Dr Yussuf Ahmed is an Associate Professor of Cyber Security and Director of the BSc and MSci Cyber Security programmes at Birmingham City University. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and brings over 15 years of industry experience into academia, having held senior roles in the cybersecurity sector before entering higher education. His expertise spans Information Security, Cyber Assurance, Network Security, Operational Technology (OT) Security, Cyber Risk Management and Security Governance. He holds multiple industry-recognised certifications in cybersecurity, reflecting his focus on applied, practice-based teaching and research. He actively engages in international academic collaborations and has mentored students and early-career academics across institutions. He has delivered keynote speeches at national and international conferences, contributing to the dialogue at the intersection of cybersecurity research, industry practice, and public policy. He works closely with SMEs and key stakeholders to enhance cyber resilience and address emerging threats, advising organisations on cyber risk, compliance, and enterprise security. His work has supported international initiatives that reinforce the links between higher education and industry, with measurable impact on knowledge exchange, and innovation.

Stanley is an experienced information security professional. He currently serves as the Information Security and Data Protection Manager at Adler & Allan. He hold MSc Cyber Security.

Emmanuel is a Director at the Cyber Security & Forensic Association of Uganda (CSFAU) and serves as the Information Security Manager at Vision Group, Uganda's largest media house. He holds a degree in IT from Makerere University and possesses multiple certifications in cyber security