CDT Summer School 2026

Booking Link: Click here to book 

Venue: University of Bath 

Dates: 4-6 August 2026 

Title: Cyber Horizons: Opportunities for tomorrow’s cybersecurity leaders 

Information: The cybersecurity landscape is evolving faster than ever—creating exciting new roles and career paths for PhD graduates. This year’s Summer School invites you to explore the global opportunities shaping the future of digital security. From cutting-edge research to industry innovation, policy, and entrepreneurship, discover how you can position yourself at the forefront of this dynamic field. Join us to gain insights from leading experts, network with peers, and chart your path toward a thriving career in cybersecurity whether in industry, policy and/or academia. 

Programme

Time 

Title 

People 

9:30 – 10.00 

Arrivals and Registration 

All 

10.00 - 10.15 

Welcome 

Prof Adam Joinson 

10.15 - 11.15 

Keynote 1 

Prof Angela Sasse 

11.15 - 11.30 

Tea break 

 

11.30-12-30 

Lightning talks (socio-tech) 

Students  

 

Lightning talks (tech) 

Students  

12:30 – 13:30 

Lunch break 

ALL 

13:30 - 14:00 

Poster session 

ALL 

14:00 – 14:30 

Hacktonics demo 

TBC 

14:30 – 15:30 

Student talks plus lead 

 

15:30 – 16:00 

Break 

 

16:00 – 17:00 

Closing Keynote 

Bruce Schneier 

evening 

Conference Dinner at Doubletree by Hilton, Walcot Street, BATH. BA1 5BJ 

 

Time 

Title 

People 

9:30 – 10.00 

Arrivals and Registration 

All / admin 

10.00 - 11.00 

Cyber Innovation 

Prof Pete Burnap (CyberHub) 

11.00 - 11.30 

Tea break 

 

11.30-12-30 

Cyber growth and innovation 

Prof Simon Shiu and  TBC 

12:30 – 13:30 

Lunch break 

ALL 

13:30 - 14:30 

Poster session / Lightning talks (socio-tech) 

Students  

 

Poster session / Lightning talks (technical) 

Students  

14:30 – 15:30 

Closing Keynote (AI and Security) 

Dr Biju Issac 

 

Accommodation

Available at University of Bath. More info tbc. Or there are lots of hotels in the city of Bath with good public transport links to the University.