Eleventh Annual Executive Security & CP Technology Forum
Join industry leaders, security professionals, and innovative thinkers for a day of expert insights, strategic discussions, and invaluable networking.
✨ Eleventh Annual
Executive Security & CP Technology Forum
Date & Time
29 Jan 2026 · 8:00 AM - 5:10 PM
Venue
Grand Connaught Rooms, London
Format
In-Person Conference
Who Should Attend
CSOs, Heads of Corporate Security, Leading EP Providers & CPOs
This year’s event is supported by:
Event Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our sponsors and partners who make this event possible
Gold & Associate Sponsors
Our premium partners supporting the Executive Security & CP Technology Forum
Exhibitors & Event Supporters
Supporting organizations and service providers
Drinks Reception Sponsor
AHNA Group
Conference Agenda
Eleventh Annual Executive Security & CP Technology Forum
📍 Grand Connaught Rooms, London — 29th January 2026
08:00
UK
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Registration & Networking
Registration and Networking
Arrive early to network with fellow professionals and register for the day.
09:00
UK
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Keynote
Opening Chairperson's Remarks
Mike O'Neill
Managing Director, Optimal Risk
Managing Director, Optimal Risk
09:10
UK
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Panel Discussion
The Top Scenarios for 2026
Dawn Holmes
Chuck Tobin
President, IPSB
President, IPSB
Jacquie Davis
Operations Director, Optimal Risk
Operations Director, Optimal Risk
Terry McElveny
CEO, Sentinel Risk
CEO, Sentinel Risk
Sue Williams QPM
Independent Crisis & Hostage Manager
Independent Crisis & Hostage Manager
10:00
UK
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Innovation
Reserved for Innovation Partner Showcase
Cutting-edge security solutions and technologies.
10:30
UK
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Panel Discussion
Scenarios & Case Studies: Street Crime and Light Mobility Attacks
Sebastian Bouchard
Founder, 242 Group
Founder, 242 Group
Ivan Ivanovic
President, WSO
President, WSO
Lisa Hempstead
Axel Wochinger
CEO, Result Group
CEO, Result Group
11:10
UK
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Break
Coffee Break and Networking
11:50
UK
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Panel Discussion
Case Studies & Scenarios: EP and Large Scale Event Success
Moderated by Mike O'Neill, MD, Optimal Risk
Ravi Sharma
Group Head of Health, Safety & Security, Bet 365
Group Head of Health, Safety & Security, Bet 365
Alex Bomberg
CEO, Intelligent Protection International
CEO, Intelligent Protection International
Scott Hamer
Head of Security & Resilience, St Paul's Cathedral
Head of Security & Resilience, St Paul's Cathedral
Joe Carpenter
Director of Security – Events and Facilities
Director of Security – Events and Facilities
12:30
UK
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Session
The Future Security Service: Due Diligence and Background Screening
Kevin Weekes
Founder, Zenrs
Founder, Zenrs
13:00
UK
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Break
Lunch Break and Circuit Magazine Networking
14:00
UK
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Spotlight Session
Scenarios: Travel Risk Management and Tech Denied Environments
Moderated by Chuck Randolph, CSO, Privacy 360
Brandon Shafikhani
CEO, Samaritan Protective Services
CEO, Samaritan Protective Services
Hayley Elvins
MD, Sloane Risk Group
MD, Sloane Risk Group
Joel Whittaker
Head of High Risk, Cyber Security & Resilience, Reuters
Head of High Risk, Cyber Security & Resilience, Reuters
Benjamin Alozie
Global Director International Operations, Icon Global
Global Director International Operations, Icon Global
Mac Segal
CEO, AHNA Group
CEO, AHNA Group
14:30
UK
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Panel Discussion
Case Studies: Tactical Medicine and Professional Medicine
Krisztian Zerkowitz
Tactical Medic
Tactical Medic
15:00
UK
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Session
The Executive Security Industry: Reflections, Trends, Predictions and Enigmas
Ivor Terret
CEO, Enablement Advisors
CEO, Enablement Advisors
15:30
UK
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Break
Coffee Break and Networking
15:50
UK
🤖
Panel Discussion
Protective Intelligence and the Promise of AI
Richard Savage
Head of Global Security, Mines Advisory Group
Head of Global Security, Mines Advisory Group
David Herd
Group Security Manager, Unilever
Group Security Manager, Unilever
David James-Roll
Director Physical Security, Equinix
Director Physical Security, Equinix
Ross Hill
Founder, Insight Forward
Founder, Insight Forward
16:20
UK
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Spotlight Session
Fireside Chat: The Mystery 2026 Scenario
16:40
UK
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Panel Discussion
New Scenarios for the CPTF Future Skills Panel
Ian Thornton-Trump
CISO, Inversion 6
CISO, Inversion 6
Gavin Wilson
Director of Physical Security & Risk, Toro Solutions
Director of Physical Security & Risk, Toro Solutions
Kelly Desborough
Super Recogniser and Founder of Face Detect
Super Recogniser and Founder of Face Detect
17:10
UK
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Reception
Post Event Drinks Reception
Continue networking at the Grand Connaught Rooms – Durham and Derby Suites and Foyer
Note: We also have round table discussions running concurrently throughout the day for deeper, more focused conversations on specific topics.
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