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For frontline officers facing daily operational pressures to senior leaders driving force-wide transformation

What's in for me if I'm part of UK Police?

The Blue Light Show is the only national emergency services conference where policing, forensics, emergency services and security come together to shape the future of public protection.
 

For senior leaders:

  • Strategic briefings and influence future policy

  • Workforce, culture and service leadership development

  • Procurement clarity and future investment planning

  • National and emergency services collaboration sessions

For frontline officers:

  • Hands-on tech and service equipment demonstrations

  • Practical skills sessions

  • Scenario-based learning

  • Emergency services collaboration and joint response insights

Why it matters

Policing is under unprecedented pressure: demand, complexity and scrutiny continue to rise. Attending The Blue Light Show ensures you and your teams stay informed, equipped and prepared to deliver the highest standards of public safety.

Whether you’re on the front line or in command, this is where you come to discover innovation, strengthen emergency services collaboration and shape the future of policing.

 

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Co-located with:   FEEPublic Safety and Threat Mitigation

Why policing teams attend?

See the latest tools, technology and operational solutions first-hand, from digital forensics and AI-enabled intelligence to frontline equipment, command-and-control innovation and protective gear. Understand what’s coming next, what’s working, and how other forces are adapting.

Our award-winning emergency services education programme cuts through generic “best practice” and focuses on real cases, honest reflections and practical learning. Officers and leaders leave with clear, actionable steps that improve decision-making, resilience and public outcomes.

Work more effectively with fire, ambulance, voluntary rescue services, central government, borders, justice partners and specialist security teams. The environment is designed for genuine operational dialogue, the kind that improves information sharing, response coordination and emergency services collaboration.

Meet the innovators behind new policing technology, equipment and digital tools. Influence product development, test live demos, compare solutions and ensure your force invests in systems that genuinely meet operational need.

With sessions tailored for constables, sergeants, inspectors, commanders and chiefs, your whole team can access CPD-accredited learning designed to strengthen culture, police leadership development, wellbeing and operational performance.

2026 Conference Programme 

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Theatre 1
Sponsors Waymo
    Collaboration in Action: Community & Interagency Projects That Strengthen Resilience
    Theatre 1
    This session explores how communities build resilience through collaboration between local communities, blue light services, and interagency partners. Through real-world examples—including resilience …
    Chairperson
    Mark Baxter
    Mark Baxter, Chief Fire Officer, NFCC Lead for Children & Young People - Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
    Speakers
    Mandy Emery
    Mandy Emery, Sustainability & Social Value Specialist - East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub
    Christian Cooper
    Christian Cooper, Associate Director - Emergency Capabilities Unit (ECU)
    Mike Vass
    Mike Vass, Superintendent at Wiltshire Police - Swindon hub commander, Strategic Knife Crime lead and co-founder of the Bleed kit partnership. - Wiltshire Police
    Taylan Gungor
    Taylan Gungor, London Cycle Response Unit Lead - St John Ambulance
    There Be Monsters – Overcoming the Fear of AI
    Theatre 1
    Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world around us yet fear and misunderstanding often dominate the conversation. In this keynote, Jurga Zilinskiene demystifies AI and confronts the myths tha …
    Speakers
    Jurga Zilinskiene MBE
    Jurga Zilinskiene MBE, CEO/CTO & Founder - Guildhawk
    Beyond Rank - Pathways to Leadership
    Theatre 1
    Great leadership is not defined by rank alone - it is shaped by behaviour, mindset, and the ability to influence others in moments that matter. This panel brings together experienced voices from acros …
    Chairperson
    Pete Wakefield
    Pete Wakefield, Founder - Fire Fighters Podcast
    Speakers
    Gemma Stannard
    Gemma Stannard, Strategic Hub Lead - National Police Chiefs' Council
    Jonathan Smith
    Jonathan Smith, Commissioner - London Fire Brigade
    Maggie Blyth KPM
    Maggie Blyth KPM, T / Chief Constable - Gloucestershire Constabulary
    Garry Ball MBE
    Garry Ball MBE, Director of Continuous Improvement and Forensic innovation - Metropolitan Police
    Empowering the Young - NASA Case Study
    Theatre 1
    When NASA sent humans to the Moon, the average age of the flight controllers and engineers responsible for mission control was just 27. It’s a powerful reminder that innovation, judgement, and leaders …
    Speakers
    Stephen Carver
    Stephen Carver, Senior Lecturer - Cranfield University School of Management
  5. Featured
    One Response - How Blue Light Services Succeed Together in Terror Events and Major Incidents
    Theatre 1
    Terror attacks and major incidents test every aspect of the emergency services—leadership, communication, trust, and inter-agency capability. This senior panel brings together national leaders from ac …
    Chairperson
    Pete Wakefield
    Pete Wakefield, Founder - Fire Fighters Podcast
    Speakers
    Phil Garrigan
    Phil Garrigan, Chair - National Fire Chiefs' Council
    Jason Killens
    Jason Killens, Chair - Association of Ambulance Chief Executives
    Gavin Stephens
    Gavin Stephens, Chair - National Police Chiefs' Council
    From Apathy to Action: Re-Energising the Frontline Under Pressure of Constant Change
    Theatre 1
    Frontline professionals across the blue-light services are facing unprecedented levels of change - new structures, new technologies, new priorities - often layered one on top of another. This session …
    Chairperson
    Pete Wakefield
    Pete Wakefield, Founder - Fire Fighters Podcast
    Speakers
    Stephen Carver
    Stephen Carver, Senior Lecturer - Cranfield University School of Management
    Steven Sadler
    Steven Sadler, Founder and Managing Director - re-enkindle Ltd
Theatre 2
    Navigating ED&I in the Current and Financial and Political Climate
    Theatre 2
    Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion does not exist in a vacuum. It is shaped and often constrained—by financial pressure, political context, and competing operational demands. This session explores how B …
    Chairperson
    Jagtar Singh CBE
    Jagtar Singh CBE
    Speakers
    Dalvinder Rai
    Dalvinder Rai, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead - Surrey Fire & Rescue
    Rachel Kearton
    Rachel Kearton, Chief Constable - NPCC Lead - Race and Inclsuion Portfolio - Suffolk Constabulary
    Ceese Kaur Seera
    Ceese Kaur Seera, Chair - British Transport Sikh Association
    Colette Black
    Colette Black, Assistant Chief Executive Officer - Essex Fire Services
    Cultural Intelligence: The Next Operational Competency for Blue Light Services
    Theatre 2
    In an increasingly diverse and rapidly changing UK, cultural intelligence (CQ) has become a critical operational capability for emergency services. This keynote will explore how police, fire, and heal …
    Speakers
    Ritika Wadwa
    Ritika Wadwa, CEO - Prabhaav Global
    Women in Blue Light - Stories of Leadership, Resilience, and Change
    Theatre 2
    This inspiring panel brings together outstanding women from across the Blue Light Services to share powerful stories of leadership, resilience, and impact. From frontline response to strategic command …
    Speakers
    Sara Crane
    Sara Crane, Vice President - Police Superinterndant's Association
    Alex Johnson QFSM
    Alex Johnson QFSM, Retired Chief Fire Officer - South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
    Amanda Blakeman
    Amanda Blakeman, Chief Constable - North Wales Police
    Pauline Cranmer
    Pauline Cranmer, Chief Paramedic - London Ambulance
    Logistics matter – Tackling Organisational Drivers of Workplace Health
    Theatre 2
    In this session Andy will reflect on the compelling evidence from research into emergency services mental health & wellbeing which highlights the importance of addressing organisational issues which c …
    Speakers
    Andy Rhodes
    Andy Rhodes, Director - Oscar Kilo
    Dr. Tanvi Bhatkal
    Dr. Tanvi Bhatkal, Managing Director - Leapwise
    Adrian James
    Adrian James, Reader in Police Studies - Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies, Liverpool John Moores University
    Mark Brain
    Mark Brain
    Effectiveness of Firefighter PPE against Contaminants
    Theatre 2
    Speakers
    Hazem Matar
    Hazem Matar, Managing Director - Ereuna Ltd
    Etienne Patterson
    Etienne Patterson, Station Manager - Operational Assets (Equipment Development) - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
    Young Futures Partnership - How Blue Light Goes Beyond Protection to Support Communities
    Theatre 2
    Blue Light Services play a vital role not just in response, but in shaping safer futures. This session showcases the Young Futures Partnership and how emergency services can work beyond traditional bo …
    Speakers
    Mark Baxter
    Mark Baxter, Chief Fire Officer, NFCC Lead for Children & Young People - Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
Theatre 3
    Collaborative Procurement: Driving Efficiency across Blue Light Agencies
    Theatre 3
    Speakers
    Rhiannon Sarginson
    Rhiannon Sarginson, Assistant Director – Engagement and Marketing - East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub
    Chris Bell
    Chris Bell, Service Delivery Director - City of London Police
    Martin Taylor
    Martin Taylor, Assistant Director of Procurement - Ambulance - East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub
    Safe Enough to Speak, Resilient Enough to Stay
    Theatre 3
    How individuals perceive psychological safety plays a critical role in determining whether personal resilience is strengthened or undermined over time. This session explores the powerful relationship …
    Chairperson
    Colette Black
    Colette Black, Assistant Chief Executive Officer - Essex Fire Services
    Speakers
    Ritika Wadwa
    Ritika Wadwa, CEO - Prabhaav Global
    Rowena Hill
    Rowena Hill, Professor of Resilience - Emergencies and Disaster Science at Nottingham Trent University
    Paula Lyons
    Paula Lyons, Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Avon Fire and Rescue Service
    Rewriting Cardiac Arrest Survival: The London Air Ambulance ECAT Journey
    Theatre 3
    This session will explore the specialist expertise and life-saving interventions delivered by the London Air Ambulance (LAA) Endovascular Cardiac Arrest Team (ECAT) in the management of out-of-hospita …
    Speakers
    Dean Bateman
    Dean Bateman, Senior Clinical Lead, Paramedic - London Air Ambulance
    Breaking the Cycle: Emergency Services Leading the Fight Against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
    Theatre 3
    Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) remains a critical public safety and safeguarding issue. This panel brings together representatives from policing, fire and rescue, and specialist support organ …
    Chairperson
    Mike Reed
    Mike Reed, Ex Chair of City of London Police Federation and Business Development Director, Gallaghers
    Speakers
    Patrick Goulbourne
    Patrick Goulbourne, Assistant Commissioner for Operational Resilience and Control - London Fire Brigade
    Rhiain Akin
    Rhiain Akin, Founder & Chair - Phoenix/Domestic Abuse Support Group
Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    JESIP – Why joint working matters and how we turn principles into action
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    Effective multi-agency working through JESIP (the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles) saves lives. This session will look at how to make it work in theory and practice in real-world, …
    Chairperson
    Matthew England
    Matthew England, Head of the National JESIP Team - JESIP
    Speakers
    Ben-Julian Harrington
    Ben-Julian Harrington, Chief Constable - Essex Police
    Stewart Nicolson
    Stewart Nicolson, Chief Fire Officer - Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service
    NILO In Action
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    Join our NILO panel as we explore the critical role of joint working in today’s complex and evolving threat environment. The discussion will focus on the importance of sharing situational awareness ac …
    Chairperson
    Patrick Goulbourne
    Patrick Goulbourne, Assistant Commissioner for Operational Resilience and Control - London Fire Brigade
    Speakers
    Wing Commander Gary Lane MBE
    Wing Commander Gary Lane MBE, Regional Liaison Officer - Royal Air Force HQ AIR North of England
    Helen Turner, PhD
    Helen Turner, PhD, Force Preparedness Manager, Police Lead NILO - British Transport Police
    Jo Fielding
    Jo Fielding, Station Manager, Response/Specialist Response - West Midlands Regional Lead NILO
  3. Featured
    Lessons Learned from the Salisbury Inquiry
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    At the start of March 2018, two agents of the Russian Military Intelligence Agency, the GRU, travelled to Salisbury under alias. In a brazen act of international terrorism, they used a lethal chemical …
    Speakers
    Dominic Murphy
    Dominic Murphy, Former Commander - Counter Terror Police
  4. What Happens When it Happens - Lessons Learned from the Parliamentary Terrorist Attack 2017
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    Speakers
    Fay Kennet
    Fay Kennet, Former Deputy Director Security Operations, UK Parliament - Deputy Director Security, The Royal Household
    State of the Nation - The UK Threat Landscape
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    This “State of the Nation” panel, offers a vital briefing on the current UK threat landscape and the evolving challenges facing counter terror policing, frontline services, public safety partners, and …
    Speakers
    Dominic Murphy
    Dominic Murphy, Former Commander - Counter Terror Police
Critical Response Theatre
    Delivering a Joint Emergency Services Control Room
    Critical Response Theatre
    Here from the project team about their groundbreaking work in launching an island-wide fully interoperable emergency services control room
    Speakers
    Dale Morgan
    Dale Morgan, International Programme Director - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
    The UK Public Emergency Call Service – 112/999 calls in the digital age
    Critical Response Theatre
    Technical and operational oversight of the UK Public Emergency Call Service is provided by the 999 Liaison Committee, hosted by the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
    Speakers
    Matt Leat
    Matt Leat, Deputy Chief Coastguard - Maritime & Coastguard Agency
    Anna Barrett
    Anna Barrett, 999 Policy Lead & Incident Manager - DSIT
    Using built in smartphone sensing & eCall functionality to better understand injury cause and predict actual injury
    Critical Response Theatre
    Dr Claire Baker is passionate about co-designing equitable, accessible healthcare technologies that save lives globally.
    Speakers
    Claire Baker
    Claire Baker, Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI for Science Research Fellow - Imperial College
    Silas Vince
    Silas Vince, Research Paramedic - South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
    Understanding how automations can transform our Emergency Services and the way in which they work
    Critical Response Theatre
    Avon and Somerset Constabulary have worked with IBM on implementing a series of automations that has transformed the way they work – with unprecedented demand and the public’s appetite to see more police on the streets find out how the force have made significant efficiency savings for the benefit of all.
    Speakers
    Sebastian Weir
    Sebastian Weir, Executive Partner and AI, Analytics, and Automation Practice Leader - IBM Consulting UKI
    Seeing the future through a different lens.
    Critical Response Theatre
    Recognition and celebration of innovation and success, as both individuals and as team members, is an important ingredient for galvanising a professional community spirit.
    Speakers
    Aaron Page
    Aaron Page, Principal Consultant - Actica Consulting
    James Searle
    James Searle, User Experience & Assurance Manager - Ambulance Radio Programme
    Georgie Green
    Georgie Green, Deputy Head of PMO - Ambulance Radio Programme
    Jonny Sinclair
    Jonny Sinclair, Chief Technical Officer - Inclutech
    Three Nines Children’s Charity – The British APCO Charity Partner
    Critical Response Theatre
    The Three Nines Children’s Charity offers a range of emotional, well-being and practical services to support children affected by trauma and hardship, helping them to heal and find resilience. In its first year, the charity delivered over 300 services to children and families across the country including Yorkshire, Northumberland, West Midlands, South Wales, Avon & Somerset, East Anglia and London.
    Speakers
    Anne Campbell-Gunn
    Anne Campbell-Gunn, CEO - Three Nines Children's Charity
Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    125 years of forensics: from past achievements to future opportunities.
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    1st July 2026 marks the 125th anniversary of Forensics within the Met. As part of events to mark this milestone, this keynote will consider our past and our future, from the pioneering moment where Si …
    Speakers
    Alan Tribe
    Alan Tribe, Director of Forensic Services - Metropolitan Police Service
    Harvesting, Preserving and Presenting the Scene : Using the forensic digital twin to reduce conscious bias. 
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    Discover how the “forensic digital twin” is transforming crime scene work. Marcus Rowe explores how advanced 3D capture and spatial data technologies allow investigators to preserve scenes with total …
    Sponsored by:
    Leica
    Speakers
    Marcus Rowe
    Marcus Rowe, Business Director - Leica Geosystems
    Microbial Forensics: Novelty in the Use of Complementary Approaches to Estimate Time Since Death
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    Co-opting microbial ecology tools into forensic sciences has identified innovative approaches to augment current investigative techniques. Tracking successional changes in the composition of microbial …
    Speakers
    Komang Ralebitso Senior
    Komang Ralebitso Senior, Reader in Microbial Ecology - Liverpool John Moores University
    Regulating the Future of Forensics and the National Forensic Reform Programme
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    With the statutory powers introduced through the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 and the implementation of Version 2 of the Code of Practice in October 2025, the regulatory environment for forensi …
    Speakers
    Darrell Matthews
    Darrell Matthews, Chief Executive Officer - The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
    Paul Gibson
    Paul Gibson, Chief Constable - Lincolnshire Police
    Amanda-Jane Balfour
    Amanda-Jane Balfour, Director of Forensic Sciences - UK Home Office
    Marc Bailey
    Marc Bailey, Forensic Science Regulator for England and Wales
    The Curious Case of the Singing Cactus
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
     This session explores the forensic potential of everyday “smart” toys through the analysis of a popular Singing Cactus device. We'll examine how the toy records, stores, and retains audio data, and w …
    Speakers
    Adam Newberry
    Adam Newberry, Course Leader in Digital Forensic Investigations - University of Staffordshire
Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    Transforming Criminal Investigations Through Multimodal Biometrics
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    Modern criminal investigations are undergoing a radical shift as law enforcement agencies replace manual workflows with multimodal biometric technologies to improve identification speed and accuracy. …
    Sponsored by:
    Innovatrics
    Speakers
    Michaela Frankova
    Michaela Frankova, Forensic Biometrics Specialist - Innovatrics
    New and old methods to detect deepfakes before they enter the courtroom
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    In this lecture, we will discuss the usage of Artificial Intelligence for the creation and processing of digital media evidence. Illegal activities associated to this new technology are a real burden …
    Sponsored by:

    Amped software logo

    Speakers
    Alexander Fehrmann
    Alexander Fehrmann, Trainer and Technical Support Specialist - Amped Software
    Inside the Modern Forensic Laboratory: New Technologies Transforming Evidence Analysis
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    Forensic laboratories remain at the core of modern criminal investigation, providing the scientific analysis that transforms physical evidence into reliable, court-admissible intelligence. This panel …
    When the Evidence Isn't Enough: Behavioral Fusion and the Bryan Kohberger Case
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    The Bryan Kohberger investigation mobilized some of the most powerful investigative resources in the United States. Millions of dollars. National agency support. Cutting-edge Investigative Genetic Gen …
    Sponsored by:
    Virnous
    Speakers
    Sy Ray
    Sy Ray, Chief Operating Officer - Virnous Corporation
    Why Lithium Batteries are such a Hot Topic
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    What is the forensic value of Lithium Ion Batteries? Single cells or pouches? Small, simple battery packs or modules? Or large battery packs with complex Battery Management Systems (BMS) that may be r …
    Speakers
    Martin Lown
    Martin Lown, EV Fire Pro Ambassador - Pro-Equip
JESIP in Action
    Specific Learning Outcomes
    JESIP in Action
    Participants will be able to: Identify the role and limitations of zero responders and venue staff Demonstrate effective use of GoodSAM for early lifesaving intervention Recognise priorities for scene …
    Initial Emergency Service Response
    JESIP in Action
    Participants will be able to: Conduct a TST and initial scene assessment on arrival Establish scene safety and early control measures Undertake vehicle stabilisation and immediate lifesaving actions P …
    Coordinated Multi‑Agency Operations
    JESIP in Action
    Participants will be able to: Lead and contribute to a formal on‑scene multi‑agency meeting Plan and execute full casualty extrication Re‑assess casualties and adapt clinical and tactical priorities S …
    Skills Session
    JESIP in Action
    Participants will be able to: Independently complete TST and initial scene assessments Apply learning from earlier exercise phases to practical skills Demonstrate improved confidence, competence, and …
Theatre 1
Sponsors Waymo
    Cyber on the Frontline: Protecting Society in the Age of Digital Threats
    Theatre 1
    Chairperson
    Mike Reed
    Mike Reed, Ex Chair of City of London Police Federation and Business Development Director, Gallaghers
    Richard Morrison - Butcher
    Richard Morrison - Butcher, Centre Director - The Cyber Resilience Centre
    Anti-Violence Collaboration Wales: Tackling Violence Against NHS Staff Through Cross-Sector Partnership
    Theatre 1
    Violence against NHS staff and others on NHS premises is a complex, multi-layered challenge which affects staff, patients, and public confidence. No single agency can tackle this alone.  This session …
    Chairperson
    Adam Hopper
    Adam Hopper, Director of Acute Healthcare, Paramedic and Blue Light Services Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) International; and, Former National Ambulance Violence Prevention and Reduction Lead, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, UK - Association of Ambulance Chief Executives
    Speakers
    Gareth Lewis
    Gareth Lewis, Anti-Violence Collaborative Wales Senior Safety & Learning Advisor - NHS Wales
    Jonathan Webb
    Jonathan Webb, Chair - Anti-Violence Collaborative Wales
    Martyn Smith
    Martyn Smith, Serious Violence Duty Manager - Gwent Police
    Responding to the Climate Crisis The Future Role of Blue-Light Services in Extreme Weather Events
    Theatre 1
    Wildfires, floods, extreme heat, and severe storms are no longer exceptional—they are becoming the new operational norm. This session looks at how climate-driven emergencies are reshaping the role, sc …
    Chairperson
    Pete Wakefield
    Pete Wakefield, Founder - Fire Fighters Podcast
    Speakers
    Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE, DFC
    Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE, DFC, Chief Fire Officer - South Wales
    Phil Garrigan
    Phil Garrigan, Chair - National Fire Chiefs' Council
    Rowena Hill
    Rowena Hill, Professor of Resilience - Emergencies and Disaster Science at Nottingham Trent University
Theatre 2
    Developing a Life Cycle Model of Trauma Support
    Theatre 2
    In this session the panel will discuss the development of a holistic life cycle model for trauma support focused on prevention from joining to leaving and beyond. Discussions about trauma tend to be d …
    Chairperson
    Andy Rhodes
    Andy Rhodes, Director - Oscar Kilo
    Speakers
    Geoff Cheshire
    Geoff Cheshire, Chief Executive - Police Care UK
    Tom Perry
    Tom Perry, Chief Inspector - West Yorkshire Police
    Dr Rachel Rogers
    Dr Rachel Rogers, Chief Executive Officer - Phoenix Trauma Solutions CIC
    Rowena Hill
    Rowena Hill, Professor of Resilience - Emergencies and Disaster Science at Nottingham Trent University
    From Reactive to Proactive to Predictive: Evolving Toxic Gas Detection for Short- and Long-Term Protection of our CBRN Teams
    Theatre 2
    Discover how advances in modern gas detection can now deliver comprehensive protection against toxic industrial chemicals, both in the moment and over the long term. Today, real-time instruments provi …
    Speakers
    Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest, Global Offering Manager, Enhanced Multi-Gas Safety - Honeywell
    Ten Second Triage is the Beginning, What Comes Next?
    Theatre 2
    The NHS developed the Ten Second Triage tool as a novel triage tool that could be used by all emergency service responders to prioritise multiple patients very rapidly, deliver life-saving interventio …
    Speakers
    Phil Cowburn
    Phil Cowburn, Medical Director EPRR - South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
    Clinically Led Command (a fundamental shift in pre-hospital casualty management).
    Theatre 2
    Major incidents are evolving — and so must our response. From terror attacks and complex marauding incidents to large-scale infrastructure failures highlighted in the UK’s National Risk Register, toda …
    Speakers
    Christian Cooper
    Christian Cooper, Associate Director - Emergency Capabilities Unit (ECU)
    Understanding and Reducing Cancer Risk in Blue Light Roles
    Theatre 2
    Speakers
    John Lord
    John Lord, Managing Director - SimTrainer UK
    Reducing Inequalities in Blue Light Services: a Financial Imperative
    Theatre 2
    Inequality carries a cost—measured in absence, attrition, litigation, and lost potential. This session reframes inclusion not just as a moral duty, but as a financial and operational necessity. Senior …
    Chairperson
    Jagtar Singh CBE
    Jagtar Singh CBE
    Speakers
    Robert Scott QFSM FIFireE
    Robert Scott QFSM FIFireE, HM Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - HM Fire Service Inspectorate
    Hein Sheffer
    Hein Sheffer, Director of Strategy, Transformation & Governance - East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Theatre 3
  1. Featured
    JESIP in action – making great joint working happen everyday
    Theatre 3
    This session will provide a direct look at how the JESIP principles and a culture of joint working can be applied all the time on the frontline. Get top tips from expert practitioners and learn how yo …
    Chairperson
    Matthew England
    Matthew England, Head of the National JESIP Team - JESIP
    Speakers
    Paul Gallagher
    Paul Gallagher, Station Commander Watford - Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
    Karen Hutchinson
    Karen Hutchinson, Response Inspector - Hertfordshire Police Constabulary
    Terry Alcock
    Terry Alcock, Initial Tactical Firearms Commander & Force Incident Manager - Hertfordshire Police Constabulary
    Sandra Treacher
    Sandra Treacher, Head of Clinical Operations - East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
    The Importance of Physical Fitness in the Emergency Services
    Theatre 3
    This session will examine the importance of physical fitness across the emergency services and its impact on operational performance, health, safety, and workforce resilience. Drawing on evidence from …
    Chairperson
    Dr Phil Turner
    Dr Phil Turner, Chair - Firefit Steering Group
    Speakers
    Dr Emily Watkins
    Dr Emily Watkins, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Roehampton - Senior Lecturer in Environmental and Exercise Physiology
    Dr Richard Stevenson
    Dr Richard Stevenson, University of Bath - Human Performance Scientist, Research Fellow,
Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
  1. Featured
    Don't Look Down – The Story Behind Martyn’s Law
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    This powerful session tells the human story behind Martyn’s Law. Figen Murray shares the personal journey that followed the Manchester Arena attack and the tireless campaign to ensure no family endure …
    Speakers
    Figen Murray
    Figen Murray, Founder - Martyn's Law
    The Home Office's Continued Development of Martyn's Law
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    Shaun Hipgrave, Director of Protect and Prepare within the Homeland Security Group at the Home Office, will provide an update on the rollout and regulatory preparations for the Terrorism (Protection o …
    Speakers
    Shaun Hipgrave
    Shaun Hipgrave, Director National Security Protect & Prepare - Homeland Security Group (HSG)| Home Office
    Getting Ready for Martyn’s Law: A Regulator Briefing
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    This session provides the regulator’s perspective on Martyn’s Law. Laura Gibb will outline the role of the SIA, how compliance will be supported and assessed, and what organisations can expect as the …
    Speakers
    Laura Gibb
    Laura Gibb, Executive Director for Martyn's Law - SIA
    The Current Terror Threat - What venue operators and security teams need to know
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    Former SO15 Counter Terrorism Commander delivers a frontline perspective on the UK’s current terrorism threat landscape, with a sharp focus on its relevance to public venues. Drawing on real-world exp …
    Speakers
    Dominic Murphy
    Dominic Murphy, Former Commander - Counter Terror Police
    Martyn’s Protecting Premises in Practice: How Venues Are Preparing for Martyn's Law
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    Martyn’s Law - the countdown to compliance has begun. This high-impact panel brings together senior security leaders from some of the UK’s most high-profile and heavily scrutinised venues, including M …
    Chairperson
    Lorraine Hellend
    Lorraine Hellend, Head of Sales - Westminster Group
    Speakers
    Tim Chambers
    Tim Chambers, Head of Group Security - responsible for AO Arena Manchester, Wembley Arena and Olympia - Legends Global (Europe)
    Sam Hodkin
    Sam Hodkin, Account Director - OCS NEC Group
    Stef Thompson
    Stef Thompson, Security Operations Manager - The O2
    Figen Murray
    Figen Murray, Founder - Martyn's Law
    Martyn's Law - Overview of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Obligations
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    As the communications lead for the Martyn’s Law campaign, Nathan Emmerich will provide insights into the evolving terrorism threat landscape and the growing impact of extremist ideologies on communiti …
    Speakers
    Nathan Emmerich
    Nathan Emmerich, Founder and Advisor to Figen Murray OBE
    From Policy to Practice. Exploring the early enactment of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and its early impact on security training.
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    This session explores the early enactment of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law) and its emerging impact on frontline security training and competency development across com …
    Speakers
    David Brook
    David Brook, Head of Operational Training - Carlisle Support Services
Critical Response Theatre
    Maximising Airwave and the use of Commercial Networks for the Emergency Services
    Critical Response Theatre
    Over the next 3-4 years there is much that Airwave still needs to support for our emergency services.
    Chairperson
    Duncan Swan
    Duncan Swan, Chief Operating Officer - British APCO
    Speakers
    Jason Somerville
    Jason Somerville, Assistant Director - Critical & Clinical Digital Infrastructure - South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust
    Craig Templeton
    Craig Templeton, Senior User - Joint Emergency Services Group (Wales)
    Evolutions in critical communications
    Critical Response Theatre
    Critical communications are evolving rapidly, with new technologies offering opportunities to enhance reliability, interoperability and operational capabilities for emergency services.
    Speakers
    Iain Ivory
    Iain Ivory, Founder & Partner, Hermitage Comms - Co-Chair of the Future Technologies Group
    Robin Davis
    Robin Davis, Chair - TCCA Future Technologies Group
    Taking the next steps to deliver the UK Emergency Services Network
    Critical Response Theatre
    Listen to a panel discussion with members of the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP) to understand the impact of next-generation communications across the emergency services land …
    Speakers
    John Black
    John Black, Programme Director - Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme, Home Office
    Mapping the progress of MAIT (Multi-agency Incident Transfer) – and understanding the next steps for users and industry
    Critical Response Theatre
    Emergency services will be better able to communicate and coordinate with each other - as well as partner agencies - during an incident as the ability to rapidly share incident and location data with partner agencies is rolled out to fire and rescue services (FRS) in England.
    Speakers
    Keith Donnelly OBE
    Keith Donnelly OBE, Head of Fire Service Operational Communications - Home Office
    Paul Miller
    Paul Miller - AVR Group
    Wes Clift
    Wes Clift, Customer Development Manager - Ordnance Survey
    AI is transforming public safety
    Critical Response Theatre
    AI is transforming public safety by enhancing crime prevention, investigation, and emergency response through real-time data analysis, facial recognition, and predictive analytics.
    Speakers
    Mike Guida
    Mike Guida, Senior Government Field Marketing Manager UK&I - Motorola Solutions
Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    The Art and Science of Victim Identification
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    In this session we examine best practice in Disaster Victim Identification, in particular from the lens of forensic expertise. From mass-casualty incidents to complex international deployments, this s …
    Chairperson
    Jon Marsden
    Jon Marsden, National DVI Coordinator - National Police Chiefs'​ Council - UKDVI
    Speakers
    Darren Salter
    Darren Salter, HM Senior Coroner - Oxfordshire Coroner Service
    Julie Roberts
    Julie Roberts, Associate Professor in Forensic Anthropology and Scientific Advisor at Forensic Access (part of Analytical Expert Labs) - Liverpool John Moores University
    Dr. Melanie Clarkson
    Dr. Melanie Clarkson, Forensic Odontologist
    Caroline Wilkinson
    Caroline Wilkinson, Professor of Craniofacial Identification/ Director - Liverpool John Moores University / Forensic Research Institute (FORRI)
    Silent Witnesses: The Power of Plants in Criminal Investigation
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    An eye-opening look at how plant science can provide powerful intelligence in criminal investigations. Using anonymised real-world casework, this session reveals how pollen, seeds, soil flora and vege …
    Speakers
    Mark Spencer
    Mark Spencer, Consultant, Forensic Botanist - The Botany Consultancy
    Are you playing Nintendo Forensics?
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    Digital forensic investigators often rely heavily on automated forensic tools but what if the critical evidence isn’t parsed or even recognised? This session highlights the risk of overlooked data and …
    Sponsored by:
    MSAB
    Speakers
    Alex Coley
    Alex Coley, Digital Forensic Specialist - MSAB
    Beth Morgan
    Beth Morgan, Digital Forensic Specialist - MSAB
    Nature's Data: Harnessing Biological and Environmental Intelligence for Modern Forensics
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    Biological, ecological, soil and landscape data represent an emerging form of “big data” with significant potential to transform criminal investigations and strengthen humanitarian recovery, investiga …
    Chairperson
    Mark Spencer
    Mark Spencer, Consultant, Forensic Botanist - The Botany Consultancy
    Speakers
    Alistair Vannan
    Alistair Vannan, Senior Forensic Reporting Scientist - Cellmark Forensic Services, Specialist Forensic Services, Chorley Laboratory
    Komang Ralebitso Senior
    Komang Ralebitso Senior, Reader in Microbial Ecology - Liverpool John Moores University
Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    Enhancing Practitioner Wellbeing in Forensic Science Through Automated Exposure Monitoring and Response
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    Forensic professionals routinely operate in high-stress environments, with repeated exposure to traumatic scenes and deceased individuals. While the psychological impact of this work is widely acknowl …
    Speakers
    Carmel Farmer
    Carmel Farmer, Product Manager Public Safety - bdna
    Inside the Digital Forensics Toolkit: New Technologies Transforming Investigations
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    As the volume and complexity of digital evidence continues to grow, investigators and analysts must rely on increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques to uncover critical information. This panel …
    Speakers
    Sy Ray
    Sy Ray, Chief Operating Officer - Virnous Corporation
    Defence-Instructed Case Review: Evidence on trial?
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    Join us for a thought provoking conversation between Sue Carney-Gannon, Consultant Forensic Biologist of Ethos Forensics, and Darrell Matthews, CEO of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. Toget …
    Chairperson
    Darrell Matthews
    Darrell Matthews, Chief Executive Officer - The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
    Speakers
    Sue Carney-Gannon
    Sue Carney-Gannon, Chartered Forensic Practitioner (Biology), Consultant Forensic Scientist and Proprietor - Ethos Forensics
JESIP in Action
    Session‑Specific Learning Outcomes
    JESIP in Action
    Participants will be able to: Identify the role and limitations of zero responders and venue staff Demonstrate effective use of GoodSAM for early lifesaving intervention Recognise priorities for scene …
    Initial Emergency Service Response
    JESIP in Action
    Conduct a TST and initial scene assessment on arrival Establish scene safety and early control measures Undertake vehicle stabilisation and immediate lifesaving actions Participate in a “quick and dir …
    Coordinated Multi‑Agency Operations
    JESIP in Action
    Lead and contribute to a formal on‑scene multi‑agency meeting Plan and execute full casualty extrication Re‑assess casualties and adapt clinical and tactical priorities Safely manage the movement of c …
    Skills Session
    JESIP in Action
    Independently complete TST and initial scene assessments Apply learning from earlier exercise phases to practical skills Demonstrate improved confidence, competence, and interoperability Consolidate l …
why visit

Who should attend from the UK Police Force?

  • Chief Constables & Deputy Chiefs

  • Commanders & Assistant Chiefs

  • Directors of Operations, ICT, Digital, HR, Procurement & Transformation

  • Heads of Intelligence, Forensics, Response, Prevention & Public Protection

  • Strategic Leads in Counter Terrorism, Major Crime & Specialist Policing

  • Frontline Officers

 

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Two days of powerful, practical participation for senior leaders & frontline teams

This event is not about theoretical best practice. It is about real situations, real lessons and real outcomes.

Practical insights from real cases and incident debriefs
Clarity on legislation including Martyn's Law
Access to new technology & tools designed specifically for the emergency services
Knowledge you can take back to your organisation and put into immediate action

New areas and zones for 2026

Martyn’s Law conference stream with practical implementation guidance

Hear directly from the policymakers, security experts and emergency service leaders shaping its implementation and understand what the new legislation means for venues, local authorities and blue light responders.

Public Safety and Threat Mitigation Zone

Connects key stakeholders from emergency services, critical infrastructure and security. A new platform to showcase cutting-edge technologies, integrated strategies, and practical solutions addressing today’s evolving threat landscape.

Forensics Europe Expo reimagined

The home of European forensics: bigger, broader and built for the future. explore the science and technology shaping modern investigation, from the crime scene to the lab to digital analysis.

The Critical Response Theatre

Delivered in partnership with British APCO, The Critical Response Theatre will explore the technology behind keeping the public safe including: from the initial emergency call for help, through incident triage and response, to supporting those on the front line.

Live debriefs and case-based learning from major events

Scenario-based, immersive learning will be a core feature to the 2026 event, allowing delegates to walk-away with real tangible skills that will ultimately save more lives. 

Content tailored for both strategic leaders and frontline teams
Essential education for everyone, from frontline staff to senior leaders - The Blue Light Show will run streams of content for all. 

Represent your team at the most important conference for the emergency services 

In 2025:

100%
OF ALL AMBULANCE TRUSTS WERE REPRESENTED
100%
OF ALL SOUTH EAST ENGLAND’S TERRITORIAL POLICE FORCES WERE REPRESENTED
100%
OF THE LARGEST FIRE BRIDGES ATTENDED

Who we welcomed to the 2025 event:

Partners 

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