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Alex van Someren
Transform cybersecurity strategy with Alex van Someren, speaker, UK Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security. Alex works with organisations to navigate emerging threats and technological innovation, delivering expert insights backed by Royal Academy of Engineering fellowship and deep entrepreneurial experience.
Alex van Someren is a leading expert in cybersecurity, national security, and deep technology investment. As the UK's Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security, he provides independent scientific guidance on emerging threats and technological advancements, shaping policy and strategy at the highest levels. With a background in both entrepreneurship and venture capital, he brings a unique perspective on the intersection of innovation and security.
Alex began his career in the 1980s at Acorn Computer, contributing to the development of the BBC Microcomputer and Acorn Electron. He went on to co-found several technology companies, including ANT Software and nCipher, a cryptographic security firm that became a major provider of encryption solutions before its acquisition by Thales. His experience in building and scaling businesses led him to Amadeus Capital Partners, where he spent over a decade investing in early-stage deep technology startups.
His work in cybersecurity and national security has earned him recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. He is also an Honorary Professor of Computer Science at the University of Manchester and a member of the Royal Society’s Science, Industry and Translation Committee.
Throughout his career, Alex's ability to adapt and innovate has been instrumental in his success and the success of the companies he has supported. With experience spanning software engineering, cryptography, venture capital, and government advisory roles, Alex offers valuable insight into the challenges of securing digital infrastructure in an increasingly complex world. His expertise provides a clear view of how emerging technologies are shaping the future of security, making him a sought-after voice in the field.
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Alex van Someren draws on his career trajectory — from engineering at Acorn Computer through co-founding nCipher to advising government on national security — to frame talks around the practical evolution of cybersecurity and deep technology investment.
Alex van Someren speaks on cybersecurity, deep technology investment, national security policy, cryptography, and the role of emerging technologies in securing digital infrastructure. He serves as the UK's Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security and is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, with a career spanning the co-founding of nCipher (acquired by Thales), over a decade as a venture capital investor at Amadeus Capital Partners, and an Honorary Professorship in Computer Science at the University of Manchester.
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