Connecting suppliers across the justice landscape: partnering and networking event

Find your perfect tech business partner at this Justice and Emergency Services (JES)/public safety speed-dating-style event.

Following the success of our Impact Day on Improving Justice Outcomes Through Technology and Digital Innovation, techUK's Justice and Emergency Services (JES) programme is hosting a speed-dating-style partnering and networking event, bringing suppliers together to discuss how innovative technology can support the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and deliver better outcomes for victims and the wider public.

Session overview

With the newly announced Justice ID, data and digital identity have moved to the heart of the justice agenda. Creating 'one clear identity' for each individual across police, courts, probation and prisons will demand secure, joined-up data, biometrics, legacy integration, and public trust.

With these priorities in mind, the session will focus on building relationships between larger JES suppliers and SMEs who want to connect and partner across these areas, including data interoperability, biometrics, cyber security, legacy integration, AI, and privacy and assurance.

What does the event entail?

Everyone attending will have the opportunity to speak to large primes and SMEs. The format for the session will involve speed-dating-style networking (facilitated by techUK). People will rotate around tables and have 4–5 minutes to connect. This will then be followed by networking over refreshments and pizza in the members area.

If you're a large company: the innovative nature of SMEs means that a partnership can bring a multitude of benefits. Prepare to discuss what your company does to support SMEs, what is the value you see as a larger company and the partnership opportunities available.

If you're an SME: techUK is always championing the work that SMEs do and the value they provide. If you're an SME this is your chance to showcase exactly what it is that you can do. Highlight the value you can bring and what you have to offer!

Who should attend

The session will be hosted at techUK's 10 St Bride Street office from 14:00 until 17:00 on 7 September 2026. All techUK JES companies – large and small – are invited on a first come, first served basis given limited space.

Please note:

• Attendance is strictly limited to one person per supplier

• This event is not targeted at any suppliers' "partner manager" (or equivalent title) – please only attend if you are your company's police and/or justice lead or team member

• Two weeks before the event, techUK will issue the full list of large and small companies taking part. All JES suppliers will be given access to companies' "bio" via techUK as soon as they become available

• Pizza and drinks at the end of the event!