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EXPERT-LED CONTENT

We are delighted to share our CPD accredited content programme with you for this year's show.

Put together in consultation with our multi-agency Advisory Council and based on your feedback from last year, the programme spans five stages and includes 55 sessions covering a diverse range of topics.

Our aim is to inspire you to continue the conversation back in your own organisation. Check out the programmes here and create your own day with us.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The Emergency Services Show features stages in Halls 5, including the People & Skills Stage focusing on training, apprenticeships, and wellbeing.

The Sustainability Stage offers climate-focused panels and chats with experts from popular webinars. The Firefighter PPE Stage covers the new procurement framework and firefighter safety.

The Emergency Tech Show in Hall 4 features the Tech Main Stage, the Tech Hub and Policing Stage provide expert insights and case studies for problem-solving.

MEET THE HOSTS

RICH PRESTON

Rich PrestonRICH PRESTON IS HOSTING THE TECH MAIN STAGE.

Rich is an anchor on the BBC’s domestic and international news channel and a presenter on the BBC World Service, covering major breaking stories and significant global events for audiences around the world. Rich holds an MA in Intelligence and International Security from the War Studies Department at King’s College London with a focus on National Security, Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Extremism, and Foreign Policy. Prior to joining the BBC, Rich was a police officer in Central Scotland.

He returns to The Emergency Tech Show for a second year to host the Tech Main Stage.

JOY FLANAGAN

Joy FlanaganJOY FLANAGAN IS HOSTING THE PEOPLE & SKILLS STAGE.

Joy worked for 20 years in the emergency services sector, leading work on national standards for fire services in England, and previously working on a major project developing joint working guidance for all emergency services (JESIP).

She now runs her own business consultancy company, Solutionise Consultancy Ltd, specialising in helping companies achieve successful business change and organisational development.

CLAIRE WHITAKER

Claire WhitakerCLAIRE WHITAKER IS HOSTING THE SUSTAINABILITY STAGE.

Claire is a journalist with nearly two decades of experience at the BBC and Agence France-Presse (AFP). Prior to going solo, Claire worked as AFP’s Africa Editor, where she directed coverage of breaking news in sub-Saharan Africa, where she covered the death of Nelson Mandela and the trial of Oscar Pistorius.

She now works as a moderator, media trainer and videographer and recently produced a series of videos for Emergency Services Times.

AMANDA COLEMAN

Amanda ColemanAMANDA COLEMAN IS HOSTING THE POLICING STAGE.

Amanda is a crisis communication specialist and the director and founder of her own crisis communication consultancy. She has more than 25 years’ experience in crisis and emergency communication and led the law enforcement communication response to the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017.

Now, Amanda provides consultancy support to public and private sector organisations facing challenging times, as well as training individuals and teams to more effectively communicate in a crisis.

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Firefighter PPE Stage

Sponsored by    Enduro Protect

New for 2024, we introduce the Firefighter PPE Stage, sponsored by Enduro Protect and in collaboration with the National Fire Chiefs Council.

This stage offers an exclusive opportunity to join the discussion on ensuring future personal protective equipment is fit for purpose for the next generation of firefighters.

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Policing Stage

Sponsored by    Motorola Solutions

A chance to listen to speakers who will draw on a wide range of experience from frontline policing, research and innovation to provide thought provoking case studies of what works and what can be learned from others.

With public trust and confidence in policing under the spotlight more than ever before, be sure to join the audience of our CPD accredited sessions, and take some fresh insights back to your own workplace.

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Sustainability Stage

Sponsored by YPO

In a first for The Emergency Services Show, we bring you a stage dedicated to sustainability, considering how we decarbonise all aspects of the blue light world.

We look at the challenges of creating a green fleet and keeping it charged as well as the opportunities of adopting new ways to manage estates to reduce emissions. Linking up with social value and procurement, we will also be finding out what services and suppliers can do together to support the march to net zero.

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People & Skills Stage

Sponsored by    Coventry University

In partnership with Coventry University Simulation Centre, we bring you our new People & Skills Stage. Join us as we look at the changing world of training and development for our emergency services.

Looking at every stage of your life, our speakers will share case studies to help you manage your health and wellbeing, while thinking about the culture and values that support you so that you can bring your very best self to work.

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College of Paramedics

The College of Paramedics is delighted to be returning to The Emergency Services show and we will be once again offering a full programme of CPD sessions. 

Aimed at all skill sets, the sessions will be free to attend and all delegates will be emailed a certificate of attendance after the show for your CPD portfolio.

No pre-booking is necessary, just come and find us when you arrive at the show to sign up for any sessions you wish to attend. We will also be offering some membership incentives from our stand so please come and say hello!

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CONTENT STAGES AT THE EMERGENCY TECH SHOW

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Tech Main Stage

Sponsored by    NEC

The Tech Main Stage brings important conversations to the emergency services community. Join thought leaders and discussion panels as they highlight the challenges in moving towards a modern, tech-focused emergency services.

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Tech Hub

Join our Tech Hub for a showcase of the vital solutions coming from the pioneers of emergency services technologies making waves and transforming strategies across the blue light sector.

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cpdmeWe are proud to be able to offer a CPD accredited educational programme designed to provide expert insight and learnings for professionals.

This year we have partnered with CPDMe who will be available onsite to help facilitate your certificates of attendance and build your CPD points portfolio.

Please ensure you scan the QR code at the end of each session as this will register your attendance and issue you a downloadable certificate of attendance. 

Visitors will need to contact their professional body, employer or association to add their certification of attendance to their personal record to show the further learning they have achieved for that year.

Contact CPDMe on 01254 943 159 or team@cpdme.com sessions attended and the number of CPD hours. Visitors will need to contact their professional body, employer or association to add their certification of attendance to their personal record to show the further learning they have achieved for that year.

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Your FREE pass gives you access to:

  • 500+ industry leading suppliers
  • Exclusive product launches and solutions
  • CPD-accredited content across 9 theatres
  • Live demonstrations and workshops
  • Unlimited Networking opportunities 
  • Unlimited access to The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show

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