UK OSINT Community Hosts Meet Up After International Security Expo

UK OSINT Community, a non-profit aiming to bolster OSINT capabilities nationwide, is hosting its next meet-up on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. Nearly 200 OSINT enthusiasts are expected to gather in Fulham, London, following the first day of the International Security Expo to socialise and network in an informal setting. 

The non-profit’s inaugural ‘OSINT Unplugged’ event is designed to be more relaxed, unlike the ‘UK OSINT Seminar Series’, which focuses on formal workshops, training, and technology showcases. Attendees will receive a complimentary drink, and more importantly, have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build relationships. 

The event on 24 September marks UK OSINT Community’s second event, following the resounding success of its first meet-up earlier this year. That event attracted over 100 professionals to learn and network, and hear from top leaders in the industry. 

UK OSINT Community has also launched ‘OSINT Week’, which features a week of dedicated OSINT-related events in London and Glasgow. World renowned speakers like Eliot Higgins, the founder of Bellingcat, will be featured at an event on 9 November. 

Established in June 2024, the non-profit has already amassed nearly 1,000 members from a range of backgrounds, including government, law enforcement, legal, media, corporate intelligence, cybersecurity, and academia. This month, UK OSINT Community announced a partnership with OSINT Jobs, the world’s leading aggregator of open source intelligence jobs, to support jobseekers.  

Founded by a group of 37 experts, it aims to set best practices for ethical OSINT use, promote cross-industry knowledge sharing, and enhance OSINT capabilities through training, tools, and resources. Membership is open to individuals and organisations, providing networking opportunities, training, and access to cutting-edge technologies.

The International Security Expo 2024 will take place from 24-25 September at Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. It is one of the leading events for professionals in the global security industry, drawing over 10,000 attendees. The expo showcases the latest innovations in security, covering areas such as public safety, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism.

Get your ticket to OSINT Unplugged here: https://lu.ma/1p4p91vt