ORIS Media is delighted to announce VARS Technology as the latest Investigation Partner for ORIS-CON 2027, bringing its expertise in intelligent security technology, ANPR, facial recognition and incident management to the UK’s most immersive retail crime event.
Trusted by more than 1,500 forecourts and hundreds of retailers across the UK, VARS has built a reputation for developing innovative solutions that help businesses prevent crime, protect colleagues and make faster, intelligence-led operational decisions. From market-leading forecourt protection and ANPR to facial recognition and parking management, VARS delivers integrated solutions designed to reduce loss while improving safety and efficiency.
At ORIS-CON 2027, VARS will play an integral role within the live investigation, demonstrating how technology can transform isolated incidents into actionable intelligence. Delegates will explore how vehicle intelligence, facial recognition and real-time alerts can help identify repeat offenders, reveal wider offending patterns and support a coordinated response to organised retail crime.
Unlike a traditional conference, ORIS-CON places delegates at the centre of a live investigation that unfolds throughout the day. Working alongside retailers, law enforcement, crime partnerships and industry experts, attendees will analyse evidence, evaluate intelligence and collaborate to solve a complex retail crime scenario. Investigation Partners are embedded within that journey, demonstrating how their expertise supports real-world investigations rather than simply showcasing products.
Sarah Bird, Partnerships & Events Manager at ORIS Media, said:
“Retail crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the ability to connect intelligence across incidents, locations and offenders has never been more important. VARS bring a wealth of experience in using innovative tech to support prevention, investigation and operational decision-making. Their expertise will add another important dimension to the collaborative investigation at ORIS-CON 2027, helping delegates understand how intelligence-led technology can strengthen the response to organised retail crime.”
John Garnett, a Director at VARS Technology, said:
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to really engage with delegates, allowing them to experience the value that ANPR and facial recognition can offer to a live investigation first hand. The format of the event is unique and engaging, as well as really lending itself to showcasing what VARS Technology can offer as a business.”
ORIS-CON 2027 will take place on 16 March 2027 at The Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, bringing together retailers, law enforcement, security professionals and technology providers for a unique day of collaboration, innovation and practical learning.