IFSEC, the annual security event, returns to the NEC Birmingham from May 16 to 19, 2011. The 38th edition of the event will offer an exhibition, educational programme and feature areas, say organisers.
James Blue, Portfolio Director – Fire & Security at UBM Live, organisers of IFSEC, said: “Every year, thousands of visitors come to IFSEC to source the most up-to-date technology in this evolving industry. As the organisers, we see it as our responsibility to be at the forefront of the security market so for 2011, we are expanding the seminar content and introducing new features to demonstrate what the future of this industry will hold. This will enhance the IFSEC experience for visitors as we also see the return of established, interactive features, including the Intelligent Integration Zone, and our industry-leading exhibition.”<br><br>Divided into six product areas, the IFSEC 2011 exhibition will house more than 700 companies, including Dallmeier, Dedicated Micros, HID, HIK Vision, Norbain, Panasonic, RISCO, Samsung, SATEL, Tyco and Y3K. Assa Abloy also return for 2011 and are sponsoring the Access Control product area of the exhibition. <br><br>Hosted are more than 22,000 visitors every year, including an international audience of more than 6,500. Several countries will also have dedicated pavilions to house manufacturers and suppliers from the respective countries: such as China, France, Italy, Taiwan and USA.<br><br>IFSEC 2011 will see ‘New Security Products & Technology Showcase’ seminar theatres to offer hours of educational content looking at the newest technologies available in the marketplace. <br><br>IFSEC 2011 will also see the launch of the Future of Security Competition, produced in association with the Global Security Challenge. Bringing together the brightest minds from all over the globe, the next generation of security innovations will be unveiled at the event as they are pitted against each other in a Dragons Den-style live judging session. <br><br>Finally, the IFSEC Security Industry Awards, organised in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), will acknowledge the people, products and technological advancements that have played a big part in the security industry over the past year.<br><br>UK companies interested in exhibiting at IFSEC 2011 should contact Peter Poole on 020 7921 8284 or [email protected]. International companies should contact Kristan Johnstone on +44 (0)20 7921 8057 or [email protected]. <br><br>IFSEC as ever will be co-located with three other events – Safety & Health Expo 2011, The Facilities Show 2011 and International Firex 2011. Further details on IFSEC 2011 will be announced in the coming weeks at www.ifsec.co.uk.
