The Elevate.Tech Summit is taking place in November, where top speakers such as Joe Tidy, BBC News Cyber Correspondent & Author, will be sharing his experience and knowledge!
10th November 2026 | Hilton London Canary Wharf
Fully funded attendance – Book Now! (Places are limited)
Keynote Seminar: “From LulzSec to Scattered Spider: How Teenage Hackers Hijack the Internet”
Gone is the era of harmless youthful curiosity; teenage hacking is now serious cybercrime fueled by money, fame, or criminal group recruitment. In his book Ctrl+Alt+Chaos, Joe Tidy lifts the lid on the dark underbelly of the internet and youth culture tracking the rise and fall of groups such as LulzSec, HTP, UG Nazi, Lizard Squad, Lapsus$ and Scattered Spider. Join Joe for his keynote which draws parallels with recent high-profile attacks from teenage gangs and asks the question – how can we stop the cycle of teenage boys hijacking life online?
- Teenage hacker profiles – lessons anecdotes and parralells
- High profile hacks and how Joe investigated and covered them including talking with some of the hackers
- Lessons for defenders and parents on how to prevent this cycle
Joe Tidy – BBC News Cyber Correspondent & Author
As mentioned, your place is completely funded and includes: A personalised itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with leading suppliers of your choice, an insightful seminar programme including roundtables, multiple networking opportunities, lunch and refreshments throughout.
For more information about the event, please request it here.
