Over two days, our delegates will receive key updates from the Federation and hear about the work we’ll be focusing on in the months ahead and beyond into 2027.
Our 2026 Annual Conference is proudly supported by our Headline Sponsor, Slater and Gordon, and we extend our sincere thanks to all of our sponsors for their valued support in making this event possible.
The event will also feature a keynote speech from our Acting National Chair and the presentation of some of our annual awards, recognising excellence across the service - including the Detectives Awards, Outstanding Contribution to Women in Policing, Response Officer of the Year and, new for 2026, Rep of the Year.
As one of the UK’s largest policing events, our Annual Conference will welcome over 600 attendees and attract senior representatives from Government and the Home Office, alongside practitioners, policy decision-makers and key policing stakeholders.
The Conference will also include a dedicated exhibition hall, accommodating up to 43 exhibitors. All refreshment breaks and lunches will take place within the exhibition hall, ensuring strong and consistent delegate footfall throughout the event. To book an exhibition stand, please contact sponsorship@polfed.org.
We are currently working on the agenda - once it is finalised, it will be published below.
Speakers
Gabriel Milland
Interim CEO - Police Federation
Brian Booth
Acting National Chair - Police Federation
Mel Warnes
Acting National Secretary - Police Federation
Paul Williams
Acting Deputy National Chair - Police Federation
Hayley Aley
Equality Lead - Police Federation
Ben Hudson
National Detectives' Forum Chair - Police Federation
Belinda Goodwin
National Board Member - Police Federation
Richie Murray
National Board Member - Police Federation
Tim De Meyer
Chief Constable - Surrey Police
Andy Williams
Vice President - Queensland Police Union
09:00
Welcome
Brian Booth
09:10
Tribute to Fallen Officers
Brian Booth
09:15
Keynote
Brian Booth
09:45
DG6 Update
The culmination of the Federation’s campaign to amend the data protection laws and the disclosure guidance
Ben Hudson
Tim De Meyer
10:35
Women in Policing Award and Rep of the Year Award Presentations
Women in Policing sponsored by boobydoo
Rep of the Year sponsored by Police Friendly & metfriendly
Belinda Goodwin
10:45
Break
11:15
Dog Handlers
11:20
NSO Update - Pay, Conditions, Allowances & 2027 Priorities
Mel Warnes
Hayley Aley
Simon Kempton
12:15
Lunch
13:15
Workshops
Conduct & Performance
Representation Australian Style featuring guest speaker from the Queensland Police Union
Mel Warnes
Hayley Aley
Andy Williams
14:15
Police Reform - Form or Function?
With a Police Reform Bill believed to be imminent and in the expected aftermath of publication of the Hogan Howe review on police force mergers, this important and timely panel session will help members navigate police reform with expert help
Brian Booth
15:00
Break
15:30
PFNDF Detective of the Year Award and PFNDF Investigation of the Year Award Presentations
PFNDF Detective of the Year & Investigation of the Year sponsored by Quick Mortgages
15:40
WAVES/Rep Support Programme
At conference 2025, the Federation announced the development of two important programmes to better support our members and our Reps.
This session will launch the WAVES programme, supporting members who are victims or witnesses of misconduct by colleagues.
Delegates will also receive an update on work to develop and pilot the Rep Support Programme
16:10
With You Today and Tomorrow
A panel discussion on the role the Federation plays – in misconduct proceedings, claims and welfare support – helping police officers cope with the challenges of a job that can take the hardest toll
16:30
Annual General Meeting
17:00
Day One Close
09:00
Welcome Back
Brian Booth
09:10
My Last Set Part II Premiere
Join us for the premiere of the Federation’s short film exposing the harsh realities of policing today
09:15
Keynote Session with Senior Policitcian
10:05
Police Federation Transformation Programme Update - National Reform
A panel session exploring the Federation’s plans for transformation and the impact on members
Gabriel Milland
Brian Booth
Mel Warnes
10:15
Campaign Briefing
Brian Booth
Lee Sims
10:30
Response Policing Awards
Response Officer & Response Sergeant of the Year sponsored by Sopra Steria
10:50
Break
11:20
Keynote Session with Leading Politician
11:50
Leadership Commission
Lords Blunkett and Herbert join us for a review of the evidence members provided to the Leadership Commission and a discussion about how that evidence needs to translate into action
12:30
Lunch
13:30
Keynote Session with a Leading Politician
14:00
Workshops
Prison Guidance
Listening Labs
15:00
Break
15:30
The Bobby Lobby
A review of the Federation’s Bobby Lobby event
15:50
Conference Summary
16:10
Conference Close
A special thank you to all our sponsors
