Addressing Cybersecurity in an Era of Unprecedented Risk
📆 4-5th March 2025
đź“Ť Leonardo City, London
🛜 www.fs-summit.com
The financial services industry stands at a critical crossroads in the battle against escalating cyber threats. As digital transformation accelerates and cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, banks, insurance companies, and financial service providers face unprecedented risks. The stakes are high: A single breach can compromise sensitive data, disrupt operations, and severely impact trust in the sector. Now more than ever, it’s essential for industry leaders to come together, share insights, and devise strategies to stay ahead of emerging threats.
According to Gartner, global security and risk management spending is set to rise by 14.3% in 2024, outpacing general IT spending growth. The cybersecurity market is projected to reach a staggering $424.97 billion by 2030, reflecting organisations’ immense pressure to fortify their defences. Yet, despite these investments, the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sectors remain a prime target for cybercriminals, facing constant challenges in safeguarding data and maintaining operational resilience.
To address these pressing issues, the BFSI Future Security Summit will take place on 4-5 March 2025 at Leonardo City, London. This invitation-only event gathers top C-level executives and senior leaders from the BFSI sector to tackle the most urgent cybersecurity challenges in an interactive, solution-driven environment.
Introducing a bold new approach to collaborative engagement
We’ve thrown out the outdated “death by PowerPoint” sessions in favour of a dynamic, collaborative approach. This is not an event you attend—you participate. The BFSI Future Security Summit sets a new standard in interactive engagement, where every moment is carefully crafted to deliver value.
All attendees receive a personalised agenda tailored to their interests and current investment plans. Collecting detailed information during registration ensures that each session aligns directly with what matters most to you. Whether tackling accelerated technologies, exploring new cybersecurity risks, or securing data through digital transformation, the entire experience is designed to maximise your time and provide actionable insights.
Through Team Challenges, Roundtables, Workshops, and Private Meetings, attendees will work together to address real-world problems, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships. This highly interactive format ensures you leave the summit informed and equipped with solutions and new business relationships.
Created by the Industry, for the Industry
This event is crafted under the expert guidance of an Advisory Committee composed of business leaders with firsthand experience with the BFSI sector’s unique challenges. The committee is instrumental in setting the key themes and shaping the agenda for the summit, ensuring that the topics are relevant, timely, and action-oriented.
The BFSI Future Security Summit includes:
- Duncan H., Global Head of Cyber Defence, Hargreaves Lansdown
- Mark Adjei, CISO and Head of Cyber Security Risk Advisory & Governance, UBS
- Paul Vincent, Chief Security Architect, Nationwide Building Society
- Carlton C., Group Head of Cyber & Data Risk, London Stock Exchange
- Mira Sondhi, Managing Director, Head Tech Risk CB&IB, Deutsche Bank
Headline Themes for 2025:
- Accelerating Security in the Face of Rapid Technology: As organisations deploy advanced technologies, the need to balance innovation with compliance and resilience grows. Attendees will discuss securing evolving tech environments while staying ahead of threats.
- Understanding and Overcoming Cybersecurity Risks: AI and other emerging technologies offer immense potential and introduce new vulnerabilities. This theme focuses on identifying and mitigating these risks.
- Securing Data through Digital Transformation: With digital transformation reshaping business processes, securing data across various systems is crucial. Leaders will explore how to achieve secure data flow in increasingly complex environments.
What’s in it for you….
For our delegates – this is not just another conference. All delegates will participate in a highly curated experience at the Future Security Summit to foster deep engagement and meaningful outcomes. Say goodbye to passive presentations and embrace the future of collaborative problem-solving.
Our sponsors benefit from a highly targeted event experience, gaining access to senior decision-makers responsible for multi-million-pound cybersecurity budgets. The summit’s Intrinsic Intelligence Report includes attendees’ budget priorities and critical challenges, allowing you to tailor your interactions and maximise ROI through pre-arranged one-on-one meetings and curated roundtable discussions.
Whether you’re a BFSI leader looking to strengthen your cybersecurity posture or a tech provider ready to showcase cutting-edge solutions, the Future Security Summit BFSI Edition is your opportunity to drive change.
Register now to secure your place, or contact us to explore sponsorship opportunities. Let’s shape the future of cybersecurity in the BFSI sector together.
Get in touch at kate@intrinsic-communications.com to learn more.