ASIS International has held its tenth European Security Conference and Exhibition from April 3 to 6, 2011 at the Messe Wien in Vienna, Austria. The event gathered 360 senior security managers from 44 countries.
The conference was opened by Michal Moroz, Deputy Minister of the Interior of the Czech Republic, who outlined the Czech Government’s plans to combat corruption.
On the second day, Hugh McLeod, MBE, Chief Operating Officer of Stirling Assynt explained the geopolitics and game changers regarding the Arab uprisings.
The conference was closed by Brigadier Ian Abbott, OBE (ret.), Independent Member of the Thames Valley Police Authority who elaborated on the need for public-private partnerships in protecting critical infrastructure.
The conference featured 36 educational sessions provided by speakers that included Rolf Rosenvinge Chief Security Officer of GE Global Banking Nordics on industrial espionage, Dr Christoph Rojahn, Senior Manager Forensic and Dispute Services of Deloitte AG on organised crime and Dr Henriette Haas, Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology at the University of Zurich on improving de-escalation skills.
Sessions designed for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) were organised by the CSO Roundtable, the ASIS forum for the most senior security professionals.
Commenting on the conference
Volker Wagner, Senior Vice President Group Business Security at Deutsche Telekom said: “This was a real dynamic event. With the power and energy of the ASIS network we are able to develop security to a level which has even the potential to improve the competitiveness of our economies”
Matthias Ernst, Vice President Global Accounts of ADT Worldwide said: “ADT was proud to be a Platinum sponsor for the tenth ASIS International European Security Conference and Exhibition in Vienna. It presented a great networking opportunity with stimulating and interesting presentations; the quality of delegates was high with senior level decision makers from across the globe. For ADT we were able to meet with old friends and contacts as well as having the opportunity to meet new ones. “
The conference featured an exhibition where 26 sponsors, exhibitors, media and supporting organisations presented their products and services to security professionals. Visit –
