Security 2014 coming to Melbourne

The annual security industry event Security Exhibition and Conference will be held from 4-6 June at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

With more than 160 brands showcasing the latest innovations in security systems and solutions available, the event is expected to attract more than 4500 security industry professionals from more than 20 countries.  

Local and international service providers - including SCSI, Canon, Pelco by Schneider Electric, Intelogix, Sony, Honeywell and Hills - will be on the exhibition show floor presenting the latest in the industry and addressing emerging risk and issues for business, operations and public safety. Highlights include new developments in access control, surveillance, fire and safety, biometrics and IP networking.

The event will also feature a dynamic seminar series program offering industry professionals with key insights to help develop their market intelligence. Spanning three days, the program kicks off with ‘Innovation Day’, with presentations from a range of industry innovators including Nidac, Fullnet, Flir and Pelco by Schneider Electric.

Day two of the seminar series - ‘Education Day’ - will feature a host of industry experts speaking on a range of security topics and contemporary issues. Chris Buckley and Dave Neal will be providing an insightful talk on ‘Delivering a world class access control and accreditation solution for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Sri Lanka 2013’.

The third day of the seminar series will focus on hiring and recruitment in the security industry and is a must attend for anyone seeking professional development in the industry.

In addition to the seminar series, this year’s ASIAL Conference features an impressive line-up of local and international names. There will be live crosses from international security experts such as Microsoft Chief Security Officer Mike Howard and IHS Research Senior Research Analyst Blake Kozak. 

Other key highlights include: the return of the new-product showcase, giving visitors the chance to see 10 of the best security products to hit the Australian market in the last 12 months, including demonstrations and a live presentation for each new innovative product; the opportunity to join industry leaders at social events, including a cocktail reception and gala dinner held in conjunction with ASIAL; and the return of Security World, recreating real-world scenarios on the show floor with product demonstrations based on everyday situations including an airport, bank and car park, plus guided tours so visitors can see products in situ