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Thousands of emergency services respond well to UK’s leading showcase of innovation, training and collaboration  Birmingham, 26 September 2025 - The Emergency Services Show (ESS) and The Emergency Tech Show (ETS) returned to the NEC, Birmingham from 17-18 September, drawing in thousands of visitors and showcasing the latest ideas, technology and equipment designed to support the UK’s emergency services.

With rising demand, shrinking resources and the risks of legacy systems, UK control rooms face mounting pressure. Zetron, a global provider of command and control solutions, is responding with a new CAD platform shaped by direct input from police forces and operators.

The Emergency Tech Show returns this September with a programme focused on AI, digital communications and the challenge of legacy systems. Catherine Levin hears from speakers and exhibitors about how innovation is shaping the future of emergency response.

As drones become embedded in daily emergency response, DJI explains how its Enterprise solutions are helping UK fire, police and search and rescue teams improve safety, speed up decision-making and deliver more effective outcomes on the frontline.

Hytera is set to launch Halo PTX in the UK, a broadband-enabled service combining communications and evidence management in one platform. From fast-deployment networks to intrinsically safe radios, the company says its focus remains on keeping responders connected and protected on the frontline.

The Emergency Tech Show (ETS) and Emergency Services Times (EST) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Digital, Data and Technology Coordination Committee (NPCC DDaTCC) and the Police Digital Service (PDS).

We’re thrilled that Excelerate is one of our premier partners for The Emergency Tech Show. We caught up with the team to learn how their innovation is shaping the future of emergency response.

Ahead of this year’s Emergency Tech Show, we are delighted that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is not only a Premier Partner but is also sponsoring our Emergency Tech Leaders Stage. We’re looking forward to hearing from them at the show and found some time to sit down with Grace Blake-Turner, Head of Public Safety at Amazon Web Services, to understand how AWS is innovating in the blue light technology sector.

The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show are proud to unveil the “Unsung Heroes” campaign, a heartfelt initiative to recognise those in the emergency services who consistently go above and beyond, often without the recognition they deserve. From brave decisions in critical moments to the quiet, compassionate support that uplifts a team, this campaign celebrates the everyday heroism within the blue light community.

TeamPolice and Police Sport UK Bring Live Sports Demonstration to The Emergency Services Show 2025 The Emergency Services Show (ESS), co-located with The Emergency Tech Show (ETS), is teaming up with TeamPolice and Police Sport UK to debut an exciting new live sports demonstration zone at this year’s event.

 Registration is now live for The Emergency Tech Show returning to the NEC in September    The Emergency Tech Show (ETS) takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 17th-18th September 2025  With over 150 exhibitors offering thousands of tech solutions, ETS shines a spotlight on the tech innovation revolutionising frontline emergency response