CyberQ Group backs Birmingham Tech Week Cyberverse Day in 2026

CyberQ Group will sponsor Cyberverse Day at Birmingham Tech Week 2026, the UK’s largest regional technology festival, and host a week of cyber fringe events in Birmingham. The company is using the platform to push AI-led defence, Zero Trust, and veteran talent pathways across the West Midlands.

Why it matters: - CyberQ Group is tying a major regional tech event to its pitch for AI-enabled cyber defence, 24/7 monitoring, and stronger resilience for businesses facing faster-moving threats. - The sponsorship also gives the company a stage to promote regional skills pipelines through the soft launch of the West Midlands Cyber & Tech Veterans CIC. - The event could widen visibility for Birmingham and the West Midlands as a hub for cyber, defence, and digital trust conversations.

What happened: - CyberQ Group announced it will sponsor Cyberverse Day at Birmingham Tech Week 2026. - Birmingham Tech Week runs from 19 to 23 October 2026 under the theme “Fast Forward.” - Cyberverse Day takes place Tuesday, 20 October at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. - CyberQ Group will also host a series of fringe events at Alpha Tower in Birmingham during the week.

The details: - CyberQ Group describes itself as a global cybersecurity provider that is CREST-accredited and ISO 27001 certified. - The company plans to lead discussions on AI-enabled defence, proactive risk mitigation, and 24/7 security monitoring. - Cyberverse focuses on enterprise resilience, post-quantum security, and digital sovereignty. - CEO Chris Woods said Birmingham Tech Week is a place to share actionable threat intelligence and collaborate with regional and international leaders. - CyberQ Group is also highlighting the soft launch of the West Midlands Cyber & Tech Veterans CIC before its full ecosystem launch at Birmingham Tech Week 2026. - The CIC was founded by Royal Signals veteran Ryan Jones, who is CEO and statutory director. - The CIC is an asset-locked community interest company that aims to create free, zero-commission pathways for military veterans, service leavers, and active reservists into cyber and IT roles. - The initiative is designed as a neutral, vendor-agnostic layer that brings together employers, supply chains, and sponsors. - The CIC says it offers direct intake routes for ex-military candidates across SC, DV, lapsed, and non-cleared pathways. - The CIC also says it helps SMEs, MSPs, and defence primes aggregate capabilities to address skills shortages. - The program includes guidance on MoD standards, Cyber Essentials Plus, and compliant consortia bidding for public sector work. - The initiative links to PPN 06/20 social value goals through non-commission B2B retainers that point to veteran integration. - Regional employers and partners can register as Founding Allies. - CyberQ Group’s fringe sessions will be co-hosted with Microsoft, Target Integration, RocketGX, Drop Table, and Maor Compliance. - The sessions will cover Zero Trust, OT and IoT risk, technical debt, identity security, and information security management. - Scheduled events include a Zero Trust workshop on Monday 19 October from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., a digital factory and cyber risk session that day from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., a technical debt masterclass on Wednesday 21 October from 10:30 a.m. to noon, an identity security session on Thursday 22 October from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and a compliance workshop that afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Between the lines: - CyberQ Group is using the sponsorship to position itself as both a security services provider and a regional convener. - The veteran CIC adds a workforce and social-value angle to a standard event sponsorship, which could make the company more relevant to public-sector and defence-minded buyers. - The mix of AI defence, OT security, Zero Trust, and veteran hiring suggests CyberQ Group is targeting both technical buyers and ecosystem partners at once.

What’s next: - CyberQ Group will run the Cyberverse Day sponsorship and the fringe events throughout Birmingham Tech Week 2026. - The West Midlands Cyber & Tech Veterans CIC is expected to hold its full ecosystem launch during the same week. - Regional employers and partners can continue registering as Founding Allies through the CIC portal.

The bottom line: - CyberQ Group is using Birmingham Tech Week 2026 to sell more than cybersecurity services; it is also making a public case for regional resilience, skills development, and cyber ecosystem-building.