NEBP2026: Call for Presentations

Sponsors of NEBP2026

The National Evidence-Based Policing Conference 2026 will take place 23–24 September 2026 at The Open University, Milton Keynes.

This conference brings together police leaders, practitioners, researchers and partners to examine what works for police reform. Our aim is simple: to showcase rigorous, practice-relevant evidence that can inform the future of policing.

We are seeking research that speaks directly to the real challenges facing policing today and helps decision-makers understand what works, what does not, and why.

What we are looking for

We invite submissions from anyone working in or alongside policing who has evidence with clear implications for policing practice, strategy or the reform agenda.

We welcome all kinds of research, including experiments, quasi-experiments, data analysis, systematic reviews, implementation studies, and qualitative or mixed-methods work. What matters most is rigour, transparency, and practical relevance.

Presentations should demonstrate:

• Practitioner-led or collaborative research

• Evidence that informs decision-making in policing

• Testing or evaluation of policing practices, policies or reforms

• Partnerships between policing, academia and other sectors

  
  

We strongly encourage submissions reporting negative or null findings where these provide useful lessons for policing.

Priority themes

The 2026 conference focuses on evidence of what does and doesn't work in policing reform, including:

• Artificial intelligence

• Crime prevention

• Digital policing

• Implementation

• Leadership

• Local policing

• Productivity

• Professionalisation

• Public confidence

  
  

Who should submit

Submissions are welcomed from:

• Police officers and police staff

• Researchers and academics

• Students

• Partner organisations and charities

• Collaborative teams involving policing and external partners

  
  

Both practitioner-led and academic research are encouraged.

Presenting at the conference

Successful submissions will be invited to present to a national audience of practitioners, leaders and researchers. We will provide some guidelines to successful applicants but as an indication presentation slots will last around 30 minutes including discussion. Some submissions may be selected for poster presentations, panel discussions or workshops.

Submission requirements

Please submit an abstract of up to 300 words to info@sebp.police.uk outlining:

• Context and aims

• Methods used

• Key findings (or expected findings)

• Implications for policing reform

  
  

Please also include:

• Presenters(s) and organisation(s)

• Presenter contact details

• Preferred format: presentation, discussion or workshop

  
  

Key dates

Submission deadline: 14 May 2026

Notification of outcome: 1 June 2026

Conference: 23–24 September 2026