ADS Thought Leadership Panel & Security Dinner

Exhibitors are invited to join us on Wednesday 17 March for an evening of discussion and networking at the annual ADS Thought Leadership Panel & Security Dinner.

The panel brings together senior leaders from government, policing, academia and industry to explore the key security and law enforcement challenges facing the UK and its international partners. The discussion is followed by a drinks reception and dinner, including remarks from a senior government official.

Previous panel themes

Previous panels have explored a range of critical issues shaping the future of security and policing, including:

  • Border security and irregular migration
  • Data security, integration and interoperability
  • Artificial intelligence in policing and national security
  • Future law enforcement technologies
  • Government and industry collaboration to address evolving threats

Previous Speakers and Panellists

The event has welcomed senior representatives from across government, policing and academia, including:

  • Martin Hewitt CBE QPM, UK Border Security Commander
  • Dr Paul Killworth, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security
  • Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, Chair, National Police Chiefs’ Council
  • Professor Jannine Hawkins, Chief Scientific Adviser and Dstl Science, Technology, Analysis and Research (STAR), Home Office
  • Sir Matthew Rycroft, Permanent Secretary, Home Office
  • Rosamund Powell, Centre for Emerging Technology and Security, The Alan Turing Institute
Panellists address an audience at the ADS Thought Leadership Panel.

Ticket options

Individual Ticket

Table of 10

Host colleagues, customers or partners at your own dedicated table.

10-Ticket Bundle

Benefit from the table rate while seating delegates across mixed government and industry tables, creating additional networking opportunities.

Please note: attendance is exclusively available to Security & Policing pass holders.

How to book

This is a ticketed, invite-only event.

Booked exhibitors can secure places via the exclusive booking link issued to the lead contact or through the Exhibitor Manual.

Pricing and booking details will be available ahead of the event.

Attendees gather for a networking reception at Security & Policing.

Exhibitor Networking Reception

Join fellow exhibitors, government stakeholders and international delegations at the official Exhibitor Networking Reception, held onsite following the show on Tuesday 16 March.

This exclusive event provides a valuable opportunity to begin your Security & Policing experience by building connections with senior representatives from across government, law enforcement and the wider security and resilience community in a relaxed and informal setting.

Please note: this is a ticketed, invitation-only event.

Booked exhibitors should contact their Exhibitor Events Manager to arrange passes.