Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, will deliver a keynote address entitled:

"Peace is No Longer Enough: Delivering Prosperity and Opportunity for All in Northern Ireland".

This event is in collaboration with the John and Pat Hume Foundation.

Jon Burrows was selected as the UUP MLA for North Antrim in August 2025. He brings to the Assembly experience from a career in policing and has a strong track record of public service and effective community engagement. Jon was elected as Party Leader in January 2026. Jon is the Education spokesperson for the Ulster Unionist Party and also supports on all aspects of policing and justice policy and engagement.

Originally from Bangor, Co. Down, Jon was educated at Bangor Grammar School before graduating from UU with a BA (Hons) in Law and Government. He also has a Master's in Criminal Justice (MSc) and a Master's in Law (LLM).

Jon was a police officer for 22 years, working both nationally and predominantly in Northern Ireland with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). He held several key leadership positions, including Area Commander in Foyle, Chief Inspector Operations for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, and finally Head of the PSNI’s Discipline Branch. In recent years, Jon has also established himself as a respected commentator on policing and justice issues, contributing regularly to TV, radio, and print media across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.