Infosecurity Europe 2026 Keynote Speakers: Cybersecurity Leaders, Elite Athletes & Special Forces
The stage is set for a landmark event. Infosecurity Europe has revealed its keynote speaker lineup for the 2026 conference, scheduled for 2–4 June at London’s ExCeL. This isn’t your typical tech gathering. The program deliberately bridges worlds, pulling insights from the front lines of cybersecurity, elite military units, world-class sport, and global intelligence. The goal is clear: to equip security professionals with a broader, more resilient mindset for an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Tuesday’s Powerhouse: Innovation and Criminal Insights
Day one promises a formidable one-two punch. Shlomo Kramer, a genuine architect of the modern cybersecurity industry, takes the stage. As the founder and investor behind giants like Check Point and Palo Alto Networks, his perspective is invaluable. He won’t just rehash old news. Kramer will dissect the technology trends, investment flows, and innovation cycles that will define the next chapter of digital defense. Attendees can expect a forward-looking analysis that separates hype from genuine evolution.
Sharing the spotlight is Cynthia Kaiser, who brings a rare view from the other side of the firewall. As the former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, she hunted cybercriminals. Now leading ransomware research at Halcyon, she understands their business model. Her keynote will pull back the curtain on the cybercriminal economy. How do threat actors operate? What can intelligence from the dark web tell us about the next ransomware campaign? Kaiser’s session is a masterclass in proactive threat anticipation.
Celebrating a Decade of Women in Cybersecurity
Wednesday afternoon marks a special anniversary: the 10th edition of the Women in Cybersecurity event. It opens with a keynote from an unexpected but profoundly relevant voice: Maggie Alphonsi, an England Rugby World Cup winner. What can scrums and try lines teach us about security operations centers? Alphonsi will translate the lessons of elite sport—leadership under pressure, building high-performance cultures, cultivating mental resilience—into a language cybersecurity teams can use. It’s about developing a winning mindset when the stakes are data breaches, not points on a scoreboard.
Cynthia Kaiser returns to contribute to a panel discussion, adding her expertise on leadership and the evolving role of women across the security industry. This session is more than a celebration; it’s a strategic conversation about shaping the future of the profession.
Thursday’s Headliner: Special Forces Resilience
How do you make critical decisions when fatigue sets in and the situation is chaotic? For the final keynote, the conference turns to Jason Fox, a former Special Boat Service (SBS) Sergeant and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins. His talk isn’t about combat; it’s about psychology and process. Fox will break down the principles that allow elite military teams to function under extreme pressure. How can these models be applied to cyber incident response, team trust, and maintaining strategic focus during a major breach? Security leaders will leave with practical mental frameworks, not just war stories.
Deep Technical Sessions: AI Clouds and Quantum Countdowns
Beyond the keynotes, a series of focused sessions will tackle the granular technical challenges. On Tuesday, Ron Leizrowice, an AI Researcher at Wiz, will present “The Infosec Big Fat Cloud Update of the Year.” The session cuts through the noise around AI, examining how its rapid adoption is actively reshaping—and often expanding—the cloud attack surface. He’ll offer concrete techniques for securing automated workflows and identities in this new environment.
On Wednesday, security veteran Rik Ferguson of Forescout tackles a threat that feels distant but requires immediate action. His session, “Quantum is still far off, we can wait – can’t we?” is a wake-up call. Ferguson will detail why postponing post-quantum cryptography preparation is a dangerous gamble, highlighting risks in today’s “crypto-fragile” components and outlining a practical roadmap for mitigation.
Registration for Infosecurity Europe 2026 is now open. Entry is free until 5 May, after which a £49 fee grants access to the entire exhibition and all theatre sessions. This lineup suggests that ticket will be a sound investment for any professional serious about the future of security.
