‘Safe Spaces’ has been announced as this year’s theme at the forthcoming AUCSO (Association of University Chief Security Officers) Conference 2025 – the organisation’s 41st annual conference.
Registration is now open for the Conference (available to member institutions only), which will take place from Monday 7 April to Wednesday 9 April 2025 is be held at the University of Warwick and hosted by Mark Kennell, Head of Community Safety & Security at the University of Warwick.
Delegates can take advantage of the Early Bird Rate up until the 12 January 2025) https://eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=200283190&
The exciting programme of keynote speakers is currently being finalised and will be announced very soon. Last year the Conference saw record attendance of over 250 worldwide delegates from Australia, USA, Europe and South Africa to name a few, alongside AUCSO members and guests and industry exhibitors and partners.
And 2025 will see new suppliers and AUSCO partners supporting the Conference again with a compelling exhibition of products and services. Partners are encouraged to sign up early if they would like to exhibit at the Conference this year to ensure space. Further information becoming a Global, Platinum or Gold Sponsor can be found at Our Sponsors – AUCSO. Delegates will be able to visit the exhibition in between workshops and talks.
Global partners that have already signed up include: CriticalArc, which will be showcasing its emergency management planning tool, Safezone, which is rapidly becoming the most widely used and trusted technology of its kind; Dataminr’s whose pioneering real-time AI platform discovers the earliest signals of events, risks and threats from within public data and CSE Crosscom who is enhancing safety by integrating technologies such as Two-Way Radios, Body Worn Cameras, Cellular Radios (PoC), Video Analytics and CCTV to protect people, property, and places. Their solutions facilitate collaboration across departments within campuses, enabling a proactive approach to security and safety.
There will be an Exhibition Opening and Welcome Reception on the Monday evening in the Mead Gallery at the University of Warwick, which will be an opportunity to meet suppliers, exhibitors and AUCSO colleagues. On the Tuesday evening there will be Networking Evening to be held at The Stables, Stoneleigh, accompanied by an evening of games and entertainment.
The glittering Black Tie Gala Dinner and Awards Evening will take place on the Wednesday evening at The Slate at the University of Warwick and will be attended by AUSCO delegates, guests and exhibitors. The winners of the AUCSO Awards will be announced at the Gala Dinner.
Commenting on the Conference, AUCSO Chief Operating Officer, Julie Barker, says:
“We are delighted to welcome members, visitors and valued supply partners to our 41st Annual Conference, where we look forward to reconnecting with colleagues, making new connections, and sharing insights. This year’s theme, ‘Safe Spaces’, will guide a carefully curated programme, which we will reveal soon.
“Take advantage of our Early Bird Discount, available until 12th January, and register now to ensure your place at what promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging event.
“We’re also inviting businesses and charities to exhibit at the Conference – an excellent opportunity to showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of university and security professionals.
“A highlight of the event will be the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening on Wednesday night, where we will celebrate the remarkable achievements of security teams in 2023 and announce the winners of the 2025 AUCSO Awards. It’s sure to be an inspiring evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.”
The Conference is open to AUCSO members. For further details and to register your place at the Conference, and take advantage of the Early Bird Rate, please visit: https://eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=200283190&
The cost is £625 per person (£575 for Early Bird Registration) and that includes:
Registration includes:
- Attendance at all Conference sessions, refreshments, and lunches.
- Attendance at all social events including:
Monday 7 April: Welcome Reception with refreshments at the Mead Gallery at the University of Warwick.
Tuesday 8 April: Networking Evening with refreshments which will take place at The Stables, Stoneleigh Abbey.
Wednesday 9 April: Gala Dinner and Awards Evening which will take place at The Slate at the University of Warwick.
Accommodation at the Conference hotel (Check in on Monday 7 April and check out on Thursday 10 April).
Registration for this year’s Conference closes on Friday 7 March 2025.
