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Date: Wednesday 5th of March 2025
Location: Goodenough House, London House Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB
Mark your calendars for the first Celebrating and Elevating Women in Security Conference, scheduled for 5th March to align with International Women’s Day. This pivotal event will spotlight the unique experiences, challenges, and contributions of women in the security sector—a field historically dominated by men.
Women in security often navigate systemic barriers and cultural biases, making their achievements all the more remarkable. This conference aims to bring these stories to the forefront, providing an empowering platform to exchange ideas, celebrate progress, and foster solidarity.
Attendees can look forward to hearing from an inspiring lineup of experienced professionals—both female and male—who will share their insights into the evolving landscape of the security industry. Through their expertise, they’ll explore the strides made in recent years and the challenges that remain, highlighting actionable steps for driving inclusivity and innovation in the 21st century.
Join us for this transformative event, where we honour the resilience and ingenuity of women in security, inspire the next generation of leaders, and champion a more equitable future for all.
FULL AGENDA:
Registration & Refreshments
09:00
Welcome & Introduction
Professor Simon Hepburn MA MCMI FRSA, CEO of The Security Institute
Rachel Webb CSyP MSyI, Managing Director of The Keyholding Company, Compère
09:30
Chair’s Opening Address
Julie Nel MA FSyI & Sarah Austerberry CSyP FSyI MLitt
Chair & Vice Chair of The Security Institute
09:40
Keynote: The Importance of a Convergence Approach to Security
Government Representative
10:00
Panel: Excelling in Government Security
Sarah Austerberry CSyP FSyI MLitt, Moderator
Government Representative
NPSA Representative
Stuart Frost BEM FSyI, HM Government
10:20
Keynote: Securing the Future
Jane Frankland MBE, CEO of Knewstart
11:00
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition
11:30
Keynote: The Expanding Role of the Regulator
Michelle Russell, CEO of the Security Industry Authority (SIA)
12:00
Panel: Increasing Diversity in Security
Kate Davies OBE, HM Government
Michelle Russell, CEO of the SIA
Kate Bright CSyP FRSA,, UMBRA International
Lydia Walmsley, Motorsports Professional
12:20
Buffet Lunch, Networking & Exhibition
13:00
Panel: Developing the Next Generation of Security Professionals
Oliver Lacey PSP, Chair of the Young Members Group, Moderator
Michael Coppard, Surelock McGill
Jasmine Palmer-Garrick, LMS
Stacey Snook, Coventry University Protective Security Lab
14:00
Panel: Safeguarding Women & Girls – International Perspective
Julie Nel MA FSyI, Moderator
Anne Marie Chebib BA (Hons) PGDip, Select Security and Stewarding Ltd
Emma Hardy, Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)
Iwona Kossek, Ask for Angela CIC
14:40
The Security Institute Announcement
Professor Simon Hepburn MA MCMI FRSA
15:10
Refreshments, Networking & Exhibition
15:30
Keynote: Cyber: New Challenges
James Bore CSyP MSyI,
Managing Director of Bores Group Ltd
16:00
Panel: Securing Your Organisation
Hayley Elvins CSyP FSyI, Sloan Risk Group, Moderator
Sarah Austerberry CSyP FSyI MLitt, AU Security Consulting Ltd
Chris Stevens CSyP MSc F.ISRM FSyI, SIDOS
Brindha McDonald MSyI M.ISRM, Bank of England
16:20
Conference Concludes, Networking Drinks
17:00