Think Tank
The Future of IT & Cybersecurity

CIO & CISO Think Tank

Date

October 2, 2025

Location

London, UK

Community

CIO / CISO
Your Vision is our mission

Agenda

October 02, 2025
All times United Kingdom Time
8:30 AM-9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM-9:45 AM
Morning Networking
9:45 AM-9:50 AM
Opening Remarks
9:50 AM-10:35 AM
Panel
The AI Acceleration Era: Security, Trust & Competitive Advantage

Explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in this forward-looking session, where we will delve into how this cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize business and technology landscapes. We will discuss emerging trends, anticipated advancements in the next 12-24 months, and their impact on various industries. Learn about practical applications of Generative AI, from enhancing customer experiences to driving innovation and operational efficiency. Our experts will also address the ethical considerations, regulatory challenges, and best practices for successful AI integration. Join us to gain insights into how Generative AI can unlock new opportunities and shape the future of your organization.

10:40 AM-11:25 AM
Panel
Rearchitecting the Enterprise for Agentic AI: Control, Collaboration, and the Next Frontier of Automation

Agentic AI, autonomous systems that perceive, reason, and act with minimal human intervention is poised to redefine how work gets done. As these intelligent agents move beyond experimentation into enterprise-scale deployments, organizations must prepare to fundamentally rearchitect their digital environments.

This panel will explore how leaders can operationalize agentic AI to drive efficiency, creativity, and strategic advantage while preserving oversight, governance, and trust. Discussion topics will include designing workflows around autonomous decision-making, managing human-agent collaboration, and navigating emerging risks such as bias, security, and operational drift. Join us as we unpack what it truly means to lead in an era of intelligent, action-oriented AI and how to ensure these agents serve both your innovation goals and core business values.

Chair
Panelists
Santiago Castro MUFG
Santiago Castro

Global Head of Automation & AI

MUFG

Andrew Missingham AKQA
Andrew Missingham

Chief Data &Insighrs Officer

AKQA

Gautam Sharma Salesforce
Gautam Sharma

DIrector - AI Practice

Salesforce

11:25 AM-11:45 AM
Coffee Break
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Panel
The Personal Side of Tech: Why Human Skills Are the Real Superpower

In a world obsessed with digital transformation, AI, and automation, it’s easy to forget the power of human connection. But the truth is—technology doesn’t lead, people do. As roles evolve and teams become more cross-functional, the ability to listen, influence, adapt, and collaborate has become just as critical as technical expertise.

Today’s CIOs, CISOs, and tech leaders are expected not only to drive innovation, but to communicate across departments, manage diverse teams, and navigate uncertainty with empathy and clarity. Emotional intelligence, storytelling, active listening, and resilience are no longer “nice to have”—they’re essential for anyone leading in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.

Nowhere is this leadership shift more relevant than in the UK particularly in London, a city built on creativity, reinvention, and cultural diversity. Here, the ability to connect across perspectives isn’t just a professional skill—it’s a way of life. As tech and business worlds converge, London’s unique blend of innovation and human-centered thinking offers the perfect backdrop to explore how soft skills are reshaping the future of leadership.

Chair
Panelists
Rich Corbridge Segro
Rich Corbridge

CIO

Segro

Nadia Volkova Diageo
Nadia Volkova

Global Digital & Technology Director

Diageo

Haidee Moldram Boldyn Networks
Haidee Moldram

Global Head of Enterprise Engineering

Boldyn Networks

12:35 PM-1:20 PM
Panel
Unified SASE: The CISO's Blueprint for Modern Cyber Resilience

CISOs face mounting challenges in an evolving threat landscape, including sophisticated cyberattacks, lack of visibility, third-party risks, regulatory pressures, and AI-related concerns such as generative AI misuse, AI-driven attacks, and a shortage of specialized talent. Panellists will discuss how Unified SASE helps address these issues by integrating networking and security into a single platform. It enhances security posture, improves visibility, reduces complexity, boosts performance, and streamlines compliance - empowering CISOs to better manage modern cybersecurity demands.

Chair
Panelists
Dr. K Aditya Sood Aryaka

Speaker

Dr. Aditya K Sood

VP of Security Engineering & AI Strategy

Aryaka

Aditya K Sood (Ph.D) is a security practitioner, researcher, and consultant. With over 17 years of experience, he provides strategic leadership in information security, encompassing both products and infrastructure. He is experienced in propelling the business by making security a salable business trait. He directs the development and implementation of application security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure security controls are deployed in line with business strategies. He works effectively with cross-functional teams to execute information security plans, compliance, risk management, secure development, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling. Dr. Sood is interested in cloud security, malware automation and analysis, application security, and secure software design. He has worked on several projects related to product/appliance security, networks, mobile, and web applications while serving Fortune 500 clients for IOActive, KPMG, and others. He has authored several papers for various magazines and journals, including IEEE, Elsevier, CrossTalk, ISACA, Virus Bulletin, and Usenix. His work has been featured in several media outlets, including the Associated Press, Fox News, The Register, The Guardian, Business Insider, and CBC. He has been an active speaker at several industry conferences, presenting at notable events such as Black Hat, DEF CON, Hack In The Box, RSA, Virus Bulletin, OWASP, and many others. Dr. Sood obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Michigan State University. Dr. Sood is also the author of "Targeted Cyber Attacks," “Empirical Cloud Security,” and "Combating Cyberattacks Targeting the AI Ecosystem' books. He obtained his GC under EB-1A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) criteria.
Mantas Marcinkevicius (1) Lloyd's List Intelligence
Mantas Marcinkevicius

CISO

Lloyd's List Intelligence

Bruce Keeble InterPath
Bruce Keeble

Director of Digital Resilience

InterPath

Together with:

Aryaka
1:20 PM-2:20 PM
Lunch & Networking
2:20 PM-2:55 PM
Fireside Chat
Securing the Rise of Agentic AI: Trust, Control, and Resilience in Autonomous Systems

As agentic AI systems evolve from experimental tools to enterprise-grade digital workers—capable of making decisions, taking actions, and adapting in real time—they introduce a new paradigm of both possibility and risk. Unlike traditional automation, agentic AI operates with greater autonomy, raising urgent questions for security leaders: How do we ensure control? How do we manage risk when systems learn, act, and adapt independently?

This panel will explore the security implications of deploying agentic AI across business operations—from data privacy and decision integrity to real-time threat mitigation and adversarial AI risks. We'll dive into the intersection of governance, identity management, and AI observability, and how CISOs can build frameworks that safeguard both the systems and the outcomes.

3:00 PM-3:45 PM
Panel
Bridging Strategy and Systems: Aligning Business Goals with IT Innovation

In a world of rapid digital disruption, the most successful organizations are those where business strategy and IT execution move in lockstep. This panel brings together business and IT leaders to explore how to align long-term growth objectives with the right mix of emerging technologies—from AI and cloud platforms to data-driven decision-making and modern application architectures.

Panelists will discuss how to break down silos between departments, drive innovation through collaborative planning, and build agile digital infrastructures that scale with evolving business needs. Expect insights on joint KPIs, governance frameworks, and the cultural shifts required to turn IT from a support function into a strategic growth enabler.

3:45 PM-4:05 PM
Networking Break
4:05 PM-4:40 PM
Fireside Chat
Mental Fatigue, Burnout & the Human Risk Factor in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a human one. With mounting pressure, 24/7 threats, and increasing accountability, today’s workforce is under immense stress. This leadership roundtable explores the intersection of mental wellness, organizational resilience, and insider risk. Topics include burnout detection, human error trends, building psychologically safe teams, and fostering a culture where security isn’t just enforced—but owned. Learn how executives are rethinking workforce sustainability in security, with practical strategies for retention, performance, and mental clarity at every level.

4:40 PM-4:45 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle Giveaway
4:40 PM-5:30 PM
Cocktail Networking
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