CyNam's latest virtual event takes place this evening (10th June) and it's not too late to sign up. 

CyNam 21.2 - Smart Cyber: Securing the IoT and the cities of the future includes CGI, Field Effect, Plexal and Ladies of Cheltenham Hacking Society, and takes place from 6pm to 8pm today.

The event will feature a series of keynote talks and panel sessions, breakout discussions and cyber showcases, and will explore securing the Internet of Things (IoT) and how cyber can enable the smart cities of tomorrow.

The showcase will bring the best in the industry and academia together, allowing viewers to directly interact with thought leaders during the breakout discussions.

Highlights include an announcement from the National Cyber Security Centre and an expert panel featuring members from IBM, Field Effect, University of Bristol and Oxford University, answering the biggest questions surrounding smart cities, sustainability, community living and smart technology.

The Student Showcase will return, inviting four enthusiastic Gloucestershire students to discuss climate change and its relationship with technology.

The event is a must watch experience for industry professionals, career changers, students and anyone with an interest in cyber.

Held in partnership with the Cheltenham Science Festival, it will be broadcast live from Hub 8, a co-working space built for the cyber-tech community.

Richard Yorke, director at CyNam, said: "As the world becomes ever more connected through IoT devices, attention is turning to the role of smart cities in terms of sustainability and security.

"Ensuring smart cities are safe is paramount for the post-Covid world and our latest virtual conference will explain what the future of these innovative spaces will look like and how developments in technology can enable both citizens and businesses to enjoy smart cities securely. CyNam 21.2 will look at the challenges and opportunities we will need to face now to make this a reality."

Book your place here. 

As the cyber cluster for Cheltenham, CyNam helps to create the ideal conditions for local cyber technology innovation, activating a network for businesses of all sizes to collaborate.