Innovation is key to the products and solutions that keep us all safe and secure, continually evolving to meet any threat. This is why it sits at the heart of International Security Expo.

The 2025 Innovation Awards & Trail provides a fantastic opportunity for our exhibitors to showcase their brightest solutions and for our visitors to discover what's new and exciting in the industry.

A panel of judges, including Advisory Council members and industry experts (see below), have judged a fantastic selection of entries from our exhibitors. Find the shortlist below and follow the Innovation Trail at the event to meet them all. The winner will be announced at the Networking Drinks Reception on 30 Sept.

Innovation Awards & Trail

2025 Shortlist

AtlasNXT by Track24

AtlasNXT

AtlasNXT is the world's most advanced duty of care platform.

It fuses multiple threat, intelligence and data feeds, precision communication channels, AI toolsets and mapping in a single pane of glass to enable better informed decisions, faster and easier. AtlasNXT combines support for over 3,000 satellite devices, with the more advanced features of smartphones.

Over the last two decades, Track24 has kept millions of people safe in the world's most dangerous conflict zones. With AtlasNXT, we now expand that to protect the staff of major organisations, and lone workers, anywhere across the globe.

Meet them at stand G57

CENTRIC

BEACON

BEACON provides organizations with a lifesaving capability to ensure a rapid response to critical and unplanned events.

BEACON Intelligence Dashboard provides situational awareness for security teams, allowing them to respond to critical events through advisories and instant messaging. They can also quickly account for staff by initiating organization-wide headcounts via the BEACON App, email or SMS.

BEACON App empowers your staff to stay informed with critical information, allowing them to alert you when they require assistance. They can also report risks or collect data such as health and safety checklists.

Meet them at stand F30

DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH

ASIS (Automated Stream Identification System)

DERMALOG ASIS is a cutting-edge, AI-powered video surveillance solution that integrates facial recognition, object detection, and behavior analysis to elevate security and enhance situational awareness. It processes both live and recorded footage from diverse sources and delivers real-time alerts to support faster, more informed decision-making. Highly scalable and easy to integrate, ASIS is built to serve a wide range of environments from compact facilities to expansive public spaces. With advanced features like vehicle recognition, fire and weapon detection, and crowd behavior analysis, ASIS empowers organizations to proactively strengthen safety, accelerate response times, and effectively manage potential threats.

Meet them at stand F61

DroneShield

RFAI

DroneShield's innovative technology, Radio Frequency Artificial Intelligence (RFAI), revolutionizes the front line of defense against rogue drones. RFAI instantly locks onto the RF signal between the drone and controller and the first-person-vide video feed from the drone, reporting the make and model of drone and its location. The technology detects both single and swarming drones. It detects drones as soon as they are powered on, even before liftoff. For system integrators, RFAI's platform-agnostic design and ultra-lightweight deployment enable seamless integration into a wide range of Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP)-constrained platforms, from tactical edge devices to handheld tools. This significantly reduces development time and lowers technical risk. For end users, RFAI's ability to detect even never-before seen drones enhances operational awareness and response in critical scenarios, providing a decisive edge in defense and security operations.

Meet them at stand C107

Hirsch 

HatchSecure

Hirsch's HatchSecure is a high-security intrusion detection system designed specifically to protect access hatches at critical infrastructure and utility sites. NPSA approved, it offers robust protection against physical threats while ensuring compliance with the highest UK security standards. Its compact, purpose-built design allows for discreet deployment without altering hatch structure or function.
The system delivers dependable, real-time intrusion alerts, reducing response times and enhancing site-wide situational awareness. HatchSecure also integrates seamlessly with existing intruder detection systems, minimising installation time and cost. Its scalable configuration supports broad deployment, helping security teams safeguard vulnerable entry points with confidence and efficiency.

Meet them at stand D110

Leidos

Pro:Vision CI with SafeView Imaging

Pro:Vision CI with advanced SafeView imaging is a millimeter wave people screener designed to detect small and hard-to-find objects. Its imaging tools help trained analysts identify a wide range of threats and contraband, including narcotics, weapons, explosives, and items made of metal, plastic, ceramic, liquid, gel, or powder. Pro:Vision CI enhances checkpoint security in environments such as correctional facilities, warehouses, data centers, and government sites. It supports flexible deployment options, from single scanner/single workstation setups to multi-scanner configurations managed by one or more coordinated workstations, ensuring scalable protection across various operational needs.

Meet them at stand E30

Macnica ATD Europe

InnerEye

InnerEye merges EEG-recorded brainwaves with AI to create a unique human-machine interface. By combining human neural processing with deep neural networks, it enables fast and accurate visual content review, real-time AI training and validation, and seamless interaction for connected applications. This fusion of human intuition and machine efficiency significantly enhances performance across domains. The technology has proven particularly effective in security setting, for example, accelerating and improving accuracy in airport baggage screening.

Meet them at stand E121

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH

QPS Walk2000

The QPS Walk2000 is a unique 360° walk-through security scanner designed for fast, contactless screening while ensuring maximum comfort and throughput without compromising security. This innovative solution achieves an optimal balance between aviation-grade security, speed and a VIP-like experience, making it ideal for critical infrastructure, aviation, loss prevention, VIP conferences, and customs. Individuals can walk through the system at a natural pace without the need for divestment. The automatic detection function utilizes AI algorithms to identify a wide range of materials, including metals, liquids, plastics, powders, and organic substances. Anomalies are indicated on a neutral avatar, minimizing manual rechecks and enhancing privacy protection.

Meet them at stand D30

Star Robotics

Watchbot Security and Surveillance Robots

Watchbot is an autonomous security and inspection robot designed for complex and high-risk environments. It patrols facilities 24/7, detects anomalies in real time, and acts as a first response to potential incidents. Equipped with AI-based video analytics, thermal imaging, and advanced navigation, Watchbot enhances operational safety, reduces costs, and supports security teams by automating routine surveillance tasks. Its robust design allows operation in industrial plants, critical infrastructure, and large outdoor areas, providing reliable, continuous monitoring where human access is limited or risky.

Meet them at stand B34

Synectics

Synergy DETECT

Synergy DETECT, part of Synergy’s AI suite, delivers AI-powered real-time risk detection tailored to an organisation’s safety and security needs including:
- Enhances public safety by detecting unauthorised access, suspicious behaviour, and crowd risks.
- Optimises traffic flow by identifying stationary vehicles, unauthorised movements, and congestion hotspots.
It is scalable, easy to deploy and can be configured to meet evolving operational needs. Advanced algorithms minimise false alarms and accurately identify people, vehicles, and behaviours.
By reducing manual monitoring and enhancing situational awareness, Synergy DETECT empowers teams to respond faster and with greater precision.

Meet them at stand B70

2025 Judges

Abu AhmedAbu Ahmed

Deputy Director and Head of the Joint Security and Resilience Centre (JSaRC), UK Home Office

Prof. Alison WakefieldAlison Wakefield

Professor of Criminology and Security Studies, University of West London

Andy BlackwellAndy Blackwell

Director, Blackwell Security Consulting | Former Head of Security, Virgin Atlantic

Angela EsselAngela Essel
Senior Account Director – National Security, Thales UK
Former Head of JSaRC, Homeland Security Group, Home Office
Barrie MillettBarrie Millett

Director, Assurance & Corporate Security, Mitie UK

Profile photo of Chris Shirley MA FRGS ⚡️Chris Shirley
Design Director, Hiatus
Don Randall MBEDon Randall
Senior Advisor, Don Randall Associates
Gavin StephensGavin Stephens

Chair, NPCC (National Police Chiefs Council)

Profile photo of Helen AlmeyHelen Almey
Head of Capability – National Security, ADS
Jeremy EdwardsJeremy Edwards

Head of Nuclear Security Strategy, National Nuclear Laboratory

Supt. Kish Naidoo
Kish Naidoo

Deputy National Coordinator, Protect & Prepare, National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO)

Patrick GoulbournePatrick Goulbourne

Assistant  Commissioner, London Fire Brigade

Satia RaiSatia Rai

CEO – IPSA (International Professional Security Association), | COO – Leverage Security

Sebastian Bassett-JamesSebastian Bassett-James

Head of National Security and Risk Unit, Cabinet Office United Kingdom

Civil Nuclear ConstabularyTony Cole
Strategic Development, Civil Nuclear Constabulary