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This session explores how communities build resilience through collaboration between local communities, blue light services, and interagency partners. Through real-world examples—including resilience …ChairpersonSpeakers
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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 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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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 …
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This presentation explores how firefighter PPE can reduce exposure to hazardous contaminants and limit secondary contamination. It will examine structural ensembles, particulate-blocking hoods and spe …
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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 …
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How can collaboration help blue light organisations deliver better outcomes, improve resilience and maximise value for the public purse? This panel brings together procurement and operational leaders …Speakers
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Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, jointly with Home Office Director Ian Caplan, leads a team committed to the delivery of Police Reform – the biggest anticipated changes to policing in decades. The …
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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 …
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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 …
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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) remains a critical public safety and safeguarding issue. This panel explores how the Blue Light Services and wider society can strengthen prevention, interventi …Chairperson
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Responding effectively to a nerve agent attack requires rapid access to life-saving interventions. This session provides a concise overview of Duo-dote, including its pharmacology and role in the trea …
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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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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
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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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"What Happens When It Happens" provides a rare insight into a terrorist incident. Fay, previously Deputy Director of Security Operations at Parliament, was on duty on the day of the Westminster Bridge …
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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
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In this session, Travis will outline the role that survivors of terrorism and former extremists can play in preventing and countering the spread of violent extremism, and how blue light agencies can u …Speakers
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Dr Claire Baker is passionate about co-designing equitable, accessible healthcare technologies that save lives globally.
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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).
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Here from the project team about their groundbreaking work in launching an island-wide fully interoperable emergency services control room
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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.
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Recognition and celebration of innovation and success, as both individuals and as team members, is an important ingredient for galvanising a professional community spirit.
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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.
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Video doorbells are no longer just tools for catching parcel thieves or telling the postman to leave a package behind the wheelie bin. Today, they form a massive, decentralised surveillance network. F …Sponsored by:
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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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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:
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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 …
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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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 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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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:
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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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How Much Evidence Is Hidden in Plain Sight? The Role of Superspectral Imaging in Modern Forensic Investigations
In forensic investigations, critical evidence is often present at the scene but remains invisible under conventional lighting.
In this workshop, ForenScope experts demonstrate how advanced superspectral imaging technologies reveal latent fingerprints, biological traces, altered documents, gunshot residue patterns and other forensic evidence that cannot be detected by the naked eye.
Using real case examples and practical demonstrations, this workshop will explore how investigators can:
- Reveal evidence invisible to naked eye
- Detect biological traces without compromising evidence integrity
- Enhance latent fingerprints on difficult surfaces
- Recover altered, erased and overwritten documents
- Accelerate crime scene examinations and laboratory workflows
From crime scenes to forensic laboratories, discover how superspectral imaging is transforming evidence detection and forensic documentation.
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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 …Sponsored by:
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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 …
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This session will explore how organisations can unify data across disparate sources to create a holistic, actionable picture for investigators and analysts. Micheál will also discuss AI in the context …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The role of the modern commander has changed significantly over the last two decades. While command structures, technology and interoperability have evolved, the demands placed on the individual comma …
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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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Waymo's mission is to be the world's most trusted driver. The company provides a fully autonomous ride-hailing service with the goals of making transport safer and more accessible. To support the safe …
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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 …Chairperson
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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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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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Firefighting is acknowledged as a class one cancer risk profession by the international agency for research on cancer, part of the world health organisation, and has been since June 2022. It stands lo …
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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
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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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Emergency responders are often the first to arrive and the last to leave when communities face crisis. Yet while significant resources are mobilised to support victims directly affected by major incid …
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Procurement is far more than a purchasing function—it is a strategic enabler that shapes capability, drives innovation and strengthens collaboration across the emergency services and wider public sect …
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This session explores the experiences of the Emergency Capabilities Unit (ECU) Education Team in providing safe training experiences against the backdrop of a changing UK climate, where weather extrem …
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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
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …Chairperson
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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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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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Over the next 3-4 years there is much that Airwave still needs to support for our emergency services.Speakers
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Critical communications are evolving rapidly, with new technologies offering opportunities to enhance reliability, interoperability and operational capabilities for emergency services.
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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
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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.
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AI is transforming public safety by enhancing crime prevention, investigation, and emergency response through real-time data analysis, facial recognition, and predictive analytics.
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Digital forensics is experiencing a crisis of trust as AI-generated media threatens to outpace existing detection approaches. When public and judicial trust in digital evidence is compromised by gener …Sponsored by:
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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 …Speakers
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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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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:
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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 …
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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: Critical Decisions in the First Hours of a Crime Scene InvestigationA gallop through the initial stages of a serious crime investigation. What constitutes a serious crime investigation for an OFM in the MPS – what type of incident could we be deployed to and which one …
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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 …Sponsored by:
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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 …Sponsored by:


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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 …
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Discover how digital workflows are transforming crime scene management through Visionations' CrimePad platform, enabling investigators to capture, manage and share information seamlessly from the fiel …Sponsored by:
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Independently complete TST and initial scene assessments Apply learning from earlier exercise phases to practical skills Demonstrate improved confidence, competence, and interoperability Consolidate l …

