The Responsibility to Protect: Life Safety, Security & Compliance in 2026

Those responsible for publicly accessible buildings and spaces carry a significant responsibility. When people enter a building, campus, shopping centre, leisure facility or public venue, they place trust in those who manage it to have properly considered their safety.

The Responsibility to Protect is a half-day professional conference for duty holders and decision makers responsible for keeping people safe in publicly accessible buildings and spaces.

The conference will be hosted by Donna Traynor, one of Northern Ireland’s most respected broadcasters and event hosts.

Sponsored and convened by Diamond Systems and taking place at ICC Belfast, the event brings together senior voices from regulation, emergency services and industry to provide clear, practical insight into what is expected of organisations in 2026.

A keynote address will be delivered by Figen Murray OBE, the driving force behind Martyn’s Law. The programme also features senior representatives from national industry bodies, accreditation organisations and emergency services.

With increasing focus on competence, accountability and preparedness, and with the introduction of Martyn’s Law (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025), organisations must be able to demonstrate that they have taken proportionate, informed and responsible steps to protect people.

This conference focuses on informed decision making, proportionate risk management and meeting life safety and security responsibilities properly.

The programme also explores innovation in life safety and compliance, including sustainable fire protection, digital safety management and connected technologies that support clearer oversight, stronger compliance and better decision making.

This event is designed for those with responsibility for publicly accessible premises, including:

• Facilities, Estates and Property Managers
• Health and Safety and Compliance Professionals
• Premises Owners and Duty Holders
• Operations, Risk and Security Managers
• Public sector and Education Authority representatives

It is particularly relevant for those responsible for shopping centres, sports stadiums, transport hubs, leisure facilities, education campuses, civic buildings, museums and visitor attractions, hospitality venues and other publicly accessible buildings.

If members of the public, students, staff or visitors use your building or space, this conference is relevant to you.

• Clear understanding of legal duties and accountability
• Practical insight into Martyn’s Law
• Guidance on evacuation, inclusive safety and communication
• Clarity on competence, accreditation and informed procurement
• Insight into emergency response expectations
• Insight into innovation in life safety, including sustainable protection and smarter digital safety management.

This is not a sales event.
It is a professional briefing for those who carry responsibility for the safety of others.

The Responsibility to Protect is sponsored by Diamond Systems, one of Northern Ireland’s most respected independent life safety and security specialists.

The conference is delivered in partnership with ICC Belfast, who have part funded the event in recognition of the importance of raising standards and supporting public safety across Northern Ireland.

Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026
Time: 9.00am to 1.30pm (registration from 8.30am)
Venue: ICC Belfast
Refreshments: Tea, coffee and mid-morning refreshments provided

Places are limited and advance booking is required.

Refunds are available until 23 February 2026. After this date, tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee.

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