Complete business resilience solutions at The Safety & Security Event Series

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The Safety and Security Event Series, featuring six different shows, is taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 25-27 April

The Safety and Security Event Series - The Security Event, Professional Security Officer Live, The Fire Safety Event, The Workplace Event, The Health & Safety Event and The National Cyber Security Show - returns to the NEC Birmingham on 25-27 April 2023. The collective series of events is the essential business platform for the full buying chain of safety and security for people, places and assets. Attracting leaders from each departmental team to improve workplace standards, protection of premises, business operations, and employee engagement, its unique offering on a holistic approach of complete resilience solutions encourages buyers to attend as teams rather than individuals. Covering an incredible 33,000 sqm at the NEC across four halls, delegates will be able to speak to experts on their upcoming projects and discover the cost effective and efficient measures to run their business or organisation.

The UK’s Largest Showcase of Exhibitors

Over 800 exhibitors will be in attendance this April and will be showcasing thousands of products and solutions across security, health and safety, fire safety, workplace and facilities management. Representing a 61 per cent increase in exhibitors from its last edition in April 2022, over 100 exhibitors will be newcomers. Some of the industry leading brands include Honeywell, Drager, BOSCH, Johnsons Control, Vex, Barbour, Hikvision, EMCOR UK, Littlefish, Tyco, MSA Safety, Hanwah Techwin, Oprema, Envoy, Monypenny, Aico, TOA Corporation, FireMate, Asigra and many more. With many exclusive brands onboard, delegates will be able to find all the latest and innovative solutions under one roof.

Backed by the industry

With each event specialism - security, fire safety, health & safety, cyber security and workplace governed by regulations and policies, the series champions best practice and raising the standard. They are supported by government agencies, associations and trade bodies such as National Security Inspectorate, ASIS, Tavcom, IASME, Secured by Design, Health & Safety Executive, IOSH, BAFE, ECA/FCA, BSIF, National Highways, ASFP, IFE, NAHFO and many more. Providing an unmissable opportunity to speak directly to the industry experts, the knowledge sharing and insight on offer will be invaluable to thousands of organisations to ensure competency within their workforce and compliance within their business.

New launches and features

At the Security Event, special features this year include the launch of the Professional Security Officer Live, dedicated to front line security officers. Security personnel and businesses will discover the latest products, services and technologies to be able to perform their duties to protect people, places and assets. Running alongside the exhibition will be a high-level conference offering keynotes, presentations and case studies addressing the challenges of security guarding, improving security performance and standards and skills and talent shortage and more.

With the rise of criminal activity and national threats on the rise, the physical security zone will showcase the latest products and solutions on the market. With access to the support and learnings to keep delegates compliant with regulatory requirements, it is complimented with a demonstration area - Live Security Testing in association with element and supported by Secured by Design. This unique area will put the physical security products to the test and take place twice a day across the three days at 11am and 2pm. National Cyber Security Show will see two new theatre offerings - the Cyber Conference and Cyber Innovation Theatre. Returning after a hiatus, the programmes will offer individuals, organisations and wider society actionable insight and strategies to strengthen the threat against cyber attacks. Key speakers include Professor Ciaran Martin CB - Former CEO NCSC, Dr Emma Philpott

MBE - CEO IASME, Ian Thornton-Trump

CD - CISO Cyjax, Maria Lima - Weaver Labs,

Michelle Ohren - West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre , and Rachael Golden - EMAE Cyber Specialist at Kaseya.

The Health & Safety Event will be located in a new hall following its successful edition last April expanding its footprint by 32 per cent. Introducing the Start-up Street, the movers and shakers of the industry will be exhibiting their cutting edge technologies and solutions that are changing the industry today. The Machinery Safety Zone sponsored by PUWER Machinery Guarding will be hosting live demonstrations and workshops to help professionals upskill and see industrial machinery safety products and solutions in action.

Revamping the show’s content programme, a show first, IOSH will be hosting their own conference on day 1 and 2 focusing on tomorrow’s OSH practitioner and the professional journey in raising the standard and making an impact in organisations. The Health & Safety Executive will also be hosting their own conference on day 3, covering pressing topics such as mental health, musculoskeletal disorders, risk assessments and more. The brand new Practice Safety Theatre sponsored by MSA Safety will feature a panel of esteemed speakers sharing their knowledge and practical knowhow and tools on how to protect you and employees from danger.

The Fire Safety Event will extend its partnership with ASFP to host their first training ‘portable’ classroom. In addition to delivering the Passive Fire Conference, ASFP will offer VR training to installers of passive fire systems. Training on the different methods, systems, products and applications that can be used across construction, this engaging opportunity will carve the competency pathway.

The Innovation & Regulation Theatre will also be a show first for the Fire Safety Event. With a focus on standards, regulations and industry best practice, these sessions will be vital to ensure businesses remain compliant and are best equipped to meet the needs of their clients. Experts represented include Smoke Control Association, IFC Group, Fike, ECA/FCA and many more.

Following the successful launch last year, The Workplace Event will have its own dedicated hall, and will introduce themed zones –workplace design, workplace technology, wellbeing and culture and workplace services. Helping delegates navigate around the halls, the themed zones will have their own dedicated content programme. Focused on these key areas, presentations will highlight the solutions organisations need to enhance facility and workplace performance. In addition, a high level Workplace Leaders Summit sponsored by EMCOR will run across the three days. Bringing together practitioners from multiple disciplines to discuss and explore the current challenges facing the workplace, the programme will have different topical areas on each day. Day 1 on VUCA (Volitile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world with the afternoon finishing on a live hackathon. Day 2 will look into the future workplace with its very own comedy quiz ‘Have I got workplace news for you?’ in the afternoon. The final day will focus on data and explore the cutting edge and technological advances empowering organisations today.

CPD accredited content

The seminar programme at the show will be offering CPD points, providing the opportunity for professionals to build their career portfolio and personal development. 16 content theatres will be on offer covering all the topical and business essentials visitors will need to upskill, learn best practice and advance their industry insights. Notable key speakers include Mrs Figen Murray OBE - Martyn’s Law Campaigner, Philip Grindell - CEO Defuse, Kate Bright CSyP, CInstLM, FRSA - CEO Umbra International and TEDx Speaker, Mike Povey, Vice President/Corporate Services Europe - VISA, Mark Catchlove, Global Insight Director - MillerKnoll and many more.

Hosted buyers programme

To meet the business needs of workplace professionals, CONNECT+ Live will return for another fantastic year of specialised networking. Matching the visitor’s buying requirements and needs with carefully curated exhibitors, the CONNECT+ Live team of matchmaking experts will fast-track access to key suppliers. Visitors can save valuable time and effort by making invaluable contacts through this outstanding and ever-popular hosted meeting programme.

Networking opportunities

Back by popular demand, two networking reception drinks from 4:00pm on days 1 and 2 will take place across all the shows. Taking place at the Networking Café, this is the perfect opportunity to unwind and meet industry peers and professionals, enjoy a drink with friends and colleagues, and make those vital new connections in an informal and affable setting. At The Workplace Event, the Workplace Leaders Top 50 Awards will be presented celebrating the top inspirational leaders that are making a difference in the workplace and facilities management.

One pass, six shows, one unmissable opportunity

Registration is now open for The Safety & Security Event Series - The Security Event, Professional Security Officer Live, The Fire Safety Event, The Health & Safety Event, The Workplace Event and National Cyber Security Show. Free to attend, the series of events are guaranteed to maximise your time and investment in improving your business operations in all things security, fire safety, health and safety, and workplace/ facilities management. We also offer FREE PARKING for all visitors, saving you time and money, and giving you the flexibility to travel safely to and from the event across the full three days of the show L

For more information and to register for your FREE pass visit www.thesecurityevent.co.uk

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