1. CyberMi2 Research Day (May 2024)

We organised the second CyberMi2 Day (at Birmingham University); a research day dedicated to inclusive cybersecurity and privacy for marginalised users was held in partnership with the Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS) and AGENCY Research. The event included talks on topics such as smart homes, digital health, image-based sexual abuse, and gender tech abuse. Read our blogpost here.

2. Mini Conference and Visit to SPD (Clearblue) (May 2024)

A mini research conference was held with our industry partner SPD (Swiss Precision Diagnostics) in Bedford, with presentations on FemTech security and privacy, specifically on menopause tech. SPD is an international leader in this space and the maker of the Clearblue pregnancy, ovulation, and fertility tests and monitors. Read this blogpost.

3. Panel Discussion on Citizens’ Rights and the Cybersecurity Implications of Wearable Technologies (Feb 2024)

A panel discussion was held at the EPSRC PETRAS flagship Summit in London that addressed the cybersecurity implications of wearable technologies, where Dr Mehrnezhad was invited as a panel member to discuss these implications with a focus on FemTech. Members of the AGENCY team participated in the summit connecting with multiple stakeholders. Link to video is here.