The Protection & Management Series
The Protection Management Series. The Protection Management Series takes place annually in May hosting Ifsec, Safety Health Expo, The Facilities Show, Fire Rescue and the bienn...
The Protection & Management Series. The Protection & Management Series takes place annually in May hosting Ifsec, Safety & Health Expo, The Facilities Show, Fire & Rescue and the biennial International Firex. It attracts over 50,000 protection and management professionals from 125 countries around the world, year upon year. In 2009, the five co-located shows will feature in excess of 1,500 exhibitors and will span over six halls in the NEC Birmingham, from 11–14 May.
Ifsec 2009
Following Ifsec’s 35th anniversary in 2008 which attracted 30,257 attendees, the world’s largest annual security event returns in 2009 to the NEC and will be located in the halls 3A, 4 and 5. The exhibition provides security installers, manufacturers, distributors, IT integrators, end-users and consultants with a platform to keep up to date with the ever-changing developments of the global security industry.
In today’s economic climate, companies’ budgets and spend are being increasingly monitored. For this reason, Ifsec 2009’s features and content have been adapted to meet the evolving demands of security professionals. More than 600 market leading companies have confirmed their presence at this year’s event. As the annual meeting place for security professionals worldwide, there will also be networking opportunities for those that attend.
The Ifsec Conference Program
Ifsec 2009 will host a high-level three-day conference programme covering the most cuttingedge issues for the security industry today. Designed to help security professionals maintain control in today’s ever-changing world, visitors will be invited to use the event’s “pick and mix” agenda to ensure they have the opportunity to address all their key security challenges. Each day of the 2009 conference, entitled “Maximising protection in uncertain times”, will be dedicated to a specific area of security and chaired by an industry leading figure.
Day 1 will look at Global, National and Local Protection focusing on three modules – Global Terror, Critical National Infrastructure and Crisis Management. The sessions will delve into key issues in these three fields including maintaining business resilience and continuity, the latest security intelligence and security strategies and planning procedures of Critical National Infrastructure. Many top level speakers will be presenting throughout the day including DCI Chris Phillips, Head of National Counter Terrorism Security Office; Commander Sue Akers, Head of Organised Crime and Criminal Networks at the Specialist Crime Directorate; Stephen Cooper, Head of Security at the Olympic Delivery Authority and Norman Russell, Director of Russell Security Consultants. The day will be chaired by David Kidd, Regional Security Manager at the US Embassy.
Day 2 of the conference programme will concentrate on Corporate Security Management and will look at issues such as the threats of e-crime and online fraud, security managers overcoming increasing financial restrictions to maintain a secure environment and the dynamics of employee security. Speakers include Steve Fowler, Chief Executive of The Institute of Risk Management; Chris Brogan, Managing Director of Security International Ltd; Dan Hooton, Group Head of Security at Prudential PLC and William Beer, Information Security Head at PricewaterhouseCoopers. This day will be overseen by Bill Wylie, Past Chairman of the Security Institute.
Finally, day 3 will explore Technological Innovations in Practice and will concentrate on various issues including the advantages of interoperability of security systems, the pitfalls and challenges associated with IP implementation and the future of security systems. John Convy, Technology Alliance Manager of Cisco Physical Security; Emma Shaw, Co-Director of The Security Institute and Kevin Franklin, Director of the Border Transformation Group at the Home Office are amongst the speakers. Alex Carmichael, Technical and Membership Services Director of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), will be chairing the final day.
The educational programme has been a hugely popular feature of Ifsec for many years. The programme has been further expanded for 2009 to provide the most comprehensive educational content ever to be featured at a security event. New to 2009, Business Seminars for Security Installers – Managing your business in a downturn is a new seminar programme dedicated specifically to installers.
These sessions will focus on various issues including maximising emerging opportunities, developing robust business plans, winning new contracts, selling security in a downturn to a variety of vertical markets, expanding your business abroad, bringing projects in on budget and many more.
Ifsec Exhibition
Once again visitors to Ifsec 2009 will be able to explore the latest security products and services available both in the UK and worldwide. The exhibition will be organised into the following categories: IP Networks and Integrated Systems, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Counter Terror and Physical Security and Security Solutions. In addition, the popular New Product & Technology Showcases returns to this year’s event.
With demand for the latest products and technology at an all time high, industry renowned names will deliver informative educational sessions looking at their latest developments. Finally, a delegation of international security buyers will be present at the event. Organised by the British Security Industry Association, Fire Industry Association, The Association of Police & Public Security Suppliers, event organisers UBM Live and supported by UK Trade and Investment, a “Meet the Buyers” event, which will be opened by Prince Michael of Kent, will take place on Monday 11 May. This event will allow UK exhibitors to “speed network” with key buyers and decision makers from Argentina, Canada, Egypt, India, Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa and Vietnam.
James Blue, Director of Fire & Security at UBM Live, organisers of Ifsec comments: “Having celebrated our 35th anniversary in 2008, Ifsec 2009 looks set to build on our previous success. Following our experience last year and through extensive research, we are delighted to deliver a more comprehensive conference schedule this time round. Having secured a number of internationally renowned industry names, we are in no doubt that delegates will be benefiting from the finest expertise the security industry has to offer. We also have more free educational content than ever before to make sure that everyone is able to address their security needs.”
Ifsec will also host the 2009 Security Industry Awards. In association with the BSIA, the awards acknowledge the people, products and technological advancements that have played a big part in the security industry over the past year.
Firex 2009
This year the NEC will host two fire events: Fire & Rescue (12–14 May) will return to the NEC after the success of the show at the ACC Liverpool. Moving to a new hall and with popular features returning for 2009 including the Fire Service Vehicle Display Area and the Water Rescue Display Area as well as new features such as the Learning Zone. 2009 will also see Fire & Rescue co-locate with International Firex. Also Firex moves to a new hall and will incorporate some new features including a training centre. Set to be bigger than ever, the show is taking place from 11–14 May.
The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) Red Book Pavilion, the new feature at International Firex 2009 which will promote the importance of third party approved products and services in the fire protection sector, has announced a comprehensive educational seminar programme. The seminars will be hosted by industry experts from the LPCB and dedicated staff will be on hand to answer any queries. Gerry Dunphy, event manager of International Firex states: “The new LPCB Red Book Live Pavilion is set to be a hugely successful and popular feature. We believe it will enhance the show’s importance to the fire safety industry and as such, many manufacturers listed in the The Red Book are participating in the show.’’
The informative sessions will look at key issues relating to fire safety including:
- Benefits of certification and the approval process
- The Fire Safety Order – a practical approach Fire safety design of buildings
- Fixed gaseous extinguishing systems
- Examining the different levels of security products: what is appropriate where?
- Passive fire – is it just a case of filling the gaps?
- Wireless and voice alarm fire detection
Safety & Health Expo 2009
Safety & Health Expo 2008 saw over 18,000 attendees over the three day show and organisers hope to attract as many visitors this year, when the show opens its doors from 12–14 May. The exhibition, which is officially supported by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health is Europe’s largest annual safety and health event. This year Access Industry Forum (AIF), the umbrella organisation representing the principal trade bodies and associations connected with working at height, is returning to Safety and Health Expo to host Access Live, the Access Village and the Work at Height Seminar Theatre.
Professional actors will perform a range of scenarios designed to reinforce the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ongoing ‘Shattered Lives’ campaign. Using mobile elevating work platforms, scaffolding, mobile access towers and ladders, the Forum will take as its theme ‘Act now before it’s too late’ as a call to action to combat the risk of injury or death as the result of a fall from height.
Following a successful launch last year, the Working at Height Seminar Theatre will again be a prominent feature at the Safety and Heath Expo. Packed with key topics, themes and toplevel speakers, the educational programme promises to deliver key advice and insights from industry leading experts. All seminars are free-of-charge.
The Access Industry Village will be home to a number of Forum members who will be on hand to provide clear and practical advice from their respective stands. For issues concerning mobile elevating work platforms, International Powered Access Federation will be present to provide guidance and answer any queries. Likewise National Access & Scaffolding Confederation will be present to advise on all scaffolding issues, Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association will be looking after mobile access towers and the Ladder Association will be on hand to answer any ladder or stepladder queries.
Adrian Newton, Portfolio Director of Safety and Building Management at UBM Live, organisers of Safety & Health Expo, comments: “Safety & Health Expo 2009 looks set to build on our success in recent years. Always a popular feature, we are delighted to welcome back AIF who again have pulled out all the stops to provide visitors with practical help and advice connected with working at height. We believe that the programme AIF have organised will offer visitors all the information they need to make their organisations safer and injury-free.”
