Gallagher Security concluded a significant three-day event at The Security Event (TSE) 2026 held at the NEC Birmingham.
This event was highlighted by the European introduction of its cloud-native AccessNow platform, showcasing a robust global leadership presence and engaging activities with Channel Partners, End Users, and technology partners through an immersive exhibit.
Gallagher's European Growth
The launch of AccessNow signifies a new phase in Gallagher's expansion across Europe, following consistent regional investments. The Gallagher team observed notable interest from partners and customers throughout the event, with numerous visitors interacting directly with Gallagher’s specialists and executive leadership. Demonstrations at the solution pods illustrated practical applications from physical perimeter security to cloud-based solutions.
Spencer Marshall, Executive Vice President – Europe, expressed, "TSE has always been a critical indicator of market momentum, and this year reinforced Gallagher's trajectory. The atmosphere at our stand surpassed every expectation, and the presence of our global executive team sent a clear message about where Gallagher is headed. The energy spoke for itself."
AccessNow Innovation
AccessNow was prominently featured at TSE, marking its first appearance in Europe
AccessNow was prominently featured at TSE, marking its first appearance in Europe. Designed to address the challenges faced by security teams in managing access requests, approvals, and provisioning, the platform automates these processes and offers cardholders a self-serve experience. This innovation allows security professionals to prioritize crucial responsibilities.
Chief Executive Mark Junge attended TSE for the first time, joined by senior colleagues, including Chief Marketing Officer Merv Williams and Head of Product Marketing Linda McConnell. Together with Senior Product Manager Kate Sobolewska, they showcased Gallagher's AccessNow and OneLink platforms at the event.
Building Relationships
"Walking the stand at TSE and seeing the quality of conversations our team was having with Partners and End Users was genuinely energizing," said Mark Junge, Chief Executive. "The depth of interest, particularly around AccessNow, OneLink, and our collaboration with Kenai, confirmed to me that our European growth focus is in good stead. The relationships, the trust, and the momentum are palpable."
TSE 2026 further confirmed Gallagher's strengthening presence in Europe. With the launch of AccessNow, an energized Partner and End User community, and a growing influence in the Nordics and Benelux, Gallagher Security departs Birmingham with a solid foundation for the latter half of 2026.
Gallagher Security has closed out a landmark three days at The Security Event (TSE) 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, marked by the European launch of its cloud-native AccessNow platform, strong global leadership presence, and active engagement with Channel Partners, End Users, and technology partners across an immersive stand experience.
The TSE launch marks the next chapter in Gallagher's European growth story, following a sustained period of regional investment.
Real-world applications
The Gallagher team drew strong interest from partners and customers across the three day event, with visitors engaging directly with Gallagher’s experts, executive leadership, and technology partners. Live demonstrations across the solution pods showcased real-world applications, from physical perimeter security to cloud native platforms.
Executive Vice President – Europe, Spencer Marshall, said: "TSE has always been a critical indicator of market momentum, and this year reinforced Gallagher's trajectory. The atmosphere at our stand surpassed every expectation, and the presence of our global executive team sent a clear message about where Gallagher is headed. The energy spoke for itself.”
Managing access requests
AccessNow was the centrepiece of Gallagher's product presence at TSE, marking its European debut. The platform tackles one of the most common pain points facing security teams today: the time and resource consumed by manually managing access requests, approvals, and provisioning. By automating that process end-to-end and giving cardholders a self-serve experience, AccessNow frees security professionals to focus on what matters most.
Reflecting Gallagher's commitment to the European market, Chief Executive Mark Junge attended TSE for the first time alongside senior colleagues from across the business, including Chief Marketing Officer Merv Williams, Head of Product Marketing Linda McConnell and Senior Product Manager Kate Sobolewska who brought Gallagher's AccessNow and OneLink to life on the show floor.
Self-serve experience
"Walking the stand at TSE and seeing the quality of conversations our team was having with Partners and End Users was genuinely energising. The depth of interest, particularly around AccessNow, OneLink, and our collaboration with Kenai, confirmed to me that our European growth focus is in good stead. The relationships, the trust, and the momentum are palpable." – Mark Junge, Chief Executive
TSE 2026 was further proof of Gallagher's growing European momentum. With AccessNow launched in the region, a Partner and End User community energised by what's ahead, and a deepening presence in the Nordics and Benelux in motion, Gallagher Security leaves Birmingham with a strong foundation for the second half of 2026.
