In-Person Event
BarrierCon
In partnership with
Event Details:
Date: 28th of October 2025
Time: 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Venue: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, 1 Festival Sq, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
Event Description
Barrier, CrowdStrike, and Fortinet invite you to a half-day event at the Sheraton Hotel, Edinburgh, bringing together IT and security professionals for an afternoon of knowledge-sharing, discussion, and networking.
Discover how the combined power of FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and CrowdStrike Falcon Insight XDR is helping organisations strengthen defences and stay ahead of an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Why Attend?
Practical Insights – Hear real-world examples of how organisations are addressing today’s cybersecurity challenges.
Expert Perspectives – Learn from thought leaders at Barrier, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and a special guest speaker.
Latest Developments – Get updates on the newest innovations and advancements from both CrowdStrike and Fortinet.
Engaging Dialogue – A panel discussion with industry experts.
Networking & Connections – Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with a lunch, refreshments throughout the day, followed by canapés and drinks to close the day.
Join us to connect with peers, hear directly from experts, and gain practical takeaways to strengthen your cyber resilience strategy.
REGISTER TODAY
Hear from the Experts:
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Ian McGowan - Managing Director, Barrier Networks
Ian McGowan is the Founder and Managing Director of Barrier Networks, one of the UK’s fastest-growing cybersecurity managed service providers. With over 20 years’ experience in designing, delivering, and auditing complex infrastructure, he specialises in security operations, incident response, and secure system architecture. Ian has worked across financial services, government, defence, manufacturing, and energy, and has represented the UK internationally as a SCADA Security SME and CSIRT Trainer. He also serves in the British Army Reserve as a Cyber Security Officer.
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Graham Vann – Senior Director – Strategy & Solutions Group, Fortinet
Graham Vann is a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience in networking and cybersecurity. He has held a range of senior roles across sales, pre-sales, business development, marketing, and product management, both in the UK and internationally. Graham is known for bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and practical, results-driven strategies.
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James A. Lang – Founder & CEO, itmatters.ai
James A. Lang is a former Corps Warrant Officer and cyber strategist with over 30 years’ experience in national security, digital transformation, and AI governance. He developed the British Army’s first Cyber Protection Team, served as the MOD’s first AI Product Manager, and now advises global leaders on Trustworthy AI. Creator of the AIblindspot™ and STRIKE frameworks, James helps organisations harness AI that is Reliable, Resilient, and Responsible — because “AI only matters if we build trust.”
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Jamie Sarakinis – Cloud Solution Architect, CrowdStrike
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Your spot is not automatically confirmed, so please keep an eye on your inbox for future emails with more details.