Harnessing future tech for the optimisation of decision expertise in multi – agency emergency response

16 Sept 2026
Emergency Tech Leaders' Stage Sponsored by AWS
Emergency Tech Leaders Stage
Against a backdrop of evolving operational and geopolitical risks, shared situational awareness and joint decision making have never been more critical. Together they establish a common operational picture on the incident ground and promote a safe and effective emergency response. During this session we will explore how emerging technology and the intelligent exploitation of AI systems can combine with traditional methods to provide learning and insight for the optimisation and development of decision expertise for an effective multi-agency response. 
Speakers
Olly Sapsford
Olly Sapsford, Lecturer - Coventry University
Katherine Lamb
Katherine Lamb, CEO - K Lamb Consulting
Christopher Baber
Christopher Baber, Professor - University of Birmingham