Date: 12th November 2024
Time: 10:00 – 16:30 + evening networking until 20:00
Location: Hub8 MX, Cheltenham, UK
Entry: Free to attend
Hosted by NCSC, CyNam, and the CHERI Alliance
Thank you to all who attended!
You can find the recordings and slides for the event below or view the recordings directly on our YouTube channel.

About
On the November 12, 2024, the Hub8 MX in Cheltenham hosted a groundbreaking event that bridged the gap between cutting-edge cybersecurity research and real-world industry implementation. Hosted by NCSC, Cynam, and the CHERI Alliance, this free-to-attend conference provided an opportunity to dive deep into the CHERI architecture—a revolutionary approach to securing future digital systems.
Through insightful keynotes and discussions from leaders from NCSC, DSbD, University of Cambridge, and CHERI Alliance, attendees explored the intersection of government initiatives and industry collaboration. Topics ranged from the semi-technical introduction of CHERI to industry-specific strategies for driving security innovation.
There were thought-provoking speeches, exhibitions showcasing open-source and collaborative projects, and a networking reception to close the day.
Talks & Slides
- Incentivising future security | Paul Waller - NCSC (12:37)
- Digital Security by Design Challenge - Securing the future of computing | John Goodacre - DSbD (20:52)
- CHERI Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions | Dr Robert Watson - University of Cambridge (33:51)
- An Innovation Ecosystem to encourage Cybersecurity by Design? | Reid Derby - CyNam (18:49)
- Collaborative engineering | Gavin Ferris - lowRISC (20:56)
- Launching the CHERI Alliance | Mike Eftimakis - CHERI Alliance (27:12)
- CHERI Standardisation | Prof. Simon W. Moore - University of Cambridge (14:17)
- Porting Software to CHERI | Dr Graeme Jenkinson - Capabilities Limited (14:38)
- CHERI Prototyping and Open Source | Greg Chadwick - lowRISC (19:32)
- CHERI Software Ecosystem | Carl Shaw - Codasip (18:58)
- ‘Cybersecurity by design’ Conference Closing Remarks | Gavin Ferris - CHERI Alliance (8:34)
You can view the playlist directly on YouTube here.
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- Incentivising future security | Paul W. - NCSC
- Digital Security by Design Challenge - Securing the future of computing | John Goodacre - DSbD
- CHERI Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions | Dr Robert Watson - University of Cambridge
- An Innovation Ecosystem to encourage Cybersecurity by Design? | Reid Derby - CyNam
- Collaborative engineering | Gavin Ferris - lowRISC
- Launching the CHERI Alliance | Mike Eftimakis - CHERI Alliance
- CHERI Standardisation | Prof. Simon W. Moore - University of Cambridge
- Porting Software to CHERI | Dr Graeme Jenkinson - Capabilities Limited
- CHERI Prototyping and Open Source | Greg Chadwick - lowRISC
- CHERI Software Ecosystem | Carl Shaw - Codasip
Venue
The Hub8 MX – the white building opposite the church at the end of Chester Walk.


Address:
Off Chester Walk
Cheltenham
GL50 3JY (Please note that this differs from the postcode on Google Maps)
