security
Questioning Convention: C# as a Shortcut to Startup Velocity
Tuesday Apr 8 / 10:35AM BST
Are you considering founding a startup? What stack would you use? Would you take a bet on a programming language you've never used professionally before? When building a company from scratch, these aren’t just theoretical questions – they’re make-or-break decisions with real consequences.

Sam Cox
Co-Founder & CTO @Tracebit, Building Security Canaries at Scale
Platforms for Secure API Connectivity With Architecture as Code
Wednesday Apr 9 / 03:55PM BST
As microservices and complex platforms become the standard, ensuring secure connectivity while maintaining a smooth developer experience is a significant challenge. Traditional security models often introduce friction, slowing down innovation and deployment.

Jim Gough
Distinguished Engineer, API Platform Lead Architect @Morgan Stanley, Co-Author of Optimizing Java
Securing AI Copilots: Strategies and Practices for Protecting Data
Tuesday Apr 8 / 03:55PM BST
The data behind AI copilots is not only their most critical asset but also a key strategic consideration for enterprises and SMBs alike.

Andra Lezza
Principal Application Security Specialist @Sage, 10+ Years of Experience Building AppSec Programs, OWASP London Chapter Leader
Security and Architecture: To Betray One Is To Destroy Both
Wednesday Apr 9 / 01:35PM BST
Flawed architecture introduces vulnerabilities that even the best security cannot mitigate. Likewise, a well-architected system without robust security remains a ticking time bomb in the face of modern threats.

Shana Dacres-Lawrence
Senior Principal Architect @6point6 | Part of Accenture, Founder for ArchitectHer