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Next event:
Cyber skills for the next generation: What businesses can learn from Esports
Date:
25/03/2026
Time:
4:30pm
Location:
British Esports Federation, Athenaeum Street, Sunniside SR1 1QX
The worlds of esports and cyber security might seem far apart, but they share more in common than you might think.
Both operate in fast-moving, high-pressure digital environments where preparation, teamwork, and rapid response can mean the difference between success and failure.
Join Net-Defence and the British Esports Federation for an engaging discussion exploring what modern businesses can learn from esports. From maintaining high-performance technical environments to developing cyber-aware teams and resilient systems, this session will examine how the mindset and discipline of esports can translate into stronger cybersecurity and IT practices for organisations.
Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, educator, or simply interested in the future of digital skills, this event offers a fresh perspective on cybersecurity through the lens of esports.
Reserve your ticket today.
Upcoming events:
Cyber skills for the next generation: What businesses can learn from Esports
Date:
25/03/2026
Time:
4:30pm
Location:
British Esports Federation, Athenaeum Street, Sunniside SR1 1QX
The worlds of esports and cyber security might seem far apart, but they share more in common than you might think.
Both operate in fast-moving, high-pressure digital environments where preparation, teamwork, and rapid response can mean the difference between success and failure.
Join Net-Defence and the British Esports Federation for an engaging discussion exploring what modern businesses can learn from esports. From maintaining high-performance technical environments to developing cyber-aware teams and resilient systems, this session will examine how the mindset and discipline of esports can translate into stronger cybersecurity and IT practices for organisations.
Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, educator, or simply interested in the future of digital skills, this event offers a fresh perspective on cybersecurity through the lens of esports.
Reserve your ticket today.
Strengthening Cyber Resilience: Insights & Networking
Date:
02/04/2026
Time:
3:30-10pm
Location:
AC Hotel Glasgow, 260 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QX
A joint event by Net-Defence and BTO Solicitors.
Join Net-Defence and BTO Solicitors for an in-person event in Glasgow bringing together technical and legal specialists to explore how organisations can better prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber incidents.
Cyber threats continue to rise across all sectors, and for most organisations it is no longer a question of if, but when. This event is designed to provide practical, real-world insight into today’s cyber risk landscape and what effective resilience really looks like.
Spaces are limited. Register now via to secure your place.
We look forward to welcoming you in Glasgow!
Past events:
Net-Defence: Sips, Snacks and Speakers
Date:
04/03/2026
Time:
18:00
Location:
Angels Hotel Bar & Restaurant 114 Main Street Uddingston G71 7HZ
Another successful Sips, Snacks and Speakers!
A huge thank you to our speakers, Craig Hester, Head of Operations at Net-Defence, Shona Motherwell, Procurement Lead at The Independent Buying Group, and Lynn Richmond, Partner at BTO Solicitors LLP, for sharing their expertise on supply chain resilience and the evolving challenges organisations face today.
If the discussion sparked ideas about strengthening your organisation’s resilience or if you would like to speak to a member of our team about your organisation’s infrastructure and how we can support your cyber security and resilience, please get in touch.
Net-Defence: Pizza Networking North Tyneside
Date:
25/11/2025
Time:
5-7pm
Location:
Quorum Business Park, The Hub, Q11, Benton Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8BU
We loved bringing our Pizza Networking Social to Quorum Park. With engaging discussions, useful takeaways, and lots of opportunities to meet new people (along with a slice or two of pizza!), it was a brilliant evening from start to finish.
A huge thank you to our fantastic guest speakers – Maxine Fox, Shaun Cannell and our very own Craig Hamilton for sharing their insights and sparking such engaging conversations.
Net-Defence: Sips, Snacks and Speakers
Date:
30/10/2025
Time:
4-6pm
Location:
114 Main St, Uddingston, Glasgow G71 7HZ
Our first instalment of Sips, Snacks and Speakers in Scotland was an insightful evening filled with great conversation, practical insights and delicious pakora!
A huge thank you to our speakers – Beverly Bowles, Head of Cyber at ScolandIS, David MacGregor, CEO of CeeD and our very own John Hay, Head of Cyber at Net-Defence, for sharing their thoughts and expertise on business resilience and beyond.
Net-Defence: Pizza Networking Sunderland
Date:
21/10/2025
Time:
5-7pm
Location:
These Things Happen, Harbour View, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0NL
It was fantastic to return for another Pizza & Beer Networking Social at These Things Happen in Roker.
A huge thank you to our speakers – Martin Wilson of NEBRC, Lesley Hawke of RTC North and our very own Debra Cairns and Craig Hester for sharing their expertise and sparking such an engaging discussion on supply chain risk.
The evening was packed with great conversations, practical insights, and plenty of food for thought. We’re grateful to everyone who made it such a success.