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Cyber & AI Preparedness: Building a Secure Public Sector

Wednesday 5 November 2025 | 1:00PM – 2:00PM

AI is transforming public services, but with every new tool comes new risks. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns there is a realistic possibility of critical systems becoming more vulnerable to advanced threat actors using AI by 2027.

At the same time, adoption is accelerating: 42% of UK public sector organisations have tested or planned to use AI (Alan Turing Institute), and the UK’s AI ecosystem now includes more than 5,800 companies, an 85% increase since 2022 (UK Government).

The question isn’t if the public sector should adopt AI, but how to do so without opening the door to new vulnerabilities. Join leading voices from government, research, and industry for a fast-paced panel exploring how to build a workforce that is both AI-capable and cyber-resilient.

What we’ll cover:

  • Embedding security into AI literacy and workforce training
  • Managing AI-specific risks in the public sector
  • Policy and governance priorities for secure AI adoption
  • Inclusive AI design to strengthen cyber resilience
  • Balancing efficiency gains with new vulnerabilities
  • Building a capable, adaptive, cyber-aware workforce

Confirmed Panelists

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Dr Matthew Forshaw

Senior Advisor for Skills
The Alan Turing Institute

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Isabel Scavetta

Multi-Award Winning
Cyber & DEI Advocate

James Tumbridge, City of London Corporation

James Tumbridge

Chair of the Digital Services Committee
City of London Corporation

Expect expert insights, actionable strategies, and answers to your questions. By the end, you’ll leave with a clearer view of what minimum standards for AI and cyber preparedness look like in the public sector, and how to get there.