The Preventing and Countering Extremism in the UK Conference 2025: Understanding the Evolving Threat Landscape and Building Effective Prevention Strategies
Overview:
In a time of increasing political division and social polarisation, the threat of extremism is more pressing than ever. Extremism has the potential to have profound implications for social cohesion and national stability. The UK has seen a 41% rise in terrorism-related arrests from 2023 to 2024, underscoring the urgent need for effective counter-extremism strategies (Home Office). As the threat landscape is consistently changing sharing key developments, knowledge, and best practices is essential to ensure that we tackle extremism effectively in the UK.
The Preventing and Countering Extremism in the UK Conference 2025 brings together academics, experts, and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of extremism, focusing on how global and domestic factors contribute to radicalisation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) and safeguarding vulnerable communities. Key topics include defining extremism, tackling misinformation, protecting young people from online radicalisation, and strengthening social cohesion to combat religious, far-right, and misogynistic movements. Join us for an in-depth exploration of these challenges and the strategies shaping a safer, more inclusive society.
Why Attend:
✓ High-level keynotes on the latest initiatives and policies to counter extremism and prevent radicalisation, with insights from leading experts in the field
✓ Case studies showcasing best practice in counter-extremism strategies, community engagement, and early intervention to provide actionable insights for your organisation.
✓Collaborate with senior colleagues working across the public sector to prevent extremism
✓ Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Agenda
Registration
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Keynote: Understanding and Defining Extremism
- Outlining the varied and changing landscape of extremism to ensure an in-depth understanding of emerging threats
- Examining definitions of extremism as ever-changing and reflective of societal norms and political activity
- Analysing the impact of economic pressures, global migration, and institutional distrust on the extremism landscape
Keynote: The Process of Radicalisation
- Understanding radicalisation as a complex, multi-faceted process
- Identifying factors that may contribute to an individual’s vulnerability to radicalisation including experiences of trauma, discrimination, and alienation
- Identifying early warning signs of radicalisation and how to spot and report them effectively
- Strategies to safeguard vulnerable people from radicalisation
Questions and Answers
Comfort Break
Keynote: Addressing the Impact of Religious Divisions on Extremism in the UK
- Understanding religion based extremist ideologies
- Outlining the impact of global religious conflict on domestic tensions and international threats
- Strategies for creating cohesive religious communities and fostering understanding across religions
- Guidance on engaging with individuals vulnerable to religious extremism
Keynote: Addressing the Growth in Far-Right Extremist Movements
- Outlining the foundations and messaging of far-right movements
- Understanding how individuals are drawn into far-right movements and the impact of economic, political, and social pressures in fostering radicalisation
- The role of both traditional and social media in amplifying far-right views
- Strategies for strengthening social cohesion in communities that may be susceptible to far-right extremist views
Case Study: Preventing the Spread of Extremism Through Education and Community Building
- Outlining the importance of political and media literacy in preventing the formation of potentially dangerous worldviews
- Outlining the importance of trust-building within communities for identifying early signs of extremism
- Strategies for educating people about how to recognise legitimate news sources and to recognise and resist extremist narratives
- Fostering open conversations about extremist narratives and online content
- Guidance on promoting human rights to prevent the spread of extremist narratives
Questions and Answers
Lunch Break
Panel: CONTEST: Effectively Utilising UK P/CVE Services
- Outlining the UK’s contest strategy including its development and objectives: Prevent, Pursue, Protect, and Prepare
- Addressing the challenges, criticisms, and best practice cases of Prevent
- Strategies for facilitating effective multi-agency collaboration when delivering P/CVE strategies
- Strategies for adapting CONTEST to the changing threat landscape
Keynote: Ethical Implications of Approaches to P/CVE
- Addressing the complexities of balancing human rights, freedoms, and security
- Understanding the tensions between preventative measures and privacy, particularly measures involving surveillance and monitoring
- Strategies for implementing P/CVE measures that do not stigmatise individuals or communities
- Guidance on creating approaches that do not fuel resentment towards practitioners or government policies
Questions and Answers
Comfort Break
Breakout Networking: Engaging with At-Risk Individuals
Take part in a discussion about how your organisation has approached early intervention in addressing radicalisation. Explore the different methods used to identify individuals at risk of being drawn into extremist ideologies. Reflect on the …
Breakout Networking: Engaging with At-Risk Individuals
Take part in a discussion about how your organisation has approached early intervention in addressing radicalisation. Explore the different methods used to identify individuals at risk of being drawn into extremist ideologies. Reflect on the role of collaboration across sectors, such as schools, social services, and law enforcement, in effectively intervening early to prevent radicalisation.
Case Study: Protecting Young People from Online Radicalisation and Extremist Content
- Outlining how extremist narratives are spread online through social media, gaming, and internet forums
- Addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and misinformation in the spread of extremist content
- Strategies for early intervention including digital and media literacy, mentorship, and targeted campaigns to ensure young people are aware of the dangers they may face online
- Best practice examples of safeguarding young people online
Case Study: Using Technology to Counter Extremism and Prevent Radicalisation
- Understanding the complexities of extremist ecosystems
- Using threat monitoring effectively to respond to extremist threats
- Strategies for using AI and data effectively in early intervention
- Guidance on holding social media companies accountable for preventing the rise of extremism and hate crime on their platforms
Questions and Answers
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Conference Close
Why You Should Attend
Why Attend:
✓ High-level keynotes on the latest initiatives and policies to counter extremism and prevent radicalisation, with insights from leading experts in the field
✓ Case studies showcasing best practice in counter-extremism strategies, community engagement, and early intervention to provide actionable insights for your organisation.
✓Collaborate with senior colleagues working across the public sector to prevent extremism
✓ Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Who Should Attend?
| Job Title Examples | Organisation Examples |
| Social workers | Schools |
| Teachers | Local Councils |
| Police Officers | Counter Terrorism Policing |
| Community | Charities |
| Prevent Officers | Police |
| Community Engagement Professionals | Community Hubs |
| Healthcare Professionals |
Pricing Options
PRIVATE SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Voluntary Sector
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
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