Upcoming partner events

IT Governance partner awards 2024

Join us as we celebrate excellence in IT governance, cyber security and risk management with our annual Partner Awards. We’re excited to host this year’s event on 9 April 2024.

We will present awards and prizes to both organisations and individuals in a partner-exclusive, in-person awards ceremony. We will recognise top performers, notable achievers, and partners selected for their commitment and enthusiasm towards cyber security and the IT Governance partner programme.

Award categories

Celebrate success across multiple categories, including Partner of the year, Most influential partner, MSP of the year, and many more. Winners will be honoured with vouchers, hampers and charitable donations.

The award categories are as follows:

Partner of the year
Most influential partner (social media)
MSP of the year
Registered partner of the year
Bronze partner of the year
Silver partner of the year
Rising star
Most active networker (introductions to other MSPs/opportunities)
Best partner campaign
Best collaborative partnership
Cyber Essentials partner award
Contribution to learning (elearning/training standout)
Best newcomer
International partner of the year

Event highlights

Exclusive awards: Compete across a variety of categories designed to spotlight your dedication and successes in IT governance and cyber security.
Esteemed speakers: Gain insights from leading experts including our keynote speaker, Bridget Kenyon, a global authority on information security.
Networking opportunities: Connect with peers, industry leaders and potential partners in a collaborative atmosphere.
Panel discussion: Engage in meaningful dialogue on advancing beyond compliance to create real value in cyber security and privacy management.

Event programme

1:00 pm: Welcome reception – welcome drinks and nibbles.
1:30 pm: Opening remarks by Sophie Sayer and Jason Douglas.
1:45 pm: Keynote address by Bridget Kenyon: “Information Security as the Backbone of Reliable Business Operations”.
2:15 pm: Networking break.
2:45 pm: Panel discussion: “Beyond the Checkbox: Driving real value in cyber security and privacy management”.
3:30 pm: Awards ceremony and celebration.
4:15 pm: Gourmet food service.
5:00 pm: After-party at RBK.

Panel discussion

“Beyond the Checkbox: Driving real value in cyber security and privacy management”

Hosted by: Alan Calder, Founder and Executive Chairman, IT Governance
Panellists: James Pickard, Saagar Shah, Gary Baxter and Adam Romain

Duration: 45 minutes

In today’s rapidly evolving cyber-threat landscape, meeting the minimum compliance requirements is no longer sufficient. Organisations need to adopt a more holistic approach to cyber security and risk management to protect their assets and deliver value to their clients. This panel discussion will explore the critical importance of moving beyond checkbox compliance to embrace more comprehensive risk management strategies that align with business goals and customer needs.

We will discuss how under-scoping projects can lead to vulnerabilities, and the role of advanced cyber security frameworks and services in mitigating these risks. Our products serve as key enablers in this transformation, providing the tools and insights needed to drive proactive risk management and ensure a high level of security and compliance.

There will be a Q&A for an opportunity to speak to our experts.

Keynote speaker: Bridget Kenyon

Bridget Kenyon (CISSP®) is global CISO for Thales eSecurity. Her experience in information security started in 2000 with a role in network vulnerabilities at DERA. She has also been a PCI Qualified Security Assessor, an information security officer for Warwick University and head of information security for UCL, and has held a variety of roles in consultancy and academia.

Bridget has been contributing to international standards since 2006 when she joined BSI Panel 1, coordinating development of information security management system standards; she is currently editor for ISO/IEC 27014. Bridget has also co-authored three textbooks on information security. She strongly believes that “information security is fundamental to reliable business operations, not a nice-to-have”. In 2018, she was named one of the top 25 women in tech by UK publication PCR.

Venue information

Location: The Maltings, Ely

Easily accessible from major routes, The Maltings offers a picturesque setting for our event. For detailed directions and parking information, please visit the venue’s website: https://www.themaltingsely.org.uk/

Register your interest

Don’t miss this opportunity to network and gain invaluable insights. Register your interest now to be part of the IT Governance Partner Awards 2024.