CyberFest 2025
The North East’s Biggest Cyber Security Festival
CyberFest, the North East’s biggest cyber security festival, takes place throughout October, across the North East.
CyberFest invites the cyber business community to come together, to connect, to debate, to explore contemporary issues affecting businesses, to discover new perspectives and to listen and learn.
The aim of CyberFest is to raise awareness of cyber security activities across the region as part of our mission ‘To make the North East the place for cyber security.’
Not a member? Become one here.
The festival brings together businesses, academics, universities, students, thought leaders, innovators, artists and cyber enthusiasts. Each year the programme features speaker events, panel debates, networking opportunities and practical workshops. The festival shines a light on the opportunities in the sector, highlights the breadth of cyber security talent across the region and is a space to share new ways of thinking and sector learning throughout the month of October and beyond!
We be look beyond the region’s borders and invite speakers and attendees from around the UK and the globe to connect, collaborate and learn from the cyber security scene in the North East.
Tickets can be bought for the community conference and the awards night combined or separately. As always, an array of fantastic fringe events will be happening throughout the month and all across the region. These will be free to attend.
Get involved! Join us! Come celebrate!
Not a member? Apply Today.
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
Date Tuesday 7 October 2025
Time 09.30 – 16.15
Location The Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
|
Time |
Agenda |
|
08.45 – 9.20 |
Registration and Networking Breakfast |
|
9.30 – 11.00 |
Morning Plenary |
|
Welcome |
|
|
Opportunities for the Region |
|
|
Keynote |
|
|
11.00 – 11.30 |
Refreshments Break and Networking |
|
11.30 – 12.15 |
Workshops – Ecosystem / Innovation / Skills |
|
12.15 – 13.00 |
Workshops – Ecosystem / Innovation / Skills |
|
13.00 – 14.00 |
Lunch Break and Networking |
|
14.00 – 15.30 |
Afternoon Plenary |
|
|
Keynote |
|
|
Panel |
|
15.30 – 15.45 |
Refreshments Break and Networking |
|
15.45 – 16.15 |
Lightning Talks |
|
|
Final Remarks & Close |
|
16.15 – 17.30 |
Networking and Drinks |
Not a member? Apply Today.
CYBERNORTH AWARDS
Date Wednesday 22 October 2025
Time 18.00 – 23.30
Location Tyne Bank Brewery, Newcastle Upon Tyne
We are delighted to announce the CyberNorth Awards have returned for 2025! The awards showcase and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations across the cyber security sector in the North East of England. A brilliant excuse for a team night out!
Award Categories:
🌟 Innovation Award – This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrably advanced the field of cyber security through the development of innovative solutions, processes, or technologies. Judges will be looking for evidence of ingenuity, impact, and benefit to the North East cyber security sector.
🌟 Business or Cyber Team of the Year – This award celebrates a business or team within a business that has achieved outstanding success with their cyber security activity. Judges will consider factors such as business growth, contribution to the regional North East cyber security ecosystem, innovation, and future potential.
🌟 Rising Star – This award honours an up-and-coming individual who is making significant waves in the North East cyber security sector. Nominees should be demonstrating exceptional potential, expertise, a strong track record of achievement, and possess the skills to become a future leader in cyber security.
🌟 Outstanding Cyber Professional Award – This award recognises an individual who has made a significant and positive contribution to the cyber security community in the North East of England. Nominees should be passionate advocates for cyber security awareness, education, and collaboration. We’re looking for individuals who have led initiatives, fostered connections, and made a real difference in the cyber security landscape of the region.
🌟 Community Champion – This award recognises a professional who has demonstrated significant achievements and a strong commitment to advancing the cyber security field from their organisation in the North East. Nominees should have a proven track record of success in implementing effective cybersecurity solutions, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the growth of their organisation.
Not a Member? Apply Today.
#CyberFest Over the Years
#CyberFest, the North East’s largest cyber security festival has been running every year since 2018. Check out our #CyberFest archive below to find out about past events. Head over to the Youtube page for videos of events from 2020, 2021 and 2022.
