EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR INCLUSIVE INDUSTRIES

Women In Industry Network

Empowering Women in the Industry: Cultivating a Supportive Community

Diversity and inclusivity are vital for the industry's growth, acknowledging the crucial importance of promoting gender diversity and inclusivity.

The Women in Industry network, part of The Safety & Security Series (comprising The Security Event, The Fire Safety Event, the Health & Safety Event, National Cyber Security Show, The Workplace Event and Pro Integration Future Europe), is committed to recognising and actively supporting women across all sectors. Our goal is to nurture an environment that embraces diverse perspectives and expertise.

Discover empowering initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and the pivotal role of allies in fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Show your commitment to championing diversity and celebrating women, join the network today!

Security Leaders Summit

Hosted by Marie Tyler and powered by OrangeDoor, in partnership with IPSA and DARE - the series shines a spotlight on the journeys, perspectives and impact of women across the industry.

🎥 Live show-floor recording
🎤 Professionally produced content
📣 Amplified across event channels

Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Women In Industry 2026 Sessions

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  1. Professional Security Officer Live
    30 mins

    Women on the Frontline is a powerful platform that centres HERstory, giving voice to the lived experiences and life-saving impact of women working in frontline security. By sharing their stories, this initiative not only recognises their contribution but also strengthens learning, visibility, and respect across the sector.

13:30
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    Exploring how early talent initiatives are opening doors for young women in the security industry, brought to life through a real apprenticeship success story, while questioning why progress still feels slow.
14:00
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    A powerful call to action challenging organisations to step up with minimal barriers.
14:10
  1. Security Leaders Summit
    45 mins

    A focused discussion on how women leaders are driving change across the security sector - shaping inclusive cultures, modern leadership, and a future-ready industry. The session highlights practical actions that build resilience, representation, and lasting impact.

15:00
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    Challenging complacency in how safety is approached and delivered, and questioning whether current practices truly reflect real-world risk.
15:30
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    Frontline experience, academic research, and leadership insight challenging how safety is approached.
11:00
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    A thought-provoking discussion on how trust is built and applied in both professional environments and everyday life.
11:30
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    Exploring barriers to entry and progression for the next generation.
12:30
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    A career pivot story leading to a wider challenge on training and development gaps in the industry.
13:00
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    A movement to unite and amplify women across protective services.
14:00
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    A candid conversation on whether the industry’s talent gap is truly about a lack of people, or a failure in training, development, and long-term investment in skills, supported by real data and industry insight.
16:00
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    A powerful and honest conversation about building a successful career while navigating endometriosis, major surgeries, loss, and motherhood, and what meaningful workplace support really looks like in practice.
11:00
  1. Women In Industry Podcast
    30 mins
    A candid conversation on taking ownership of your career and shaping your own progression.
12:10
  1. Security Leaders Summit
    45 mins

    Show how collaboration, connection and communication (via the network, WhatsApp groups and events) tangibly improve careers, culture and security outcomes – with clear actions for the audience.

MEET OUR AMBASSADORS

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Thomas Shuff

Thomas Shuff

Director, The TMS Security ltd
Woman shouldn’t be stop for working in security be they are women we need more female in the industry this why I going be setting up female groups security as I only see male doing security patrol in …
SYED ZAHID RASOOL

SYED ZAHID RASOOL

CEO , AZRA SHAUQAT & SONS MFG CO.
Championing women in industry matters to me because diverse voices drive stronger innovation, better decisions, and more sustainable growth. When women are given equal opportunity to lead and contribu …
Summer Jenkins

Summer Jenkins

Director , Lingwood Security Management Ltd
I have been in the security industry for 15 years since newly achieving director level, being a women in the security industry can be challenging to get the same respect in a male dominated industry a …
Sian Doherty

Sian Doherty

Managing Director , Arc Monitoring Ltd
Championing women in industry is important to me because diverse leadership drives better decision-making and innovation. As a Managing Director, I believe in creating opportunities that empower women …
Sharmin Akter

Sharmin Akter

FM Consultant , Kovora Consultancy
Championing women in industry is important to me because I've seen firsthand how talent, capability and leadership potential can be overlooked simply due to lack of visibility or representation. As a …
Shaki Balogun

Shaki Balogun

Clinical Trials Practitioner (Information Security Student) , Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Championing women in the Information Security industry matter to me because from my observation women are underrepresented in the Information/Cyber Security field. Having navigated the field, I unders …
Serena Jaffer

Serena Jaffer

Director , Espalier Partners
The workplace and modern working culture still feel very much like they are designed to cater to the needs of men, and not to the different styles and needs of women, and especially women with familie …
Satia Rai

Satia Rai

CEO , International Professional Security Association (IPSA)
As a leader in the security sector, I know that when women are given a voice, opportunity, and visibility, the entire industry becomes stronger, more resilient, and more representative of the communit …
Sarah Baugh

Sarah Baugh

Senior Head of Brand & Communications, Professional Security
Championing women in industry is important to me because representation genuinely changes what people believe is possible. I try to do this in practical ways, through mentoring young women entering th …
Sarah Adkins

Sarah Adkins

Sales Empowerment Agent EMEA/APAC, AMAG Technology
Women in the Security Industry is a growing presence, which is amazing! It can still be very male dominated and I would love more women to come into this amazing industry, there is still a way to go a …
Sandra McDowall

Sandra McDowall

Operations & Training Manager, Support and Safety Ltd
Women are undervalued within the industry, when in fact with the development of the industry the industry cannot survive without women. With the right training and guidance they can make a massive dif …
Sadie Groom

Sadie Groom

CEO, Bubble Agency
I am the founder and CEO of Rise for women in AV and broadcast. It has always been important to me as a woman in technology to champion other women - to ensure that they dont leave the industries I wo …
Roma Ceballos

Roma Ceballos

Private Security Contractor
Championing women in industry is important to me because my experience working in the security sector has shown me the value of resilience, leadership, and diversity in high-responsibility environment …
Rashesh Varma

Rashesh Varma

Founding Principal, KaKoo Research Inc.
Having led diverse, cross-functional teams across four continents, I've seen clearly that the most high-performing teams are invariably the most inclusive ones — and I've equally seen how much potenti …
Raegan Moss

Raegan Moss

Senior Security Controller , Mott MacDonald
Championing women in the security industry matters to me because diverse perspectives directly strengthen risk assessment, decision-making and resilience in complex threat environments. Security prote …
Rachael Fletcher

Rachael Fletcher

Senior H&S Business Partner, WSP
As a women in industry its important to champion others. I started my career without a degree and in all honesty not really sure what I wanted to do but I had some great Managers and some blooming awf …
Oluwatomi Ajayi

Oluwatomi Ajayi

Researcher/Judge, Lagos State JSC
Women are not to be left behind so we can excel in our various fields. We will use that opportunity to lift other women up and improve our skills as well. And our community will benefit more.
Natasha Taylor

Natasha Taylor

Interim Managing Director , Ad Hoc Property Ltd
Championing women in the security industry is important to me because women play an equally vital role in the sector yet are not always given the recognition or opportunities they deserve. By supporti …
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