Spring Seminar 2025
A Fantastic Afternoon of Insight and Engagement
What a great afternoon at The Orchard Members Club in Marble Arch for the ASIS UK Spring Seminar 2025! Attendees were treated to an afternoon of expert insights, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
Key Highlights from Our Speakers:
DCI Chris Simpson – Head of Engagement, National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO)
Presentation: The Evolving Threat of Terrorism & Business Preparedness
How terrorism has evolved from the IRA campaign to modern self-initiated, low-sophistication attacks
How policing is addressing these ever-changing threats
Resources available to businesses for protective security and preparedness
Florian Matusek, PhD – Director of AI Strategy, Genetec
Presentation: From AI to Intelligent Automation – Focusing on Tangible Outcomes
Cutting through the AI hype – separating real innovation from marketing buzz
How AI-driven automation is transforming security operations
The power of AI-driven tools – and the critical need for caution
Prof. Phil Wood – CEO & Lead Consultant, Lignum Resilient Ltd
Presentation: Infrastructure, Impacts & Security Challenges
The evolving security challenges in a rapidly shifting global landscape
The impact of infrastructure and supply chain vulnerabilities on security
Strategic approaches to maintaining security resilience amid new geopolitical realities
A Call to Action: Security is You(th)!
Farah Benis encouraged attendees to take Security is You(th) back to their companies and get early career professionals involved in this exciting initiative aimed at engaging the next generation of security professionals.
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A huge thank you to our sponsors Axis Communications QCC Global, Lazerbeam, Genetec, Convergint, Irisity, North, AlertMedia , salto, and everbridge speakers, and attendees for making the event such a success. We look forward to seeing you at our next seminar!
