Rethinking How Retail Responds to Risk
ORIS-CON brings together senior leaders and operational teams from across retail, security and law enforcement to explore real-world risk challenges through an immersive investigation experience.
16 March 2027 | The Vox, Birmingham
What is ORIS-CON?
ORIS-CON is a new industry event bringing together senior leaders and operational teams responsible for risk across retail, security and loss prevention.
The programme combines expert-led sessions, panel discussions and industry insight covering key challenges such as organised retail crime, supply chain fraud and the evolving role of technology and AI.
Alongside this, ORIS-CON is shaped by a live investigation scenario that unfolds across the event – allowing delegates to analyse intelligence, debate operational responses and apply insight in real time.
Designed to
- Challenge industry assumptions around crime and risk
- Strengthen strategic decision-making
- Connect operational insight with executive leadership
- Encourage cross-sector collaboration
Every element of the event is designed to move beyond passive listening – combining expert insight with real-world application and practical decision-making.
Who should attend ORIS-CON?
Retail
Senior retail leaders responsible for protecting stores, people and assets.
ORIS-CON brings together directors and operational teams from across retail to examine emerging crime threats, share intelligence and explore practical strategies for managing risk across large, complex organisations.
Law Enforcement
Police leaders, investigators and specialist units working to tackle organised retail crime.
ORIS-CON creates an environment where law enforcement can exchange intelligence, understand operational challenges faced by retailers, and strengthen collaboration between public and private sector partners.
Crime Partnerships
BIDs, BCRPs and other collaborative safety organisations play a vital role in connecting retailers, communities and law enforcement.
ORIS-CON brings together leaders from these partnerships to share intelligence, strengthen coordination and explore new approaches to tackling retail crime across cities and regions.
What to Expect at ORIS-CON
ORIS-CON combines expert insight, discussion and a live investigation scenario to reflect the complexity of real-world retail crime.
The ORIS Investigation
A live, evolving scenario that runs throughout the event, allowing delegates to analyse intelligence, explore risk and apply insight in real time.
Expert Insight & Perspective
New insights are introduced throughout the event, with delegates analysing intelligence, identifying patterns and assessing the evolving threat landscape in real time.
Panels & Presentations
A programme of panel discussions, presentations and interviews addressing key topics including organised retail crime, supply chain fraud, AI and technology.
Networking & Collaboration
Connect, share insight and collaborate across retail, law enforcement and partners – with dedicated time for meaningful engagement between retailers and solution providers..
Inside the ORIS-CON Experience
ORIS-CON is designed to reflect the pressures and complexity of real-world decision-making.
Delegates work through evolving scenarios, engage with new intelligence and collaborate across sectors to develop practical responses.
This is not passive learning – it is an immersive, discussion-led experience that brings together insight, analysis and real-world application.
Why Attend ORIS-CON?
ORIS-CON is designed to deliver practical insight, strategic perspective and meaningful connections across the retail crime landscape. ORIS-CON combines expert insight, discussion and a live investigation scenario to reflect the complexity of real-world retail crime.
Gain Strategic Insight
Understand emerging retail crime threats and the wider risk landscape through expert-led discussion and analysis.
Explore Real-World Challenges
Examine how organisations are responding to complex, evolving threats across stores, supply chains and digital environments.
Learn from Peers
Share intelligence and experience with leaders across retail, law enforcement and partner organisations.
Build Valuable Connections
Develop relationships across sectors and engage with solution providers focused on real-world challenges.
Secure your place at ORIS-CON 2027
Join senior leaders and their teams from retail, law enforcement and partner organisations to tackle real-world risk challenges across retail.
Limited places available.