CyberFest

CyberFest is back! Connect with thousands of professionals in the North East’s thriving cyber and AI community.

What’s in store?

The month-long collection of high-impact cyber events is returning to the North East.

This year’s festival expands beyond cyber security, featuring a range of opportunities to connect across key sectors.

With events covering space, defence, AI, advanced manufacturing, and wider technology, there’s something for everyone.

The Highlights

Get ready for our packed event schedule, featuring events such as…

The CyberNorth Awards

The CyberNorth awards are back! We’re celebrating the fantastic talent in our region.

Schools Debate

We’re encouraging young people to engage with digital citizenship, critically discuss technology policies, and explore careers in the cyber security sector.

Community Conference

Join us for a packed conference featuring thought-provoking talks, networking, and collaborative workshops.

Read the full CyberFest Event agenda here

We welcome over 1,000 attendees to events all across the month of October, upholding our mission to connect, educate, and empower cyber and AI professionals in the North East.

We can’t wait to do it again this year.

Be part of it

Why Sponsor CyberFest?

When you sponsor CyberFest, you gain direct access to a powerful audience of over 5200 individuals across 600+ businesses.

Whether you are a startup, a large enterprise, or a regional institution, partnership offers:

Unmatched Visibility

Position your brand in front of a dedicated audience of industry leaders, professionals, and the next generation of cyber talent.

Meaningful Engagement

Move beyond logos. Build direct relationships with key stakeholders through keynote slots and networking opportunities.

Community Alignment

Show your commitment to the North East. Support a mission that drives regional innovation, skills development, and economic growth.

Sponsorship tiers

We offer flexible partnership opportunities to suit your organisation’s goals.

Headline Sponsor

For organisations seeking maximum impact and market leadership.

Awards Sponsor

Sponsor our awards and support cyber talent in the region.

Event Sponsor

Sponsor an event and increase your regional profile

Can you offer In-Kind Support?

If you provide a venue or essential service (e.g. catering) for an event, you will gain an official ‘Supporter’ designation across communications for the event where the service is offered.

You will also gain the opportunity to directly host or provide essential services for specific event segments, showcasing your space or hospitality firsthand.

Ready to partner with CyberFest 2026?

Join us in putting North East cyber on the map. Check out the agenda here and book your tickets today.

Email us at hello@cybernorth.biz