Taking place from May 8-11at the NEC, Birmingham, IFSEC 2006 will feature a comprehensive cross-section of over 600 leading security suppliers.
For over 30 years security installers, manufacturers, distributors, IT integrators, end-users and consultants have been keeping up to date with ever-changing global developments in security by visiting IFSEC.
Now, with the increasing speed of technology changes, the annual pilgrimage to Birmingham is becoming essential for all security professionals.
Reflecting the needs of today’s security professionals, the event will offer an array of innovative attractions.
Focal points
For end-users looking to source security solutions tailored to their needs, the Security Solutions area will provide an ideal focal point from which to explore the latest products and services, whilst visitors interested in integrated applications will be able to research the best solutions within the Network Advantage area.
Solutions being exhibited here will include the latest command and control software, visualisation systems, DVR and NVR Technology, IP cameras, network-based access control and intelligent video processing.
The CCTV Village will host global CCTV and access control manufacturers, distributors and suppliers demonstrating the latest innovations and The Intruder Alarms Village will present leading suppliers revealing the most recent products in the market, including Gunnebo and Napco Security.
Fire Solutions, a new area of IFSEC 2006, will provide visitors interested in fire protection and fire prevention with the ideal platform form which to source new products and services from leading manufacturers and distributors including C-Tec, Kentec, EMS Millbank/Vesda and Cooper.
Challenging time
Apprentice installers will have the opportunity to pit their skills against each other in return for fantastic prizes and industry acclaim at The IFSEC Apprentice Skills Challenge. Sponsored by BT redcare and in association with Skills for Security, SSAIB and the NSI, the challenge will require participants to carry out a fault finding exercise prior to re-commissioning an existing system in line with the new EN standards.
For the first time, the guarding sector has been specifically provided for, with a specially designed ‘pavilion’ that will be given its own identity and branding. The Security Guarding Village has been planned with the full support of the SIA, ASIS International, BSIA, The Security Institute and a number of the UK’s leading guarding companies, including Group 4 Securicor, Mitie Security, Securitas, Initial Security, Legion Group, Wilson James, ICTS, Nationwide Security Services, Constant Security Services, Sword Event Guarding and Broadland Guarding.
As well as numerous feature areas, IFSEC 2006 will also include a vast educational programme with a host of free seminar sessions covering the hot security topics from a variety of angles.
Annual awards dinner
During the evening of the first day of the exhibition, the IFSEC International Awards Dinner will take place at the Metropole Hotel on the Birmingham NEC site. Held during the evening of Monday 8 May, the awards recognise excellence in new products, services to the security industry, as well as export success.
IFSEC 2006 is part of CMP Information’s May Series which includes the events, Safety & Health Expo 2006, The Facilities Show 2006 and The International Police Expo 2006 running from 8/9-11 May 2006 at the Birmingham NEC, UK.