Where the GRC community shapes what’s next

VantaCon UK 2026: How AI is Rewriting Trust
7th May 2026
Convene 200 Aldersgate, St Paul's | London

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Featured Speakers

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Alex Stamos
CSO at Corridor & Professor at Stanford, Former Chief of Security at Facebook
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Christina Cacioppo
CEO, Vanta
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Jacob DePriest
VP, Security / CISO, 1Password
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Andrew Becherer
CISO, Sublime Security
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Jason Clinton
Deputy CISO, Anthropic
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Jason Clinton
CISO, Anthropic
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Andrew Becherer
CISO, Sublime Security
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Jacob DePriest
VP, Security / CISO, 1Password
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Tony English
CISO, WorkJam
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Matt Hartley
Co-Founder & CPO, BreachRX
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Chuck Kesler
CISO, Pendo
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Mandy Matthew
Lead Security Risk Program Manager, Duolingo
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Christina Caccioppo
CEO, Vanta
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Jeremy Epling
CPO, Vanta
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Jadee Hanson
CISO, Vanta
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Scott Bachand
CIO/CISO, Ro
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Ayoub Fandi
GRC Engineer, Gitlab
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Akhila Chitiprolu
Head of 
Security GRC, Sierra
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Patrick Sullivan
VP of Strategy 
and Innovation,
A-LIGN
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Dongting Yu
Security Engineer, Clay
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AI is fast transforming every aspect of security and compliance—and no aspect of GRC will be left unchanged.

Join us for a half day GRC community event at VantaCon UK! Be the first to hear exciting product announcements, discover how industry leaders are preparing for big changes while uncovering unique growth opportunities, and take part in new breakout sessions designed for collaboration—not just on what’s next for GRC, but how we’ll write its future together.

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Hear from GRC and security leaders shaping the industry

Meet top security and compliance minds from across the GRC community and hear how they’re building their postures in the age of AI.

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Network with the best

Connect with peers from across the GRC community to swap stories, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.

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Help us write the future of GRC

Be part of the community reimagining what trust looks like next.

Agenda

*Exact timing subject to change
Meet top security and compliance minds from across the GRC community and hear how they’re building their GRC programs in the new age of AI.
08:00 - 8:30
General session
Registration and pre-training networking breakfast*
Session description

8:00 - 9:00
Vanta 101: Beginners
Foundations & Platform Orientation
Jaquez Hodo
Customer Education Specialist, Vanta
Session description

8:30 - 9:00
Vanta 201: Advanced
Scaling Risk Strategy in Vanta
Shannon DeLange
Sr. Manager, Customer Education, Vanta
Session description

9:00 - 9:40
Vanta 101: Beginners
Implementing Vanta
Jaquez Hodo
Customer Education Specialist, Vanta
Session description

9:00 - 9:40
Vanta 201: Advanced
Advanced Risk Assessments & Issue Management
Shannon DeLange
Sr. Manager, Customer Education, Vanta
Session description

9:40 - 10:20
Vanta 201: Advanced
Optimization & Automation
Shannon DeLange
Sr. Manager, Customer Education, Vanta
Session description

9:50 - 10:20
Vanta 101: Beginners
Managing Risk & Readiness
Jaquez Hodo
Customer Education Specialist, Vanta
Session description

10:30 - 11:00
Vanta 101: Beginners
Building & Demonstrating Trust
Jaquez Hodo
Customer Education Specialist, Vanta
Session description

10:30 - 11:00
Vanta 201: Advanced
Third-Party Risk Management at Scale
Shannon DeLange
Sr. Manager, Customer Education, Vanta
Session description

11:00 - 11:30
Vanta 101: Beginners
Hands on Workshop
Jaquez Hodo
Customer Education Specialist, Vanta
Session description

11:00 - 11:30
Vanta 201: Advanced
30-Minute Hands-On Workshop: “From Risk to Resolution
Shannon DeLange
Sr. Manager, Customer Education, Vanta
Session description

12:00 - 13:00
General session
Registration and networking lunch
Session description

13:00 - 14:00
General session
Product keynote
Christina Cacioppo
CEO, Vanta
Jeremy Epling
CPO, Vanta
Session description

Learn from Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo and CPO Jeremy Epling on product developments in action.

14:00 - 14:15
General session
General session
Session description

14:35 - 15:05
AI: beyond the hype
CISOs on AI: How Europe’s Top Security Leaders Are Using AI to Strengthen Their Security Posture
Thibault Candebat
CISO, Intercom
Martin Tschammer
Head of Security, Synthesia
Joanna Chen
CISO, Dashlane
Jadee Hanson
CISO, Vanta
Session description

AI is transforming security and compliance—and as new risks and attacks emerge, so does the need for increased regulation. Join the European builders and security leaders tackling these challenges and learn how their teams are enhancing security to predict threats, strengthen assurance, and build resilient security postures in a shifting environment.

14:35 - 15:05
Impact: Prove posture impact
Security Posture Reality Check: The Blind Spots Holding Back Your Team
Steve Byrom
CRO, Cognisys
Session description

Security postures can look solid on paper but still miss crucial things in practice. In this session, Steve Byrom, CRO at Cognysis, will break down the common gaps GRC and security teams overlook when building a modern security posture—and how security leaders can spot them early, prioritize fixes, and prove progress.

15:20 - 15:50
AI: beyond the hype
Risk, Attackers, and AI: Staying a Step Ahead
Willem Delbare
Founder & CEO, Aikido Security
Session description

AI is transforming security and compliance—and as new risks and attacks emerge, so does the need for increased regulation. Join the European builders and security leaders tackling these challenges and learn how their teams are enhancing security to predict threats, strengthen assurance, and build resilient security postures in a shifting environment.

15:20 - 15:50
Impact: Prove posture impact
The Future Belongs to GRC Engineers: Take Your Career to the Next Level
Ayoub Fandi
Founder, GRC Engineer
Session description

Today's GRC teams must cover more frameworks, manage more risks, and implement controls in more atomised environments. GRC engineering can help manage the complexity. Learn from Ayoub Fandi, industry expert and GRC practitioner, on how to use engineering problem-solving techniques to solve common challenges and build stronger connections across your teams.

16:05 - 16:25
General session
General session
Session description

To be announced

16:25 – 18:00
General session
Cocktails & conversation
Session description

Toast to VantaCon UK 2026

Breakout session themes

AI: Beyond the hype

Navigating the impact of AI on risk, security, and GRC

Impact: Prove posture impact

Proving program value: influence, impact, and buy-in.

Speakers

Christina Cacioppo
CEO, Vanta
Jeremy Epling
CPO, Vanta
Jadee Hanson
CISO, Vanta
Ayoub Fandi
Founder, GRC Engineer
Martin Tschammer
Head of Security, Synthesia
Thibault Candebat
CISO, Intercom
Steve Byrom
CRO, Cognisys
Willem Delbare
Founder & CEO, Aikido Security
Joanna Chen
CISO, Dashlane
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Andrew Becherer
CISO, Sublime Security
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Jacob DePriest
VP, Security / CISO, 1Password
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Tony English
CISO, WorkJam
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Matt Hartley
Co-Founder & CPO, BreachRX
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Chuck Kesler
CISO, Pendo
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Mandy Matthew
Lead Security Risk Program Manager, Duolingo
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Christina Caccioppo
CEO, Vanta
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Jeremy Epling
CPO, Vanta
Person in a suit, looking at the camera, on a light green background.
Jadee Hanson
CISO, Vanta
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Scott Bachand
CIO/CISO, Ro
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Ayoub Fandi
GRC Engineer, Gitlab
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Akhila Chitiprolu
Head of 
Security GRC, Sierra
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Patrick Sullivan
VP of Strategy 
and Innovation,
A-LIGN
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Dongting Yu
Security Engineer, Clay

FAQs

When and where is the event?

Thursday, 7th May 2026 at Convene 200 Aldersgate, London. Doors open at 8:30 for (optional) product training sessions. Registration and networking lunch for the main conference takes place from 12:00 and programming concludes at 18:00.

Which stations are closest to venue?

Several tube stations are a short walk away. Barbican (4 mins), St. Paul’s (5 mins) and Moorgate (11 mins).

How can I register for the event?

Just click the “Register now” button at the top of this page.

Who is the ideal audience for this event?

VantaCon is for teams responsible for security, compliance, and trust at organisations across the UK and EU. It’s designed for both existing Vanta customers and those exploring how to build and scale robust security and compliance posture.

Are there sponsorship opportunities?

Yes, please reach out to coryn.mulrey@vanta.com for more information.

Are tickets transferrable?

In most cases, we can transfer your ticket to another guest if you are unable to make it. Please reach out vantaconsupport@vanta.com.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please let us know in advance.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Please note your dietary requirements during registration.

How can I get in touch with the organisers?

Please reach out to vantaconsupport@vantacon.com with any further questions—we’re happy to help.

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