Circle2Success (C2S) has acquired Future Tech Events, bringing the National Cyber Awards and National AI Awards into its portfolio.

C2S – the organisation behind C2S The Growth Consultancy, C2S Business Awards and C2S Educational Outreach Live – originally co-founded the National Cyber Awards alongside cybersecurity academic Professor Richard Benham in 2018. Future Tech Events subsequently expanded to launch the National AI Awards, which completed their third year in June 2026 with a reception at The AI Summit London during London Tech Week.

C2S says it will support the reach of both awards and build on existing relationships across government and industry. Entrants, judges and sponsors will also gain access to C2S’s wider business community, while the connection with C2S Educational Outreach Live is intended to help cybersecurity and AI organisations engage young people considering careers in the sectors.

The National Cyber Awards return to London on 28 September for their 2026 ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is headline sponsor, with technology presenter and broadcaster Georgie Barrat as host. Speakers include senior figures from the British Army, City of London Police and the National Crime Agency.

Angela Edwards-Stead, co-founder and director of Circle2Success, said: “This isn’t about changing what people know and value; it is about investing in the future. We’re committed to retaining the independence, integrity and industry credibility that have made these events such respected platforms.”

Professor Richard Benham, chair of Future Tech Events, said: “When C2S and I launched the National Cyber Awards, our ambition was to create an independent platform that recognised the people and organisations making an outstanding contribution to cybersecurity across the UK. Seeing our vision continue to grow through this partnership is incredibly exciting.”