Leading security expo turns 50

[THIS YEAR sees the 50th anniversary of IFSEC, the leading security and fire safety exhibition. The show will take place at London’s ExCeL from 16-18 May.

In the words of the organisers, Informa Markets: “As the UK’s largest security event there’s no better place to maximise your ROI and meet thousands of global security professionals face-to-face.”

For exhibitors it’s an opportunity to ‘get ahead of your competition by positioning your brand and launching your latest products in front of your target audience’.

This year organisers expect around 23,000 visitors to 600 stands, attending seminars with over 60 speakers.

Alongside leading suppliers to the industry – such as Advancis, Dahua, CSL and more – there will be the opportunity to meet representatives from security associations such as BSIA, SSAIB, the Security Institute, ASIS, NSI, FSA and others. Networking opportunities include breakfast and drink receptions and closed-door roundtable discussions. The sectors represented include cloud security, surveillance, home security, smart buildings and much more.

Visitors can also explore how technology in the security industry has developed and adapted over the past few years. Unique demonstrations at the Converged Security Centre show how physical security and information technology combine to provide a holistic solution.

Said an Informa Markets spokesperson: “The security industry has seen ground-breaking innovation and product development over the last couple of years. Join an exclusive platform to explore the latest developments – some of which will be on display for the first time.”

One visitor to last year’s show enthused: "IFSEC might be the best exhibition to visit in terms of networking with the professionals in the field, due to its privileged location. Add to that the chance to observe the trends and novelties in the security field, and then a prospective visit becomes worthwhile.”

What’s more, IFSEC is co-located with four other shows, with one free ticket giving access to all of them. • Discover solutions to combat safety risks in your workplace, benefit from in-show discounts and keep up to date with mental health initiatives at Europe’s best dedicated health and safety event, Safety & Health Expo. • Prep for the future of the workplace and explore solutions for making them smarter, more efficient and more sustainable at Facilities Show. • Hear about the use of technology in fire detection and the easily mismanaged policy of occupants staying put during a fire at the global centre of excellence for fire safety, FIREX. • Experience a unique, fullyequipped, life-size smart building environment and see how the most innovative and interactive technology can bring together facilities management, security, fire safety and wellbeing in one place at Intelligent Building Europe.

To register your interest visit www.ifsecglobal.com. q