Agenda

Arrive at Room 2.D.07 (2nd floor, block D, room 7), Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh Napier University (9 Sighthill Ct, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN) from 12:30pm for a 1pm start. We will sign you in using the guestlist from Eventbrite - please remember to bring government issued ID such as a UK Driver's License or Passport.

For transportation, there are several Lothian Buses services that stop close to Sighthill campus. Services 3, 21, 25, 34, 35, 36 stop nearby on Calder Road (Napier University stop). Services 300/400 Skylink stop nearby on Bankhead Avenue (Bankhead Loan stop).

If arriving by train, Edinburgh Park is approximately a 20-minute walk to Sighthill campus. Alternatively, you can board the tram at Edinburgh Park and ride one stop to Bankhead, which is around a 10-minute walk up to the University. From Edinburgh Waverley, take a Lothian Buses service 3 or 25 from Princes Street. From Haymarket, take a Lothian Buses service 3 or 25 from Dalry Road, or an Edinburgh Tram from directly outside the station.

We will be in a private space, however there is no cloakroom or bag-drop facility at the venue.

Arrivals from 12:30 - 13:00

Blue Badge Parking

WiFi User Guide

Welcome Keynote.

13:00 - 13:30

CLC Director, Rob Black, introduces the day with help from special guest speakers.

Panel Discussion.

13:30 - 14:15

A discussion about the variety of cyber roles available, early careers and pathways into the profession.

Break.

14:15 - 14:35

Workshop Rotations.

14:40 - 15:15 | CVs
15:20 - 15:55 | Cover Letters & Mentoring
16:00 - 16:35 | Interview Techniques

Group 1 - Green

Group 2 - Yellow

14:40 - 15:15 | Cover Letters & Mentoring
15:20 - 15:55 | Interview Techniques
16:00 - 16:35 | CVs

Group 3 - Red

14:40 - 15:15 | Interview Techniques
15:20 - 15:55 | CVs
16:00 - 16:35 | Cover Letters & Mentoring

Workshop Sessions.

CVs with BAE Systems

Please bring your laptop or a printed CV for this hands-on workshop, hosted by BAE Systems.

Cover Letters & Mentoring

Small group conversations with cyber professionals about Cover Letters & career pathways.

A run through of the STAR method for answering interview questions, hosted by government champions.

Interview Techniques with the Civil Service Fast Stream

Break.

16:35 - 17:00

2026 UK CLC Launch.

17:00 - 17:30

CLC Director, Rob Black, launches the 2026 UK Cyber Leaders Challenge with help from special guest speakers.

Networking Reception.

17:30 - 21:00

Join us & cyber professionals from government & industry for a drinks reception & nibbles at North Bar, Circle Square.