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CivSec 2016CIVIL SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE

31 MAY - 1 JUNE 2016 MELBOURNE AUSTRALIASECURITY, SAFETY AND SOVEREIGNTY FOR THE INDO-ASIA-PACIFIC

CIVSEC 2016 is a major international showcaseof technologies, expertise and ideas in the fieldsof civil security and civil defence.

It will address the complex and increasinglyimportant and inter-related challenges of bordercontrol, law and order, terrorism prevention anddisaster response and relief management.

The conference schedule and its associatedtrade exhibition will offer specialist insights onhow we deal with the protection of people andcommunities and safeguard vital infrastructureand resources.

This powerful forum will bring togetherexperts, innovators and government

professionals from throughout Australia, theIndo-Asia-Pacific region and indeed the world.

The event will welcome local and internationalgovernment and industry decision makers,policy advisors, operational professionals,strategists, academics, scientists, technologydevelopers and industry suppliers.

For those active in the areas of civil securityand civil defence CIVSEC 2016 will be anessential part of your networking andpromotional strategy.

Potential speakers and exhibitors can ensuretheir participation in this truly outstanding eventby contacting the organisers on (03) 5282 0500

Those wishing to take advantage of thisunique marketing platform will find a varietyof exhibition and participation optionsavailable.

An attractive array of display, sponsorshipand promotional packages, devised to suit arange of business budgets, is also available.

Exhibition space is being offered as RawSpace or Wall Stands. Raw Space allows theexhibitor to build, and customise, their ownstands to their own individual design.

Wall Stands provide exhibitors with ready-

built 9 square metre (shell-scheme) unitsand smaller 2.5 x 1.5 metre display pods.

Sponsorship options are also available toexhibitors, to optimise product positioning,facilitate business engagement and enhancebrand awareness.

Members of the CIVSEC 2016 SalesDepartment can advise on how best you canbe part of this important event.

You can contact them on (03) 5282 0500

Doing business will be easy at CIVSEC 2016!

It will feature an array of eminent speakers anddistinguished thinkers from the public securityand civil defence domain.

The CIVSEC 2016 program of conferences,seminars and symposia will be presented bygovernment and non-governmentorganisations, strategic think-tanks, researchbodies and academic institutions.

Delegates will include senior government andNGO officials, policy-makers, professionals,practitioners and specialists in fields ranging from

• Policing and border security

• Humanitarian relief and emergency services

• Search and rescue

• Ship and aircraft operations

• Criminal intelligence

• Biometric technology

The program will also address a broad range ofcore topics

• Border protection

• Disaster relief

• Policing and law enforcement

• Civil and community safety

• Transport and infrastructure security

• Organised crime

• The smuggling of people and contrabandgoods

• Bio-security

• The vital importance of multi-agency andmulti-national liaison and cooperation.

The CIVSEC 2016 conference agenda willafford you the opportunity to listen and learn,to become part of the conversation and to beseen and heard.

Titled “The First and Last Line of Defence: Border SecurityChallenges in the Evolving World”, BORDER 21 will examinethe full spectrum of threats to national sovereignty posed byorganised crime, people traffickers, poachers and terroristorganisations.

The conference will be held 31 May - 1 June and will featurespeakers from Australia, the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, theEuropean Union and the USA.

Department head Dr Alexey Muraviev, who will run BORDER 21,is also Director of the university’s Strategic Flashlight Forum, anational program of seminars and workshops focussed onAustralian and regional strategic and security challenges.

Since 2013 the Strategic Flashlight Forum has organised thehighly successful IndPac Seminar at the Pacific InternationalMaritime Exposition in Sydney.

Pre-registrations for CIVSEC 2016 and BORDER 21 will beavailable through the CIVSEC website shortly.

As such it will draw a wide range ofparticipants from throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and indeed the globe.

In addition to hosting senior internationalgovernment, NGO, and industry delegationsfrom around the world, CIVSEC 2016 willattract a comprehensive array ofhumanitarian and security professionals andtrade visitors at all levels.

Their common focus will be expertise, policyand technology across a range of domainsincluding:

• Sensors

• Communications

• ICT hardware

• Passports, badging and monitoring

• Biometric ID systems / Bio Security

• Policing

• Physical security

• Forensic services

• Training and accreditation services

• Systems Integration services

• Maritime Platforms

• Air platforms

• Land platforms

• Emergency and natural disaster response

• Emergency management, equipment,services and training

• Medical and humanitarian services

Evaluate and compare the latest technologiesand strategies in this important and growingfield of civil security and defence.

Ensure your participation in CIVSEC 2016!

Meeting the security challenges of the modern eraNever before has there been such a need for an industry event like this.

Ensure your presence at this important eventThe opportunities for business engagement at CIVSEC 2016 will beconsiderable.

Conferences, Seminars and SymposiaThe CIVSEC 2016 conference program will be comprehensive, timelyand highly informative.

BORDER 21 conferenceA congress highlight for CIVSEC 2016 will be the inaugural BORDER 21 InternationalConference organised by Curtin University’s Department of Social Sciences and Strategic Studies.

A unique eventCIVSEC 2016 will be the first event of its kind ever staged in Australia.

For further information please contact Chris Macfarlane

Phone: 03 5282 0500 Email: expo@amda.com.au www.civsec.com.au

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