Securing the Foundations of AI

The Data Challenges Behind AI Adoption

A Peer Roundtable for Higher Education, Housing, Local Government and Third Sector Leaders, Hosted with Newcastle University

Newcastle University
23rd September 2026 | 1pm – 4.30pm
Lunch and networking included

While organisations are exploring how AI can improve productivity and citizen, resident or student services, cyber criminals are also using AI to make attacks faster, more convincing and harder to detect.
Preparing for AI isn't just about adopting new technology. It's about strengthening the security, governance and operational foundations that allow organisations to innovate safely.
Because AI should become a force multiplier for your organisation,not for your attackers.

Questions we're hearing regularly include:

• Do we know who has access to sensitive information?
• Are our Microsoft 365 permissions under control?
• Can we confidently use AI with the data we hold?
• Where are our biggest governance and compliance risks?
• How do we balance innovation with security and accountability?

AI isn't creating these challenges. It's exposing them.

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Newcastle University Campus | 23rd September 2026 | 1pm – 4.30pm

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Join Peers from Across the Region

Hosted with Newcastle University, Richard Holland Field CISO, and Leon Butler, Data and AI Security Solutions Director bring together leaders responsible for technology, cyber security, information governance, risk and digital transformation to discuss the practical realities of preparing data for AI adoption.

This is not a product demonstration or sales presentation. It's an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, hear how peers are approaching similar challenges, discuss what's working (and what isn't), and explore practical ways to secure the foundations AI depends on.

Attendance is intentionally limited to encourage open discussion and meaningful peer engagement.

What You'll Take Away

Practical insights from organisations facing similar challenges
A clearer understanding of the risks AI can expose within existing data environments
Approaches to improving governance, visibility and control
Expert perspectives on balancing innovation with security
A stronger understanding of how to secure the foundations AI depends on
Valuable connections with peers from organisations across the region

Agenda Overview

The governance challenges organisations are uncovering as AI adoption accelerates
Common Microsoft 365 data security and access control issues
Managing oversharing, permissions and information sprawl
Practical approaches to strengthening governance and reducing risk
Lessons learned from organisations already progressing on their AI journey
What good looks like when preparing for secure and responsible AI adoption

Full agenda and speaker line up coming soon.

Reserve Your Seat

Every organisation is under pressure to move faster with AI.
The organisations that succeed won't simply be the ones that adopt AI first—they'll be the ones that build the secure foundations to use it with confidence.
If you're responsible for cyber security, information governance, digital transformation or technology strategy, we'd love you to join the discussion.
Reserve your place today and be part of the conversation at Newcastle University.