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Course Details

Hacking, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security

• Code: O25P109DSR
• Fees: From ｣230.00
• Dates: Sat 29 Nov 2025 - Sun 30 Nov 2025
• Time: 9.45am Saturday - 5pm Sunday
• Location: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA

Overview

Hackers are often demonised in society but is this an accurate representation? Should we be fearful of those who manoeuvre from the darkest corners of the internet? Or, are they merely exaggerated vignettes of our own design?

Discover the truth behind the hacker stereotype during this unique weekend event at Rewley House, with a guest appearance from the Chief Security Officer at Lloyds Banking Group.

Programme Details

Saturday 29 November

• 9.45am: Registration at Rewley House reception
• 10am: Cyber Security: Defending the Kingdom
• 11am: Tea/coffee break
• 11.30am: Hackers: An Origin Story
• 1pm: Lunch break
• 2pm: The Anatomy of Hacking
• 3.30pm: Tea/coffee break
• 4pm: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Defence: A Game Changer?
• 5pm: End of day
• 6.30pm: Dinner at Rewley House (optional)

Sunday 30 November

• 8am: Breakfast (for those staying at Rewley House)
• 10am: Artificial Intelligence and Hacking: A Dangerous Accelerant?
• 11am: Tea/coffee break
• 11.30am: National Security and Industry: Protecting Critical National Infrastructure
• 1pm: Lunch break
• 2pm: Securely Going Faster: Leading Security for one of Europes Largest Banks
• 3.30pm: Tea/coffee break
• 4pm: The Crypto Wars: Hackers, Spies and Digital Privacy
• 5pm: End of weekend

Tutors

Dr Craig Jarvis

Craig is an independent academic specialising in national security and technology. He lectures at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, and Royal Holloway.

Matt Rowe

Matt has over 15 years' security experience, including over 10 years in leadership roles across financial services. Currently Matt is the Chief Security Officer at Lloyds Banking Group.

Fees

• Event fee (includes tea/coffee): ｣230.00
• Saturday baguette lunch: ｣7.50
• Saturday dinner: ｣31.50
• Saturday hot lunch: ｣21.25
• Single B&B (Saturday night): ｣121.50
• Sunday baguette lunch: ｣7.50
• Sunday hot lunch: ｣21.25

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.