Access Control, Emergency Lighting and Business Continuity top the list of solutions the UK’s physical security professionals need for their 2026 projects, according to our exclusive research.
The findings have been revealed in the run up to the Total Security Summit, which takes place on October 20th & 21st in London.
Delegates registering to attend are asked which solutions they needed to invest in during 2026 and beyond.
Fire Risk Assessment and AI solutions round out the Top 5.
The top 3 differs slightly from 6 months ago, when Access Control, Cameras and Incident Management topped the list.
Top 10 technologies being sourced by Total Security Summit delegates 2026:
Access Control
Emergency Lighting
Business Continuity
Risk Assessments
AI
Building Management Systems
Alarm Systems
CCTV Maintenance
Fire Detection
Health & Safety
Sarah Beall, Managing Director at Forum Events & Media, said: “Our latest research highlights how the priorities of physical security professionals continue to evolve. While access control remains a constant at the top of the list, the rising demand for emergency lighting and business continuity solutions reflects the sector’s focus on resilience, compliance, and safeguarding people as well as assets. It’s also notable to see AI entering the top five, signalling how technology innovation is beginning to shape the future of security strategies. The Total Security Summit is the ideal forum for buyers and suppliers to explore these emerging trends and source the solutions that will define 2026 and beyond.”
To find out more about the Total Security Summit, visit https://totalsecuritysummit.co.uk.
