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Evolving security through innovation: International Security Expo review 2023
The International Security Expo is the only privately-run event to have full backing from the UK Government, demonstrated this year by the attendance of the Rt Hon UK Minister for National Security: Tom Tugendhat MBE VR MP. The global premier Government and end-user security event took place from the 26th-27th September at the Olympia in London and brought together leading exhibitors and visitors from the public and private sectors.
Over 350 international exhibitors from key security areas such as: perimeter protection, CCTV & surveillance, forensics, biometrics, drone/counterdrone, cyber security and many more sectors, launched over 1,000 products. With the sensitive nature of security in mind, only 10,000 vetted visitors were permitted to attend from over 85 countries around the world. This was a truly global event, showcasing new product launches from the pinnacle of biometric technologies, to AI-enabled drone protection, keeping companies and whole countries safe at all times.
The Thermal Radar™ for example, offers robust threat protection for substations and power grid applications and the latest in IoT technology offers cutting-edge protection for environment workers working for NGOs in hazardous locations. Visitors were introduced to state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning and remote sensing for application across many industries.
There were over 150 renowned, high calibre speakers sharing security thoughts, predictions and ideas with packed audiences across the Global Counter-Terror & Services & Organised Crime, International Security Conference and International Risk & Resilience Conference. These included keynote speakers included: Joel Aleburu: Security Delivery Manager at Microsoft and Mike Butler: Chief Resilience Officer at Santander.
The Production Innovation Theatre was buzzing with the latest security demonstrations and with buyers from major players such as: Google Microsoft, Tesco, British Airways, HSBC, United Nations, Network Rail, to Amazon, exhibitors were able to showcase to a truly international audience. With 75% of the global active buyers actively looking for the latest security innovations, it is estimated that £109K is the average spend of expected orders placed with exhibitors by visitors in the next 12 months, making this the place to be seen with eyecatching SMART security product innovation and services.
This is the definitive calendar event of the year for the international security industry, bringing together quantifiable security product innovation, expert speakers and senior global buyers. From counterterrorism personnel, British Transport Police, cybersecurity experts, senior fire chiefs, to forensic staff: all vetted visitors were impressed with the latest security products and services on offer.
Save the date:
24th-25th September 2024:
Olympia, London (Co-located with Cyber Expo 2024)
