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SeCUrITy aNd fIre exPo (Safe), a reGIoNal Show from IfSeC INdIa, exPaNdS To weST INdIa wITh a Show IN mUmbaI ‘SAFE WESt IndIA – 18-20 MAy 2023’

IFSEC India Expo, South Asia’s largest security, civil protection and fire safety show by Informa Markets in India, is set to expand its footprints with yet another expo, SAFE West India in Mumbai. After the grand success of SAFE South India in the last six years, the three-day SAFE West India expo slated for 18th – 20th May 2023 is gearing up to provide a platform addressing a broad range of solutions to commercial security with preventive technologies and innovation, with a focus on the western India market. Given the nature of external security threats, State Governments, especially in the Western region, are increasingly adopting video surveillance to improve security and safety. For instance, the Maharashtra government is primarily focusing on enhancing surveillance on the streets to upgrade Mumbai's safety. Small and big enterprises, public sector companies and gated communities, shopping malls etc., across various cities in the Western Region of India are adopting video surveillance technology. More than 10 lakh IP cameras are expected to be installed across the western region of India in the coming five years. The rapid transition from analogue cameras to IP cameras has revolutionised the adoption of video surveillance solutions, including sharper, high-definition digital images and advancements in video analytics and neuro networks. The rise in production has also led to a decrease in prices and increasingly widespread adoption. With the integration of software solutions into video surveillance, it is now possible to detect unexpected and unattended objects or packages, line crossing, path tracking, etc. Speaking on the launch of SAFE West India, Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said, “Currently estimated to be a $2.5 billion industry, the surveillance market which is largely comprised of video surveillance is expected to grow at 25-30% annually. There is a huge demand for safe city projects in India to ensure public safety. The government has taken various initiatives to increase security services revenue which will benefit the citizens as well as the security and surveillance services industry. This is particularly true for the western region of India, which has a number of smart cities and also offers strategic vantage points from a security perspective. A modern civil city should be able to showcase seamlessly safe, smart, energyefficient and technologically advanced features.” Information Classification: General “Our foray into Mumbai with SAFE West India is a strategy to get the show closer to the end users across the several key cities in and around Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and parts of North & Coastal Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. SAFE West India will provide an exclusive platform much needed for the leading players in the commercial, industrial and homeland security domains to tap into the growing Western market in India by forging joint ventures, partnerships, sourcing, dealerships and networks.” he further added. According to Mr Pankaj Jain, Sr Group Director, Informa Markets in India, “In our endeavour to reach out to the western Indian security market, we are happy to launch Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) West India in Mumbai. The show aims to showcase solutions to tackle the security challenges in industrial & commercial spaces, critical urban infrastructure and peoples’ lives across Western India. The platform will bring together all stakeholders in the western region, and I welcome you to support our launch show from 18th to 20th May 2023 in Hall 2 at NESCO.” SAFE West India will be a launch pad for leading security companies to introduce products in an emerging market whilst establishing relationships with key decision makers. The congregation will see professionals from across the industry, including security and safety managers from Hospitality, IT/BPO & Service Industry, Real estate, Port Authorities, Power plants, Logistics, Construction, Architecture, Automobile, Manufacturing, Industrial, Retail, Jewellery, Health, Education, IT, Networking, Telecoms, Automation, BFSI, etc. The expo will comprise rich content-led knowledge forums bringing together eminent speakers from the security industry, an exclusive first look at security products and services as they hit the market, Industry experts showcasing best practices and know-how that are vital for a safer work environment, in-person meetings with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, key government, officials, key association, officials, and thought leaders from the security industry.