This is where the UK public protection ecosystem comes together

The UK’s largest integrated event for public protection

Prevent. Protect. Respond.

Following the rapid growth of multiple award-winning The Blue Light Show and Forensics Europe Expo, we are delighted to announce the launch of Public Protection Week (PPW), taking place at Excel London on 22-23 June 2027.

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22-23 JUNE 2027, EXCEL LONDON

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Public Protection Week (PPW) will bring together the organisations, technologies and professionals responsible for protecting people, places and critical infrastructure across the UK.

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Wider scale, more visibility and enhanced cross-sector engagement 

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Today's public protection challenges do not exist in isolation.

Whether responding to major incidents, terrorism, organised crime, public disorder or custodial challenges, success depends on multiple agencies working together.

Public Protection Week has been created to reflect that reality.

It will provide a single environment where emergency services, forensics, protective security, government, justice and custodial professionals can connect, learn and procure together.

 

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Protecting the public requires organisations to work together

Public Protection Week (PPW) has been created to reflect how public protection operates in reality. Protecting people, places and national infrastructure is no longer the responsibility of a single organisation. Whether responding to terrorism, major incidents, organised crime, public disorder or emerging threats, success depends on collaboration between multiple agencies, disciplines and sectors.

Yet many of the events serving these communities continue to operate independently, creating fragmented opportunities for learning, networking and procurement.

Public Protection Week (PPW) brings together emergency services, protective security, counter terrorism, forensics and custodial services within one integrated platform.

By combining established event brands under a single umbrella, PPW creates opportunities for greater collaboration, cross sector learning and engagement with the technologies, policies and capabilities shaping the future of public protection.

More than a co-location, Public Protection Week (PPW) provides a framework that mirrors the way public protection is delivered across the UK.

Because protecting the public requires organisations to work together.

 

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The UK's leading platform for organisations responsible for protecting people, places and national infrastructure

Prevention
Anticipating and mitigating threats before they escalate, through intelligence, insight and cross-sector collaboration.
Protection
Protecting people, places and national infrastructure is no longer the responsibility of a single
organisation. Whether responding to terrorism, major incidents, organised crime, public disorder or emerging threats, success depends on collaboration between multiple agencies, disciplines and sectors.
Response
Delivering fast, coordinated multi-agency action to protect people, places and critical infrastructure in real time.
Investigation
Uncovering the facts through forensic, analytical and investigative expertise to ensure accountability and learning
Preparedness
Building the capability, coordination and resilience needed to respond effectively when incidents occur
The whole ecosystem
Any of the events serving these communities continue to operate independently, creating
fragmented opportunities for learning, networking and procurement

The public protection landscape is evolving at pace

Today's threats do not exist in isolation

While terrorism remains a significant threat, the broader public protection landscape has evolved.

Government policy increasingly focuses on resilience, preparedness, protective security and the protection of critical national infrastructure alongside traditional counter terrorism measures.

Initiatives such as Martyn's Law, the UK Government Resilience Framework and the National Security Strategy place greater emphasis on helping organisations prepare for, withstand and respond to a wide range of threats and incidents.

Whether responding to terrorism, major incidents, organised crime, cyber attacks or public disorder, effective protection relies on multiple agencies working together.

This reflects the reality that modern incidents require coordination between multiple agencies, disciplines and sectors. 

Room to grow: relocating to Excel London

The move to Excel London marks the next stage in our growth.

The venue provides the space and infrastructure required to support:

✓ More exhibitors

✓ Larger feature areas and live demonstrations

✓ Expanded conference programmes

✓ Greater visitor capacity

✓ The return of Counter Terror Expo

✓ The launch of Prison Expo

✓ Increased opportunities for cross-sector engagement

Most importantly, it allows us to create a platform capable of serving the entire public protection ecosystem.

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The entire public protection ecosytem will be here - who can you expect to meet?

The Emergency Services

Senior officers, operational leads, procurement managers and technical specialists from police, fire, ambulance and rescue organisations.

Public Protection
Counter terrorism, protective security and resilience leads, plus critical infrastructure operators and policymakers.
Forensics
Experts in forensic science, digital investigation, evidence management and laboratory services.
Prison services
Representatives from HM Prison and Probation Service, the Ministry of Justice, private custodial operators and rehabilitation programmes.