NPCC Innovation and Digital Summit will take place in October

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Innovation and Digital Summit will be taking place between 20 to 22 October 2025 in Liverpool with applications for the Digital Awards 2025 now open. 

The Summit is being organised by the NPCC Digital, Data and Technology Coordination Committee (DDaT) and the NPCC Science and Innovation Coordination Committee in coordination with the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser, industry partners and Police Digital Service (PDS). It will be an opportunity for policing to strengthen collaboration between forces, law enforcement and industry.  

National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Lead for Digital, Data and Technology Chief Constable Rob Carden and Lead for Science and Innovation Jeremy Vaughan, said: “The NPCC Innovation and Digital Summit is an opportunity to bring senior leaders and practitioners from across policing , together  with those who have key roles in innovation, business changes, digital, data and technology in the law enforcement bodies. 

“This is a Summit which is being put together by policing, for policing, so that we can ensure that those delegates attending are able to strengthen their digital capabilities and explore opportunities to improve the way they use technology in order to better protect the public and the communities we serve.” 

The Digital Awards 2025 will be taking place during the summit on evening of 21 October, where policing will be recognising the outstanding contributions by police staff and teams across UK law enforcement agencies.  

Nominations are open until 14 July 2025 and judging will take place following the closing date. Only UK based law enforcement agencies or their team are eligible to be nominated to receive an awards but nominations can be made by policing, partners or suppliers. Those wishing to submit a nomination should visit https://bit.ly/DigAwards25.  

Eight distinct categories will celebrate achievements in various areas: 

• Innovation in Embedding Digital Solutions to Front Line Policing: This category celebrates the exceptional efforts of an individual or team who have successfully embedded innovative digital solutions into front line policing. 

• Excellence in Cyber Security: This category celebrates the efforts of an individual or team who have gone beyond to ensure the protection of police systems and data from threats and data loss. 

• Collaboration in the furthering of Digital, Data and Technology: This category recognises effective use of partnerships and collaboration to deliver enhanced digital, data, or technology capabilities for the benefit of UK policing.  

• Enabling Diversity & Inclusion in Science & Technology: This category recognises the outstanding efforts of an individual or team who have supported, promoted, or inspired diversity and inclusion within their organisation or in the wider policing community, particularly in the fields of science and technology. 

• Excellence in Training, Talent & Development in Digital, Data & Technology: This category is for an individual or team who have facilitated the development of others in the fields of digital, data and technology. 

• Excellence in Productivity & Value for Money: This category will recognise the impact an individual or team have had on reducing or avoiding costs whilst improving quality of service or capabilities. 

• Excellence in Science & Technology Leadership: This category acknowledges great leadership, irrespective of role or rank, in the delivery of excellent solutions surrounding Science and Technology. 

• Digital Data and Technology Ambassador: This category looks to identify those who have gone beyond reasonable expectations to promote and facilitate more effective and efficacious use of Digital Data and Technology within UK Policing. 

The NPCC Digital Awards will be judged by representatives from the NPCC Digital, Data and Technology Coordination Committee, NPCC Science and Innovation Coordination Committee, the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser, trade bodies (representing the supplier community) and Police Digital Service.  

Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council said: “These awards are a fantastic opportunity to honour and celebrate the digital pioneers who are shaping the future of policing. It is a great way to recognise the individuals and teams making a real difference on the ground – where dedication meets innovation in law enforcement, ensuring police forces have the tools they need to keep communities safe and secure.  

“I am looking forward to seeing the innovation on display from our talented colleagues across the UK." 

The award winners and nominees will be celebrated at the National Police Chiefs’ Council Innovation and Digital Innovation Summit 2025. The event is shaping up to be the biggest and most impactful summit yet, bringing together the UK’s leading figures in law enforcement, technology, and data on October 20-22 in Liverpool. More information on how to attend is available on the Police Digital Service website.