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Tailored for both frontline paramedics and ambulance service leaders

What's in for me as part of the UK Ambulance Service?

Ambulance professionals attend The Blue Light Show to stay ahead of clinical, operational and technological developments shaping pre-hospital care.

It’s the only emergency services conference that brings together ambulance services, police, fire, forensics, security, emergency planning and government agencies for shared learning and real-world emergency services collaboration.

From the latest response vehicles and medical equipment to digital triage, major incident tools and workforce wellbeing innovations, teams will gain practical insights, hands-on experience and strategic knowledge that directly support improved patient outcomes, safer operations and more resilient services.

For senior leaders:

  • Strategic insight on pre-hospital care and priorities

  • Updates on major incidents and multi-agency readiness

  • Access to fleet, comms, clinical and digital innovation

  • Insights on workforce culture, wellbeing, ambulance leadership development

  • Influence supplier solutions and future market direction

  • Network with senior police, fire, health partners

For frontline paramedics:

  • Hands-on access to latest clinical tech and vehicles

  • Learn from operational case studies and demonstrations

  • Multi-agency emergency services collaboration training with police and fire

  • Practical skills for safer, efficient patient care

  • Exposure to tools improving workflow, documentation, comms

  • CPD opportunities to apply directly on the road


 

Co-located with:   FEEPublic Safety and Threat Mitigation

Why it matters

Ambulance services face rising demand, increasing case complexity, workforce pressure, and the need for tighter collaboration with police, fire and NHS partners.

The Blue Light Show creates the space for honest learning, innovation and shared improvement, helping services prepare for modern challenges like digital command integration, major incident response, workforce wellbeing and clinically safe decision-making at scale.

Better knowledge and better tools lead directly to better outcomes for patients and safer working environments for staff.

2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

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Theatre 1

Sponsored by:

Waymo

 

Sponsors Waymo
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
  1. Featured
    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 …
    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 …
Theatre 2
    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
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    Theatre 2
    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 …
    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 …
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    Theatre 3
    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 …
    Theatre 3
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    Theatre 3
    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 …
    Theatre 3
    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 …
Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    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, …
    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 …
  1. Featured
    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 …
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    "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 …
    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 …
    Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
    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 …
Critical Response Theatre
    Critical Response Theatre
    Dr Claire Baker is passionate about co-designing equitable, accessible healthcare technologies that save lives globally.
    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).
    Critical Response Theatre
    Here from the project team about their groundbreaking work in launching an island-wide fully interoperable emergency services control room
    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.
    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.
    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.
Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    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:
    Intaforensics
    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 …
    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
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    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
    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

    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2

    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.

    Sponsored by:
    Forenscope
    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
    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 …
JESIP in Action
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
Rescue at Height
    Rescue at Height
    Rescue at Height
    Rescue at Height
    Rescue at Height
Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
Theatre 1

Sponsored by:

Waymo

 

Sponsors Waymo
    Theatre 1
    Theatre 1
    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 …
    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 …
  1. Theatre 1
    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 …
    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 …
Theatre 2
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    Theatre 2
    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 …
    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
Theatre 3
  1. Featured
    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 …
    Theatre 3
    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 …
    Theatre 3
    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 …
    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 …
Public Safety & Threat Mitigation Theatre
  1. Featured
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
Critical Response Theatre
    Critical Response Theatre
    Over the next 3-4 years there is much that Airwave still needs to support for our emergency services.
    Critical Response Theatre
    Critical communications are evolving rapidly, with new technologies offering opportunities to enhance reliability, interoperability and operational capabilities for emergency services.
    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 …
    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.
    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.
Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 1
    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:
    Sensity
    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 …
    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 …
    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
    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 …
Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
  1. Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    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 …
    Sponsored by:
    BDNA
    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 …
    Sponsored by:

    Shornet

    Virnous

    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 …
    Forensics Expo Europe Theatre 2
    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:
    Visionations
JESIP in Action
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
    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 …
Rescue at Height
    Rescue at Height
    Rescue at Height
    Rescue at Height
    Rescue at Height
Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations
    Emergency Medicine Demonstrations

Why ambulance teams attend?

Rapid advances in diagnostics, monitoring and pre-hospital treatment mean paramedics and clinical leaders need to understand emerging tools that can improve decision-making and patient outcomes. The show provides direct access to suppliers, demonstrations and real operational insights.

Ambulance crews regularly work shoulder-to-shoulder with fire, police, HART and other responders. Joint learning at the event helps build instinctive emergency services collaboration for both day-to-day incidents and major emergencies.

From electric vehicles and advanced communications to digital triage, command dashboards and integrated control systems, ambulance services can see how technology will reshape response models.

Sessions address fatigue, trauma exposure, retention, leadership culture and the health of the frontline workforce, core factors in service performance.

Engaging directly with manufacturers and developers allows decision-makers to shape the products used by crews, ensuring they meet real operational needs.

Ambulance input is crucial to the wider emergency services ecosystem. The event positions ambulance professionals as equal partners in shaping safer, more efficient public protection.
why visit

Who should attend from the UK Ambulance Service?

  • Paramedics and Specialist Paramedics

  • Emergency Medical Technicians

  • HART, SORT and Special Operations Teams

  • Clinical Team Leaders

  • Control Room & EOC Supervisors

  • Fleet and Logistics Managers

  • Digital, Comms and Innovation Leads

  • Operational Commanders

  • Directors of Operations, Clinical Directors, and Senior Executive Teams

  • Education, Training and Workforce Leads

  • Emergency Planning & Resilience Officers

 

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 event 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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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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