Events Calendar
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Events > June 2008
June 2008
2 - 4 June
Renful Aviation Security -Security X-ray Screening, Training and Monitoring,
The seminar’s main objective is to provide staff at managerial level with the tools to design, maintain and monitor an effective X-ray screening operation. The seminar includes discussions on a series of innovative solutions and live demonstrations of efficient software that can be used for this purpose. The cost of the seminar is GBP 600.00 plus VAT.
3 - 6 June
International Defence Logistics 2008
International Defence Logistics 2008 is the world’s largest international conference for government, military and defence industry logistics and procurement professionals. The conference agenda blends on-on-the-ground case studies from the theatre of operations with enterprise level explorations of organisational efficiency and transformation to give a complete and in depth insight into the logistics challenges facing the defence organisations of allied nations in the 21st century. International Defence Logistics 2008 will host over 50 speakers including senior officers from NATO, NAMSA, The European Defence Agency, the UN and OCCAR. The conference is tailored to serve you in the defence logistics community. To Register: 1 – Call us on +44 (0) 20 7368 9465 2 – Email us on enquire@wbr.co.uk 3- Online: Details:
4 June
Intellectual Property Risk and Security Forum
Online criminals and fraudsters are finding more and more sophisticated techniques to hijack your brand for their own profit. With new challenges that impact profits, consumer confidence, and brand value appearing almost every day, are you able to quantify and build a response to the problems your company faces in the online world? - Hear about the latest changes in TARGETS AND ATTACK VECTORS in the online world - Learn how to MAKE BEST USE OF INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS such as Security, Fraud, Information Security, Investigations, and Legal - Discover which techniques, technologies, and legal strategies are being used by LEADING BRANDS to challenge online IP abuse - Meet the challenge of SALES OF COUNTERFEIT and grey market goods on online - Find out how to protect the business and its brands from MULTIPLE THREATS including fraud, counterfeit activity, and piracy - Understand how you can combat specific online threats such as cyber-squatting, typo-squatting, brand siphoning, web traffic diversion, and phishing - NETWORK with colleagues and find out how they are managing current challenges Hear from an expert panel of speakers including: Charlie Abrahams, Vice President and General Manager - EMEA, MarkMonitor Josh Bourne, President, The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse Richard Bullwinkle, Chief Evangelist, Macrovision Simon Clarke, Information Security Specialist, Pfizer Limited Michael Jewess, Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property, BAE SYSTEMS plc Andrew Mills, Head of Intellectual Property & Litigation, Experian Andrew Sheldon, Director & Principal Consultant, Evidence Talks Martin Sutton, Manager, Group Fraud Risk & Intelligence, HSBC Valerie Whitelaw, Security Manager EMEA, Xerox Corporation This event offers CPD credits for delegates from professional services firms !!!
4 June
'Protecting against terrorist bomb attack' conference
This is a one-day conference that will review current good practice for the physical protection of structures and site perimeters against vehicle borne explosive attack. Organised by Corus Bi-Steel and TRL, the conference is aimed at architects, developers, contractors, planners, security consultants and civil and structural engineers. . National Security Strategy The key aim of the Government’s counter terrorism strategy is to reduce the risk from international terrorism so that people can go about their daily lives freely and with confidence. The conference is being organised in response to the Government’s recently published National Security Strategy, which highlights the need for construction, design and security professionals to ‘design-in’ safe areas, blast resistant materials and enhanced physical protection against terrorist bomb attacks. Conference content The keynote address will be given by Lord West of Spithead, Under-Secretary of State for Security and Counter-terrorism. The Conference will be chaired by Antony Oliver, Editor, New Civil Engineer, and delegates will hear from Government representatives (NaCTSO and CPNI) and commercial sector security experts, on the following: The nature of the threat Developing a protection strategy Securing site perimeters with stand-off protection Strengthening structures to resist explosive attack Security measures to blend with the surrounding environment Practical steps to implement protective security measures The aim of the conference is to share knowledge and good practice, led by those organisations with the expertise to ensure the UK’s strategic infrastructure, key public and commercial buildings and the nation’s citizens are effectively protected against terrorist bomb attack. For your chance to win a free place at the conference, complete the online survey ‘Protecting against terrorist bomb attack’ at www.nce.co.uk/structures. Contact for further information Email: nicola.davies@corusgroup.com
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5 June
CIR Risk Horizons Summit
In todays business environment, preparation for the future requires that the horizon be continually scanned. Threats may be obvious or can be hidden, and the alert organisation is always looking to the future, to prepare and to create competitive advantage. The CIR Risk Horizons Summit takes three general themes of threat and explores their meaning with the help of expert industry commentators. Drawing on the latest research, and practitioners who have direct responsibility for these issues, the summit considers the environment, political threats and information assurance, an issue made more topical by the recent spate of data leaks. This is a summit that will inform and stimulate, giving every delegate insight into a changing world, and helping them and their organisations be prepared for the 21st century. To book a place email Martin Davis martin.davies@cirmagazine.com Or Tel:020 7562 2407
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10 -12 June
UDT Europe 2008- Undersea Defence Technology - Conference and Exhibition
Water Front and Harbour Security focus at this year's UDT is Conference programme and papers include, include Maritime Security and Force Protection. Integrated Port Security Systems include: Harbour Shield: A New technique for Inspection of Vessels Below the Waterline. Network Centric Harbour Protection and Surveillance System Demonstration Integrated Coastal and Harbour Surveillance Port Security Surveillance Systems, will cover: Underwater Monostatic Acoustic Barrier Detection of Drifting Mines and Other Types of Assymetric Threats with the Application of Magnetic Barriers.
16 - 17 June
The Emergency Planning Society - 2008 Annual Conference and Exhibition
The Emergency Planning Society urges all emergency planning & business continuity professionals to attend its 2008 Annual Conference and Exhibition – we must plan now to respond to climate change - turning a blind eye will only create even greater challenges in the future. Climate change has to be acknowledged as one of the major risk management issues for all businesses in future years. The conference will provide an opportunity for learning and a networking platform for individuals involved in emergency planning and business continuity – including those from private industry, central and local government, the health services, commerce, utilities, the transport industry and voluntary organisations. Conference delegates will learn from a wide array of speakers involved at the frontline of climate change in a variety of fields: how the science of climate prediction becomes the policy of government and public agencies; what the implications of climate change are when planning your business response; how climate change and the response to severe weather incidents is viewed by the media; and the importance of leadership and corporate governance in planning your response.
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13 June and 18 June
EMERGENCY PLANNING & CALL HANDLING SKILLS WORKSHOP
Duration: 1 day Max number of participants: 12 Cost: £119 p.p. [regional venues]; £129 p.p. [London venues] SYNOPSIS This workshop is aimed at those who have to handle telephone calls during emergencies and for those who are responsible for the planning phase. Under new legislation councils have an obligation to plan for emergencies and civil contingencies and to warn and inform the public. This workshop is designed to give participants the practical skills required to cope with inquiries whether they are from the public, the media or partner organisations and will cover these topics: Approach to an Emergency or Crisis Emergency Call Handling Emergency Call Handling with Real Time Updates Dealing with the Media Being an Effective Messenger FOR DATES, LOCATIONS & VENUES ...of all of our workshops, please visit our website. IN-HOUSE DELIVERY ...we are always happy to deliver our workshops in-house at very competitive prices, so please just get in touch with your requirements. 10% DISCOUNT ...is available for block bookings of 5 or more places. You are not required to nominate specific workshops, locations and dates at the time of booking.
24 - 26 June
ACPO-APA
International Policing Exhibition & Summer Conference. The ACPO-APA annual exhibition, the UK’s biggest and most influential event for policing. The 2008 event is open to all police officers, staff, associates and colleagues and will showcase the latest equipment and technology for the policing and security sector from over 150 exhibitors. Register FREE now at
