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Security & Policing: The UK Government's Global Security Event

Returning to the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from 11-13 March 2025, Security & Policing is the UK Government’s official global security event. Hosted by the Home Office’s Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC), this event provides world-class opportunity to meet and discuss the latest advances in delivering national security and resilience with leading UK suppliers, UK and overseas government officials and senior decision makers across the law enforcement and security sectors.

In 2024, the event drew over 8,700 attendees, including senior decision-makers and international delegations from 75 countries. Over 385 exhibitors, represented sectors within the security supply chain, showcasing best-in-class security solutions and capabilities. Attendees also had access to representatives from 38 UK government departments, highlighting the event's broad governmental engagement.

With no general admittance to Security & Policing, all visitors and exhibitors are subject to Home Office approval, ensuring you’re speaking to a relevant audience with the capacity for operational decisions.

Regardless of your company size, Security & Policing offers a unique opportunity to showcase your products and capabilities to a highly targeted audience of senior decision makers and buyers, international delegations, police services and government departments from the UK and overseas.

Opportunities to Showcase and Engage

Security & Policing offers exhibitors the chance to display products and capabilities directly to those making operational and procurement decisions. This curated audience includes national infrastructure security providers, chief constables, police representatives, emergency services, and government agency officials, ensuring meaningful networking with potential clients and partners.

This year there will once again be an extensive programme of keynotes and sessions led by senior UK Government officials, policing officials and industry speakers across the Keynote Briefing theatre, the Spotlight Stage and the Innovation Zone.

Also launching this year is the Fire & Resilience Zone, bringing together leading professionals who plan and prepare for major emergencies in line with the UK Civil Contingencies Act, thereby ensuring local and national resilience. The zone will showcase the ongoing advancement of Fire & Resilience capabilities in the UK. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with senior representatives from the sector, gain valuable insights from expert speakers, and expand their networks.

One of the highlights of Security & Policing is the Immersive Experience, hosted by JSaRC, the event feature offers visitors a narrative-led, content-rich, immersive experience, which gives an insight into technologies and solutions to solve the latest and future security challenges and threats.

Celebrating Innovation: The ADS Security Innovation Award

The renowned ADS Security Innovation Award celebrates its 20th year at the 2025 event, recognising cutting-edge developments by UK security companies. The award is highly regarded, with finalists gaining significant visibility. The competition serves as a platform for exhibitors to showcase breakthrough products and services, further underscoring the event’s emphasis on innovation.

Visitor Criteria and Attendee Profile

Strict visitor criteria ensure that only vetted professionals attend, maximising the potential for meaningful discussions and partnerships. In 2024, the event attracted senior government officials, UK and international police officers, emergency services and first responders, capability purchasers, and representatives from agencies such as the Home Office, MOD, customs, immigration, and national infrastructure sectors.

Feedback from past attendees highlights the event’s value, with 95% recommending it to colleagues. Survey data from 2024 showed high satisfaction: 85% rated their experience as good or excellent, 96% praised the quality of exhibitors, and 93% valued the networking and speaker sessions.

Exclusive Networking and Educational Opportunities

Security & Policing is not just an exhibition but a comprehensive educational and networking platform. Participants can engage in keynotes and panels led by senior UK Government officials and experts from academia and industry, offering insights into the latest security policies and initiatives. There are also opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) through partnerships with training providers, helping attendees stay current with industry standards and skills.

Exhibitors benefit from access to government zones, where they can network with senior officials and engage in discussions about the latest initiatives in security and law enforcement.

An Ideal Platform for Security Professionals

Security & Policing is an unmatched platform for security professionals to connect with government officials and industry experts. Visitors can explore next-generation technology, respond to emerging security threats, and stay ahead of policy developments. The event also allows attendees to witness live demonstrations of new technologies and understand their applications in immersive settings.

Conclusion:

Security & Policing remains the UK’s leading security event, designed for professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of security and resilience innovation. With extensive networking, a diverse range of exhibitors, and high-level insights, it is the event of choice for those in security sectors. Registration for Security & Policing 2025 is now open, with attendance subject to Home Office approval, ensuring a secure and relevant gathering of global security leaders.

For more details on participation and exhibitor and visitor criteria, visit the official Security & Policing website. www.securityandpolicing.co.uk

DATE: 
Mar 11, 2025 to Mar 13, 2025
VENUE: 
Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre




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