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The Annual Identity and Access Management Show 2026

CorpAcq Stadium, Greater Manchester 14 July 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Purvi Kay

Head of Cyber Security Defence Sector Women in Cyber/Tech and Neurodiversity Advocate

A Chartered Aerospace Engineer turned Cybersecurity Leader, Purvi brings nearly two decades of experience across the UK Government, Intelligence Community, and Defence. She currently leads cyber security within a UK Defence Prime, driving a secure-by-design approach to shape the future of air defence and mission-critical systems.

Known for her rare blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and human-centred thinking, Purvi delivers compelling insight into high-stakes security leadership, the future of cyber defence, and how Secure by Design must evolve from policy ambition to engineering reality. She challenges organisations to rethink resilience not just through technology, but through people, culture, and perspective.

A TEDx speaker, keynote presenter, and Advisory Board Member for Cyber London, Purvi is a sought-after voice on global cyber stages. She has spoken at Infosecurity Europe, London Tech Week, International Cyber Expo, the Global Cyber Forum in Riyadh, and CERC in Kuwait.

Her speaking topics include security leadership in complex environments, diversity as a strategic advantage, women in technology, and closing the cyber skills gap.

A passionate advocate for diversity, mid-career talent, and neurodiversity, Purvi believes cybersecurity isn’t just about defending systems, it’s about shaping the future.

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