North East gears up for CyberFest 2025

A North East cyber security festival is set to return “bigger and bolder than ever”.

CyberNorth is hosting CyberFest throughout October, including the Community Conference on October 7 at The Civic Centre, in Newcastle. 

Now in its eighth year, the festival aims to showcase regional cyber security businesses, talent and services, bringing together professionals, students, academics and innovators to connect and collaborate, with the aim to make “the North East THE place for cyber security”. 

This year’s programme features keynote addresses from global security leaders and insights into the latest cyber threats and defences. 

Danielle Phillips, chief executive of CyberNorth, said: “Our programme of events as part of CyberFest and our conference are now a key date in the cyber security sector calendar – the month-long festival and conference are major catalysts for innovation and collaboration - our events are key drivers to showcase the talent and expertise that encompass the North East region.  

“This year really is set to be bigger and bolder than ever, with support from key partners and sponsors across national and regional government, industry, and academia, reinforcing our commitment to strengthening the region’s digital resilience, showcasing our skills base and leveraging opportunities for the sector.”

CyberFest builds on CyberNorth’s network of over 100 businesses and 2000 professionals, strengthened by partnerships with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the National Cyber Security Centre and FTSE 100 company Sage. 

With two NCSC Centres of Excellence in cyber security research at Northumbria University and Newcastle University, Danielle says the North East is positioned as a national hub for cyber security careers, innovation and growth.

She added: “The region is bursting with innovation and collaboration and it’s vital we continue to showcase this talent with key partners and decision makers on a national and global arena. 

“The CyberNorth Awards were a popular addition to the CyberFest schedule last year and applications have flooded in for 2025, and we are delighted to see the calibre of nominations set to go through as finalists. 

“It’s full throttle to the launch of CyberFest next month and our bold and ambitious plans for the continuous growth of CyberFest and of CyberNorth overall are really coming into play – the North East is not just ready, it has the talent to play on a global stage – it’s clear the North East is THE place for cyber security, and we look forward to further showcasing this at CyberFest.”

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