Police Interview Summit 2026 – Agenda*
Program: Wednesday 22 April
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Registration and coffee |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Address Børge Hansen CEO, Davidhorn |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote – Interviewing complainants in cases of rape and sexual assault: lessons from research and improvements to practice Prof. Becky Milne and Dr. Patrick Tidmarsh |
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Discussion & Q&A |
| 10:40 – 11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Promise meets complexity: what AI reveals about the complexity of child investigative interviewing Liisa Järvilehto Forensic psychologist at Helsinki University Hospital, psychotherapist |
| 11:20 – 11:30 | Discussion & Q&A |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Whatever you say will be taken down in writing and may be given in evidence: Measuring the accuracy of written records of interviews with suspects Adrian Gates Former Detective and Sergeant in An Garda Síochána, researcher, member of iIIRG |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Discussion & Q&A |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Presentation – Innovation project within the Norwegian Police exploring how AI can make police work more efficient AI4Interviews – Xander Radpey & Kristine Høybråten Ekberg Police Superintendent, Oslo Police District |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Keynote – Product and Innovation Arnulf Refsnes, CPO, Davidhorn |
| 14:45 – 14:55 | Product and Innovation Q&A |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Panel Discussion Commentary on future developments of interviewing Laura Hynes (NCA) (featuring: Prof. Becky Milne, Dr. Patrick Tidmarsh, Adrian Gates, Liisa Järvilehto, Dr. Ivar Fahsing, Børge Hansen) |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Coffee break |
| 16:15 – 17:15 | Product Innovation Workshop Ingunn Østhassel Head of Design, Davidhorn |
| 17:15 – 18:00 | Networking Session |
| 18:00 – 18:40 | Live Podcast “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt“ Guest: Vasylyna Yavorska, Just Group, Ukraine, host: Dr Ivar Fahsing |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Social networking, food and drinks |
Program: Thursday 23 April
| 06:30 – 07:30 | Social run (6 km, voluntary) |
| 07:30 – 08:00 | Coffee |
| 08:00 – 08:45 | Keynote – It doesn’t matter what you call it, it’s critically important that you do it: Rapport and its impact on information Prof. Laurence Alison ORBIT Creator & Lead Trainer |
| 08:45 – 12:45 | ORBIT interviewing model workshop |
| 12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 – 17:45 | TRIANGLE training Getting it Right: Communication with Children |
| 17:45 – 17:50 | Closing Remarks Børge Hansen CEO, Davidhorn |
Alongside the main programme: Product innovation showcases from Davidhorn and partners
*Please note that the agenda may be subject to change
Speakers
Professor of Forensic Psychology
UK
ORBIT Creator & Lead Trainer
UK
Associate Professor in Criminal Justice
UK
National Vulnerable Witness Adviser
UK
Expert on Human Rights and Criminal Investigation
Norway
Clinical Forensic Psychologist
Finland
CEO, Davidhorn
Norway
Fromer DS in An Garda Síochána, Researcher
Ireland
CPO, Davidhorn
Norway
ORBIT Researcher & Lead Trainer
UK
Head of Innovation and Digitalisation at Joint Unit for Intelligence and Investigation in Oslo Police District
Norway
Director at Triangle
UK
Director at Triangle
UK
Interviewing, Specialist Support & Advocacy, Triangle
UK
Leader of JustGroup
Ukraine
Senior Police Officer
Agder Police District
Norway
For Whom?
Investigators, Police IT professionals and Digital Transformation Officers
What?
Davidhorn Police Interview Summit
When?
22 – 23 April 2026
Where?
Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre
Manchester, UK
Following the success of our 2025 Summit in Copenhagen, we’re excited to announce that the Davidhorn Police Interview Summit returns in 2026!
This year’s theme is Understanding.
What to expect?
Expert-Led Training & Keynotes:
- Exclusive Orbit Interviewing Method and Triangle vulnerable witness interviewing workshop – specialist training for complex cases
- World-Class Speakers: Confirmed speakers include Prof. Becky Milne, Dr. Patrick Tidmarsh, Dr. Ivar Fahsing and other leading voices in investigative interviewing research and practice.
- Product Innovation Showcase: Hands-on workshops featuring Davidhorn’s latest product developments in interview recording and digital evidence management.
Plus: Live podcast recording, networking sessions, workshops and peer learning opportunities with law enforcement professionals from across Europe.
Whether you’re leading digital transformation initiatives, conducting critical interviews, or implementing vulnerable witness protocols, this summit delivers the expertise and connections you need to advance investigative interviewing excellence in your organisation.