The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced a new venue and speaker for this year’s Annual Luncheon. It marks the trade association’s 50th anniversary.
The event on Wednesday, July 12, at Covent Garden’s Grand Connaught Rooms, will include a roof terrace hosting the BSIA’s VIP Drinks Reception.
Each year, the BSIA’s Annual Lunch incorporates the presentation of the Association’s Security Personnel, Apprentice Installer, Chairman’s and CVIT Special Awards, which celebrate the achievements made by security officers and teams across the UK’s private security industry, as well as acknowledging the career-long contributions made by industry stalwarts.
James Kelly, pictured, Chief Executive of the BSIA, says: “Our members’ contributions remain at the heart of the association’s ongoing success, and our awards provide us with a perfect opportunity to recognise the talent and commitment of our industry’s finest. 2017 marks the BSIA’s 50th anniversary, so this year’s Annual Lunch will be particularly special for us. We’re looking forward to welcoming stakeholders and colleagues from across the industry to a brand new venue for a special celebration of our industry’s successes and achievements.”
Speaking at the event will be publisher, writer and broadcaster, Andrew Neil, the former Sunday Times editor now anchorman on BBC TV, presenting three editions of the Daily Politics on BBC2 every week as well as the Sunday Politics on BBC1 and This Week on BBC1 every Thursday night. He also anchors Politics Europe, which is broadcast on BBC2, BBC News Channel and BBC World.
Also in attendance as Guest of Honour will be Don Erickson, Chief Executive of the BSIA’s US equivalent – the American Security Industry Association – whose address will explore existing synergies between the two countries and the potential for closer working relationships post-Brexit.
Networking opportunities include pre-dinner drinks receptions and the continued use of venue space after the awards ceremony.
Tickets for the lunch are on sale, with BSIA members benefiting from a discounted rate of £135 plus VAT. This year, bookings are also open to non-members of the association, at a standard rate cost of £150 + VAT.
To book your place at what promises to be an entertaining and rewarding afternoon, download a booking form online: http://bit.ly/2n3dHPV.
Some sponsorships are still available for this year’s event, with sponsors qualifying for VIP access to the event; visit https://www.bsia.co.uk/events.aspx.
