Professor William (Bill) J. Buchanan OBE is a distinguished member of the faculty at the School of Computing, Edinburgh Napier University. He is renowned for his groundbreaking work in cybersecurity.
At Edinburgh Napier, he leads the Blockpass ID Lab and serves as the Director of the Centre for Cybersystems and Cryptography. His expertise in blockchain technology, digital identity, and cryptography makes him a pivotal figure in contemporary computing discussions.
In addition to his academic achievements, Professor Buchanan has made significant industrial impacts, leading to successful spin-outs such as Zonefox, Symphonic Software, and Cyan Forensics. His research has notably advanced the integration of homomorphic encryption and Zero Knowledge Proofs in digital identity systems.
Celebrated within the industry, he was named "Cyber Evangelist of the Year" at the Scottish Cybersecurity Awards. We eagerly anticipate the insights he will share at EIE25.
📅 May 15, 2025, 4:15-5:30 PM Pentland Room | 📍 John McIntyre Conference Centre
Closing Keynote:
Professor Buchanan will outline how the Scottish ecosystem has supported a range of university spin-outs and will discuss cutting-edge developments in cybersecurity, AI and cryptography and their potential impact on Scotland’s tech ecosystem.
