International Security & Resilience Conference - sponsored by ATG Access, Blacksmiths Group & Smiths Detection, in partnership with Resilience First

The International Security & Resilience Conference will explore many of the key themes affecting security professionals, with examples and case studies providing practical takeaways. There will be essential knowledge and insights on the things everyone working in security needs to know, and all talks are CPD certified. Check out the agenda below.

CPD certified by The CPD Group & The Security Institute

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10:00
  1. Keynote | Our National Resilience Capability & the Potential Move to a Posture of Defence Rather Than Resilience Planning – Do We Need More Emergency Planners?
    30 mins
    Through viewpoint of their recent research article published in the Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning (Henry Stewart Publications) “After the horse has bolted? A quantitative asses …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David McClory
    David McClory, Organisational Resilience Consultant & Managing Director - numid ltd
    Speaker image for Stephen Arundell
    Stephen Arundell, Head of Civil Protection Service - London Borough of Redbridge
10:35
  1. Threat to UK Homeland Security
    30 mins
    Abu Ahmed, Head of the Joint Security and Resilience Centre at the Home Office, explores the evolving landscape of threats to UK Homeland Security. He will outline government priorities and highlight how strong collaboration with industry is essential to confronting risks effectively and building national resilience.
    Speakers
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    Abu Ahmed, Deputy Director, Head of Joint Security and Resilience Centre (JSaRC) - UK Home Office
11:10
  1. Panel | Behind the Badge: Human Experiences Driving Security Change
    30 mins
    Recognised for his heroic actions during the Leicester Square attack, Abdullah brings a deeply personal perspective to the conversation around frontline safety and preparedness. He’ll be joining Satia …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Satia Rai
    Satia Rai, CEO – IPSA (International Professional Security Association) - | COO – Leverage Security
    Speaker image for Abdullah Tanoli
    Abdullah Tanoli, Frontline Champion & Ambassador - IPSA (International Professional Security Association)
11:45
  1. Panel | A New Model for Organisational Resilience
    30 mins
    The origins of the model, the model itself, what it’s aiming to achieve, some examples, the need to address short acute events but also longer-term strains and stresses, the balance between strategic …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rick Cudworth
    Rick Cudworth, Executive Director - Resilience First
    Speaker image for Prof. David Denyer
    Prof. David Denyer, Professor of Leadership & Organisational Change - University of Cranfield School of Management
12:20
  1. 9/11 Memorial & Museum – Behind the Scenes
    30 mins
    Noah Rauch shares a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum and its unique leadership and mission-based programming for public and private sector organizations around the world.
    Speakers
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    Noah Rauch, Senior Vice President of Education & Public Programs - 9/11 Memorial & Museum
12:55
  1. Artificial Intelligence in Security Screening: Innovations and Impact
    30 mins
    Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry. Security checkpoints are no exception. Learn how AI improves detection accuracy and keeps crowds moving faster and safer than ever.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Dr Phillip Tackett
    Dr Phillip Tackett, VP - Smiths Detection
13:30
  1. Shifting Sands: Cyber Resilience in an Era of Geopolitical Shifts & Emerging Tech
    30 mins
    A rapidly shifting world order, frontier technologies and a new breed of adversaries are converging to redefine the western cyber security agenda. We are seeing State-backed operators such as China’s …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Paolo Palumbo
    Paolo Palumbo, VP - WithSecure Intelligence
14:05
  1. Effective Security or Security Theatre – The Utility of Temporary Vehicle Security Barriers at Events
    30 mins
    An academic view of temporary vehicle security barriers; key features and advantages; vulnerabilities & complexities and best practice & cost effective strategies.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Inspector Lewis Hastie
    Inspector Lewis Hastie, National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit,Counter Terrorism Policing - NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office)
14:40
  1. Building Strength Through Partnership – A Multi-Agency Approach
    30 mins
    Andy will be talking about capability building and how the partnership model has been helping support improved management of critical incidents and harnessing the learning from experiences. He will be …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andy Gadd
    Andy Gadd, Command Learning & Search Delivery Manager - College of Policing
15:15
  1. Sliding Doors: How Can Organisations Stop Insider Acts?
    30 mins
    A central focus of insider risk is the individual, but organisations often hold equal responsibility. Using case studies, Lorna will examine organisational responses to real-world insider behaviour, a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lorna Brough
    Lorna Brough, Security Advisor - Blacksmiths Group Ltd
15:50
  1. Terrorism or Anti-Social Violence, or Both? Vehicle Rammings & Attacks Against Transit Staff
    30 mins
    Vehicle Rammings: • How the tactic evolved particularly in “developed” countries • Attacker Motives: Ideological and Non-ideological • Attacker Methods: Vehicle Acquisition, Type and Use • Other Weapo …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bruce Butterworth
    Bruce Butterworth, Senior Analyst - Mineta Transportation Institute
16:25
  1. Insider Threats
    30 mins
    By attending, participants will benefit by:
    • Understand the threat landscape – Learn how insider threats arise and why they are increasing.
    • Recognise warning signs – Spot behavioural, digital, and organisational indicators of insider risk.
    • Gain practical strategies – Explore prevention, detection, and mitigation approaches that balance security with trust.
    • Protect people and assets – See how addressing insider risk protects not only information but also reputation, operations, and staff wellbeing.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Justin Brown
    Justin Brown, Senior Intelligence Analyst - Mitie
10:00
  1. AI Audio Analytics in Security
    30 mins
    Detecting what cameras don't see - How audio analytics can augment operational efficiency, decrease response times, and reveal critical incidents even in blind spots, darkness, and crowded environments
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jakub Vališ
    Jakub Vališ, CTO and Co-Founder - JALUD Embedded
10:35
  1. Panel | Breaking into International Markets
    30 mins
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anuj Sahay
    Anuj Sahay, International Business Investment Lead for UK & Canada - Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
    Speaker image for Victor Hoskins
    Victor Hoskins, President & CEO - Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
    Speaker image for Connie Mathisen
    Connie Mathisen, Director – International Business Development - ADS Group
    Speaker image for Lucy Ketley
    Lucy Ketley, Marketing & Sales Director - ATG Access Ltd
11:10
  1. Healthier, Smarter, Safer: Prioritising Men’s Health in the Private Security Sector
    30 mins
    1. Why Men’s Health Matters in the Security Sector • The physical and mental demands of frontline security roles • The stigma around discussing health and well-being in male-dominated industries 2. Ph …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David Fullerton
    David Fullerton, CEO & Director – Professional Security - Chair – IPSA (International Professional Security Association)
11:45
  1. The Future of OSINT—How Our Adversaries Used OSINT Against Us in the Past and How That Shapes the Future
    30 mins
    Patrick will discuss how adversaries like Russia, used open-source type information and data to conduct very successful influence campaigns against the United States, especially during our national election cycle.  He will also address what the West learned from this and how it shapes the future of OSINT and why we need to seize on technology to address this challenge.                                                                           
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Patrick Weninger
    Patrick Weninger, International Division Deputy & Vice President - ORBIS Operations
12:20
  1. Panel | Optimising Your Resilience – Leveraging Private Sector Capabilities
    30 mins
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    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mike Pickup
    Mike Pickup, Major (Ret) Royal Engineers - Dirickx systems
    Speaker image for Rob Dawson
    Rob Dawson, Director, UK - GardaWorld
    Speaker image for Dan Hooton
    Dan Hooton, Managing Director - Spearfish
12:55
  1. Spiking Prevention and the Security Industry: Aligning Practice with Emerging Legislation
    30 mins
    With spiking set to become a standalone criminal offence under the Police and Crime Bill currently progressing through Parliament, security professionals and venue operators face a pivotal moment for compliance and leadership. In this session, Dawn Dines—founder and CEO of Stamp Out Spiking—shares practical guidance on how the industry can align with forthcoming legal changes, meet evolving public expectations, and implement best-practice prevention strategies. Drawing on extensive collaboration with police forces, government departments, and national industry bodies, Dawn outlines how accredited training, proactive safeguarding, and coordinated response protocols can position your organisation at the forefront of public safety in the night-time economy.
    Speakers
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    Dawn Dines, Founder & CEO - Stamp Out Spiking
13:30
  1. Designing Safer Public Spaces – A Practical Guide to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
    30 mins
    Highlighting best practices for the design and selection of products for hostile vehicle mitigation. We consider product design and specification guidance and recommendations, effective product integration into the intended environment and implications of global testing standards; the objective to keep people and places safe from hostile vehicle attack.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Robert Ball
    Robert Ball, Engineering Director - ATG Access
14:05
  1. Panel | Securing the Resilience of Critical National Infrastructure
    30 mins
    Panellists will provide examples on how up-to-date the resilience of their industry is and how far off or on par we are with where we want to be, some of the biggest threats to Infrastructure at the m …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Caroline Field
    Caroline Field, Partner, National Resilience, PA Consulting | Co-Founder, The Centre for Whole of Society Resilience - Visiting Professor, Loughborough University
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bronwyn Bullen
    Bronwyn Bullen, Head of Organisational Resilience - UK Power Networks (UKPN)
    Speaker image for Simon Godfrey
    Simon Godfrey, Senior Director, Strategy, External Engagement & Growth - BT
    Speaker image for Dr Aaron Gracey
    Dr Aaron Gracey, Head of Emergency Management, Operational Security & Police Liaison - Network Rail
14:40
  1. Martyn's Law and SIA Regulation
    30 mins
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ronnie Megaughin
    Ronnie Megaughin, Interim Director, Martyn's Law - Security Industry Authority (SIA)
15:15
  1. Enhancing Public Safety through Proactive Security Strategies: Lessons from the Frontlines
    30 mins
    • Strategic Risk Assessment: Demonstrating the role of intelligence-led security planning in countering emerging threats. • Incident and Crisis Response: Best practices in managing major incidents, fr …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jamie Hammond
    Jamie Hammond, Security Manager - London Borough of Hounslow