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25th JUNE 2025
Manchester, uk

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25th JUNE 2025
Manchester, UK

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The meeting place for
senior security professionals

25th June 2025

The Hilton Deansgate, Manchester, UK

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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.

Proudly partnered with:

ASIS
The Security Institute
IFPO
ASC
IPSA
BSIA

Proudly partnered with:

ASIS
The Security Institute
IFPO
ASC
IPSA
BSIA
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Visit the SJUK Leaders in Security Conference

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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Sponsor the SJUK Leaders in Security Conference

The SJUK Leaders in Security Conference places your company in a dynamic, positive environment, enabling you to develop new business contacts, grow your brand and meet face-to-face with the most senior members of the UK and European security community. 

Meet Our Advisory Panel:

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Rick Mounfield

Director, Optimal Risk and
SJUK Leaders in Security Conference Chair

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Nigel Brown

Head of Corporate Security and
Organisational Resilience, BBC

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Frank Cannon

Senior Consultant, Optimal Risk Group

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Anne Marie Chebib

UK Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) Chair

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Jennifer Ciolfi

Group Director of Security, Global Switch

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Dawn Dines

CEO and Founder, Stamp Out Spiking

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Matthew Drew

Group Security & Resilience Director, Tesco

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Bhanu Goud

Director, The British Library

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Philip Ingram

Chief Executive Officer,  Grey Hare Media

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Paul Maskall

Strategic Fraud Prevention and 
Behavioural Lead, UK Finance

Samantha Newbery

Dr Samantha Newbery

Reader in International Security,
University of Salford

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Tom O’Driscoll

Head of Corporate Security, National Highways

Victoria Hanscomb

Victoria Hanscomb

Editor, Security Journal Americas

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James Thorpe

Editor, International Security Journal

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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

25th June 2025
Manchester, UK

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enquiries@sjukleadersinsecurity.com

registration@sjukleadersinsecurity.com

+44 (0) 1622 684525