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
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Time |
Title |
People |
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9:30 – 10.00 |
Arrivals and Registration |
All |
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10.00 - 10.15 |
Welcome |
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10.15 - 11.15 |
Keynote 1 |
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11.15 - 11.30 |
Tea break |
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11.30-12-30 |
Lightning talks (socio-tech) |
Students |
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Lightning talks (tech) |
Students |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch break |
ALL |
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13:30 - 14:00 |
Poster session |
ALL |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Hacktonics demo |
TBC |
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14:30 – 15:30 |
Student talks plus lead |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Break |
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16:00 – 17:00 |
Closing Keynote |
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evening |
Conference Dinner at Doubletree by Hilton, Walcot Street, BATH. BA1 5BJ |
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Time |
Title |
People |
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9:30 – 10.00 |
Arrivals and Registration |
All / admin |
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10.00 - 11.00 |
Cyber Innovation |
Prof Pete Burnap (CyberHub) |
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11.00 - 11.30 |
Tea break |
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11.30-12-30 |
Cyber growth and innovation |
Prof Simon Shiu and TBC |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch break |
ALL |
|
13:30 - 14:30 |
Poster session / Lightning talks (socio-tech) |
Students |
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Poster session / Lightning talks (technical) |
Students |
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14:30 – 15:30 |
Closing Keynote (AI and Security) |
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.