IMPACT spotlights the latest academic research on the human aspect of cybersecurity.

UK:  17 March 2026 – Registration is now closed.

We’ll be at Canary Wharf for an in-person only event. Discover the latest research from top academics and take the opportunity to network with your peers.

16 April 2026– Registration is now closed.

We’re back at the MITRE campus for our second, in-person only, US event. Working with our partners, MITRE and NCA, we will once again bring together the leaders in this industry.

Our previous speakers include:

Oz Alashe MBE

Oz Alashe MBE

CEO & Founder, CybSafe

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Dr Jason Nurse

Dr Jason Nurse

Reader in Cyber Security, University of Kent

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Emmanuella Hagan

Emmanuella Hagan

People-Centred Security Specialist, Sage

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Anna Brown

Anna Brown

Security Culture Lead, FNZ

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Dr Jason Nurse

Dr Jason Nurse

Reader in Cyber Security, University of Kent

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Oz Alashe MBE

Oz Alashe MBE

CEO & Founder, CybSafe

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Lisa Plaggemier

Lisa Plaggemier

Executive Director, National Cyber Security Alliance

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Dr Deanna Caputo

Dr Deanna Caputo

Chief Scientist for Insider Threat Capabilities, MITRE

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Dr Keri Pearlson

Dr Keri Pearlson

Principal Research Scientist, MIT Sloan School of Management

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Dr Bill Claycomb

Dr Bill Claycomb

Principal Researcher, Software Engineering Institute - Carnegie Mellon University

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Prof Lizzie Coles-Kemp

Prof Lizzie Coles-Kemp

Professor, Information Security Group, Royal Holloway University of London

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FAQs

WHAT IS IMPACT FOR DELEGATES?

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Security professionals, vendors, buyers, students, and policymakers take a (back) seat as cybersecurity research takes center stage.

Develop a better understanding of the human factor in cybersecurity, discover a new network and opportunities to innovate, and help define cybersecurity for the next generation.

Want to gain practical insight into human cyber risk?

WHAT IS IMPACT FOR RESEARCHERS?

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IMPACT is where leading academics share their findings on the human aspect of cybersecurity. And the industry listens.

Connect with cybersecurity researchers and professionals from around the world, collaborate on new studies and projects, and change the cybersecurity industry.

Want to make an impact on the future of cybersecurity?

How can I register?

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Click one of the register buttons on our website. Tickets are free – we can’t wait to see you there.

Will there be time to network?

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Yes, IMPACT conference offers various networking opportunities, including designated networking breaks, networking lunch, and drinks after the event. You’ll have ample chance to connect with fellow attendees and industry leaders.