Counter Terror Expo last year – CTX 2013 – saw a 9pc increase in the number of attendees to the show. Organisers Clarion Events say that pattern of growth is expected to continue into 2014 when some 9500-plus visitors, 400-plus exhibitors and 350-plus VIP and international delegations are expected.
The organisers point to the event’s responsiveness to the ever evolving nature of terrorism. Last year Clarion Events, introduced new Feature Zones to the exhibition to highlight the products, systems and solutions available to meet emerging threats in specific areas of the counter terrorism and security arena. For 2014, to reflect the evolving international security threat, five new zones are being added. They are:
Border Security Zone and Access Control Zone
In response to the increasing pressures on international borders and the growing risks to large-scale sensitive sites, this zone will feature developments, from new physical infrastructure components to biometric, screening and scanning technologies.
Integrated Security in Action
The integration of technology allows for a more complete picture of security breaches, incidents and disturbances, enabling law enforcement agencies and security teams to modify their responses in line with changing security needs. This zone will feature CCTV, access control, perimeter protection and control room security technology as well as providing an interactive educational showcase of integrated security platforms in action.
Secure Communications and Cyber Terrorism Zone
This zone will showcase technology adopted by homeland security and law enforcement to ensure the integration of cyber terrorism prevention activities in response to the threat to nations, organisations and the public.
Unmanned Vehicles Zone
Reflecting the increasing use of unmanned vehicles for intelligence gathering and to achieve safe and cost-effective access to remote locations and hazardous areas, this zone will feature displays from a new and established manufacturers of ground and air vehicles.
Small Arms Zone
This zone will showcase the latest prototypes of the weapons being developed by international suppliers as well as the small arms tactics and techniques that are being adopted to help fight terrorism.
CTX 2014 will also see free to attend workshops on the show floor.
The IEDD Demo Area is set to return with five new scenarios which will touch on civilian and field based operations, CBRN, and a Vehicle Borne IED car clearance which will all link in police and military teams, pre and during the operation, and then post operations forensic analyisis.
CTX 2014 will also hold a multi-stream conference.
Philip Hunter, Event Director, Clarion Defence & Security said: “The recent events in Kenya and news of the latest terrorism-related arrests in the UK have shown yet again how the threat from terrorism is not only ever-present but ever-changing. Counter Terror Expo 2014 has been carefully planned to ensure that we continue to respond to the evolving needs of all sections of the counter-terrorism and security community.”
Counter Terror Expo 2014 will bring together Government, the military, the Intelligence and Security Services, police and emergency services as well as the developers and manufacturers of counter terrorism and security products, systems and services.
CTX 2014 is a secure event and all visitors must pre-register, to have their attendance approved at www.counterterrorexpo.com/register
CTX 2014 will be co-located with Forensics Europe Expo and Ambition – The Dedicated UK Ambulance and Pre-Hospital Care Exhibition and Conference. CTX 2014 visitors will be able to visit all three shows with their CTX 2014 badge.
