Rubrik Forward EMEA 2026

We’re entering a new era. One where cyber resilience isn't a buzzword. It's a competitive advantage. An era where AI brings both opportunity and risk, and where geopolitical shifts and evolving regulations are reshaping how leaders operate and secure their organizations.

At Forward EMEA, we bring together industry experts and customer voices to tackle the challenges that matter most. Discover how to build true cyber resilience, navigate regulatory complexity, scale AI with confidence, and strike the right balance between cloud innovation and control. From compliance automation and sovereign cloud strategies to AI governance and next-generation threats.

At Forward strategy meets real-world execution. Join us to learn, connect, and prepare for what’s next.

8:45am - 9:30am
June 25, 2026

Collect your badge and grab a coffee!

Room: Foyer & Vestibules

9:30am - 10:30am
June 25, 2026

In a world of accelerating AI, identity risks, and geopolitical disruption, resilience is everything. Protecting the minimum viable company is now non-negotiable.

Speakers: Announcement coming soon!
Room: Main Stage

10:30am - 10:45am
June 25, 2026

Welcome to Forward EMEA 2026. Hosted by Jake Humphrey, Broadcaster, Author & Entrepreneur. Let's get started!

Speaker: Jake Humphrey
Room: Main Stage

10:45am - 11:15am
June 25, 2026

Pit Stop: refuel and reconnect.

Room: Foyer & Vestibules

11:15am - 11:45am
June 25, 2026

If the Minimum Viable Company is the critical link in regulatory resilience, what does that look like in a real organisation shaped by customers, complexity, and constant operational pressure? In this fireside conversation, Rubrik and Sainsbury’s CISOs explore how leaders translate regulatory expectations into practical decisions, define what matters most, and build resilience that holds in a crisis.

Speakers: Doug Weekes (Sainsbury's), Richard Cassidy (Rubrik)
Room: Main Stage

Step into an immersive, live cyberattack simulation on a fictional company, where every decision you make in real-time has significant consequences. You’ll gain real-world clarity on how attacks progress, receive actionable steps and expert guidance at every stage, and discover strategies to avoid common pitfalls that can prolong downtime.

Speakers: Nick Nekrews (Rubrik), Grant Dinning (Rubrik)
Room: Grand Officers

11:45am - 12:15pm
June 25, 2026

AI agents are moving at a velocity that traditional security frameworks weren't built to handle. As organizations shift from static chatbots to autonomous agents that can access, process, and act on sensitive data and systems, the perimeter of risk has fundamentally shifted. You’re no longer just protecting data and systems from humans; you’re protecting it from high-speed, automated entities that don’t take breaks.

In this session, we’ll explore how to scale Agentic AI initiatives without putting innovation on hold. We'll explore the specific challenges of "agentic" risks and show how Rubrik Agent Cloud gives you the visibility and governance you need for today's enterprise.

Speaker: Filip Verloy (Rubrik)
Room: Main Stage

12:20pm - 1:00pm
June 25, 2026

Understanding cyber threats in the context of growing geopolitical complexity.

Speakers: Jake Humphreys (Host), James Hughes (Rubrik)
Room: Main Stage

1:00pm - 2:00pm
June 25, 2026

Join us for lunch, connect with our executives and sponsor ecosystem, and drop by the Expert Bar.

Room: Main Stage

2:00pm - 2:30pm
June 25, 2026

Maintain visibility, compliance, and resilience as your architecture scales across regions and platforms.

Speaker: George Markou (Coca-Cola HBC)
Room: Main Stage

Today’s threat actors don’t break in — they log in. Over 80% of all breaches involve compromised credentials or the misuse of privileges, making identity the single most exploited vector in modern cyberattacks. Join our Guided Lab on Identity Resilience and see how to protect your organization from identity-based attacks, and experience hands-on how to detect suspicious activity, spot weaknesses and misconfigurations in your identity platforms, and how to investigate access levels for both human and non-human identities — all in real time. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your identity security.

Speakers: Ed Morgan (Rubrik)
Room: Grand Officers

2:30pm - 3:00pm
June 25, 2026