What an incredible day at the OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit, held at the iconic Royal Lancaster London! This prestigious event brought together some of the brightest minds in the security industry to explore the future of security, its increasing value to businesses, and the transformative impact of AI and technology.

The summit kicked off with an inspiring session by Richard Fogelman (NSI) on leadership and innovation in security, followed by Paul Bean from Royal Mail, who shared valuable insights into how security has evolved to become an essential part of business resilience.

Edward Barge from EMCS took us through the exciting possibilities AI presents in security systems, while Paul Fullwood (SIA) and Liam Emmerson (HMRC) shed light on the importance of tax compliance and fraud prevention within the sector.

The discussions continued with Paul Furnell (MITIE), Brogan Lowe (TESCO), and Helen Williams (National Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism) emphasizing the role of security in safeguarding public spaces and national infrastructure. Fiona Walters (G4S) and Simon Giles (City Group Security) shared their perspectives on leadership and the challenges and opportunities in the security industry today.

A huge thank you to Martin Gill for organizing and leading such an impactful event! His dedication has made the OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit a standout occasion in the security calendar.

Let’s continue to innovate, collaborate, and drive progress in the security sector! hand