Summer Seminar 2026
On 11 June 2026, security professionals from across the United Kingdom gathered at the exceptional Fulham Pier in London for the ASIS UK Chapter Summer Seminar.
Set against the backdrop of the Thames, Fulham Pier proved to be a superb venue for the event, providing a modern, professional setting that encouraged learning, networking and meaningful discussion throughout the day. The seminar brought together practitioners from across corporate security, intelligence, risk management, technology, crisis management and resilience, reflecting the breadth and diversity of today's security profession.
Chapter Announcements
The Summer Seminar also provided an opportunity to recognise several important leadership transitions within the ASIS UK Chapter.
After years of dedicated service to the chapter, Steven Ackroyd formally stepped down as Chapter Chair. Steven has played an important role in guiding the chapter's growth, strengthening member engagement and helping shape the direction of ASIS UK over recent years. On behalf of the entire chapter, we extend our sincere thanks for his commitment and leadership.
Following Steven's departure, Farah Benis has been appointed as Interim Chapter Chair, providing continuity while the chapter prepares for future elections and continuing to drive forward member engagement, professional development and Next Gen initiatives.
The chapter also recognised the contribution of Stuart Nash, who stepped down from the role of Treasurer after many years of service. Stuart's stewardship and commitment behind the scenes have been invaluable to the chapter's success.
We are pleased to welcome Robert Wilson into the Treasurer position and look forward to working with him as he joins the Executive Committee.
The chapter also recognised the ongoing contribution of Tim Molden, who has stepped into the Vice Chair role and continues to provide invaluable support to the chapter during this transition period.
Opening the Day
The seminar opened with a welcome from Interim Chair Farah Benis, who reflected on the strength of the ASIS community and the importance of bringing together professionals from different sectors to share ideas, challenge assumptions and learn from one another.
The remainder of the day was expertly hosted by Chapter Vice Chair Tim Molden, whose professionalism, energy and good humour helped keep the programme running smoothly and ensured lively discussion throughout the event.
Throughout the day, attendees explored topics ranging from safeguarding and behavioural detection through to Martyn's Law, human risk, intelligence-led crime reduction and the future impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace.
Speaker Highlights
Eleanor Rowland – Safeguarding, VAWG & Inclusion
Director of Safeguarding & Inclusion at Fulham FC, Eleanor Rowland opened the seminar with an insightful session exploring safeguarding, violence against women and girls (VAWG), and inclusion. Her presentation highlighted the responsibilities organisations hold in creating safer environments and protecting vulnerable individuals.
Marcus Oldroyd – Behavioural Detection for the Frontline
Marcus Oldroyd of The Bureau Consultancy delivered a compelling presentation on behavioural detection and its practical application for frontline security professionals. Attendees gained valuable insight into recognising indicators of concern and improving situational awareness.
Adam Ratcliffe – Stronger Together: Intelligence-Led Retail Crime Reduction
Representing Safer Business Network CIC, Adam Ratcliffe explored the growing challenge of retail crime and demonstrated how intelligence sharing, partnerships and collaboration can help organisations prevent and respond more effectively.
Tom Bacon – Risk Assessment for Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act: Keeping it Simple
Tom Bacon, Chief Operating Officer at RiskPal, provided a practical and accessible breakdown of the Protection of Premises legislation, helping attendees understand both the requirements and the realities of implementation.
Crisis24 AiiA Workshop – The Decision Gap: Why Knowing Isn't Doing
Running alongside the morning programme, attendees participated in an interactive workshop led by:
Farijah "Doc" St. Clair, Senior Director of Intelligence, Crisis24/AiiA
Amir Phili, Senior Vice President, AiiA Strategic Growth & Revenue Operations
The session explored why organisations often struggle to translate information into action and provided practical approaches for improving decision-making under pressure.
Richard Stevens – CSyP Pathways
Richard Stevens shared his professional journey and insights into the Chartered Security Professional pathway, highlighting the value of professional development and lifelong learning within the security profession.
Martyn's Law for the Practitioner Panel
One of the most anticipated discussions of the day brought together:
Richard Stevens
Andy Neal
Simon Harris
Daniel Zbant
The panel explored the practical realities of Martyn's Law implementation, discussing challenges, opportunities and lessons learned from an operational perspective.
Clarke Jarrett – From Hiring to Harm: The Human Risk Continuum
Clarke Jarrett, COO of THEIA Human Insight Technology, delivered a thought-provoking session examining human risk throughout the employee lifecycle and how organisations can better identify and manage behavioural risks.
James Poulter – Full Stack: Navigating the Changing Shape of Work in the Age of AI
Closing the educational programme, AI strategist and founder James Poulter explored the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the workforce, providing attendees with practical considerations for the future of work.
Martin Gill – ASIS Foundation Update
Martin provided an update on the work of the ASIS Foundation and highlighted the impact of programmes supporting education, professional development and the next generation of security leaders. He also spoke about the Foundation Fitness Challenge which the UK is representing strongly!
Patrick Rea – PTSD Resolution
Patrick introduced attendees to the work of PTSD Resolution, the chapter's chosen charity partner, and highlighted the support available to veterans, reservists and others experiencing post-traumatic stress.
Kieran O'Rourke – Immediate Action
Kieran O'Rourke closed the speaker programme with final reflections and insights from Immediate Action.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Events of this scale are only possible thanks to the support of our sponsors.
Chapter Sponsors
Axis Communications
AlertMedia
Axon
Everbridge
Genetec
ISM
Milestone Systems
OCC
Salto
Event Sponsors
Alchemy Global
Immediate Action
AiiA
LMS Security Advisors
North
PAAM Systems
RightCrowd
Their continued support enables the chapter to deliver high-quality events, professional development opportunities and networking experiences for members throughout the year.
Supporting PTSD Resolution
The chapter is alway proud to support PTSD Resolution, which provides free, prompt and effective trauma treatment for veterans, reservists and their families. Throughout the day, attendees were encouraged to learn more about the charity's work and support its mission.
To help raise funds, the chapter held a charity raffle during the closing session, with a fantastic selection of prizes generously donated by supporters and sponsors. Prizes included tickets to the England v Australia rugby international later this year, a Fortnum & Mason hamper, a £50 Amazon voucher, champagne, luxury chocolates, and a range of additional gifts.
The raffle was extremely well received and demonstrated the generosity of the ASIS community, helping to raise both awareness and support for a charity whose work continues to make a meaningful difference to those living with the effects of trauma.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who donated prizes, purchased raffle tickets and supported PTSD Resolution throughout the event. Their contribution helped make the initiative another successful part of the Summer Seminar.Looking Ahead
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Beyond the presentations and panel discussions, the Summer Seminar demonstrated what makes the ASIS community special: professionals sharing experiences, supporting one another and building relationships that extend far beyond a single event.
Whether attending for the first time or returning as a long-standing member, delegates left with new knowledge, new connections and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the profession.
A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, volunteers, board members and attendees who made the day such a success.
We look forward to welcoming you to future ASIS UK Chapter events and continuing to build a stronger, more connected security community together.
