Dstl’s Dr Alec Banks to make keynote speech at HISC 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026

We’re excited to announce that Dr Alec Banks will be our first keynote speaker at this year’s High Integrity Software Conference (HISC).

Alec works as a Principal Advisor for Autonomous Systems and AI Safety Engineering at the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

Alec’s presentation will cover “AI and the Agnogenic Test Engineer”.

Don’t miss the call for presentations (CfP) deadline – approaching fast!

For a chance to join Dr Alec Banks on this year's roster of HISC speakers, submit your presentation proposal before 31st May.

The Technical Tracks for this year are:

1. Assurance of AI-based products and tools for dependable systems

2. Enhancing cybersecurity and safety for critical applications

3. Innovative tools, methods, and engineering practices

4. Challenges in global partnerships & large programmes

Key dates in the CfP process are:

• 31st May – Deadline for submissions
• 30th June – Notifications sent
• 30th September – Presentations submitted
• 13th October – Conference

Find more detail on the CfP process here.

Have you got your tickets to HISC?

HISC – sponsored by Adacore, Capgemini and Rapita Systems – will take place at The Vox Conference venue in Birmingham on 13th October 2026.

HISC is the definitive meeting place for the high-integrity software community. From software decision makers from the UK and Europe to esteemed senior engineers in industry, government and academia - everybody is here.

Register your attendance and find all the details on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities here.