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ORIS-CON is pleased to announce RGIS as an Investigation Partner for ORIS-CON 2027, joining a growing network of organisations helping to shape the future of investigations, intelligence and risk management.

In today’s operating environment, organisations are faced with more information than ever before. The challenge is no longer simply collecting data – it is understanding what matters, identifying meaningful patterns and making informed decisions with confidence.

For more than 68 years, RGIS has supported businesses across the globe by providing data, insight and visibility that enables organisations to better understand their operations, identify opportunities and respond effectively to emerging challenges.

As an Investigation Partner, RGIS will contribute to the immersive investigation experience at the heart of ORIS-CON, bringing a perspective that highlights the importance of reliable information, analytical thinking and evidence-based decision making.

The role of investigators, intelligence professionals and operational leaders continues to evolve. Whether responding to incidents, managing risk, protecting assets or supporting strategic decision-making, success increasingly depends on the ability to interpret information accurately and act on it effectively.

Sarah Bird, Partnerships & Events Manager at ORIS Media, said:

“One of the things that excites us about ORIS-CON is bringing together organisations with different perspectives and expertise. Effective investigations rely on many different sources of information, and the ability to build a clear picture from multiple data points is becoming increasingly important.

RGIS brings a wealth of experience in helping organisations understand what their information is telling them and make informed decisions based on evidence. We’re delighted to welcome them as an Investigation Partner and look forward to working together as we continue to develop the event experience.”

Phil Wilson, Head of Supply Chain Services at RGIS said:

“We are delighted to be joining ORIS-CON 2027 as an Investigation Partner and are excited to contribute to an event that brings together professionals from across the retail sectors such as intelligence, security, and law enforcement sectors.

The opportunity to share knowledge, explore innovative approaches, and collaborate on the evolving challenges facing our industries makes this a standout addition to the calendar. We are proud to be part of such an important event.”

ORIS-CON will take place on 16 March 2027 at The VOX, Birmingham, bringing together retailers, investigators, law enforcement, academics, business leaders and solution providers for a unique event focused on investigations, intelligence, collaboration and innovation.

Further Investigation Partners and event announcements will be revealed over the coming weeks.

ORIS-CON 2027 is delighted to welcome Lodge Security as both an official Investigation Partner and Registration Sponsor for the inaugural event, taking place on 16 March 2027 at The VOX, Birmingham.

As ORIS-CON continues to build momentum across the retail security, loss prevention and investigations sector, Lodge Security’s involvement represents another important step in shaping the immersive and operationally focused experience at the heart of the event.

Built around a live investigation that unfolds throughout the day, ORIS-CON has been designed to move beyond the traditional conference model, bringing together retailers, law enforcement, intelligence professionals and solution providers within a realistic and collaborative operational environment.

As an Investigation Partner, Lodge Security will contribute to the wider operational narrative and immersive experience that underpins the event. Discussions are already underway around how different elements of Lodge’s expertise and services can be woven naturally into the experience, helping reflect the realities, challenges and operational demands faced across modern retail environments.

A long-standing supporter of ORIS events, Lodge Security’s involvement in ORIS-CON reflects a strong alignment in values, professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences for the industry.

As a family business with deep sector experience, Lodge Security has built a strong reputation for delivering a highly personal, relationship-driven approach alongside consistently high standards of service delivery. Their focus on people, partnership and operational excellence makes them a natural fit for ORIS-CON and the collaborative ethos behind the event.

Sarah Bird, Partnerships & Events Manager at ORIS Media, said:

“We’re genuinely delighted to have Lodge Security involved with ORIS-CON as both an Investigation Partner and Registration Sponsor.

Having worked with the team across a number of ORIS events over the years, we know first-hand the professionalism, warmth and quality they bring to everything they do.

What makes Lodge such a great fit for ORIS-CON is not just their operational expertise, but the fact they genuinely align with the values behind the event itself – collaboration, professionalism, people and delivering meaningful experiences for the industry.

Their support means a huge amount to us and we’re incredibly excited to be building this experience together.”

Darren Conway, Group Managing Director, Lodge Security, commented:

“We’re proud to join ORIS-CON as an Investigation Partner and Registration Sponsor and be part of an event that genuinely reflects how modern security challenges are solved – through collaboration, intelligence, partnerships and technology working together.

At Lodge Security, our purpose over the last 100 years, has always been to enhance brand experiences and create safer environments, and ORIS-CON speaks directly to that. The immersive, operationally focused format mirrors how we work every day – grounded in real-world risk, united with partners and clients around shared goals, and driven by smarter thinking that stays ahead of emerging threats.

People are at the heart of everything we do. Safety is personal, and events like this – that bring retailers, investigators and technology providers into the same space – are exactly how we build stronger, more resilient protection across the sector.

We’re looking forward to contributing, collaborating and making a real difference at what promises to be a landmark event for the industry.”

With Lodge Security now confirmed as both Investigation Partner and Registration Sponsor, ORIS-CON 2027 continues to strengthen its growing community of partners helping shape a new and immersive experience for the retail security and loss prevention industry.

Further Investigation Partners and event announcements will be revealed over the coming weeks.

The Outstanding Loss Prevention Awards (OLPAs), sponsored by UKPAC, have officially launched, marking a new and independent initiative dedicated to recognising and rewarding excellence across the loss prevention sector.   The OLPAs will celebrate outstanding performance from individuals, teams, and organisations of all sizes, highlighting innovation, impact, and professionalism across all sectors.    The OLPAs have been designed to be ethical, and are based on values of being independent, credible, respectable and transparent.   The awards are open to nominations from across the loss prevention community, offering an inclusive platform to showcase achievements and best practice. 🌐 Dive into a variety of categories covering all aspects of the industry: 🏆 Outstanding In-house Loss Prevention Manager/Director 🏆 Outstanding Contract Loss Prevention Manager/Director 🏆 Outstanding Female Loss Prevention Professional 🏆 Outstanding Loss Prevention Installer/Integrator 🏆 Outstanding Loss Prevention Guarding Company 🏆 Outstanding Loss Prevention Training Initiative 🏆 Outstanding New Loss Prevention Product 🏆 Outstanding Loss Prevention Partnership 🏆 Outstanding Loss Prevention Consultant 🏆 Outstanding Loss Prevention Team   📣 Nominations open in June, and the awards presentation will take place alongside ORIS-CON ’27 on 16 March at a gala dinner held at the VOX Birmingham.  Sponsoring the OLPAs provides a great opportunity to reach thousands of industry professionals!    Sponsorship packages not only present excellent networking opportunities but also offer significant exposure before, during, and after the event, placing your brand in front of key decision-makers.   OLPAs provide a distinctive form of exposure. Additionally, sponsorship enables your company to align its brand with one committed to recognising outstanding performance.   If you would like to sponsor the awards we offer many packages that are flexible to your company’s needs, please contact us: enquiries@world-excellenceawards.com

ORIS is delighted to announce Milestone Systems as an official Investigation Partner for ORIS-CON 2027, the new immersive risk event designed to challenge traditional conference formats and create a far more operationally focused industry experience.

Taking place in 2027, ORIS-CON is being developed around a live investigation narrative, combining real-world operational challenges, intelligence-led decision making, interactive environments and collaborative problem solving across the retail security and loss prevention sector.

As an Investigation Partner, Milestone Systems will play a key role within the wider investigation experience, helping shape elements of the operational narrative and demonstrating how technology, intelligence and integrated security ecosystems support modern investigations and incident response.

The partnership reflects the growing momentum behind ORIS-CON, which has already generated significant interest across retailers, law enforcement, solution providers and wider industry stakeholders.

Sarah Bird, Partnerships & Events Manager at ORIS Media, said:

“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Milestone Systems as an Investigation Partner for ORIS-CON 2027.

One of the things that’s resonating most strongly across the industry is that we’re intentionally designing a very different type of experience with ORIS-CON, something much more immersive, collaborative and operationally relevant than a traditional conference environment.

Milestone is a globally recognised and highly respected brand within the security industry and their expertise around technology, intelligence and operational visibility will add genuine value and realism to the wider investigation experience we’re building.”

David Short, VSaaS Business Manager, EMEA at Milestone Systems said:

“We’re proud to join ORIS‑CON 2027 as an Investigation Partner and support a truly innovative approach to industry engagement. The immersive, operationally focused format reflects how modern security challenges are solved in reality, through collaboration, intelligence and technology working together. At Milestone, we’re committed to enabling open, integrated solutions that support effective investigations and real-time decision making, and we look forward to contributing to this unique experience.”

Unlike traditional exhibition-led events, ORIS-CON is being built around live operational environments including evidence rooms, command-centre concepts, interactive networking experiences and live ORIS radio-style production, all designed to create meaningful engagement, collaboration and industry discussion.

Alongside the immersive investigation format itself, the event will also explore wider industry themes including organised retail crime, AI and emerging technologies, operational resilience, intelligence sharing, investigations and the future direction of the industry.

ORIS-CON 2027 will bring together retailers, law enforcement, investigators, solution providers and industry professionals from across the sector for a unique and highly interactive industry experience.

Further Investigation Partners and event announcements will be revealed over the coming weeks.

ORIS-CON 2027 is proud to welcome SAI Group as the official ORIS Investigation Sponsor, taking a central role in shaping the immersive experience at the heart of the event.

Taking place on 16 March 2027 at The VOX, Birmingham, ORIS-CON has been designed to rethink how retail responds to risk – moving beyond traditional conference formats and placing delegates inside a live, evolving scenario that reflects real-world challenges.

As ORIS Investigation Sponsor, SAI will be embedded across the core of the experience, helping to bring the investigation to life through the development of key elements including the Evidence Room, Command Centre and wider operational narrative. Their involvement will play a critical role in ensuring the experience is both realistic and impactful, enabling delegates to engage with challenges, decisions and outcomes as they unfold.

This partnership represents a significant step forward in the evolution of ORIS-CON, strengthening the depth, realism and overall value of the event for retailers, law enforcement and industry partners alike.

Som Sinha, CEO of SAI Group, commented:

“ORIS-CON represents a fresh and much-needed approach for the retail industry, bringing together leaders, technology and real-world challenges in a way that genuinely reflects how risk is managed today.

At SAI, we’re excited to take on the role of ORIS Investigation Partner and help shape an experience that moves beyond theory into something far more practical, immersive and impactful.

It’s a great opportunity to collaborate with retailers, law enforcement and partners to drive more effective, intelligence-led approaches to risk and safety across the sector.”

With SAI at the centre of the investigation experience, ORIS-CON 2027 continues to build momentum as a truly unique, industry-defining event.

ORIS-CON 2027 is proud to welcome Motorola Solutions as our Headline Sponsor.

As a global leader in safety, security and enterprise technology, Motorola Solutions brings deep expertise across body-worn video, video security, command centre operations and frontline intelligence – making them a natural fit for the immersive experience at the heart of ORIS-CON.

Taking place on 16th March 2027 at The VOX, Birmingham, ORIS-CON has been designed to rethink how retail responds to risk. Moving beyond the traditional conference format, the event will deliver a live, immersive experience that connects technology, people and real-world challenges in a way that reflects the realities of the industry.

Motorola Solutions’ involvement will play a key role in bringing critical moments to life across the day, particularly around frontline incident response, evidential capture and the intelligence that supports stronger decision-making and better outcomes.

Their position as Headline Sponsor reflects a shared commitment to driving meaningful collaboration across retail, law enforcement and solution providers – and to creating an experience that is more realistic, engaging and valuable for everyone involved.

Commenting on the partnership, Dan Faulkner, VP & Director of Sales at Motorola Solutions, said:

“ORIS Media are highly respected voices in retail, and our past collaborations have always delivered brilliant results. As Title Sponsors of ORIS-CON, we’re excited to facilitate a real dialogue between the industry and technology providers. Our goal is to collectively enhance how technology is used on the front line — ensuring we’re not just responding to risk, but actively protecting the people who make retail happen. It’s going to be a landmark event for the sector.”

We are delighted to have Motorola Solutions leading the way as we launch ORIS-CON 2027, and look forward to building something truly impactful together.