A free-to-attend cybersecurity and technology event is heading to Stoke-on-Trent this April.

Cybercon Staffordshire will return on Wednesday 8 April, at the Wade Conference Centre in Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent.

The all-day event will feature several expert speakers including Graham Cluley, who was named as one of the World's Top IT Security Influencers, and Nick Jackson, a Global Director of Cyber Security Services.

Usman Shah, founder of Stoke-on-Trent-based Abzorbed IT Solutions who are organising the event, said: "Those coming to Cybercon Staffordshire are going to be able to learn from first-hand real-life experiences from our fantastic speakers and also have the opportunity to ask questions throughout.

"It's not an event to be missed as cyber threats are everywhere and the more awareness and understanding we can share together the better for everyone."

Bidefender - a global leader in cybersecurity - along with India based Scalefusion - a Unified Endpoint Management Solution provider - have been announced as the main sponsors and strategic partners of Cybercon Staffordshire 2026.

Usman added: "We are delighted to have both Bitdefender and Scalefusion as our strategic partners.

"Both of which are leaders in the industry and do amazing things around the world - to have their presence here in Stoke-on-Trent for Cybercon Staffordshire is amazing.

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"We thank them for their ongoing support in helping us all to help businesses to be aware of global cybersecurity threats which may occur."

Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in a racing simulator competition with the chance to win Ferrari Merchandise courtesy of Bitdefender and there will be cyber security vendor exhibitors.

Cybercon Staffordshire is free to attend, but places are limited and early registration is encouraged. Free parking is also available at the Wade Conference Centre.

For more details and to reserve a place visit the Cybercon Staffordshire Eventbrite page or for more information about Abzorbed IT visit the website here.