Control Room Innovation Conference
13 January 2027
The Control Room & Security Operations Programme is a dedicated one-day series of panel discussions exploring the operational realities shaping today’s control room environments.
The programme brings together end-users, policymakers and technology experts to address critical challenges—from workforce pressures and AI adoption to integrated operations and large-scale event readiness.
Sessions are designed to deliver practical insight, regional context and real-world perspectives from those managing and delivering security operations on the ground.
Key themes
- People and Operational Resilience - Workforce sustainability, operator wellbeing, nationalisation, and the human foundations of control room performance.
- Technology in Practice: AI, integration, and automation: what is genuinely delivering for GCC control rooms today, and what is not.
- Governance and Strategic Leadership : Standards, procurement, accountability, and the security leader's role in shaping organisational strategy.
- The Future-Ready Control Room : Transformation, maturity, and building operations that are resilient, integrated, and fit for the decade ahead.
Who Should Attend
Professionals responsible for managing and optimising security operations, including:
- Control room and command centre leaders
- Security operations and incident response managers
- Public safety and emergency response professionals
- Critical infrastructure and city operations teams
- Technology and systems integration specialists
- Policy and regulatory stakeholders
Meet 2027 Speakers
Ahmed AlHarbi
Head Command & Control Department | King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Daniel Brotheridge
Associate Director | Canary Wharf Group
Gillan McNay
Security Director, Assistance | International SOS
Ioana Creitaru
Global Disaster Preparedness Lead | UNDP
Irina Roibu
UNOPS Expert & Founder| Beyond Borders Platform
Justin Vaughan
Director – Public Safety Technology| PwC
Mike Hurst
Director| IFPO
Dr. Steve Glassey
Chief Executive Officer | International Public Safety Qualifications Authority
Sasha Larkin
Director of Intelligence & C4 Operations | FIFA World Cup 2026
Syed Khadaruddin Ahmed
Senior Manager – Security Delivery | Red Sea Global
Join the Conversation — Bring Operations to Life
Have frontline experience, lessons learned, or a perspective on the future of control room operations? Join the programme and share your insights with the industry.
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About International Critical Control Rooms Alliance
The International Critical Control Rooms Alliance (ICCRA) is the global network for professionals working in, supporting, and supplying critical control rooms across all sectors. Established in 2017, ICCRA brings together operators, managers, suppliers, and policymakers to strengthen the mission-critical services on which societies depend. By fostering international collaboration, sharing operational insights, and promoting best practice, ICCRA helps its members meet the evolving demands of modern control room environments.
