Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Sixth annual summit focused on digital forensics within UK law enforcement
- Centres on Police Reform programme progress and national digital forensics infrastructure development
- Addresses standardisation of online child sexual exploitation investigation processes
- Designed for police leaders, forensics professionals, government officials and technology partners
- Features keynotes, panels and networking at Amazon Web Services’ London office
About the Event
The 2026 Digital Forensics Summit, organised by Cityforum, brings together police digital forensics professionals, government officials and technology partners for its sixth annual edition. The in-person event takes place at Amazon Web Services’ London office and combines keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking sessions.
This year’s programme focuses on progress within the Police Reform programme, building partnerships to develop a new national digital forensics infrastructure, and establishing standardised end-to-end processes for online child sexual exploitation investigations.
Key Topics
The summit covers digital forensics policy in law enforcement, national infrastructure development and partnerships between police forces and technology companies. Additional themes include compliance and assurance frameworks, adoption of emerging technologies, digital intelligence, data ethics and the integration of digital forensics into broader criminal justice operations. Discussions address regulatory challenges and the transformation of forensic services to meet operational demands.
Sponsors and Participating Organisations
Sponsors include Magnet Forensics and DXR Forensics (formerly IntaForensics). Speaker organisations include the Internet Watch Foundation, Ofcom and BlueLight Commercial.
Who Should Attend
The summit is designed for police leaders, digital forensics professionals, Police and Crime Commissioners, government officials and technology companies working with law enforcement. Relevant roles include Digital Forensics Lead, Director of Forensic Services, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, Head of Forensic Services and senior advisors in digital investigations.