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Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
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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, …
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FeaturedAt 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 …
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As Martyn’s Law moves from legislation into implementation, security leaders are being pushed to make faster, smarter decisions about screening and threat mitigation technology. This panel brings toge …
Theatre 1
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This session explores how communities build resilience when they work together. Through real-world examples—ranging from resilience committees formed after flood emergencies, to the Blood Kit Communit …Speakers
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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 …
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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 …
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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
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Great leadership is not defined by rank alone—it is shaped by behavior, mindset, and the ability to influence others in moments that matter. This panel brings together experienced voices from across t …Chairperson
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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 …
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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 …
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FeaturedTerror 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
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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 …
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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 expl …
Theatre 2
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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 …ChairpersonSpeakers
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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:
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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
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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 …
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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 …
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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
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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 …
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Personal Protective Equipment is only effective if it truly protects. This technical session examines how contaminants penetrate PPE and the critical role of correct cleaning, handling, and lifecycle …
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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 …
Theatre 3
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Psychological resilience is often framed as an individual trait—but it is deeply shaped by the environments in which people work. This session explores the powerful relationship between resilience and …
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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) remains a critical public safety and safeguarding issue. This panel brings together representatives from policing, emergency services, protection agencies, and …Chairperson
Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
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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 …
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FeaturedThis 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
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Theatre 1
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Cyber crime has become one of the defining threats to modern society. From attacks on hospitals and emergency call networks to disruption of critical infrastructure, cyber incidents now have the power …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Theatre 2
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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
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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New UK legislation is reshaping how police, fire, ambulance and related public bodies buy goods and services—from supplier selection and due diligence to contract management and transparency. This ses …
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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
Theatre 3
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FeaturedThis 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 …Speakers
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