Speakers at Intersec 2007 share expertise with industry exhibitors at the region’s largest security, fire and safety trade fair.
The show, set for 21 – 23 January at Dubai International Conference and Exhibition Centre, will feature some of the world’s most respected industry figures in commercial security, fire, safety, police and homeland security.
More than 500 exhibitors have already registered for Intersec 2007, ranging from the market leaders in building security, communication security and homeland security to experts in evacuation systems, fire fighting and prevention and safety.
The event will open with a keynote from the Commander in Chief of Dubai Police, whose speech will then be followed by a lecture from Colonel Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Head of Dubai Civil Defence.
International speakers on the opening day of Intersec 2007, include Dr. Guido Bertolaso, Head of the Italian Department of Civil Protection, President of the Council of the Ministers, and Past Chairman of the Superintendents Association, who will talk about crisis and emergency management in civil defence and civil protection.
Sir Ken Knight, Commissioner for the London Fire Brigade and Emergency Planning Authority, renowned for being Britain's top Firefighter, who in May 2006 was appointed one of Her Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenants of Greater London, will be speaking at the Middle East Fire Conference, delivering a keynote address to Intersec visitors.
Other top speakers on the bill are; Lord MacKenzie of Framwellgate, OBE, Police Adviser to the UK Government and Lisa Fowlie, President of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health, who will both present talks to exhibitors on their various areas of expertise, along with the latest field technology and equipment.
Show organisers, Messe Frankfurt, are delighted with the response to the 2007 show, which promises to overtake the ground-breaking 2006 event. Intersec Manager Imke Cochran commented, “with Intersec bookings at the current rate, we can be assured that the 2007 show will be an even greater success than the phenomenal 2006 show, which attracted 14,543 visitors from within and around the region. The success of this show is credited to the importance of growing security awareness across the globe and the increased profile of the Middle East on the world stage.“
She explained that the show will incorporate four specialised segments, enabling visitors to access exhibitors and speakers most relevant to their area of specialist interest.
The segments include Commercial Security Middle East, Police and Homeland Security Middle East, Fire Middle East and Safety and Health Middle East. Reputable organisations including the Dubai Civil Defence and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) will support the fire and safety segments at Intersec 2007.
The 2007 show has already enjoyed a 36 percent growth on Intersec 2006, and industry representatives from 26 countries will be participating. Intersec is pleased to welcome large country pavilions from UK, Germany, USA, Italy, Scandinavia, Korea, Taiwan, China and Hong Kong as well as around 100 companies from the UAE.
