What’s on – at a glance

At the UK’s only fully integrated emergency services conference for policing, fire & rescue, ambulance, forensics and public safety professionals, every area of the show is designed to deliver real learning, real collaboration and real operational impact.

From live incident demonstrations to sector-led emergency services education and the newest technology shaping emergency response, here’s what you can experience across the event:

Award-winning educational programme

In 2025 we won Best Content Programme at the EN Indy Awards. The Blue Light Show 2026 is pushing the bar even higher and will address the most pressing strategic and operational challenges facing the UK’s emergency services.

Our conference programme has been shaped in collaboration with senior leaders across police, fire, ambulance, central government and supporting agencies to ensure every theme delivers actionable outcomes for your organisation.

Access five core conference themes:

  • Collaboration & Emergency Services Collaboration
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Procurement & Resources
  • Culture & Workforce Development
  • Current & Emerging Challenges


 

Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Zone

The UK’s leading hub for emergency preparedness, operational readiness, resilience and protective security.

This zone brings together counterterrorism specialists, public-safety leaders and emergency-service teams to explore how intelligence, technology and multi-agency coordination strengthen public protection.

Programme Themes

  • Counter-Terror & Hostile Threats
  • Crisis Response & JESIP
  • Physical Security & Infrastructure Protection
  • Cyber & Digital Threats
  • Risk, Policy & Preparedness
  • Emergency Response & Medical Resilience
  • Technology & Future Threats

Together, these themes show how public safety, counterterrorism and emergency services operate as one ecosystem to prevent and respond to modern threats.

Martyn’s Law One-Day Conference – EXCLUSIVE

Get clear, practical guidance on the Protect Duty, including:

  • legal and operational expectations,
  • how agencies and venue operators collaborate on readiness,
  • real case studies on coordinated incident response,
  • actionable steps to prepare people, places and processes.

A must-attend programme for anyone responsible for public protection and operational resilience, with keynote insights from Figen Murray OBE.


 

Forensics Europe Expo

The UK’s long-established, must-attend forensics conference for forensic science and investigation professionals.

Co-located inside The Blue Light Show, FEE gives access to:

  • Cutting-edge forensic technologies, insights and digital tools
  • Expert-led sessions exploring investigation standards, casework challenges and evidential integrity
  • Solutions for CSI, digital forensics, labs, policing, academia and the criminal justice system

See the innovations shaping the next generation of forensic science, alongside the agencies who rely on it.


 

British APCO Critical Response Theatre

Delivered in partnership with British APCO, the UK’s leading association for public safety communications, this theatre examines the entire emergency response chain:

  • The emergency call
  • Incident triage and information flow
  • Response coordination
  • Frontline support and command decisions

With a programme shaped by real users, case studies and multi-agency lessons, the theatre focuses on practical application, not theory. Learn how digital tools, communications systems, AI and data-driven solutions are transforming operational efficiency across UK blue-light services.


 

Demo Arena

See real incidents brought to life.

The Demo Arena hosts immersive, scenario-based demonstrations featuring emergency services, equipment suppliers and technical specialists showing exactly how tools perform under pressure.

Expect:

  • Live rescue demonstrations
  • Major incident simulations
  • Vehicle, equipment and kit showcases
  • Step-by-step walkthroughs of tactics, decisions and interoperability


 

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Registration will open for tickets in January 2026 and if you would like to secure a group booking for your team to attend it is advised to complete the registered interest form.


 

ENQUIRE ABOUT EXHIBITING

Meet and engage with over 5,000 of the most senior members of the emergency services over two days of untapped networking opportunities.


 

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