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
Sponsored by CRANE, HP and RISCS
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
Day 1 – Tuesday 4th August
- Arrival
- Networking drinks event 6-7.30pm, The Escape, The Abbey Hotel, Bath
Day 2 – Wednesday 5th August, University of Bath
Programme including
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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 - 10.15 |
Welcome |
Prof Adam Joinson |
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10.15 - 11.15 |
Keynote 1 - How research can shape post-compliance security |
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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 |
|
12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch break |
ALL |
|
13:30 – 14:30 |
Cyber Spinoffs |
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|
14:30 – 15:30 |
Student talks |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Break |
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16:00 – 17:00 |
Closing Keynote – AI and Integrity |
Conference dinner during the evening at The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Bath.
Day 3 – Thursday 6 August
|
Time |
Title |
People |
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9:30 – 10.00 |
Arrivals and Registration |
All / admin |
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10.00 - 10.45 |
Cyber Innovation |
Prof Pete Burnap (CyberHub) |
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10.45- 11.30 |
Cyber growth and innovation |
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11.30 - 11.50 |
Tea Break |
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11.50 - 12:40 |
Sponsor's Talk |
HP |
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12:40 – 13:30 |
Lunch break |
ALL |
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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
Student accommodation at the University of Bath can be booked via the guest accommodation team. If you prefer to stay in the city centre then we recommend looking at the Bath Tourist Board for options to fit your budget.
Additional Information
There is a conference fee of £200 for attendees who are not part of the Bristol and Bath Cyber Security CDTs.