Thursday 20 March 2025, 9.30am – 4pm (GMT)
In person – City of London
In association with
Emerging technologies continue to shape our world – both for good and, unfortunately, for bad. AI is emerging as the ‘technology’ that will either solve all our problems or lead to our extinction as a species. While AI dominates the emerging tech landscape, there is much more to consider. The growing adoption of sensors as part of the ‘Internet of Things’ presents new challenges, particularly around the convergence of OT and IT, as well as the ongoing risks posed by legacy technologies to businesses. Then there’s quantum technology, advancing rapidly. We are all aware of the threat quantum poses to current encryption methods, but what other risks are associated with adopting quantum technology, and what new threats might it amplify or create?
Historically, we’ve developed and adopted new technologies without fully considering their security implications until later. But adding security as an afterthought is neither cost-effective nor efficient. Looking ahead and considering how we would like technology to evolve is essential, though not without its challenges. We explored how we can influence norms in innovation, particularly with quantum technology, without resorting to overly conservative approaches that could stifle transformative advancements like AI. And, as always, let’s not forget the policymakers, who face the difficult task of balancing ethics while maintaining technical parity with those less scrupulous.
Presentations on the day included:
Welcome and introductions
Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Neil Clarke (info), UK Head of Cyber, Zurich Resilience Solutions
Keynote fireside chat: Emerging technologies – balancing innovation, security, and resilience
Neil Clarke (info), UK Head of Cyber, Zurich Resilience Solutions
Adam McElroy (info), Principal Architect and Chief Story Teller, Eclypses
Panel session: Quantum – norms of behaviour
Facilitated by Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Sheá Panayi (info), Principal – Cybersecurity Risk, M&S Digital & Technology
John Chapman (info), Cybersecurity PhD Researcher, University of Bristol
Diego Rodriguez Mejias, Quantum Policy Lead – Regulation, Standards & Multilateral, Office for Quantum, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Emerging tech trends of 2025 based on Wavestone’s CISO radar
Florian Pouchet (info), Head of Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience UK, Wavestone
Securing and managing your unstructured data in M365
Michael Deller (info), Global M365 SME, Zurich Ireland
The human element: Strengthening security in the age of AI and IoT
Alex Gardner (info), Director of Product Marketing, HUMAN Security
Securing business success: Balancing emerging tech and security
Arunava Banerjee (info), Cyber Risk Consulting Lead, Zurich Resilience Solutions
Actionable insights in combined IT and OT environments
Niels Christiansen (info), Presales Manager, Security Solutions Architect, Kudelski Security
Panel session: The AI Opportunities Action Plan – can we afford not to implement it?
Facilitated by Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Dr Melanie Garson (info), Associate Professor, University College London (UCL)
Rob Demain (info), CEO, e2e-assure
Penny Jones (info), Responsible AI Lead, Zurich Insurance
All SASIG events operate under the Chatham House Rule and there is no charge to attend. Refreshments and lunch were kindly provided by our hosts.
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