IFSEC 2009 has announced a three-day conference covering security industry issues. As in 2008, the conference will run alongside the IFSEC exhibition at the NEC Birmingham from May 11 to 14, 2009.
Day one will look at Global, National and Local Protection and will focus on issues such as maintaining business resilience and continuity, the latest security intelligence and security strategies and planning procedures of Critical National Infrastructure. This day will be chaired by David Kidd, Regional Security Manager at the US Embassy.
Day two’s topic: Corporate Security Management, such as e-crime and online fraud. This day will be overseen by Bill Wylie, the shortly to step down chairman of the Security Institute.
Day three will explore Technological Innovations in Practice and will concentrate on interoperability of security systems, the pitfalls and challenges associated with IP implementation and the future of security systems. Alex Carmichael, Technical and Membership Services Director of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), will be chairing that.
In total, 27 speakers will present sessions over the three days including:
Stephen Cooper, Head of Security, Olympic Delivery Authority
DCI Chris Phillips, Head, National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO)
Gillies Crichton, Head of HSE Compliance, Glasgow International Airport
Steve Fowler, CEO, The Institute of Risk Management
Dean Jenkins, Security Manager, Westfield’s Shopping Centres
Ian Johnson, Security Consultancies Chairman, BSIA
John Convey, Technology Alliance Manager, Cisco Physical Security
Stefan Alfredsson, AXIS and ONVIF
Kevin Franklin, Director, Border Transformation Group, Home Office.
James Blue, Director of Fire & Security at UBM Live, organisers of IFSEC, said: “Following our experience last year and through extensive research, we have been able to deliver a more comprehensive conference schedule this time round. Having secured a number of internationally renowned industry names, we are in no doubt that delegates will be benefiting from the finest expertise the security industry has to offer. The conference will deal with the issues facing security professionals, engaging them in debate about important matters facing the profession over the coming years and presents yet another reason for people to visit IFSEC in May.”
Each module costs £99 plus VAT and discounts are available when booking multiple modules. Visit http://www.ifsec.co.uk/ for further information or, contact Chris Clarke at [email protected] or ring 020 7560 4134.
About IFSEC 2009
The security event is co-located with The Facilities Show, Fire & Rescue, International Firex and Safety & Health Expo at NEC Birmingham. To register for free entry, visit www.ifsec.co.uk. Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2009 event should contact Charlie Cracknell on 020 7921 8069 or at [email protected]
