The trade body British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has given its activities for this year’s IFSEC exhibition and conference, which makes its London return on June 17 to 19.
IFSEC International provides an important focal point for industry practitioners to gather and exchange best practice, and it is the opportunity to network with new contacts, while keeping existing relationships, that sees the association at IFSEC.
With this in mind, the BSIA is hosting an informal luncheon on Wednesday, June 18, providing a networking opportunity for existing members and those security companies interested in finding out more about BSIA membership. On the BSIA’s stand (D1500) from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, the event aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere in which industry practitioners can exchange views and catch up with BSIA personnel.
James Kelly, pictured, Chief Executive of the BSIA, says: “Enabling the sharing of best practice between industry professionals is a key function of the association, and IFSEC provides an annual opportunity for the wider industry to reflect on the successes of the past year and exchange ideas about the future direction of our dynamic industry.”
The UK security industry’s presence on the world stage also looks set to grow this year, as the market for security products and services continues to become increasingly international. This year sees the BSIA’s dedicated Export Council celebrate its 20th anniversary, a milestone which the association is to mark with a drinks reception on its stand at 3pm on day one, Tuesday, June 17.
As for education and technical updates, many association staff and members are taking part in this year’s conference, including presentations on IFSEC’s Centre Stage for key association figures including outgoing chairman, Geoff Zeidler, and his successor, Pauline Norstrom, as well as a number of BSIA section chairmen, including Texecom’s Adrian Mealing, ATEC Security’s Simon Adcock and GJD Manufacturing’s Greg Stuttle. Topics include advice for security exporters, an update on the Government’s CCTV Code of Practice, and the impact of economic recovery on the UK’s private security industry.
A full event listing, including all of the BSIA’s activity at the show with links to online registration forms for all Association events, can be downloaded from the BSIA’s website.
