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
Paul Williams
Acting Deputy National Chair - Police Federation
Mel Warnes
Acting National Secretary - Police Federation
Lord Blunkett
Lord Herbert
Rebecca Kalam
Viran Wiltshire KPM
Detective Sergeant - Metropolitan Police
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
Aaron Bell
National Board - Police Federation
Tom Arthur
National Board - Police Federation
Sarah Ennis
National Board - Police Federation
Steve Bullock
National Board - Police Federation
Simon Kempton
National Treasurer - PFEW
Leigh Godfrey
Post Incident Procedure Lead - PFEW
Paul Matthews
Professional Development Lead and Deputy Secretary of National Detectives Forum - PFEW
Professor John Coxhead
Professor of Policing - Loughborough University
Khizra Bano
ACC Matt Boyle
NPCC Lead for Response Policing
Sharon Baker
Superintendent - Avon & Somerset Police
Rev. Matthew Hopley
National Police Chaplain
Brett Grange
Equality lead - Greater Manchester Police Federation
Lee Sims
Chair and Equalities Lead - Humberside Police Federation
Sam Dobbs
Chair - Northamptonshire Police Federation
Jamie McDonnell
Strategic Partnership Lead, Slater + Gordon Lawyers
09:15
Welcome
Ian Collins
Paul Williams
Jamie McDonnell
09:25
Tribute to Fallen Officers
Paul Williams
Ian Collins
09:30
DG6: The End in Sight?
The culmination of the Federation’s campaign to amend the data protection laws and the disclosure guidance
Ben Hudson
Tim De Meyer
09:50
Transformation: A Stronger Federation, A Stronger Voice for Members
A panel session exploring the Federation’s plans for transformation and the impact on members
Opportunity for Q&A from the audience
Gabriel Milland
Mel Warnes
Paul Williams
10:30
Outstanding Contribution to 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
Aaron Bell
10:40
Break
11:10
Misogyny & Victim Support in Policing: Lived Experiences and the Work Ahead
Two former officers share their personal experiences of misogyny in policing in a candid interview, reflecting on the impact it had on them and the support they received from the Police Federation.
The conversation will also explore what the Federation and policing must do to challenge misogyny, support those who speak out and create lasting change.
Opportunity for Q&A from the audience
Rebecca Kalam
Khizra Bano
12:10
Lunch
13:10
Workshops
Conduct & Performance
Representation Australian Style featuring guest speaker from the Queensland Police Union
Opportunity for Q&A from the audience
Mel Warnes
Andy Williams
Tom Arthur
14:10
Dog Handlers Allowances Video
14:15
NSO Update - Pay, Conditions, Allowances & 2027 Priorities
Opportunity for Q&A from the audience
Mel Warnes
Hayley Aley
Simon Kempton
15:05
Break
15:45
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
Ben Hudson
16:00
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
Sarah Ennis
Belinda Goodwin
Brett Grange
Viran Wiltshire KPM
Sharon Baker
16:30
Annual General Meeting
A closed session open only to our Delegates to Conference
Opportunity for Q&A from the audience
Mel Warnes
Simon Kempton
Paul Williams
17:00
Day One Close
09:15
Welcome Back
Ian Collins
09:20
My Last Set Part II Premiere
Join us for the premiere of the Federation’s short film exposing the harsh realities of policing today
09:25
Keynote Session
Paul Williams
09:55
Campaign Briefing
Lee Sims
10:05
Keynote Session with Senior Politician
Opportunity for Q&A from the audience
10:45
Break
11:15
Response Policing Awards
Response Officer & Response Sergeant of the Year sponsored by Sopra Steria
ACC Matt Boyle
11:30
Insights from the 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
Mel Warnes
Paul Matthews
Lord Blunkett
Lord Herbert
12:30
Lunch
13:45
Workshops
Prison Guidance *closed session only for Police Federation reps
WAVES - Why It Is Important *new
Opportunity for Q&A from the audience
Mel Warnes
Steve Bullock
Sharon Baker
14:45
Break
15:10
The Bobby Lobby
A review of the Federation’s Bobby Lobby event
Sam Dobbs
15:20
Welfare Support for Reps Update
Belinda Goodwin
Sarah Ennis
15:30
359°
In this closing session, National Police Chaplain, Matthew Hopley, reflects on how just 1° can make all the difference as we navigate the shared journey of supporting officers.
Rev. Matthew Hopley
15:50
Last Conference
16:00
Conference Summary
Ian Collins
Paul Williams
A special thank you to all our exhibitors
