The Secure Tomorrow festival took place on the 12 September 2024.

As technologies such as AI continue to evolve, businesses are facing the challenge of how to utilise these innovations whilst also protecting themselves from the security threat that these same technologies pose. At the same time, we need to find ways of implementing these technology solutions in a sustainable way, whilst reducing the carbon emissions of our organisations.

We believe BT's network can play a pivotal role in achieving these goals, so we've developed Secure Tomorrow - a hybrid event taking place on 12 September at Adastral Park and virtually online that will bring together experts from across multiple industries, focusing on Security, and the importance of Sustainability in every organisational decision. To help define such a wide topic, we've broken the festival down into four main focus areas:

Enabling organisations to scale future tech securely and responsibly

"Emerging Technology" aims to help organisations scale future technologies with a focus on security and responsibility. Key discussions include the integration of AI in cybersecurity along with the environmental impact and benefits of AI, the role of quantum computing, and sustainable network designs, along with exploring future cybersecurity trends.

Providing the leadership required to empower the Workforce of the future

"Workforce" focuses on highlighting the leadership skills necessary to prepare the workforce for the future. It focuses on bridging the cybersecurity skills gap through education, supporting small and medium enterprises, promoting diversity and inclusion in teams, raising cyber awareness, leveraging social engineering and data, and integrating advanced technologies such as biometrics and smart buildings.

Ensuring a future-ready resilient business

"Regulations" is centred on preparing businesses to be resilient and future-ready. It encompasses navigating global compliance strategies, understanding climate-related disclosures, adapting to emerging cybersecurity laws, managing incident response and crisis situations, reducing technology's carbon footprint, ensuring overall legislative compliance, and enhancing supply chain resilience.

Gearing up for growth by retooling tech ROI

"Transformation" focuses on gearing up for growth by maximising the return on investment (ROI) in technology. It explores understanding the ROI of cybersecurity investments, enhancing the energy efficiency of IT systems, balancing innovation with security, leveraging cybersecurity as a growth enabler, and using networks to support decarbonisation efforts.

The BT Sustainability Festival took place on 13 September 2023.

It showcased how cutting-edge technology can drive sustainability and help achieve net-zero emissions across various industries.

Sustainability across industry

Hosted by BT, this event featured experts and innovators from organisations spanning multiple sectors. From inspiring talks to exciting demonstrations, both physical and virtual attendees had the chance to explore Adastral Park's cutting-edge research and development.

Key macro trends driving ESG & sustainability

Understanding legislation and regulation, while investing in key technology and people is crucial in creating a sustainable future and to understand how it can impact your organisation.

Sustainable supply chains

No matter the sector, supply chains play a significant role in how sustainable an organisation is. Through this focus area attendees were able to dig into how a sustainable supply chain can transform a business or organisation of any size.

Efficient energy and sustainable operations

As the global community seeks to reduce environmental impact, businesses are looking at how innovation and technology can be used to create more sustainable and energy efficient operations.

The Robotics Festival took place on 23 November 2022.

The festival was attended by inspirational robotics leaders from manufacturing, logistics, civil engineering and health. Keynotes were from world-renowned speakers on important topics such as ethics and trust. Attendees were able to get involved and explore Adastral Park, headquarters of BT Labs and home of our world-class showcases and technology facilities - including the new robotics and drone test lab!