Following the success of Defence Exports in Europe, the conference is heading to the Asian market to discuss the major Defence Export controls and regulations in the region. SMi is therefore proud to present Defence Exports Asia-Pacific, which will be held in Singapore on 1st & 2nd February 2012. 

Every year new export controls, regulations and laws are introduced and it is pivotal that defence contractors comply with these new regulations. Our conference will provide delegates the opportunity to learn about the latest Asian export controls and regulations, as well as how to comply with them. With speakers from across Asia and the three U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defence and State, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information, please visit www.defence-exportsasia.com.

Hear presentations from our many featured expert speakers, including:

• Donald Pearce, Commercial Consul, US Consulate General (Singapore)
• James Hursch, Director of the Defence Technology Security Administration (DTSA), US Department of Defense
• Kevin Wolf, Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, US Department of Commerce
• Robert. S. Kovac, Managing Director, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls, US Department of State
• Ian Stewart, Lead Researcher on Proliferation Procurement & Anti-Proliferation in the Private Sector, Ministry of Defence, UK
• Mohamed Shahabar Abdul Kareem, Strategic Trade Controller, Strategic Trade Secretariat, Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysia
• Gary Stanley, President, Global Legal Services
• David Hayes, Director, David Hayes Export Controls and Chairman, Export Group for Aerospace and Defence, UK

Please visit www.defence-exportsasia.com to view our conference agenda and full speaker line-up.

CBRN-E Asia Pacific

22^nd & 23^rd February 2012, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

SMi Group are delighted to invite you to its 2^nd annual CBRN-E Asia Pacific conference and exhibition which will be held once again at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore on the 22^nd and 23^rd February 2012.

CBRN-E Asia Pacific will once again bring together decision makers, influencers and those involved with current operations together to give you the crucial feedback and lessons learned. It is the largest gathering of high level government, military and industry CBRN-E experts in Asia Pacific and taking part in this event will ensure you are kept fully up-to-date with the latest challenges, threats and solutions across the region and internationally.

Our previous event was supported by visitors and representatives from military and government organisations from across the Asia Pacific region. Nations represented included Australia, Brunei, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, UAE, UK, USA and many more. Regional prevent-and-prepare programmes and international case studies illustrated common challenges for the community and highlighted that collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is the key to a safe and secure future.

Our expert speaker line-up includes:

• Ambassador Jacek Bylica, Head, WMD Non-Proliferation Centre, Emerging Security Challenges Division, NATO International Staff, Brussels
• Major General Pham Quong Cu, Vice Director General Police Logistics and Technology, Ministry of Defence, Vietnam
• Brigadier General (Ret’d) Ioannis Galatas, CBRN Officer & Planner, Hellenic National Defense General Staff
• Alane Andreozzi, Chief, Asia-Pacific Desk, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
• Colonel Francis Ng, Director of the Hazmat Division, Singapore Civil Defence Force
• Colonel Patrick Terrell, CBRN Defence Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defence, U.S. Department of Defense
• Brigadier (Ret’d) Rahul Bhonsle, Former Military Commander, Indian Armed Forces
• John Conaghan, Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator, London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, British Transport Police

To view our conference programme and full speaker line-up, please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/cbrneasia32.asp.

Hear what our previous attendees have to say:

"The conference gave a great in-depth overview of all the specific issues regarding CBRN-E – great conference!" Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Brunei

"A fantastic mixture of topics to suit everyone in the CBRN-E industry, good work" Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

"A great inaugural event, very high level of speakers and delegates, fantastic opportunity for networking." Smiths Detection

SPONSORSHIP

SMi Group offers direct access to key decision makers in this sector through tailored sponsorship and exhibitor packages

For details contact Alia Malick at Tel: +44 (0)20 7827 6168

or Email:amalick@smi-online.co.uk

Booking Information

Visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/cbrneasia32.asp to register your place.

Alternatively, contact Ninica Hussain at Tel: +44 (0)207 827 6115

or Email: nhussain@smi-online.co.uk

Defense Maintenance & Sustainment 2012

February 27-29, 2012, Hilton Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA

At Defense Maintenance & Sustainment 2012 you will hear from the most cutting edge programs and you will learn from the personnel that are implementing these changes every day. 
This Ground-breaking Conference will help you:

• Examine Innovative Maintenance & Sustainment Support Planning Trends
• Define and Apply The Benefits Of A CBM Strategy For Sustainment
• Transition Engineering Information Into Logistics
• Explore and Master Tactics For Acquiring Reliable Components That Drive Down Costs
• Conduct An RCM Analysis As A Key Element Of Your CBM Strategy
• Move From Diagnostics Towards Maintenance Based On A Predictive Model
• Optimize Military Readiness Through Sense & Respond Logistics
• Decide if PBL vs. CBM Or PBL with CBM is right for you!

 Visit www.defensemaintenance.com to view the agenda or get further information.

*Military, Government, Manufacturers: Register with code 19328X105 to get a 10% discount.

Border Security

29 February & 1 March 2012, Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, Sofia, Bulgaria

SMi proudly presents its 5th annual Border Security conference. Following on from the success of last year’s event, Border Security 2012 will be hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria for the second time. This must-attend event will provide a timely appraisal of Border Security concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world and will allow delegates to network with key industry players.

Industry-leading presentations from:

• Brigadier General Marek Adamczyk, Liaison Officer, Polish Border Police
• General Commissioner Zaharin Penov, Director, Chief Directorate Border Police, Bulgaria
• Nenad Banovic, Chief of Border Police, Serbian Border Police
• Cristina Cica, Head of Unit Management of Telecommunications & IT Systems, Romanian Border Police
• Adriano Baptista, Head of Operations Division, EU Satellite Centre
• Petia Karayaneva, Protection Officer, UNHCR
• Roberto Mugavero, President, Osdife – Observatory on Security and CBRNe Defence
• Margreet Lommerts, Manager Security & Cargo, Association of European Airlines

To view our conference programme and full speaker line-up, please visit www.bordersec.com.

Key reasons to attend:

• Hear keynote presentations from regional Border Police
• Analyse and contrast border patrol strategies from around the globe
• Learn how to apply case study evidence to your Border Security strategy
• Develop your understanding of application of new technologies
• Debate hot topics such as EU and Schengen Area border control strategy
• Explore counter smuggling and cargo security strategies
• Investigate border security at international transportation hubs
• Network with key industry speakers

PLUS – Don’t miss our pre-conference workshop:
Border Security & DocEx: Controlling the Manipulation of Personal Identity
28th February 2012, Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, Sofia
Led by: Jerry Hart, Global Security Risk Analyst, SGS
Gareth Evans, Advisor, UK Police Service

SPONSORSHIP
SMi Group offers direct access to key decision makers in this sector through tailored sponsorship and exhibitor packages
For details contact Sadia Malick: +44 (0) 20 7827 6748 / smalick@smi-online.co.uk

BOOKING INFORMATION
Visit www.bordersec.com
Alternatively, contact Shilan Chandi: +44 (0)20 7827 6738 / schandi@smi-online.co.uk

ISNR Abu Dhabi 2012

Date: 19 -21 March, 2012
Sector: Security Innovations & Development, Homeland Security & Homeland defense
Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
City/Country: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Event Description: International Security & National Resilience Exhibition & Conference (ISNR 2012) is the only event that brings together the entire spectrum of homeland security issues in the Middle East. It is a unique event that addresses the growing needs for sophisticated equipments to counter international terrorism and protect national borders, and to respond resiliently to disasters, whether natural or result of terrorist action. The event is well attended by public and private sectors, civilian entities, as well as decision makers from the security market to showcase their solutions & innovations, network and further discuss how to work together towards a safer World.

Exhibitor’s Profile: Intelligence and Threat Assessment, Border and Transport Security, Counter-Terrorism, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Crisis Management and Resilience, Emergency Preparedness and Response.

Visitor’s Profile: Officials from the UAE Interior and Defense Ministries, Staff involved in management of security and emergency planning, facility directors, urban communication sector, Civil Defense, Specifying and Purchasing managers for Airports/Ports/Border Security, Urban Transport Systems, Government Facilities (Oil, Gas, Power and Water Treatment Facilities).

Website: www.isnrabudhabi.com

Organiser:
Company: Reed Exhibitions Middle East FZ LLC
Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone: + 971 2 444 6113
Fax: + 971 2 4443768
E-mail: info@isnrabudhabi.com

12^th to 13^th March 2012

Marriott Regents Park, London, United Kingdom.

International leaders from the European and North American Utilities, Security and Information Technology sectors will meet again in London on March 12th and 13th for an in depth discussion and review of the current security landscape surrounding the global emergence of the Smart Grid initiative.

Last year’s inaugural launch gained international press, solidifying this forum as the premier European touch point for industry professionals. 2012 will provide insight into enterprise strategy and initiatives from Chief Information Security officers, as well as technical presentations from the engineering and cyber security industry.

Don’t miss this timely opportunity to create a common voice, and understand the roadmap in securing the critical national infrastructure as we further progress the transition to a low carbon economy.

Confirmed Speakers include:

Department of Homeland Security, Director, NCCIC, Seán McGurk

European Commission, Policy Officer, DG Information Society and Media, Alejandro Pinto

Enisa, Program Manager Resilience and CIIP Program, Dr. Vangelis Ouzounis

Con Edison New York, Smart Grid Project Manager, Patricia Robison

National Grid, Digital Risk and Security Director, Dr David King

Swissgrid AG, Senior Advisor Operations, Rudolf Baumann

EDP Energie SA, Information and Cyber Security Officer, Nuno Emanuel Pereira

Sirrix AG security technologies, Project Manager, Michael Gröne

GDF Suez, Information Security & Business Continuity, Phillip Jones

Scada Hacker, Chief Information Officer, Joel Langill*

IoActive, Senior Officer, TBC

Institute for Information Security, Executive Director, University of Tulsa, David Greer

Alliander, Privacy & Security Officer at Liander, Johan Rambi

Queen’s University Belfast, Director of Research, Professor Sakir Sezer

NIST, Chief Cyber Security Advisor, William Barker

Saudi Aramco, Information Protection Specialist, Saad Alhowaymel

Zigbee Alliance, Security Working Group Chair, Robert Cragie

Alliander, Senior Consultant Intelligent Netbeheer, Frans Campfens

Riscure, Director Embedded Technology, Job de Haas

ENA, Senior Cyber Security Consultant, TBC

For more information please visit: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012smartgridprivacy37.asp

Counter Terror Expo 

25^th-26^th April 2012

London, Olympia

www.counterterrorexpo.com/hsrc

Counter Terror Expo is the critically acclaimed, highly specialised, event for those who are tasked with the demanding and complex role of delivering a robust defence against the threat posed from international terrorism.

In an age in which the threat from terrorism is both dynamic and continually evolving, the effective sharing of knowledge is critical in providing a response.

Counter Terror Expo brings the foremost experts from government, armed forces, security services, law enforcement and academia from all over the world together annually, to share real-life experience, debate strategies, brainstorm issues, shape policy and define effective counter-measures.

Smart Grid Data Management

Wednesday 9^th – Thursday 10^th May 2012

London, UK

http://www.smi-online.co.uk/smart-grid-data11.asp

SMi are pleased to announce their 2 nd annual conference on Smart Grids Data Management on the 9^th – 10^th   of May in London . From design, deployment, management to integration and analysis of real time data, this two day conference will cover all the relevant issues. The essential networking opportunity will bring together a host of experts involved in tackling these critical issues for the utility industry.

With the smart grid and smart meter roll out expanding throughout Europe utilities will need to manage how they handle all this data – how to store it and how to convert it into useful information which can be used to make more profit, locate faults, make the customer savings..

Key speakers are:
David Openshaw , Head of Future Networks, UKPN
Einar Hoffmann , Managing IT Architect, DONG Energy A/S
Johan Soderbom , R&D Manager, Vattenfall AB
Martin Hill , Future Networks Manager Network Development, Scottish Power Energy Network