This year’s International Security Expo will take place at Olympia, London on 30 September & 1 October. Thousands of security professionals from across the globe will be in attendance as it offers a superb opportunity to see the latest products coming to market, hear from leading industry experts and Government officials, as well as catch exciting live demonstrations and take advantage of the many networking opportunities.
Showcasing global security innovation
This year’s International Security Expo will see over 300 global brands across the exhibition floor, ranging from some of the biggest names in the industry to small up-and-coming innovators. They will all have one thing in common – they are looking to showcase their latest solutions and technologies that will keep the public, critical national infrastructure, businesses and countries safe.
These cutting-edge solutions will represent all sectors of the industry, from screening & scanning and perimeter security, to access control, body-worn video, intelligence and drone & counter-drone, and much more besides.
Some of the biggest names in the industry make up the Premier Partners for the event, who will have a large presence on the exhibition floor showing off their products and solutions, including Mitie Security, Rohde & Schwarz, Gallagher Security, ATG Access, Assa Abloy, Rapiscan, Apstec Systems, Hirsch, Astrophysics, Parking Facilities, Audax, Pitagone, Inner Range, Axon, Crowdguard, Highway Care, Inner Range and CLD Physical Security Systems.
Joining the list of Premier Partners and exhibiting for the first time are Selfcair UK, an innovative company specialised in modular airport baggage handling, and Multicontrol from Poland, who are excited to showcase their unique technologies and how they actively support global security.
To further highlight innovation, the Innovation Awards & Trail returns, showcasing the groundbreaking work the industry is doing. With a judging panel comprised of Advisory Council members, the Trail will offers a guide to all exhibitors who are shortlisted for the award, with the overall winner announced at the event.
Essential insights from industry experts
With a reputation for offering the kind of talks that can’t be found at any other event, the agendas on the Global Counter Terror & Security Summit (sponsored by ATG Access), and on the International Security & Resilience Conference (sponsored by ATG Access, Blacksmiths Group & Smiths Detection, and in partnership with Resilience First), are unmissable.
Representatives from UK Government will use the event as an opportunity to provide updates on policy and the current state of homeland and international security, with many heads of government agencies and organisations talking.
With Martyn’s Law having achieved Royal Assent earlier this year, this is the ideal time to hear about the new legislation from those who wrote it and those who will be implementing and licensing it.
The Realities of Terror thread returns, and this year it includes a panel comprised of representatives from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and terror museums in France and Norway. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will also be giving separate talks, including Museum Director Clifford Chanin speaking about Lessons from 9/11: Leading Through a Crisis.
Resilience First have put together two fascinating panels on the Conference; the first will discuss securing the resilience of critical national infrastructure, with speakers from UK Power Networks, National Grid, Network Rail and BT, with the second focused on a new model for organisational resilience they have put together in collaboration with Cranfield University.
A selection of other subjects to be covered across the Summit and Conference include hostile vehicle mitigation strategies in light of the recent increase in vehicle ramming incidents, with speakers coming from Germany and the US, emerging trends in both security and terror attacks, panels on how to break into new markets especially the US, plus discussions on the human impact of those working in the security industry.
See products and techniques brought to life
The CrisisCast-produced Live Immersive Arena returns, presenting thrilling, narrative-driven scenarios that show how to deal with complex security incidents, utilising exhibitors products to show how they actually work in practice. This year’s scenarios will see a cyber attack allowing protestors to infiltrate an airfield and contaminate the water supply. Exhibitors whose products will be demonstrated include Pitagone, Axon, Hirsch and Airbox Systems.
Border Force will have a large presence within the Government Zone, running a number of live demonstrations that showcase the techniques they employ, including the Search of Container Centre of Excellence, the Small Boats Operational Command Joint Control Room, the National Dog Team, and much more besides.
The always popular LPCB Live Testing Lab will have a packed schedule of perimeter security products tested by forced-entry experts, showing why they have achieved LPCB certification. In the Counter Threat Pavilion the teams from CBRN UK and Counter-EO UK will be running demonstrations showing how they deal with suspected hazardous and chemical devices in a vehicle. Plus there will be a separate Government-led demo, giving volunteers the opportunity to see if they’re ready to deal with a terrorist incident from a control room perspective.
Zones, Trails & Pavilions
In a central location on the exhibition floor, this year’s Government Zone will see over 20 UK Government departments, agencies and organisations represented who are responsible for the various aspects of homeland security. This includes JSaRC (Joint Security & Resilience Centre), NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office), Border Force, SIA (Security Industry Authority), FCDO Services, Department for Business and Trade and DASA (Defence and Security Accelerator). UK Resilience Academy, Immigration Enforcement and College of Policing will all be exhibiting for the first time. The Zone offers a rare opportunity to engage with so many Government agencies all in one location.
Elsewhere at the event, the Perimeter Protection Zone (in association with LCPB & supported by PSSA) will be packed with manufacturers from this sector, whilst the Drone & Counter-UAV Trail and Aviation Security Trail will lead visitors to exhibitors specialising in these areas. The Counter Threat Pavilion (in partnership with CBRN UK, Counter-EO UK & DPAC) and SCEG Pavilion will also showcase members from these special interest groups.
Network with your peers
Across the event attendees will find numerous opportunities to make new contacts from throughout the global security community, as well as find time to get together with existing networks, especially at the free Networking Drinks Reception at the end of day one (Tue 30 Sept).
The International Delegations Programme and International Hosted Buyer Programme both return, bringing delegations from all corners of the globe for busy programmes of meetings across the exhibition floor. This type of networking and collaboration only helps to further strengthen international security efforts.
Explore the world’s of physical & cyber security
As the world’s of physical and cyber security converge, becoming an ever increasing concern for Security Directors and those working in physical security, all attendees can benefit from access to co-located International Cyber Expo in the adjacent National Hall. Whichever of the two events you register for, you will have full access to both.
In International Cyber Expo, 100+ global suppliers will showcase the latest technological advancements and cutting-edge solutions shaping our digital world. The Global Cyber Summit & Tech Hub Stage assembles some of the industry's greatest minds to review ongoing cyber threats, priorities and challenges. Whilst the Diversity & Skills Stage will allow visitors to connect with peers, discover career-boosting strategies, and dive into initiatives that drive diversity in cybersecurity. Plus there’ll be exciting demo’s and a range of networking opportunities on offer.
Group Event Director Rachael Shattock says:
“International Security Expo continues to be an essential date in the diary of those working at the highest levels of the global security industry, so we’re continuing to strive to make it even more unmissable. We can’t wait to hear the talks from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and are honoured to welcome them this year, whilst we are grateful to continue receiving such fantastic support from UK Government. There will be a multitude of networking opportunities across the event as we know that is so important for everyone, and the bringing together of the world’s of physical and cyber feels more urgent than ever. We really hope you can join us this year.”
Find out more and register for free: https://www.internationalsecurityexpo.com/insecurity