East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster directors Dr Ismini Vasileiou, David Nicholls and Robert Kneller are all scheduled to speak at Leicester Business Festival. The trio make up half of the panel at the event – Fortifying Your Business: AI and Cyber Security Strategies for Leading SMEs.

Also joining them will be Colin Ellis, MD of East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre and Detective Inspector for East Midlands Special Operations Unit; Scott Jones, CEO of an award-winning AI-enhanced full-service agency; and special guest speaker, Robert Paternostro, head coach of the Leicester Riders, for a talk on teamwork and leadership.

Attendees will witness live demonstrations on internet safety from EMCRC and the police.

They will also have the chance to try and break free from a virtual escape room challenge designed to test cyber awareness.

Also on the bill are interactive workshops, including a dark web scan and phishing simulations and opportunities for owners to gain invaluable insights, practical tips, and hands-on experiences to fortify their business against cyber threats.

David Nicholls, EMCSC director and Better IT director, said: “This is a must-attend event for any SME in the East Midlands serious about protecting their digital assets and ensuring business continuity in an increasingly digital world.

“Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your business against cyber threats while gaining valuable leadership insights from a sports industry icon.”

The event takes place at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester, on Wednesday November 6 from 9.30am – 1.30pm.

Sign up here: Leicester business festival