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2026 Conference Agenda
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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 t …
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 …
11:10
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Simon will outline the nature and scale of the threat posed by drones/UAS to His Majesty's Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) as well as focusing on their 4P approach to countering the threat and how …
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 …
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 war …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 changemake …
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 a …
14:05
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Leaders from the Home Office's Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) will be hosting a discussion on the work they do.
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 inform …
15:15
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- Why public-private partnerships are critical to strengthening operational resilience amid escalating global systemic risks. - How the CCRO Network and UNDRR collaborate to advance corporate resilien …
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 …
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 f …
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 proxie …Speakers
10:35
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No single organisation can tackle spiking alone. Effective safeguarding depends on shared responsibility and consistent practice across venues, events and the wider community. In this session, Dawn Di …
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 th …
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 learne …
12:55
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 re …
14:05
14:40
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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 p …
15:15
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TV’s Human Lie Detector, Darren Stanton reveals the subtle signals and unconscious behaviours that expose what people are really thinking and feeling. In this interactive 30-minute keynote, the former …
