08:30 - 09:00 Registration

Registration will take place between 08:30 and 09:00. Please take your seat at least 5 minutes before the start of the conference.

09:00 - 09:45 Welcome Remarks, Remote Address and Keynote

The opening addresses will present organised vehicle theft as a sophisticated, cross-border criminal enterprise, highlighting how UK theft rates have surged 75% over the past decade and examining links to wider serious and organised crime. This will set the stage for the day's discussions by outlining critical gaps in the current national response and calling for a more coherent, multilayered collaboration across policing, government, and industry.

Speakers:
Cathy Haenlein, Director, Organised Crime and Policing at RUSI
Rt. Hon. Dan Jarvis, Minister of State for Security 
Matt Twist, Assistant Commissioner for Frontline Policing, Metropolitan Police Service

09:45 - 10:00 Presentation of RUSI Research into Organised Vehicle Theft

In June 2025, Organised Crime and Policing at RUSI published its in-depth, independent analysis of vehicle theft in the UK. This presentation summarises the key findings and key takeaways to inform the day’s discussions.

Speaker: Elijah Glantz, Research Fellow, Organised Crime and Policing at RUSI 

10:00 - 11:00 Panel 1: Far From Victimless: Framing Today's Threat and Response

This panel – drawing on expertise from UK vehicle manufacturing to trade to politics – will dive into the real-world impacts of vehicle theft, from impacts to public trust in government to damage to some of the UK’s most valuable economic sectors.

Speakers:
Pawel Jarza, Director for Policy, Compliance and External Affairs, BIFA.  
Ed Gibbs, Jaguar Land Rover
Sarah Coombes MP, Labour 

Chair: Mark Williams, Senior Programme Manager, Organised Crime and Policing at RUSI 

11:00 - 11:30 Break

There will be a 30-minute break between sessions. Tea, coffee and refreshments are available for conference delegates.

11:30 - 11:40 From the Ports: Presentation on NaVCIS's Activities

Ports Intelligence Officer Adam Gibson will provide a show-and-tell of what he sees daily in the UK’s ports. From chopped-up parts to luxury cars, this brief overview will demonstrate the state – and scale – of international-bound stolen vehicles. 

Presenter : Adam Gibson, Ports Intelligence Officer, National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) 

11:40 - 12:30 Panel 2: Looking Overseas: International Threats and Cooperation

The international trade in stolen vehicles mirrors trends seen across all forms of organised crime, from drugs to people to phones. This panel will bring leading experts and officials from across the world together to discuss the international supply of stolen vehicles – from the beginning of the criminal supply chain all the way to the end.

Speakers:
Sharon Naughton, Head of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS)
Renato Schipani, Criminal Intelligence Officer, INTERPOL
Ibrahim Njoya, Director for Regional Intelligence in Central Africa & Head of Customs Operations, World Customs Organisation
Katrina Burgess, Political Counsellor, Canadian High Commission for the UK

12:30 - 13:30 Networking Lunch

Lunch will be provided for conference delegates.

13:30 - 14:00 Fireside Chat with Nick Ferrari: It’s Not Just About Cars: Public Perception and the Challenge for Policing

In this exclusive one-on-one conversation with one of the UK’s most recognised talk radio voices, Nick Ferrari, Research Fellow Elijah Glantz will explore the impacts on everyday motorists and the role of vehicle theft in public perception of policing. Drawing from his own experience and that of his countless callers, Nick will share insight into where vehicle crime fits into the national conversation – and the public’s demand for more effective policing.

Discussion with Nick Ferrari, LBC
Moderated by Elijah Glantz, Research Fellow, RUSI

14:00 - 14:45 Panel 3: Catalysing Cross-Sector Action

Policing has been clear – they cannot tackle organised vehicle theft alone. This panel will explore how law enforcement and private sector stakeholders can strengthen collaboration to disrupt organised vehicle theft networks, addressing barriers to information sharing, joint operational responses, and the role of industry innovation in supporting policing efforts.

Speakers
Jim Taylor, Head of OPAL 
Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Grahame, Surrey Police & NPCC Lead for Vehicle Crime
Clive Wain, Head of Police Liaison, Tracker
Laura Moran, President IAATI and Managing Director of TVL Security

Chair: Ahron Tolley, Director, W4G Track Recovery 

Chair: NVCRP Lead

14:45 - 16:30 Breakout Discussions: Driving Out Organised Vehicle Theft

This breakout sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to directly engage with peers, discussing innovative ideas and the ‘next steps’ in the UK’s fight against organised vehicle crime. The discussions will be moderated by leading experts from the field and RUSI, and findings, ideas and solutions compiled and shared with participants.

Moderator 1: Mark Williams, RUSI
Moderator 2: Alastair Greig, RUSI
Moderator 3: Mark Kameen, NVCRP
Moderator 4: Kate Brummell, OPAL
Moderator 5: Iain McKinley, IAATI

16:30 - 17:00 Summary and Closing Remarks

To close the conference, Director of Organised Crime and Policing at RUSI, Cathy Haenlein will summarise the discussions of the day, joined by Mark Williams, Deputy Director, Home Office, who will outline their perspective on next steps, and how meaningful and sustainable action can be taken to counter vehicle theft in the UK and internationally.

17:00 - 18:00 Networking Drinks Reception

There will be a drinks reception for conference delegates to attend at the end of the conference.