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2026 Conference Agenda
10:00
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Letting technology handle the process, so people can focus on protection, judgement, service and value. Security providers cannot compete sustainably on hourly rate alone without perpetuating a race to the bottom. This session explores how technology can both automate and enhance, freeing people to focus on the areas where human capability matters most: protection, judgement, service and creating value for the client. By making quality, performance and outcomes visible and measurable, providers can differentiate themselves, protect margins and move the conversation beyond cost towards the genuine value of their service.
10:35
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The imperative for boards and leaders to understand the "why" behind the convergence of tech and geopolitics to be able be proactive not reactive to geopolitical uncertainty. Why a new model that looks beyond resilience is needed so that your organisation doesn't just survive but can thrive and find opportunity through geopolitical shocks. As countries ramp up spending on defence, how to find your purpose in a whole of society approach to defence - What will be the next frontiers of competition in the Intelligence Age.
11:10
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Attendees will learn how public-sector organizations can:
- Collaborate across agencies without exposing sensitive data
- Apply AI to distributed, protected data while maintaining sovereignty and control
- Use Privacy-Enhancing Technologies to overcome security and trust barriers
- Build secure data collaboration ecosystems that strengthen operational resilience
11:45
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This session examines why Hybrid Warfare and Operational Sovereignty have become critical priorities for UK businesses. Drawing on key insights from Resilience First’s 2026 programme, we will explore the strategic steps organisations can take today to secure their sovereignty and build long-term resilience against evolving hybrid threats.
12:20
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• State inspired terrorism under the guise of humanitarian intervention — the accelerant that has fomented terrorist attacks in the UK.
• The adapting nature of terrorist recruitment: asymmetrical warfare and the use of cleanskin proxies.
• How we can utilise Humint, human analytical tools and AI, to analyse language, to predict where the next attack will emanate from.
• Our responses, from both the private and public sector in terms of prevention and protection.Speakers
12:55
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This inspiring panel session celebrates the next generation of young Black leaders and entrepreneurs transforming the private security sector. Bringing together rising stars, innovators and changemakers, the discussion will explore leadership, representation, entrepreneurship and breaking barriers within the industry. From building successful businesses to creating lasting impact, the panel will highlight the importance of visibility, mentorship, culture and empowering future generations to lead with confidence and purpose. It will offer a celebration of excellence, resilience and the future of security leadership.
13:30
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This session explores how misinformation and disinformation can escalate during crises, eroding trust and confidence. Attendees will gain insights into protecting trust, reassuring stakeholders, and about newly published guidance, "Preparing Schools for Communicating in a Crisis".
14:05
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This panel session will consider the importance of dynamic lockdown, how it may be achieved, and the challenges those who are responsible for facilities may face when preparing them and their procedures to ensure events necessitating a dynamic lockdown are managed effectively.
14:40
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With a first intake of students in 2021 NMITE’s vision is to bring a new standard of engineer into the workforce with the ability to communicate, investigate and operate when faced with limited information and resources. A skillset that would benefit many of the employers exhibiting at ISRC. Academic lead for Security & Resilience, Peter is emerging as a recognised expert in Problem Based Learning with many of his former students now working in the primary sectors of Energy, Infrastructure and Defence.
15:15
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Colombia is moving toward a decisive era of security and order. In London, we present a pioneering, next-generation correctional infrastructure initiative in Meta, centered in Acacías. We invite global technology and defense partners to lead this strategic model through solid, secure, and high-impact regional investments.
15:50
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Private security is a strategic lever in critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, not a downstream afterthought. It shapes ESG performance, social licence, and investment risk from mine site to port. This session sets out practical steps for governments, operators and security providers to embed responsible security into national strategies and deals.
16:25
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- How AI and Quantum technologies challenge traditional concepts of data sovereignty, jurisdiction, and national accountability.
- Decision-making risk when systems act faster than governance, legal frameworks, and human oversight can respond.
- Board, Government, and security leadership responsibilities for accountability in AI and Quantum-enabled environments.
- Practical leadership principles for resilience, governance, and trust in non-linear, technology-driven security systems.
10:00
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Arson has always been a low tech and high consequence modus operandi for a range of state, group & lone actors. However, post Ukraine conflict we have seen a resurgence in state actor and state proxies weaponizing arson with potentially lethal effect, the cold war never went away it just evolved into something more dangerous.. We also have the competing threats from loan actors, activists, militant and terrorist groups to resurgence in gangland violence in the UK and globally. New threats are emerging beyond war time or asymmetric matrix. Emergence of drones & unmanned vehicles to more sophisticated incendiary devices present unusual challenges to facility operators, critical national infrastructure, security services and armed forces. Key case studies will be presented along side a general overview of arson contributors, threats, and mitigations.
10:35
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Spiking Is a Global Issue explores the scale, impact and evolving nature of spiking, demonstrating that it can happen anywhere, to anyone and across a range of settings and industries. The presentation looks at the history of spiking, the different methods used, the impact on victims and the growing recognition of spiking as a serious global issue. The presentation also examines the progress made through campaigning, including the introduction of a new standalone spiking offence in the UK, and the importance of international collaboration. It highlights International Stamp Out Spiking Day and the need for education, prevention, shared best practice and continued action across countries, communities and industries.
11:10
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- Why space systems now matter to everyday security, resilience, and national power.
- How geopolitical competition, conflict, and commercialisation are reshaping risks in orbit and on Earth.
- Key threats: cyber, counterspace actions, and supply chain fragility—and why they are hard to deter.
11:45
12:20
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In an increasingly complex and volatile security landscape, the ability to innovate rapidly is critical. In this session, Anita Friend from UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) will explore how lessons learned from real-world scenarios - such as the conflict in Ukraine - are reshaping approaches to security and defence capability delivery. Drawing on these insights, the talk will highlight how agile innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and rapid experimentation can be harnessed to accelerate outcomes.
12:55
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Too much misinformation surrounds Martyn's Law, and some unscrupulous organisations are trying to exploit uncertainty. This panel will let you hear from those directly responsible, dig into the reality behind the legislation, and get signposted on next steps.
13:30
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As the threat landscape becomes increasingly volatile, traditional resilience frameworks are being outpaced. This session explores how Artificial Intelligence is shifting the paradigm from reactive recovery to proactive, agent-led defense. The discussion will focus on two critical shifts: how AI innovations are fundamentally retooling the organizational resilience landscape, and how the deployment of AI agents is revolutionizing stress testing and scenario exercises.
14:05
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Public trust is fundamental to the future of the private security sector. Michael and Satia will explore how the sector can strengthen public confidence through professional standards, inclusive leadership, collaboration and greater recognition of the people who protect our communities. The conversation will highlight the critical role of women in protective services, the importance of creating pathways for diverse talent, and how a more representative and united profession can build greater trust, credibility and confidence with the public.
14:40
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the security landscape, enabling organisations to detect threats faster, automate decision-making, and unlock new insights from vast amounts of surveillance data. Yet as AI adoption accelerates, security teams face growing challenges around data management, scalability, cyber resilience, and regulatory compliance.
In this engaging interview-style session, Andy Palmer, Surveillance & AI Solutions at Seagate Technology, and Chris Bone, AI Specialist at Hammer, will explore how AI is reshaping modern security operations and what organisations need to do to prepare for the next generation of intelligent surveillance.
Drawing on real-world deployments and industry experience, the discussion will examine practical AI and video analytics use cases, the impact of rapidly growing video data volumes, strategies for long-term data retention and compliance, and the infrastructure required to support scalable, resilient, and secure AI-driven environments.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to balance innovation with operational requirements and build a data foundation capable of supporting the future of AI-powered security.
Key topics include:
• How AI is transforming security operations
• Real-world surveillance and video analytics applications
• Managing explosive growth in video data
• Data retention, governance, and compliance
• Scalability, resilience, and cyber security in AI-driven environments
• Preparing security infrastructure for future AI workloads
15:15
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To explore how Martyn's Law, (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) and the Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness Course (CTPSaP) may affect industry, with a particular focus on Events,Speakers
