CALL FOR PAPERS
Protecting Critical Sporting Infrastructure and Events
Platinum Sponsorship Available
Chepstow Racecourse 4-5 November 2025
Please submit Papers for Protecting Critical Sporting Infrastructure and Events
Agenda
Day One – 4 November 2025
Exploring Regulatory, Technological, and Insurance Challenges
10:00 – Registration and Breakfast
10:30 – Chairman’s Welcome and Introduction
10:50 – Applying Martyn’s Law Regulations – Arena Leisure – TBC
11:10 – UAV Challenges Facing Sporting Venues – Millennium Stadium – TBC
11:30 – Coffee Break and Product Demonstrations
12:10 – Police Compliance required to Comply with Martyn’s Law – Gwent Police – TBC
12:30 – Protecting Important Visitors from Drone Incursions
12:50 – Lunch Break – Sponsorship Available – £500/US670 lunch and tea
13.50 – The Challenges of Illegal Streaming of live Horse racing
14:10 – Crowd Protection at Sporting Venues
14:20 – Animal and Team Protection at Sporting Venues
14:40 – The Requirement for Portable C-UAS Systems
15:00 – Tea Break – Sponsorship Available
16:00 – Dual use Technology For Critical Infrastructure Protection
16:20 – Identifying the Drone Threat by Advanced databases
16:40 – Q&A Panel Discussion
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18:30 – Drinks Reception – Sponsorship Available – £500
20:00 – Royal Hospital Chelsea Outreach Gala Dinner – Sponsorship Available – £1100/US$1474 including 2 places on top table with General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, KCB, OBE and Lady Bradshaw
21:30 – BBOY Award Presentation
22:00 – Charity Auction by Steve O’Leary
Day Two – 05 November 2025
Live Demonstrations and Racing
The Morning prior to racing will allow companies to demonstrate their C-UAS technologies live to prospective sporing venue customers.
There will be live C-UAS Technologies during racing to prevent any drone incursions to protect the horses and the crowd
Prices
Conference Event Platinum Sponsor Ticket including Race Sponsorship, Shell Scheme, Conference Paper and Attendance for 10*
Table of 10 £4,500.00/US$6030 + VAT
Conference and Racing Event Gold Sponsor Ticket including Race Sponsorship, Shell Scheme, Conference Paper and Attendance for 10**
Table of 10 £3,500.00/US$4690 + VAT
Racing Event Gold Sponsor Ticket including Race Sponsorship
Table of 10 £2,500.00/US$3350 + VAT *
Conference and Racing Event Silver Ticket including Conference Paper and Shell Scheme:
£150/US$201+VAT single ticket
£2200/US$3146 + VAT per table of 10 **
Racing Event Silver Ticket:
£120/US$160 +VAT single ticket
£1200/US$1608 + VAT per table of 10**
Demonstration Morning only: £50/US$67 + VAT
Conference Paper plus Shell Scheme Stand and Day 2 demo and Racing: £1500/US$2010 + VAT including three delegate/Raceday tickets**
Conference Paper only and Day 2 demo: £1000/US$1340 + VAT including two delegate/Raceday tickets**
Shell Scheme and Day 2 demo: £900/US$1206 + VAT including one delegate/Raceday ticket***
Shell Scheme only: £500/US$670 + VAT including one delegate/Raceday ticket***
Conference Day 1 only £300/US$402pp+ VAT
Streaming link Day 1 only £70/US$94+ VAT
Gala Dinner including drink on arrival: £75.00pp+VAT
* Includes Headline Banner and Hyperlink on Web Site and Show Daily x2, Full Page Advertisement and Feature in BATTLESPACE Conference Issue
**Includes Hyperlink on Web Site, Full Page Advertisement and Feature in BATTLESPACE Conference Issue
*** Includes Hyperlink on Web Site, Half Page Advertisement in BATTLESPACE Conference Issue
The Growing Threat of Drone Incursions
Drone incursions pose a rapidly escalating risk to the safety and security of critical sporting events. In the horse racing sector, unauthorised drones are increasingly being used for illegal streaming, providing real-time footage to gambling syndicates and bypassing official broadcast rights. Beyond financial losses, these activities compromise venue security, distract participants, and jeopardise the welfare of animals and attendees. Recent advancements in drone technology, including increased flight range, payload capacity, and autonomous navigation, have made detection and mitigation more challenging. Furthermore, with drones capable of carrying dangerous payloads, the potential for malicious attacks looms large. This highlights the urgent need for sporting venues to adopt robust counter-drone systems and ensure compliance with Martyn’s Law to protect visitors, participants, and infrastructure.
Join Us in Protecting the Future of UK Sports
Don’t miss this vital opportunity to engage with the experts driving innovation and security in the face of increasing drone threats. Whether you’re a policymaker, event organiser, or technology developer, this event is your chance to stay ahead of the curve. Secure your place now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sporting event safety.
The dinner rate includes a donation to our Charities of £5 per ticket
A donation for all three Charities will be made from the Conference income
Charities: Royal Hospital Chelsea Outreach, SSAFA, Combat Stress
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