EVOLVING SECURITY THROUGH INNOVATION AT INTERNATIONAL SECURITY EXPO 2023

New threats and patterns continue to emerge at a blistering rate, and with their increasing frequency and sophistication, innovation in the security industry is more important than ever to overcome them. This makes the 2023 edition of International Security Expo, returning to Olympia London on 26-27 September 2023, more essential than ever

Providing the critical link between Government and the entire enduser community, International Security Expo enables security professionals from around the globe to strengthen their relationships and ensure they are adequately prepared to take on current and future challenges. For security buyers, specifiers and decision makers, the show floor is the perfect place to seek out the latest security innovations and next generation security solutions. Thousands of vetted international visitors from Government, CNI, major events, transport, law enforcement, and many other sectors will come together to ensure they are ready to face whatever security challenges are thrown at them. They will join more than 350 international companies that will spotlight their latest innovative products and solutions. This includes the likes of Rohde and Schwarz GmbH, Astrophysics, HS

Security, Apstec Systems, Mitie Security, Audax Global Solutions, Gallagher Security and Pitagone. With product categories ranging from Screening and Scanning; CCTV and Surveillance; Perimeter Protection; Hostile Vehicle Mitigation; Risk, Resilience and Compliance; Drone and Counter UAV; and Access Control and Biometrics, attendees are guaranteed to find the solutions to their challenges as well as being inspired by a hotbed of product launches, revealed live at the show.

SPECIALIST ZONES OFFER SECTOR-SPECIFIC DEEP DIVES

Across specialist zones on the show floor, attendees will be able to source the latest products and gain insights relevant to their sector. With a central position, and highlighting the long history of UK Government support for E

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 the event, the Government Zone will return to host the likes of Joint Security and Resilience Centre (JSaRC), Counter Terror Policing, British Transport Police, National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), UK Defence & Security Exports (UKDSE), Border Force and Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). It provides a vital meeting point for visitors to network and discover the latest projects and plans from UK Government departments, organisations, and agencies while attracting the most senior and influential thought leaders to the event. In 2022, Minister of State for Security, RT Hon Tom Tugendhat MP, chose International Security Expo as the location for his first industry engagement just weeks after taking up the role, and has been invited to open the event again this September. This involved a keynote where he celebrated the industry working together so quickly and effectively in ensuring the security operation surrounding Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral was a success, alongside product demonstrations from select exhibitors and his first meeting with Figen Murray MBE to discuss Martyn’s Law.

The Perimeter Protection Zone, in association with LPCB and supported by PSSA, will feature the latest products from fencing, barriers, bollards, video surveillance and intruder detection. Whilst the popular LPCB Live Testing Lab returns to demonstrate LPCBaccredited products put through vigorous testing live at the show by a team of forced entry experts.

Returning this year is the International Risk & Resilience Zone, highlighting the fundamental aspects of Resilience, Prevention, Response and Recovery. It will shine a spotlight on the latest products and solutions that will help ensure business continuity in a rapidly changing world and help you remain resilient during a crisis and rebuild. Whilst the Drone & Counter-UAV Zone in partnership with DPAC (the Drone Platform and Counter Drone Group) will welcome world-leading suppliers of drone and counter-UAV capabilities ready to tackle every security threat.

Elsewhere the Counter Threat Pavilion, in partnership with CBRN-UK and Counter-EO-UK, will showcase these key industry sectors; the Physical Security & Resilience Pavilion which will highlight ADS members who are engaged in or have an interest in all aspects of physical security; whilst the returning Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) Pavilion will bring together security and risk companies committed to the development and implementation of international standards for the private security and crisis management sector.

GAIN EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY-RENOWNED EXPERTS

Pulling in the crowds, the event’s free-ofcharge and CPD-certified educational programme will once again deliver the latest insights, analysis and invaluable perspectives from world-leading security, police and Government experts who will come together to discuss mitigation strategies, best practices and high-level policy. Three dedicated theatres will bring world-renowned speakers and acclaimed global security leaders to discuss the latest security topics, threats and challenges.

Returning to focus on the changing nature of serious and organised crime and terrorism, the Global Counter Terror & Serious and Organised Crime Summit, in partnership with Counter Terror Business, will address the most prevalent terror trends currently affecting UK Counter Terror capabilities. Expert strategic insights and policy updates from high-level global keynote speakers will deliver an unmissable, top-level content programme.

The draft of Martyn’s Law, the new Protect Duty, is expected to have been published before International Security Expo 2023 takes place, making the event the first opportunity for the policy-makers to present their thinking, as the Parliamentary process to turn it into legislation begins.

The Homeland Security Group with its Publicly Accessible Locations (PALs) department, as well as Counter Terror Police UK, the National Counter Terror Security Office (NaCTSO) and the Joint Security and Resilience Centre (JSaRC), are all close partners for this Summit and will give insights allowing attendees to get the deepest understanding of the thinking behind the bill.

Elsewhere on this high-level Summit, speakers will explore how terror continues to morph, including gaining an understanding of ecoterrorism, extreme right-wing terror and developments in Islamist terror, as well as the potential coming from the war in Ukraine. This will include the return of the popular Realities of Terror thread which provides a vital perspective that’s often less considered. This will act as a bridge to look at Serious and Organised Crime with a major focus on people trafficking as well as drug and weapon smuggling, alongside the international fight to deal with Organised Crime gangs. Key international organisations and agencies will all add insights and thoughts.

Another key area often overlooked is the espionage threat, whether it be from hostile states or industrial espionage, the reality of the threats and how to protect against them will be examined.

The International Security Conference will look at the practical implementation of new policies and how these should be applied to different areas. Transport and aviation security, port and maritime security, Martyn’s Law, HVM and barriers, the importance of diversity, the nighttime economy, high-profile venues and more will all be examined E

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The importance of security by design will be a key theme, whether that comes from designing in security to buildings and locations, or when it comes to developing technology. This will be further put into perspective by the Protect Duty’s focus on Publicly Accessible Locations (PALs) with the conference looking at many of the practical issues surrounding its implementation.

Finally, the International Risk and Resilience Conference, in partnership with Resilience First, will not just give the latest thinking from individuals and organisations who live, eat and breathe risk and resilience, but their practical insights will offer real tips on how to improve robustness.

The COVID Pandemic, followed by a major European conflict stimulating an economic and energy crisis, have all tested not just national resilience, but industrial and organisational resilience. Add in the impacts of global warming and the additional environmental risks and it is clear that resilience planning is now of upmost importance.

While the dedicated conference theatres will provide the insights to help attendees take on the biggest sector challenges, innovation will come to life in the show’s Product Innovation Theatre. Here, leading suppliers will come together to launch new products, services and gamechanging solutions allowing attendees a first-hand look and opportunity to understand the capabilities of emerging technologies and solutions.

Coming Together To Mitigate Security Threats

While International Security Expo offers an unrivalled opportunity to see and test the latest products and hear from renowned industry leaders, it also plays a critical role in reconnecting the security industry to network and discuss how to respond to the challenges facing the industry. With a sophisticated, highlevel audience of security professionals in attendance, including government, policymakers, C-suite professionals and heads of security, it is no surprise thousands of senior vetted visitors return year-on-year to network, learn about the latest trends, and source and test the latest game-changing solutions from the world’s leading suppliers.

A carefully curated Advisory Council made up of over 70 key Government, industry and academic stakeholders ensure the event accurately reflects the security industry and covers the full spectrum of security trends, chaired by Admiral the Rt Hon Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC PC, former Minister of State for Security.