Belfast Cyber Expo 2026 | AI Cybersecurity Conference NI - Leaf
Belfast Cyber Expo 2026 is Northern Ireland’s AI-focused cybersecurity conference for business leaders, delivering practical AI-powered security insights, live demos, and real-world strategies to shield your organisation. On Thursday, 26 February 2026, from 9:00 to 14:00, the event will be held at Windsor Park (Clearer Twist National Stadium) in Belfast. Hosted by Leaf-IT in partnership with Belfast Chamber, this in-person gathering is designed for IT professionals, risk and compliance leaders, and executives looking to understand how AI is reshaping threat detection, response, and resilience. Why attend - Learn how AI is changing the threat landscape and how to adapt your security posture accordingly - See live demos of cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and practical implementations - Network with peers across Northern Ireland and gain actionable, real-world insights What to expect - Keynote presentations from leading vendors and security researchers - Breakout sessions with industry specialists and technology partners - Hands-on demonstrations of security solutions showing how to operationalize AI in your defence strategies - Networking opportunities with IT peers, business leaders, and security experts - Breakfast, refreshments, and a hot buffet lunch to fuel productive conversations - A guided tour of Windsor Park and surrounding facilities to showcase regional security ecosystems Featured speakers (illustrative lineup) - Ashley Finch – ConnectWise: How AI Will Reshape the Threat Landscape in 2026 - Khetan Gajjar – Mimecast: AI and Human Risk in the Battle for Email Security - Morgan Clutterbuck – ThreatLocker: Top Tips for Making Zero Trust Work in the Real World - Derrick Watson – Nihon Cyber: Inside a Real Attack: An Incident Response Case Study Your Business Can Learn From - Peter Igbanugo – Cisco: Strengthen Your Network and Reduce Risk Quickly Additional thought leaders and partners will be announced at the event site. Who should attend - IT professionals focused on cybersecurity and resilience - Business leaders protecting data while driving growth - Operations and compliance managers shaping data protection strategies - Finance and risk executives overseeing technology investments - Anyone responsible for technology, data, or security strategy Logistics and registration - Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 - Time: 9:00–14:00 - Location: Windsor Park, Belfast, BT12 6LW (Clearer Twist National Stadium) - Organisers: Leaf-IT in partnership with


















