Roundtable Discussions

Join us in an audio challenge and discussion surrounding speech enhancement for Critical Communications – including interactive tests, ethical discussions and a look into the future of AI-driven audio for control rooms. 

In high-pressure control room environments, a single misheard word can delay response, misdirect resources or increase risk. This interactive 30-minute roundtable explores how AI-driven speech enhancement can improve clarity, reduce cognitive load and support faster, more accurate decision-making in mission-critical communications

Through a live audio challenge, rapid-fire debate and collaborative problem mapping, participants will test noisy emergency call scenarios, compare human-only versus AI-assisted processing, and examine where intelligibility breaks down in real-world operations.

Together, we will explore:

• Where audio clarity fails under pressure
• What AI can realistically solve today
• What should remain human-led
• The ethical and operational boundaries of automation
• A 2030 vision for augmented hearing in control rooms

Join the discussion, challenge assumptions, and help shape the future of AI-powered audio in critical communications.

This facilitated roundtable will explore how accessibility can be embedded effectively within NG999 and live emergency communications environments.

Participants will discuss the practical realities of introducing non-verbal, WCAG-aligned solutions into control room workflows - balancing compliance, usability and operational performance.

The session is designed to surface shared challenges, lessons learned and differing perspectives, moving beyond theory to examine how accessibility can be implemented in a way that strengthens trust, inclusion and resilience.

Join Police Digital Service and industry peers for an interactive roundtable exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of policing. From operational efficiency and data-driven insights to automation and decision support, AI presents significant opportunities to enhance public safety outcomes.

This session will examine where AI can deliver tangible value today, the governance and ethical considerations required to ensure responsible deployment, and how policing can maintain transparency and public trust as adoption accelerates.

Be part of the conversation as we explore the practical realities, challenges and strategic priorities for integrating AI into mission-critical policing environments.

With decades of experience in mission-critical communications and digital innovation for UK police and fire services, Graham, Lee and Andrew will share practical insights to help you turn connectivity pilots into frontline practice.

You’ll learn how to operationalise AI and real-time intelligence, integrate connected and autonomous technologies such as drones, bodycams, smart sensors and facial recognition, and build a future-ready network supporting digital policing, mission-critical communications, and multi-agency interoperability based on secure, reliable cellular connectivity.

Expect actionable takeaways, peer case studies, and guidance to prioritise investments for maximum impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and chart your organisation’s path into 2026 — safely, smartly, and with confidence.