Strengthening the system – people, planning and interoperability

18 Sep 2025
Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by Texport
Police , Ambulance , Fire
This session explores the UK’s national resilience capability, the case for a defence-oriented posture, and the growing need for skilled emergency planners. The panel will discuss talent pipelines, insights from the EPS-led Big Conversation, and practical solutions for improving interoperability across agencies and communities.
Speakers
Stephen Arundell
Stephen Arundell, Vice Chair - Emergency Planning Society
David McClory
David McClory, Organisational Resilience Consultant & Managing Director - numid ltd
Beverley Griffiths
Beverley Griffiths, Senior Lecturer - Buckinghamshire New University
Chris Shuttleworth
Chris Shuttleworth, Vice Chair - Lancashire Resilience Forum