Southwest of England & Wales | 16 April

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Join Jonathan Barber, IFA Executive Director – UK, for the first Southwest of England and Wales regional event of 2026. This meeting offers an engaging and educational start to the first quarter of the year, combining professional learning with valuable networking opportunities. 

We are pleased to be join by Tatiana VP, Cyber Protect, Prepare & Prevent Officer | Regional  Economic and Cyber Crime Unit (RECCU), who will run a Cyber Escape Room. 

The DCI has been locked up and the entire case against APT is in jeopardy!

Well...at least that’s the case in our Cyber Escape Room! Put yourself in the shoes of a cyber detective and take on a series of fun challenges to help clear va member of your unit. Participants will learn top cyber security tips which will help protect you, your family, and your organisation from cyber crime.

This workshop is aimed at non-technical personnel (although everyone is welcome to have a go!), and uses gamification to engage different types of learners and make the subject matter more accessible.

This session will cover:

  • Passwords
  • Phishing
  • Digital footprint
  • Protecting devices
  • Backup

Event details 

  • Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
  • Time: 17:30 - 19:30 (arrival from 17:00 onwards)
  • Delivery: In-person, UK 
  • Cost: Free of charge
  • CPD hours: 2
  • Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance so we can cater appropriately. 

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This in-person event will also include: 

A welcome and update from IFA, including introductions to new and existing members. 

  • A short business-focused presentation. 
  • An opportunity to refresh your knowledge, gain industry insight and earn 2 CPD hours. 
  • Dedicated time for networking with members and professional contacts. 

This meeting is open to non-members, and we encourage you to bring colleagues or professional contacts who may benefit from attending. 

Attendance in person is mandatory for CPD accreditation. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you do not register for this event. 

Venue 

The Bristol Golf Club
St Swithins Park
Blackhorse Hill Almondsbury
Gloucestershire BS10 7TP

Travel information

Car

  • Take the M5 motorway and leave at Junction 16 (Almondsbury).
  • From the junction, follow signs for the A38 towards Almondsbury and the B4061/Blackhorse Hill.
  • Enter St Swithins Park, Blackhorse Hill, Almondsbury.
  • Destination postcode: BS10 7TP.

Bus

  •  Take the T1 bus route (to either Bristol City Centre or Thornbury) via Almondsbury.
  • Travel to the bus stop at Almondsbury (e.g., “Almondsbury, The Swan” stop).
  • From the stop, walk along Blackhorse Hill or cross into St Swithins Park to reach the Golf Club.

Train

  • Travel to Bristol Parkway railway station.
  • From the station, you can take a taxi (approx. 9 mins) or the T1 bus towards Thornbury to Almondsbury, The Swan Hotel bus stop.
  • The Golf Club is a short walk away from the bus stop (approx.12 mins).

 We look forward to seeing you.  

About the speaker:

Regional  Economic and Cyber Crime Unit (RECCU)

As part of its work disrupting organised criminal groups engaged in cyber and economic crime, the SWRECCU also provide free and impartial cyber security guidance, workshops and resources to organisations of all sizes and sectors. This advisory capability is also available through your local force’s cyber crime unit. Our cyber security advice is based on the very latest threat intelligence from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as well as our own investigations. You can read more about how we work with the NCSC on their website.