MONTHLY NETWORKING DRINKS
Our successful monthly network nights in conjunction with the Fleet Street Quarter BID continue with another meeting at
The Rising Sun, Carter Lane, EC4V 5DY
8 July 2025 from 6 p.m.
Speaker from 6.30 p.m.
Where we will have exclusive use of the first-floor bar
Our guest speaker will be
RICHARD STARNES
Richard is a cyber-security expert who has led cybersecurity teams for organisations including London Metropolitan Police Service, Heathrow Airport, Capgemini and Direct Line Group. A notable highlight of his career was serving as the Officer in Charge for Cybersecurity for Operation London Bridge, the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. He a recently joined member of FWC, is a Liveryman in the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT), where he serves as the Chair for the Security Panel. He serves also as a NED in the Cyber Resilience Centre for London and has often been invited as a guest lecturer by educational institutions including the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School, and the London School of Economics. He is currently looking for his next full-time, executive role.
Richard will explain the emerging threats from those “bad actors” trying to steal our data and sabotage the systems upon which the modern world depends, and what sensible organisations – and individuals – should do about it.
There will be no charge for these events, just use the bar and do bring friends!
An opportunity to unwind, natter with friends old and new.
Note that the next networking event will be on 9 September 2025 - no August networking (but do join us for the rowing!)
