CHERI Blossoms Conference 2026

Date: 26 – 27 March 2026

Location: Department of Computer Science and Technology – William Gates Building, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

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Conference Overview

Join us at the CHERI Blossoms Conference 2026, the must-attend event for forward-thinking decision-makers and innovators! This exclusive gathering is tailored for industry leaders, business strategists, product managers, researchers and technologists, who are poised to influence the future of digital security by design.

At this premier event, you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage with top experts and gain firsthand insights into the latest developments using CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions) technology. Discover how these cutting-edge advancements are revolutionizing the creation of resilient, secure systems and learn how integrating these innovations can provide a competitive edge for your organization.

Don’t miss this chance to network with key players, forge strategic collaborations, and drive technological progress that will redefine cybersecurity. Be part of the conversation that matters and position your organization at the forefront of this transformative industry shift!

Get a taste of what awaits you – watch the previous CHERI Blossoms conference overview:

Agenda

The event runs over two consecutive days (Thursday and Friday), with the exhibition space open throughout. Each day has a distinct focus:

Thursday 26^th March 2026

Keynotes and general / business-focused sessions
CHERI Project 15th Birthday Party (including dinner)

Friday 27^th March 2026

Technical sessions

The full agenda will be published once all talks are finalised.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Alex Rebert

Google

Ollie Whitehouse

NCSC

Featured Speakers

Featured speakers will be announced once the schedule is finalised.

Exhibitors

…and more to be announced!

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Venue

CHERI Blossoms 2026 will be held in Cambridge UK, at the Department of Computer Science and Technology in the William Gates Building, on the University of Cambridge’s West Cambridge site, located off Madingley Road.

Address

William Gates Building

15 JJ Thomson Ave

Cambridge CB3 0FD

Travel

Car

Free parking is available at the Madingley Road Park and Ride site. This is approximately a 10 minutes’ walk from the venue.

Bus

There are two regular bus services from the city centre to the William Gates Building, and a third to the nearby Park and Ride, 10 minutes’ walk away:

Universal Bus (U1 and U2)
The Universal Bus runs between Eddington and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, via West Cambridge, Cambridge city centre, and Cambridge train station. There is a bus stop outside the William Gates Building. See the route timetable.
Citi 4 Bus
The Citi 4 bus operates from Cambridge city centre with a stop outside the Veterinary School on Madingley Road. For Citi bus timetable details, visit the Stagecoach website.
Madingley Road Park and Ride
This P+R service runs between Madingley Road and the city centre. The bus terminates at the Madingley Road P+R Site which is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the William Gates Building. For further route and timetable information, visit the County Council website.

Train

Cambridge train station is located one mile south-east of the City Centre, with regular services to London King’s Cross, London Liverpool Street, Peterborough, and Birmingham. The Universal Bus operates a direct link from the train station to the West Cambridge Site.