The meeting place for
senior security professionals
25th June 2025
The Hilton Deansgate, Manchester, UK
2024 Conference draws historic crowd!
16 JULY 2024 | Hilton Deansgate, Manchester, UK
287 security bosses from BBC, Tesco, HSBC and more gathered in Manchester to tackle the biggest threats facing businesses today. Key topics included overcoming resistance to security innovation, mitigating deepfake and fraud risks, enhancing the user experience through security, leveraging AI and cloud technologies, the importance of frontline security and dealing with insider threats.
The conference provided a platform for industry experts to share insights, best practices, and solutions to address the evolving security landscape. Attendees gained actionable strategies from top industry leaders.
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The premium conference and networking event for senior professionals working in the UK & Europe security industry – register for your chance to attend this exclusive one-day event to hear from 30+ expert speakers and directly network with decision makers representing key organisations, businesses and associations from the region and beyond.
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Meet Our Advisory Panel:
Rick Mounfield
Director, Optimal Risk and
SJUK Leaders in Security Conference Chair
Letitia Emeana
ASIS UK Chapter Chair and Global Security Capability Manager at Unilever
Norman Heit
Group Corporate Security & Resilience Director at Vodafone
Fiona Gaskell
Director of Security, International Tours and Retail Warner Bros Studio Tours London and Tokyo
Mike Hurst
Director, International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO); Managing Director, HJA Consult; Director, AllSecurityEvents.com
John Cowling
District Security Manager, Middle East & CIS – Global Security Law, Security and Public Policy, Caterpillar
Garry Bergin
Commercial Manager & Security Consultant, Manguard Plus
Dan O'Riordan
Head of Security and Safety Assurance at South Western Railway
Bhanu Goud
Director, Fides Integrated Security and Founder, Public Space Security (PSS)
Victoria Hanscomb
Editor, Security Journal
Americas
Peter Harrison
Managing Director,
FGH Security
Claire Humble
Chief Executive Officer, NuParadigm; Security Consultant – Global Grand Prix & Mass Events
Philip Ingram
Intelligence expert, journalist, author, regular commentator for Sky News and Talk TV, CEO Grey Hare Media
Rebecca Knowles
Editor, Security Journal UK
Guy Mathias
Risk & Operations Director, Suntory; Chair of the Food & Drink Security Association (FDSA), Chair of the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications (CSSE) Eastern Region
Dr Samantha Newbery
Reader in International Security, University of Salford, Intelligence Analyst and Trainer
Keeva Gilchrist
Learning and Development Manager, PerpetuityArc
Anne Marie Chebib
UK Crowd Management
Association (UKCMA) Chair
James Thorpe
Editor, International Security
Journal
25th June 2025
Testimonials
“I am excited about building what will be a ground-breaking conference – an event that promotes collaboration and brings together the leading individuals our sector has to offer, for the benefit of our professional community and wider society.”
Rick Mounfield, Director, Optimal Risk and SJUK Leaders in Security Conference Chair
“I am excited to be part of the SJUK advisory board, which represents a unique opportunity to share insights with this community on current and future challenges, and identifying opportunities and risks related to innovation and technology. I am strong believer in the value of networks, personal exchange, and fostering strong relationships in the security community, and the SJUK Leaders in Security Conference is the perfect platform to do this.”
Norman Heit, Group Corporate Security & Resilience Director, Vodafone
“This event is such an important opportunity to bring professionals together from all avenues of security so they can share good practice, hear the latest updates and insights in security and learn, improve and grow together.”
Fiona Gaskell, Director of Security, International Tours and Retail, Warner Bros. Studios Tours London and Tokyo
“I am delighted to be working with Security Journal UK . The event will provide a welcome opportunity for stakeholders across the Security & Risk sector to attend, engage, network and learn from an impressive line-up of security practitioners offering their insight, professionalism and experience across a number of current and emerging risks.”
Guy Mathias, Risk & Operations Director, Suntory
About SJUK Leaders in Security Conference
The SJUK Leaders in Security Conference is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow senior security professionals and hear the thoughts of some of the foremost thought leaders in the UK & Europe security industry.
The conference agenda will address the key challenges keeping leaders awake at night as businesses and organisations seek continuity and growth against a backdrop of change.
What topics will be discussed ?
AI
Compliance
Built Environment
Crisis Management
Professional development
Cybersecurity
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Public & Private Partnerships
Insider Threat
Retail Security
Convergence
Supply Chain Security
What will be discussed in 2025? Submit your discussion ideas to rebecca.knowles@sjukleadersinsecurity.com
