Intersec 2014 got this year’s line-up of events for the security industry off to a roaring start. The exhibition saw a massive jump in footfall and participation on previous years, hosting 1,213 exhibitors and welcoming 24,853 visitors at the World Trade Centre in Dubai in February.
With the security sector seeing growth, innovation and advancement across the board, it looks like other events are getting ready to enjoy similar success this year. Read on to find out more about what’s in store for security organisations and professionals of all shapes and sizes.
Home Office Security & Policing Event (11th-13th March)
Billed as the UK’s premier security and law enforcement, Security & Policing was launched 30 years ago and provides a platform for professionals from the UK and across the world to engage with the highest level of security expertise. The event grows and evolves year on year in size and scope, provide a level of industry engagement required to enable UK Government to deliver its national security priorities.
The event’s target audience is police, law enforcement and security professionals tasked with security, civil protection and National Resilience. Security & Policing showcases world leading products and services, taking advantage of the unique opportunity to bring together people with operational needs with companies that have the relevant solutions.
Registration is now open here.
The Annual Ausco Conference (8th-10th April)
The Annual AUSCO Conference will be held at the University of Roehampton, and 2014 is the 30th annual conference of the Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO). AUSCO is the primary association for Security Professionals working in Universities, Colleges and Institutions of Higher and Further Education in the UK and Europe, and the event promises to be highly informative.
The three day event has a busy schedule, offering attendees high level information, education and conversation on a remarkable cross section of topics.
Delegates can now registration for the event and find out more here.
Counter Terror Expo 2014 (29th-30th April)
Counter Terror Expo continues to grow year-on-year, to becoming the largest international counter terrorism and security event of its kind, and the key to its success is the level of responsiveness to real world events. This is something that reflects completely in the themes of the centrepiece conference at the 2014 event hosted at Olympia in London.
The exhibition addresses key sectors, including Global Counter Terrorism; Risk, Resilience & Security – Protecting National Infrastructure; Securing Public Spaces; Emergency Services; Cyber Security & Electronic Terrorism; and Future Policing & Border Security. In addition, there are several zones dedicated to specific issues and topics, such as the C-IED Demonstration Zone and the Maritime Security Zone.
Registration is now open here.
Forensics Europe Expo 2014 (29th-30th)
Taking place at Olympia, London, Forensics Europe Expo 2014 is set to be this year’s premier international forum dedicated to the entire forensics sector and its supply chain. Last year, the event introduced over 3000 buyers and specifiers to the latest forensic products, equipment and services as well as providing a definitive source of education and best practice together with unparalleled access to training and networking opportunities.
Organised by Clarion Events, Forensics Europe Expo will once again be co-located with Counter Terror Expo 2014, ensuring maximum marketing exposure before, during and after the event and creating an invaluable cross-flow of information. Supporting the exhibition, Forensics Europe will also feature a high level conference programme designed to attract hard-to-reach decision makers and thought leaders from both the public and private forensic arena, making the event an ideal platform for the launch of new products and cutting edge technologies.
You can register to attend here.
IFSEC 2014 (17th-19th June)
IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, continues to thrive as the only destination to serve the whole security buying chain, which has been solidified by its move to ExCeL London. Taking place at its new home in London in 2014, IFSEC International is set to be bigger and better than ever before. The show relocation has received a £1million investment dedicated to ensuring the 45,000 visitors attending from across the world experience the most interactive and spectacular show yet.
Catering for the entire buying chain, IFSEC International will include dedicated theatres for end-user and trade education plus, case studies and nine dedicated product areas, these include Access Control, Integrated Security Solutions, Intelligent Buildings, Intruder Alarms, IT & Cyber Security, Perimeter Protection, Physical Security, Safe Cities and Video Surveillance. Brand new for 2014, Security & Fire Installer Live will be a dedicated installer offering in the UK located on the show floor at IFSEC International.
More information and how to register can be found here.
Securing Asia & Africa 2014 (14th-15th July)
Held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Securing Asia 2014 comes after the successful delivery of two previous Securing Asia summits. In 2014, Africa will be an integral part of the summit, opening a forum for Asia, Africa and the West to engage and explore strategic business collaborations. Securing Asia & Africa 2014, will cover over 100 countries, the fastest growing economies that IMF predicts will remain so in the coming years.
Over the course of two days, the summit will encompass a conference, an exhibition, business meetings, networking opportunities and access to specialised concierge and business facilitation services.
For more information and to register visit the website here.
Global MSC Security Conference & Exhibition 2014 (10th-11th November)
Titled ‘Shaping the Future of CCTV: Technology, Operations & Revenue’, the exhibition is already gathering pace well ahead of the November event at The Bristol Hotel. This event grows in popularity every year, and 2014 will no doubt be a record breaker.
For more information as the conference takes shape, visit the website here.
Security Technology Live 2014 Postponed
Finally, Clarion Events announced in February that Security Technology Live 2014, scheduled to take place from the 13th to the 15th of May at the NEC in Birmingham, has been postponed. As the European industry is already focused on their participation at Security in Essen this has created significant challenges for a number of current and potential exhibitors, and as a result Clarion have taken the difficult decision to postpone the first edition of Security Technology Live until 2015.
Clarion are able to refund any and all monies paid to date in full should exhibitors wish, or alternatively they are also able to transfer stands to their end-user security event Counter Terror Expo, which takes place from 29-30 April 2014, at Olympia in London.
Dates for Security Technology Live 2015 will be announced in due course and more information about the event can be found here.
