16 - 18 March 2027
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Event Features
Security & Policing presents one of the leading opportunities to learn about the innovations, policies and cutting-edge technology available to respond to the latest and future security challenges and threats.
Security & Policing remains a closed event and all visitors are subject to Home Office approval.
Government Zone
The Government Zone offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with senior decision-makers, policy leads and operational experts from across UK Government.
One of Security & Policing’s most valuable features, the zone brings together representatives from key departments, agencies and programmes responsible for shaping the UK’s security, policing, border and resilience priorities. Attendees can gain first-hand insight into current challenges, future requirements and emerging areas of focus.
The zone provides an environment for meaningful conversations between government and industry, helping to foster the partnerships needed to address evolving threats and deliver innovative solutions.
Why Visit
- Meet senior Government decision-makers and policy leads
- Gain insight into future priorities and capability requirements
- Explore partnership and collaboration opportunities
- Learn about emerging programmes and initiatives
- Access a unique government-led environment unavailable elsewhere
Innovation Zone
The Innovation Zone is Security & Policing’s dedicated hub for research, development and innovation, bringing together government, industry, academia and international partners to explore how science and technology can address today’s security and policing challenges.
Through briefings, panel discussions, networking sessions and live demonstrations, visitors gain insight into government research and innovation priorities, emerging technologies and future capability requirements.
Whether you’re developing new technologies, conducting research or seeking new partnerships, the Innovation Zone offers a unique opportunity to connect with the organisations shaping the future of UK security and resilience.
Why Visit
- Discover emerging technologies and innovative solutions
- Gain insight into government priorities and future requirements
- Connect with experts from government, industry and academia
- Explore funding and collaboration opportunities
- Experience live demonstrations and thought-provoking discussions
Spotlight Stage
The Spotlight Stage is Security & Policing’s central thought leadership platform, bringing together government, industry and academia to explore the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the future of security and resilience.
Located centrally on the exhibition floor, it hosts a dynamic programme of keynote presentations, panel discussions, Q&A sessions and industry briefings, encouraging the exchange of ideas and best practice.
The stage is also home to the prestigious ADS Security Innovation Awards, recognising organisations driving innovation across the security and resilience sector.
Why Visit
- Hear directly from government, policing, industry and academic leaders
- Gain insight into emerging security challenges and priorities
- Learn from expert panels, briefings and real-world case studies
- Stay informed on trends shaping security and resilience
- Celebrate innovation through the ADS Security Innovation Awards
Immersive Experience
Hosted by ADS and the Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC), the renowned Live Immersive Experience is one of Security & Policing’s most engaging attractions.
Through narrative-led, interactive scenarios, visitors are immersed in realistic operational environments that bring today’s security challenges to life. Participants experience how government, law enforcement and industry work together to respond to evolving threats and deliver effective outcomes.
Designed to showcase innovative technologies and capabilities in a real-world context, the experience demonstrates how collaboration, innovation and operational expertise combine to address pressing security and resilience challenges.
Why visit
- Witness real-world security in action
- Discover tomorrow’s security capabilities
- Understand multi-agency collaboration
- Connect technology with real outcomes
- Explore the future of security and resilience
Counter Threat Outdoor Demonstration & Pavilion
Experience the Counter Threat Demonstrations, Security & Policing’s live attraction. Taking place outside, these demonstrations showcase the UK’s leading capabilities in countering explosive ordnance threats, CBRN incidents and the evolving challenges posed by drones and counter-drone technologies.
Delivered through collaboration between UK industry and serving Armed Forces personnel, the demonstrations highlight real-world operational scenarios and the UK’s expertise in responding to complex security threats.
The Counter Threat Pavilion brings together ADS Special Interest Groups Counter-EO UK, CBRN-UK and Drone Platforms and Counter-Drone (DPAC UK), providing an opportunity to meet exhibitors and explore the latest innovations.
Why Visit
- Experience live outdoor demonstrations
- See cutting-edge counter-threat technologies in action
- Explore solutions for Counter-EO, CBRN and drone threats
- Gain insight into real-world operational capabilities
- Connect with organisations driving innovation in counter-threat technologies
