, just the good stuff  ·   Read now

10:55

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11:30

From awareness to structured solutions

Helping organisations develop successful behavioural cyber security solutions

Dr Tommy van Steen, Associate Professor Cybersecurity Governance, Leiden University

11:45

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12:20

Here be dragons

Exploring the uncharted territory of human risk management in cybersecurity

Dr Jason Nurse, Reader in Cyber Security, University of Kent

12:20

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12:55

From fear to resilience

Insights on SME cyber security and digital strategy

Dr Marta F. Arroyabe, Deputy Director, Institute for Analytics and Data Science, University of Essex

14:40

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15:15

Where does the ‘security’ buck stop?

Re-imagining responsibilisation through a humane lens

Dr Partha Das Chowdhury, Lecturer in Software Security, University of Bristol

14:55

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15:40

Panel discussion #1

This panel will discuss the topics covered in our first three presentations. Our panellists will analyse the themes, sharing what they see as most important takeaways and how the ideas can be applied in the workplace. Please note: this session was only available as a live talk and was not recorded.

Anna Brown · Stu Walton · A representative from the National Cyber Security Centre · Moderator – Oz Alashe

15:30

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16:05

Make Me! Why should I? The importance of pulling together

Creating spaces for positive security · KEYNOTE

Prof Lizzie Coles-Kemp, Professor, Information Security Group, Royal Holloway University of London

16:05

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16:50

Panel discussion #2

This panel will discuss the topics covered in final two presentations. Our panellists will analyse the themes, sharing what they see as most important takeaways and how the ideas can be applied in the workplace.

Emmanuella Hagan · Mo Amin · Jo Turnbull · Holly-Jane Grayling · Moderator – Oz Alashe



London, UK

17th March 2026

  • Conference: 10am – 5pm
  • Networking lunch: 12.55pm – 1.55pm
  • Networking drinks: 5pm – 7pm
  • Venue: Level 39, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AB

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