London to Host 2016 ASIS European Security Conference & Exhibition

ASIS International, the global organisation for security professionals, has announced that it will hold its 15^th European Security Conference and Exhibition on 6-8 April 2016 in London.

The ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition (or ASIS Europe 2016) is a unique business security summit that is expected to attract around 600 senior security professionals from all over Europe and beyond. Participants will be able to share and learn effective strategies and solutions for securing their organisations' people, property and information in today's challenging global security environment.

The event will be organised around 3 days of educational sessions, keynote speakers, professional visits to leading organisations in the Greater London Area, a summit for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) organised by the CSO Roundtable of ASIS International and a trade exhibition featuring cutting-edge security technology and solutions from a select group of leading companies. A significant element of the event will be the various networking opportunities offered along the event such as the Welcome Party, the President's Reception the lunches and networking breaks.

Sir Edward Lister, Deputy Mayor of London, said: "We are delighted that ASIS International has chosen London as the destination of its 2016 European meeting. We look forward to welcoming back this world-class event for security professionals"

Dave Tyson CPP, President of ASIS International, said: "We look forward to returning to London with our 2016 European Security Conference & Exhibition. London is one of the world's leading hubs of culture, business and finance with its own unique security challenges. ASIS Europe 2016 will be an excellent occasion for a global exchange of best practices and experience regarding those challenges".

Andy Williams CPP, Chairman of the ASIS UK Chapter, said: "The security profession in Britain is one of the most developed around the world and we believe that the decision of ASIS International to return to London reflects this. We look forward to working with all like-minded organisations to make this important event a great success".

ASIS International has invited subject matter experts to participate in the conference programme by submitting a proposal for a presentation. The organisation will accept proposals on all security related topics, including: supply chain security, loss prevention, hotel security, intellectual property, maritime piracy, terrorism, executive protection, internal theft and fraud, competitive intelligence, brand protection, physical security, cyber security and convergence, investigations, due diligence and global business issues.