Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- The UK’s first major conference dedicated entirely to open-source intelligence, bringing together practitioners from policing, defence, journalism, finance, and private intelligence.
- Sessions cover OSINT techniques, AI in investigations, cyber threat intelligence, financial intelligence, and case studies on organised crime and influence operations.
- Designed for intelligence analysts, investigators, law enforcement officers, journalists, and security leaders from public and private sectors.
- Addresses fragmented OSINT practices, lack of professional standards, and the need for cross-sector collaboration in modern intelligence work.
About the Global OSINT Conference
The Global OSINT Conference is a practitioner-led event established to fill a gap in the UK’s intelligence community. The conference unites professionals working across open-source intelligence disciplines to share real-world practices, debate ethical considerations, and establish professional standards. All revenue is reinvested into the OSINT community, with a stated focus on capability building, knowledge exchange, and national collaboration.
The full-day programme runs from 09:30 to 17:00 at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, followed by an evening social event. The format includes keynotes, panel discussions, and masterclasses led by practitioners and industry experts.
Intelligence Disciplines and Applications
The conference programme spans multiple intelligence domains where OSINT methods apply. Sessions address intelligence-led policing, defence applications, investigative journalism, cyber threat intelligence, and financial intelligence. Case studies examine organised crime, human smuggling networks, and influence operations, providing attendees with practical examples of OSINT methodologies in action.
Technical content covers AI-powered OSINT platforms, digital intelligence solutions, and investigative frameworks. The programme also addresses ethical and legal standards governing open-source investigations, a growing concern as OSINT capabilities expand.
Exhibitors and Technology Providers
The exhibition features established OSINT and intelligence technology vendors. Sponsors and exhibitors include Authentic8, Epieos, OSINT Industries, Darkside (District 4 Labs), Altia, UserSearch, Flashpoint, Silobreaker, Satorus Group, XYZ Elements, DeepDive, Maltego, and Venntel. These companies represent a cross-section of the OSINT tools market, from identity resolution platforms to threat intelligence services.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets OSINT practitioners, intelligence analysts, investigators, law enforcement officers, journalists, cybersecurity professionals, and financial crime specialists. Attendees from both public and private sectors can expect content relevant to operational roles as well as strategic leadership positions, including Directors of Intelligence and security executives. The event provides networking opportunities for professionals seeking to build connections across the UK and international OSINT community.