A panel discussion exploring how AI is revolutionizing the physical security landscape across Europe. Industry leaders will examine the integration of AI technologies like computer vision, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems into traditional security infrastructure. The conversation will address European-specific considerations including regulatory compliance with the EU AI Act, privacy requirements under GDPR, varying adoption rates across member states, and the balance between enhanced security capabilities and ethical deployment. Manufacturers will share insights on market differentiation, R&D investment strategies, and responding to changing customer expectations in this rapidly evolving sector.​​

Modern security systems do more than just keep bad people out—they can enhance the visitor experience, reinforce a company’s brand, and support a hospitable office environment. Learn how to leverage security technology to make office visits seamless and impressive.

This session will explore the career journeys of front-line officers who offer the first line of security defence. The session will use case studies , sector information and engagement with the delegates to explore career journeys, discuss training and what role membership of professional bodies play in supporting the aspirations of front-line officers.  

Supporting Security Officer Wellbeing
Stress Management & Resilience for Security Professionals
Mental Health Resources for Security Personnel

Securing Europe's Foundations: Trends and Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure Protection explores the dynamic intersection of physical security technologies and the vital facilities that power European society. This presentation examines emerging threats facing energy grids, transportation networks, water systems, and other essential infrastructure while highlighting innovative security solutions gaining traction across the continent. Drawing on recent regulatory developments, market trends, and real-world case studies, we'll analyze how forward-thinking organizations are balancing robust protection with operational efficiency, and identify key opportunities for stakeholders to enhance resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape.​​

This talk will detail the new CT competent person in the workplace (CPIW) qualification and CT Specialist Register for accredited CT specialists

Escalation of Violence and Aggression towards Healthcare Staff

- Changes in Police Support Requiring Further Reliance on the Private Security Sector.
- Horizon Scanning – What the Future looks Like. 

Servitisation—the shift from selling products to offering services—has become a key strategy for improving sustainability in access control. By moving from traditional hardware sales to Access-as-a-Service (AaaS) models, companies can reduce waste, extend product lifecycles, and optimize resource efficiency.

The rise of generative AI provides the capability to alter video footage in subtle yet sophisticated ways. Ensuring the authenticity and integrity of the footage is paramount, particularly for security practitioners responsible for legal proceedings and internal investigations. Traditional techniques, such as timestamping, watermarking and hashes, can all be useful, but a standardized approach to ensuring video integrity can enable faster protection of security video. This presentation will focus on the threats facing security video and how standards in this area can preserve trust in video surveillance footage.

In this session, Leigh Charles from Guardhouse will explore how technology can alleviate compliance burdens in the security industry. Attendees will learn how advanced software solutions can streamline regulatory processes, simplify day-to-day operations, and reduce administrative tasks. Leigh will share practical insights on using technology to enhance compliance management and improve operational efficiency in a straightforward and sustainable way.

AuKUS is the multi billion co operative programme between USA, UK and Australia. Pillar 2 focuses on Hi Tech knowledge sharing and cyber and digital protection. Some innovative ways of doing this include working up cyber resilience and physical security as an holistic capability

Join a distinguished panel as they discuss the critical role of third party certification schemes and industry standards in safeguarding people, property and places.  Facilitated by Professor Martin Gill, the panel will share their own candid perspectives on the UK guarding services sector, examining the challenges, opportunities and shared goals for raising industry standards. Gain valuable insights into how certification and compliance can drive professional excellence, build trust and strengthen security across the sector.

Deploying biometrics for access control in highly-regulated environments seems daunting, and deploying it in environments without any regulations seems even more so. It’s a lot less spooky than it sounds, and we hope to use this time to demystify some of the primary concerns that many – rightfully – have when thinking of deploying face-based biometrics at scale.

In today’s security landscape, isolated systems are no longer an option. In this session, we will explore how connecting physical security systems—both with each other and with business processes—drives efficiency and scalability. I will also share how CoreWillSoft addresses these challenges with interopFlow, enabling seamless integrations that reduce complexity and accelerate deployments.

An insight into the need for violence reduction in our hospitals from a frontline clinical perspective looking at what Violence and Aggression is and the reduction methods used from a currently active frontline clinical Senior Sister.

This will include lived experiences, the reality on the ground, other staff experiences, measures that we have put in place and the impact that this is having currently.

Join Dave as he shares insights on common technical audit findings and discusses best practices for installing Radio/Radio dual-path signalling systems.  This talk will highlight frequent technical findings and provide practical steps to enhance system reliability and compliance. Whether you’re an installer, designer, or internal auditor, this session will offer actionable guidance to optimise system performance and avoid common pitfalls.

Securing the European Landscape: Identity Management and Physical Security Integration explores the evolving relationship between physical security systems and digital identity management across European markets. This presentation examines how organizations are streamlining access control by establishing authoritative sources of record, creating unified identity governance frameworks that span both physical and digital domains. By analyzing current European regulatory requirements, technological innovations, and implementation challenges, we'll provide actionable insights for security professionals seeking to modernize their approach to comprehensive identity-based security management.​​

Access control solutions that lock customers in can limit flexibility, increase costs, and create long-term roadblocks for organizations looking to scale. By leveraging the Wavelynx solution, customers are breaking free from closed ecosystems enabling seamless integration with desperate vendors, improving security, enhancing user experience, and maximizing their investment for the future. Discover why interoperability isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity for growth.

Staff training, loss prevention, reducing fraudulent claims and quality control are just a few of the reasons GAIL's Bakery, a prominent British brand, needed a scalable security solution. Attend this session as Verkada dives into a live case study with Brett Parker, Property Director at GAIL's Bakery to see how GAIL's was able to deploy Verkada across 100+ stores, all managed by their small facilities team who can now monitor security at scale.

Neil offers key insights into security and protection, gleaned from decades of experience and lessons learned from countering terrorism.

Description: As enterprises prioritize user convenience and operational flexibility, access policies often become diluted, approvals go unchecked, and “temporary” roles become permanent risks. This session highlights how a policy-driven, workflow-enabled PIAM approach can restore control.

The security landscape is rapidly evolving with new technologies that are transforming how security systems are deployed, monitored, and maintained. The focus of this session will be on the rise of cloud-based solutions and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on video surveillance and access control systems. Join us as our panel of specialists from global security manufacturers explore how these innovations are reshaping the future of security technology, offering businesses smarter, more scalable, and adaptable security solutions. The panel will include real examples and experiences of deploying these technologies in modern security systems, providing a hands-on look at their practical application and benefits.

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. Physical Health: Staying Fit for Duty
• Importance of regular health check-ups and early detection of issues
• Nutrition and exercise tips for shift workers
• Managing fatigue and sleep for optimal performance

3. Mental Resilience and Stress Management
• Recognizing and addressing stress, anxiety, and burnout
• Practical strategies for staying mentally sharp under pressure
• The power of peer support and seeking help when needed

4. Workplace Culture & Support Systems
• Creating an environment where men feel comfortable discussing health
• Role of employers in promoting well-being and access to resources
• The impact of leadership in fostering a healthier workforce

5. Actionable Takeaways for Security Professionals
• Small daily changes that make a big difference
• Where to find professional health support and guidance
• Encouraging a culture of accountability and support within teams

Post ISIS era, highlight the crime terrorism nexus as well as the dramatic changes the field of terrorism has been going through. The profile of terrorism and terrorists has changed extensively in the last decades, affecting the terrorists’ individuals and organisations mind set, behaviour and motivations. In this lecture I’ll explore the dramatic changes of terrorism and terrorists’ motivational and behavioural aspects in general, while giving examples from specific case studies I have worked on, in order to understand how we can deal with the threat better.

The adoption of Technology into our lives is increasing more rapidly than many believed possible 5 years ago, with a key player being A.I. More and more people are transitioning to Smart Locks, and as long as the quality of product continues to improve as it has been, in 5 years I believe that the large majority of domestic and even commercial properties will be using Smart Locks over tradition Lock & Key.

Do you know your Governance Gin from your Risk Rum?  Discover the perfect cocktail for cyber security resilience:

• Ingredients for the Cyber Resilience Martini
• Mixing the Cyber Resilience Martini
• Garnish and Serve
• Cheers to Cyber Resilience!

Session Highlights:

What Is the UK IAHSS Chapter
Special Interest and Working Groups
International links
Strategic aim and vision
Call to action

As technology-based threats evolve and become easier to use, the conventional access control credential must up its game too. This presentation will discuss the threats and mitigations.

This Security Awareness Session will focus on teaching participants how to recognize and respond to potential security threats. Key areas covered include threat identification, situational awareness, and personal safety strategies, along with basic risk management principles. Using real-world examples, attendees will learn proactive measures to mitigate risks in both public and professional environments. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical tools to enhance their personal security and effectively handle security-related incidents. This session is ideal for employees, public-facing workers, and individuals seeking to improve their safety mindset in everyday situations.

Security has long been considered essential, yet security teams have faced ongoing challenges in securing funding. Today, shifting industry trends are transforming this narrative. Security is evolving beyond a basic necessity—it is now a strategic asset that adds broader business value and plays a pivotal role in the smart office revolution.

So far, certainly in the UK, the regulations behind Smart Locks has not been in line with the increasing demand, which has lead to the markets reputation becoming damaged by cheap "knockoffs" that have given customers many horror stories. With Regulations now starting to catch up, and official acreditation becoming obtainable on Smart products, the best companies will thrive as the knockoffs will fade, leading to the reputation of Smart Locks healing and improving over the coming years.

Technology advances, threats evolve and business demands; so what will physical identity and access control look like in 2035 (or later)? This presentation will throw out some ideas (may involve some fiction).

In this talk Farrah McNutt from Catch a Thief UK will be talking about the rise in abuse against security and retail staff, what can be improved for the safety of those in this sector, whilst looking at changes that need to be set what can we do in collaboration, we will be jumping into some real life stories from security staff and why it is so important to have the correct equipment whilst abuse is rising and more now then ever staff are accepting this level of abuse as part of the job description - making the correct changes and collaboration in the sector is important to maintain a structural balance to keep the offenders out in the first place.

• The Evolution of Home Security
• Why Smart Home Security Matters for Professionals

Smart Locks & Doors: Features, Benefits, and Risks
• Security Benefits
• Potential Threats & Attack Vectors
• Why Integration is Critical
• Cross-Device Security Considerations
• Real-World Examples & Case Studies

Best Practices & Recommendations
• Choosing the Right Smart Lock & Door System
• User Awareness & Maintenance

The rapid evolution of technology presents a unique challenge for integrators. As the industry shifts toward a more software-driven landscape—with major software players entering the space—integrators are expected to provide support while still managing the demands of physical installations. How can integrators adapt to meet both of these contrasting requirements and remain competitive in this changing environment?

Disguised as contractors, delivery personnel, or visitors, threat actors often exploit procedural gaps, trust-based interactions, and loosely enforced identity checks. This session explores how organizations can defend against physical impersonation by combining identity verification, pre-registration workflows, visitor vetting, and access policy enforcement.

Why employers should check the background of their new hires. I will discuss CV inaccuracies, give examples of how candidates make up stories, or have been dismissed. I will indicate how to validate that a candidate has the experience that they claim. I will discuss what background checks are readily available. I would cover data protection and a typical recruitment process that involves pre-employment back ground checks.

Deploying biometrics for access control in highly-regulated environments seems daunting, and deploying it in environments without any regulations seems even more so. It’s a lot less spooky than it sounds, and we hope to use this time to demystify some of the primary concerns that many – rightfully – have when thinking of deploying face-based biometrics at scale.

This session will look at the benefits of CPD in the security sector, what options are available and how to pick a good provider.

Free v Funded
Accredited v Non Accredited
Your personal path

92% of security leaders agree: the future of physical security is in the cloud. With this inevitable shift from on-premise setups to feature-rich cloud systems join us as we explore the past, present and future of cloud-based security. In this session, we’ll discuss:

• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.
• How AI can revolutionise physical security across any industry.
• Why security pros are moving away from vintage on-prem solutions in favour of the cloud (spoiler: it’s all about speed and flexibility).
• How can integrated systems improve threat detection and response in real-time?

This session will give an overview of the impact of Project Servator over the last 10 years and how the Police continue to use the tactic to disrupt hostile reconnaissance.

• A review of hostile reconnaissance and the hostile mindset
• The impact of Project Servator over the last 10 years including case studies  
• How partners in the security industry and the community continue to make Project Servator a success

Through the use of insider case studies, the session will illustrate why an organisational response, rather than just a converged security approach is required to manage insider risks. Will look at some of the challenges, pitfalls to avoid and offer some thoughts on the best way to approach this growing risk.

It is widely accepted in the security and risk arena that training acts as a force-multiplier when devising appropriate, layered risk mitigation strategies. Getting into the mindset of motivated threat actors equips decision-makers with the opportunity to get-ahead, ensuring organisational resilience and adding to the bottom-line of the organisation. This session analyses a series of complex challenges faced by modern organisations and includes an in-depth evaluation of the importance of criminology/security science imparted through effective training regimes when promoting security as a business enabler.

In this session, we will explore how a Managing Director (MD) is driving success by prioritising the support and empowerment of his frontline teams. By fostering a culture of trust, open communication, and professional growth, the MD has created a work environment where employees feel valued and motivated, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and service delivery. This session will be about changing the narrative and focus on the importance of training and the career development of our front-line operatives. This discussion will highlight the importance of hands-on leadership, providing the resources and support frontline teams need, and the direct impact this approach has on business outcomes, including employee retention, client satisfaction, and overall company performance.

Understanding the role that TTXs have within modern security environments. An examination of where they have been used, their key components/principles, how they support operational teams in responding to a broad range of threats relevant to that locality, and a series of case studies.

In today's security landscape, the rapid evolution of technology presents both challenges and opportunities. This talk delves into how intelligent automation is reshaping physical security operations, leveraging advancements in new technologies. These technologies promise to enhance efficiency, response times.

With escalating data volumes overwhelming security teams and creating fragmented silos, the shift to data-driven decision-making is essential. Our initiative embraces Responsible AI and human-in-the-loop principles, ensuring that machines handle the heavy lifting while empowering human operators to make informed decisions.

Come join us as we want to highlight importance of responsible AI in Physical Security. 

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how strong leadership at all levels - especially at the frontline - can lead to a more resilient and engaged workforce, ultimately contributing to long-term business success.

This Security Awareness Session will focus on teaching participants how to recognize and respond to potential security threats. Key areas covered include threat identification, situational awareness, and personal safety strategies, along with basic risk management principles. Using real-world examples, attendees will learn proactive measures to mitigate risks in both public and professional environments. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical tools to enhance their personal security and effectively handle security-related incidents. This session is ideal for employees, public-facing workers, and individuals seeking to improve their safety mindset in everyday situations.

Setting the international geopolitical security scene.