Immersive x TechSPARK Community Meetup - Bristol - August 2025

##### Come and join us for another evening of cybersecurity talks and demos in Bristol.

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Agenda
18:00 - 19:00: Doors open / Networking / Food & Drink
19:00 - 19:30: Ben Marshall presentation
19:30 - 19:45: Break
19:45 - 20:15: Ben McCarthy presentation
20:15 - 21:00: Networking
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This time we're teaming up with techSPARK!

Ben McCarthy - Lead Cyber Security Engineer at Immersive. I lead the team that releases the content for the CTI part of the platform! Latest CVEs, malware threats and emerging threats all within 24 hours.

Ben Marshall - Lead Cryptographic Hardware Engineer at PQShield. He is responsible for the design & implementation of Post Quantum cryptographic hardware IP, including discussions with customers on technical requirements and understanding the broader landscape of Post Quantum Cryptography. His background is in industrial hardware IP design and academic research into cryptographic engineering at the University of Bristol, including contributions to the RISC-V CPU architecture standards.

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Our community meetups provide an inclusive and supportive physical space for cybersecurity professionals to network, collaborate and discuss security trends, news and experiences. Immersive's experts will also be in attendance and will often be happy to share advanced information about product releases and updates.
Whether you're just starting out on your cybersecurity career, or an experienced professional; all are welcome.

Food and drink will be provided!

#Attending these events can count towards CPE credits (1 point per hour).