More than a dozen leading cyber security organisations will gather in the Isle of Man for CyberIsle 2026 in three weeks’ time.
Returning for its eighth year, the Island’s flagship cyber security conference will take place at the Comis Hotel & Golf Resort in Santon on Thursday 15 October 2026, bringing together internationally recognised experts, government representatives and local businesses to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the digital world.
It is designed to provide vital information and advice for business leaders, IT and cybersecurity professionals, public sector organisations, policymakers and anyone interested in understanding and responding to today’s cyber threats.
This year’s event will explore the theme Cyber Security for an Uncertain Future.
The theme reflects the need to look ahead, anticipate change, strengthen digital infrastructure and develop the security measures required to protect the Island’s critical systems in the years to come.
Cyber security is evolving in a world defined by rapid technological change, geopolitical tension and growing digital dependence. Threats are advancing at an unprecedented pace, with artificial intelligence accelerating both offensive and defensive capabilities. As traditional network boundaries continue to disappear, increasingly interconnected supply chains are creating new vulnerabilities and risks.
At the same time, cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated. In response, organisations are placing greater emphasis on resilience, focusing not only on preventing attacks but also on their ability to detect, respond to and recover from cyber incidents.
Michael Haywood, Director of the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance, said:
‘CyberIsle has become an important fixture in the Island’s calendar, bringing together world-leading expertise and practical insights at a time when organisations face an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.
‘This year’s theme, Cyber Security for an Uncertain Future, recognises the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid technological change. The conference provides a valuable opportunity for businesses, public sector organisations and cyber professionals to learn from leading experts, share experiences and strengthen their understanding of how to build resilience in an evolving digital world.’
This year’s conference programme will feature speakers from across the cyber security landscape, including representatives from Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Sophos, Arctic Wolf, CyberOne, Computer Network Defence (CND), CYPFER, Riela Cyber, Complete Resilience, FuseBox, Red5, TLA Security, Applied Quantum, Verity Digital and Snoop.
The event is supported by sponsors from across the cyber security, telecommunications, insurance and technology sectors, including iboss, Next Generation Security (NGS), Arctic Wolf, Manx Telecom, James Hallam, CYPFER, Riela Cyber, Sure, Computer Network Defence (CND), Argon, CyberOne and Sumo Logic.
Attendees will hear the latest insights on cyber resilience, incident response, threat intelligence, cloud security, artificial intelligence, supply chain risk, cyber insurance and the future of digital defence, with sessions designed to benefit organisations of all sizes and sectors.
CyberIsle is free to attend and operates on a cost-neutral basis, made possible through the support of its sponsors and partners.
To book a place, visit the CyberIsle registration page.
The event is organised by the Cyber Security Centre for the Isle of Man, part of the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA).
