A fantastic event that delivered real value for both CITL members and sponsors. Well-structured break‑out sessions made it easy for people to connect, share ideas and have meaningful conversations.
CITL Connect: Building cyber-resilience
Impact Hub London Euston
London, United Kingdom
Description
Cybersecurity remains one of the most significant challenges facing the charity sector. Organisations of all sizes must navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape whilst balancing limited resources, protecting sensitive data, maintaining stakeholder trust and ensuring services remain available to the people and communities they support.
At our fourth CITL Connect event, we'll bring together charity technology leaders, cybersecurity professionals and sector partners to explore how charities can build stronger cyber resilience in an ever-changing digital world.
The event will feature the latest insights from the inaugural Charity Cybersecurity Survey and Report, providing a unique view of the current state of cybersecurity across the sector. Through expert perspectives, real-world experiences and interactive discussion, attendees will explore key risks, emerging threats and practical strategies for strengthening security without compromising organisational mission and impact.
As with previous CITL Connect events, the focus will be on collaboration, knowledge sharing and honest conversation. Delegates will have opportunities to learn from peers, discuss common challenges and leave with practical ideas that can be applied within their own organisations.
Whether you're leading technology strategy, managing infrastructure, overseeing governance or responsible for day-to-day security operations, this event will provide valuable insights into building safer, more resilient charities.
Agenda
- 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Registration, networking and refreshments
- 10:00 am - 10:05 am
Introduction and Opening Remarks
Welcome by Tree Hall, CEO of Charity IT Leaders (CITL)
- 10:05 am - 10:10 am
Welcome from our Headline Sponsor - Phoenix
- 10:10 am - 10:25 am
The state of cybersecurity in the charity sector and intro to the day
Michala Liavaag - An overview of the current cybersecurity landscape and the unique challenges facing charities today.
- 10:25 am - 10:50 am
Charity Cybersecurity Report 2026
Presentation of the findings from the inaugural Charity Cybersecurity Survey and Report by Michala Liavaag, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities across the sector.
- 10:50 am - 11:05 am
Partner insight 1
Phoenix
- 11:05 am - 11:35 am
Refeshment and networking break
- 11:35 am - 12:05 am
Panel discussion - Lessons from the front line
Chaired by Phillip Edwards - panellists to include Neil Edmonds, Kuheli Roy-Sarker and others TBC. Technology leaders share real experiences of responding to incidents, managing risk and building resilience.
- 12:05 pm - 12:20 pm
Partner insight 2
Celon
- 12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
From policy to practice - interactive session
Michala Liavaag will lead an interactive session, exploring ten key actions that organisations can take to translate governance, risk management and compliance requirements into practical security improvements.
- 12:50 pm - 1:50 pm
Networking lunch
- 1:50 pm - 2:10 pm
Interactive roundtable discussions led by Neil Edmonds and supported by Phillip Edwards and Michala Liavaag
Facilitated peer discussions exploring the state of preparedness and the reality of funding and resources.
- 2:10 pm - 2:20 pm
Roundtable feedback
- 2:20 pm - 2:35 pm
Partner insight 3
Smartdesc
- 2:35 pm - 2:50 pm
Partner insight 4
esynergy
- 2:50 pm - 3:10 pm
Refeshment and networking break
- 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
Preparing for the next threat
We'll be considering the emerging risks, evolving attack methods and what organisations should be doing now to strengthen resilience.
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Panel session - audience Q&A and open forum
Chaired by Neil Edmonds - panellists drawing together key themes, insights and observations from the day, including Michala Liavaag, Phillip Edwards and representatives from our sponsors.
- 4:00 pm - 4:10 pm
Closing remarks and thanks
Tree Hall will close the day
Our Speakers
Tree Hall
CEO of Charity IT Leaders, ND advocate & campaigner and founder of NEUROnique. Faculty Member of Workplace Wellbeing Academy.
FAQs
- Who is this event for?
This is a non-technical event for leaders and tech, digital and data professionals, working in charities or charitable organisations.
- How many people can I bring from my ornganisation?
Places are stricly limited to two people per organisation. We enoucourage you to bring a non-technical senior leadership colleague with you to help build cross-organisational understanding and engagement.
- Do I have to be a CITL member to attend?
CITL members attend for free as part of their membership benefits. Non-members can attend at a cost of £50 +VAT. Subscribers will receive a special discount code for 10% off.
The event is only for charities and charitable organisations, so please do not aply to attend if you are from a commercial organisation.
- Is the venue accessible?
The venue is fully accessible, and we welcome delegates who need additional support to attend the event. Please contact us at admin@charityitleaders.org.uk if you have any questions about accessibility, or notify us abouy any ways we can support you in the Booking Form.
Here's what our members said about previous CITL Connect events
Fantastic event with opportunity to take time to reflect and collaborate with others.
A valuable forum for collaboration with peers and build technology and data capability across the charity sector.
Brilliant event - great venue and solid panel discussions. The group discussions worked really well and kept people bought in and engaged.
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