

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Disinformation for SMEs: How to Spot, Protect and Respond
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A practical workshop for SMEs focused on fake content, deepfakes and disinformation, designed to help protect business trust and reputation.About this EventDisinformation is no longer something that only affects large organisations. Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly targeted through fake content, manipulated images and misleading narratives that can damage trust and reputation.This practical workshop is designed to help SMEs understand disinformation in real business situations and learn how to respond in a clear and confident way.During the session, participants will:Understand the difference between misinformation and disinformation, and how false content spreadsExplore real-world examples affecting businesses and the risks involvedPractise spotting fake or misleading posts, altered images and false narrativesLearn what deepfakes and AI-generated media are, and why they matter for SMEsLearn simple, practical steps to protect their business and reputationTake part in open discussion and Q&amp;A focused on SME challengesThe workshop includes time for discussion, networking and lunch, as well as a Cyber Advice Corner where attendees can speak directly with cyber-security students and get practical guidance.This event is part of Cyber Clinic initiative supported by Innovate UK through the West Midlands Innovation Programme Flexible Innovation Fund  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/150bac50-e3f3-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w1200-h159-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMRegistrationInfo: Attendee sign-in and tea/coffee.?: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMIntroduction to CSI and Cyber ClinicInfo: Welcome and overview of the session.?: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PMUnderstanding DisinformationInfo: An interactive session covering how misinformation and disinformation spread, why SMEs are often targeted, and real-world examples affecting businesses.
Participants will take part in hands-on activities to practise spotting fake or misleading content, including altered images and false narratives.
The session also introduces deepfakes and AI-generated media, and outlines practical steps SMEs can take to protect their business and reputation.
Includes open discussion and Q&amp;A.?: 12:20 PM - 12:30 PMAI-Assisted Innovation for SMEs – West MidlandsInfo: Overview of AI-assisted innovation opportunities and support for SMEs in the West Midlands.?: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMLunch, Networking and Cyber Advice CornerInfo: Networking lunch followed by a Cyber Advice Corner, offering the opportunity to speak directly with cyber-security students for practical advice, guidance and signposting to further support.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/disinformation-for-smes-how-to-spot-protect-and-respond/100001977027325952
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: NatWest Accelerator Birmingham
- **lat**: 52.4815137
- **long**: -1.8972978
- **full address**: NatWest Accelerator Birmingham, 2 Saint Philip's Place, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Centre for Cyber Security Innovation, Aston (https://allevents.in/org/centre-for-cyber-security-innovation-aston/23661658)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** NatWest Accelerator Birmingham, 2 Saint Philip's Place, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Centre for Cyber Security Innovation, Aston
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Disinformation for SMEs: How to Spot, Protect and Respond ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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