SJUK Leaders 2026 White scaled

The meeting place for senior security professionals

24th June 2026

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, Manchester, UK

SJUK Leaders 2026 White scaled

The meeting place for senior security professionals

24th June 2026

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel, Manchester, UK

A private gathering of 250+ of the UK’s most senior security leaders

An invitation-only, closed-door forum for Security Directors, Heads of Security, CISOs, CIO’s and Risk Leaders responsible for protecting some of the UK’s largest organisations.

No sales / sponsor driven presentations

Senior leaders from financial services, critical infrastructure, retail, transport, hospitality, education, energy, utilities, broadcast, communications, public sector, government, and data centre environments already confirmed.

This is not a typical conference

The SJUK Leaders in Security event is a private, invitation-only gathering of 250+ of the UK’s most senior security leaders, those responsible for protecting some of the country’s most complex organisations, assets and infrastructure.

This event is designed for senior security leaders responsible for strategy, risk and budget, including:

We also welcome senior leaders from adjacent functions with responsibility for protecting people, assets and infrastructure, such as:

Directors of Estates and Facilities  |  Heads of Loss Prevention   |  Infrastructure and Asset Protection leaders

Trusted by leaders from organisations including:

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HID Platinum
Advancis Gold
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Fivecast Silver
HALOS Partner
Suprema Partner
Healix Partner 2
Todd Partner
GJD Partner
Gaurdhouse Partner
Cortech Partner
CSL Partner
FGH Security Partner

Supported by:

ASIS
The Security Institute
IFPO
ASC
IPSA
BSIA
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HID Platinum
Advancis Gold
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Morse Silver 1
Fivecast Silver
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Fivecast Silver
HALOS Partner
Suprema Partner
Healix Partner 2
Todd Partner
GJD Partner
Gaurdhouse Partner
Cortech Partner
CSL Partner
FGH Security Partner

Supported by:

ASIS
The Security Institute
IFPO
ASC
IPSA
BSIA

Meet Our Advisory Panel:

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Rick Mounfield

Director, Optimal Risk and
SJUK Leaders in Security Conference Chair

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Sarah Austerberry

Chief Executive Officer, The Security Institute

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Tom O’Driscoll​

Head of Security Operations and Intelligence, National Highways

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Scott Hamer

Head of Security and Resilience, St. Paul’s Cathedral

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Jennifer Ciolfi

Group Director of Security, Global Switch

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Michelle Elkins MBE

Head of Strategic Accounts, TSK Group and Senior Associate, UKRA

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Peter Page​

Strategic Leader and Chartered Security Professional

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Sophie Cairney

Lead Risk Intelligence Consultant, Securitas Risk Intelligence Center (RIC)

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Richard Dempers

Co-Founder and Director – Solutions & Technology, Rheinberry

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Raegan Moss

Senior Security Controller, Mott MacDonald

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Boguslawa Motylska

Director, CPTED-UK Ltd

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Peter Harrison

Founder & Managing Director, FGH Security

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Peter French MBE​

Managing Director, SSR Personnel

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Dawn Dines

CEO and Founder, Stamp Out Spiking

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James Thorpe

Managing Editor – Security Sector, Centurian Media Limited

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Rosie Richardson

Strategy Director, Createc

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Nigel Brown

Head of Corporate Security and
Organisational Resilience, BBC

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 2026? Submit your discussion ideas to enquiries@sjukleadersinsecurity.com