Wednesday 18 February 2026, 11am-12noon (GMT)

Phishing isn’t just on the rise, it’s evolving at an alarming pace. With attackers now harnessing the power of AI to generate phishing emails that are more personalised, more conversational, and harder to detect using traditional controls. Small but calculated changes in wording, links or structure allow these attacks to slip through perimeter defences, leaving security teams unprepared and overwhelmed by the volume and sophistication of these attacks.

We’ll break down what this shift looks like in real-world data, and what it means for detection and response strategies. We’ll examine how phishing campaigns are being reshaped by AI and reveal actionable strategies to counter these advanced threats. You’ll learn:
1. How AI is changing the delivery and structure of phishing attacks
2. The impact of polymorphic and conversational phishing on traditional detection methods
3. Why post-delivery visibility and human validation are essential components of a modern defence strategy

Guest chaired by

Lesley Charteris (info), Cyber Human Factors Manager, Canopius Group

Presented by

James Hickey (info), Principal Sales Engineer, Cofense Ltd