Infosecurity Europe launches new Cyber Startup Programme
GCF and USTTI scale global impact as the‘ Empowering Women to Leadership in Cyber’ programme enters its second year
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Infosecurity Europe launches new Cyber Startup Programme
nfosecurity Europe, an influential information security event, running
I from June 2 – 4 at Excel in London, has announced the launch of its first Cyber Startup Programme, a major new initiative designed to champion the next generation of cybersecurity innovators and strengthen the future of the cyber-ecosystem.
The new programme will debut at Infosecurity Europe 2026, designed to shine a light on the next generation of cybersecurity innovators, bringing start-up founders, investors and ecosystem enablers together through a dedicated show-floor experience.
Combining exhibition space, tailored conference content, a live competition and highimpact networking, the Cyber Startup Programme reflects
Infosecurity Europe’ s growing focus on innovation and early-stage growth.
With tailored tickets available for startup founders, investors and startup enablers, the Cyber Startup Programme is designed to support businesses at every stage of the startup journey, from becoming channelready and connecting with partners, to
spotting emerging trends and technologies and building relationships with investors and innovation leaders.
Brad Maule-ffinch, Event Director at Infosecurity Europe, said:“ Supporting early-stage innovation is essential to the future of cybersecurity and being able to play a meaningful role in spotlighting upcoming innovative and disruptive technologies is a role we are keen to foster and grow.”
The programme will be delivered in collaboration with UK Cyber Flywheel, with a dedicated day of founder- and investor-focused content, networking and a live award competition taking place on June 2.
Registration for Infosecurity Europe 2026 is now open.
GCF and USTTI scale global impact as the‘ Empowering Women to Leadership in Cyber’ programme enters its second year
xpanding global efforts to strengthen women’ s leadership in cybersecurity, the Global Cybersecurity Forum( GCF) and
E the United States Telecommunications Training Institute( USTTI) have announced the next edition of the Empowering Women to Leadership in Cyber programme, to be delivered across the US and Saudi Arabia in 2026.
The programme forms part of the Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity( WEC) global initiative, instated by H. R. H. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and implemented by GCF. WEC aims to strengthen global cyber-resilience by increasing women’ s participation in the cybersecurity workforce, supporting inclusive capacity building and contributing to efforts to close the global cybersecurity talent gap.
The second edition will include four training sessions, reflecting growing global demand for leadership-focused capacity building in cybersecurity. Three sessions will take place in the United States, starting on 15 April, 14 June and 27 July, followed by a fourth session in Saudi Arabia from 27 September to 9 October.
The 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce report published by GCF and BCG revealed a global talent shortfall of 2.8 million cybersecurity professionals, with women representing just 24 % of the workforce. In response, the programme equips women professionals with the skills and confidence to lead in an increasingly complex cyber landscape.
Jim O’ Connor( USTTI CEO) with the USTTI Cohort at the GCF Annual Meeting 2025
Who should apply: Women in mid to upper management roles in the public or private sector who work in, or seek to transition into cybersecurity.
Applications for the 2026 cohorts are now open.
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