Infosecurity Europe 2025, taking place at ExCeL London from June 3-5, will mark the 30th anniversary of Europe's leading cybersecurity event, featuring over 380 exhibitors, 200+ hours of expert sessions, and keynote speakers including Rory Stewart OBE addressing the critical intersection of geopolitics and cybersecurity in an era of unprecedented global instability.
Geopolitics and Cyber Threats
The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 is increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, with nearly 60% of organizations reporting that global conflicts have directly influenced their security strategies. As highlighted in the World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, state-sponsored attacks now regularly target critical infrastructure sectors including energy, telecommunications, water, and heating systems. These attacks don't respect physical borders, creating spillover effects that impact multinational companies and global supply chains far from conflict zones.
The convergence of geopolitics and cybersecurity has created a complex threat environment characterized by digital sovereignty challenges and regulatory fragmentation. Organizations face a patchwork of conflicting data protection requirements across jurisdictions, with 70% struggling to navigate overlapping regulations. Meanwhile, threat actors are evolving - from sophisticated state-sponsored campaigns to hacktivist groups motivated by political agendas. This new reality will be a central focus at Infosecurity Europe 2025, where experts like NCSC's Paul Chichester will address how power shifts and new global alliances are fundamentally changing digital defense strategies for organizations worldwide.
AI & Cloud Security Innovations
AI and cloud security are taking center stage at Infosecurity Europe 2025, with a dedicated AI & Cloud Security Stage featuring sessions on emerging threats like deepfakes, AI-powered phishing, and vulnerabilities targeting generative AI systems. As organizations increasingly migrate to cloud environments, security strategies must evolve accordingly, with nearly half of all data breaches now originating in the cloud and 80% of organizations experiencing a cloud security breach in the past year.
The integration of AI into cloud security represents one of the most significant innovations, with capabilities including automated threat intelligence, anomaly detection, adaptive access controls, and intelligent encryption. Organizations are adopting AI-driven security solutions that can analyze patterns, predict cyberattacks, and mitigate risks proactively rather than reactively. Other key trends include the rise of zero-trust architectures, quantum-safe encryption to counter future quantum computing threats, and the "Bring Your Own Security" (BYOS) concept that empowers organizations to implement tailored security measures on top of existing cloud infrastructure. These innovations will be showcased throughout the conference, with Google Cloud Security and other industry leaders presenting sessions on topics like "Shadow AI: Shining the Governance Light on AI" and "How Security UX Must Change to Combine Human Expertise with Agentive AI."
Rory Stewart's Keynote Address
Rory Stewart OBE will deliver a keynote address titled "Shifting Sands: Geopolitics, Threat and the Future" on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 10:05 am on the main stage at Infosecurity Europe 2025. As a former diplomat, politician, and current host of The Rest is Politics podcast, Stewart brings unique insights to the evolving relationship between global politics and cybersecurity threats. His session will examine how unprecedented geopolitical instability is transforming digital warfare tactics, with particular focus on how shifting national alliances are making cyber threats increasingly difficult to predict.
The keynote comes at a critical time when the NCSC has reported that "nationally significant" cyber incidents doubled between September 2024 and May 2025 compared to the previous year, with nearly 2,000 cyberattack reports in 2024 alone, including 89 nationally significant incidents. Stewart's address will complement Paul Chichester's session "The Cyber Cold War? Geopolitics Driving Cyber Threat," creating a comprehensive examination of how hostile states are weaponizing cybercrime for both economic advantage and strategic purposes. Event Director Brad Maule-ffinch emphasized that "the relationship between geopolitics and cybersecurity is a growing concern and should be a topic for discussion in every boardroom."
Information for Guests at Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel
For guests staying at the Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel, we recommend planning your journey to ExCeL London in advance:
- Location: 8–14 Talbot Square, London W2 1TS (Paddington)
- Travel to ExCeL: Take the Elizabeth Line from Paddington Station to Custom House Station – approx. 35 minutes direct, with minimal changes.
- Nearby Amenities: The hotel is located near Hyde Park and Paddington Basin, offering a variety of dining and leisure options.
- Hotel Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, fitness suite, meeting rooms, and on-site restaurant available for your convenience.
Make sure to allow time for security checks upon arrival at the venue. If you require further travel assistance or itinerary support, the hotel concierge is available 24/7.
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