IFSEC International 2016, 21st – 23rd June

Press Release Date 04.04.2016

Five seminar theatres, each with a different programme every day of the show.

End-User Theatre
Addressing pressing issues facing the security industry and particularly end-users, including developing employee security awareness programmes, the evolving relationship between physical and IT security, and collaboration between police and the security industry.

IFSEC Trade Theatre
Designed predominantly for installers, engineers and integrators. Topics include growing a security business, best practice health & safety, regulations and what installers need to know about cyber security.

Smart Theatre – new for 2016
Part of the new IFSEC Smart Zone, learn about latest trends and innovations in smart buildings and home automation.

Tavcom Training Theatre – back by popular demand
Award winning security systems training provider, Tavcom Training, will run practical, educational sessions for end-users, installers and integrators.

Benchmark Innovation Arena – back by popular demand
The Innovation Arena, in partnership with Benchmark Magazine, will display the latest and most creative products that could change the security industry.

With thanks to our Installer Advisory Board who have guided us with IFSEC 2016’s programme.

Over 80 expert, security speakers will share their advice and experience, including:

  • Andy Watterson – Business Crime Manager, East Midlands Chamber
  • Atul Rajput – Director, Northern Europe, AXIS Communications
  • Dave Wilkinson – Technical Director, BSIA
  • David Clark CPP, PSP, PCI – Chairman, ASIS UK Chapter
  • Dr Alison Wakefield Fsyl – Senior Lecturer in Security Risk Management, University of Portsmouth, Vice Chairman, Security Institute
  • Dr Mahesh Saptharishi – CTO, Avigilon – voted the most influential person in security in 2015
  • Gareth Ellams – Managing Director, Assa Abloy
  • Geoff Zeidler – Immediate Past Chairman & PaS Lead, BSIA
  • Iain Gordon – MD of GES Digital Ltd and Member of the Board, KNX
  • James Kelly – CEO, BSIA
  • Jayne King – Head of Security, Portering & Reception Services, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Chair, National Association of Healthcare Security
  • Jim McHale – Managing Director, Memoori
  • Jon Carter – Head of Business Development, Deutsche Telekom UK
  • Kassir Hussain – Director of Connected Homes, British Gas/Hive
  • Ken Munro – Senior Partner, Pen Test Partners
  • Lance Ruetimann – Senior Manager Industry Affairs, Siemens
  • Mike Gillespie – Founder, Advent IM
  • Paul Phillips – Technical Manager, BSIA
  • Phillip Pini – Head of Residential Development, Crestron
  • Professor Martin Gill – Director, Perpetuity Research
  • Roger Lawrence – Product Manager for Video Security, Sony
  • Sean Daly – Director, iHomes
  • Shaun Murphy – Head of Security, Clipfine Group
  • Simon Buddle – Education Director, CEDIA EMEA
  • Steve Lampett – Technical Office, BSIA
  • Tim Hewitt – Analyst Smart Homes, IHS Technology
  • Tony Porter – Surveillance Camera Commissioner

Plus, 3 inspirational keynote speakers:

Colonel Tim Collins OBE attracted attention on both sides of the Atlantic for his rousing speech to the troops before going into battle in Iraq. He is now CEO of a security company and an inspiring speaker about the challenges leaders face.

Kate Adie OBE became a household name as BBC Chief News Reporter, covering the Gulf War, the demise of the Soviet Union, the protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and NATO’s campaign in Kosovo.

James Cracknell OBE is one of Britain’s greatest ever oarsmen. After victory alongside Redgrave and Pinsent in the coxless fours in Sydney, he went on to achieve another Olympic gold in Athens and rowed across the Atlantic.

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