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Security & Counter Terror Expo, taking place on 19-20 April 2016, is the leading event for those tasked with protecting people, assets and nations from terrorist threats.

Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX) is the world-leading event for public and private sector security and counter terror professionals. The show will open its doors for the eighth edition on the 19-20 April at London’s prestigious Olympia. Aligned with UKTI and Home Office Export Strategy, particular interest for 2016 lies within demonstrating awareness within seven key capabilities as outlined by the Home Office. These include: border control; critical national infrastructure protection; cyber security; major events; offender management; policing and counter terrorism; and services. By focussing on these capabilities, exhibitors at the show will be able to make unprecedented in-roads into new international markets as well as meeting key domestic buyers.

The combination of a high-level conference and extensive exhibition provides a vital opportunity for public and private sectors to meet to discuss how to protect against terrorism and ensure effective threat mitigation solutions are put in place. The exclusive event will bring together over 10,000 leading manufacturers, buyers and industry VIPs from across the spectrum of government, military, law enforcement, emergency services, critical national infrastructure, private sector and the security services.

Feature zones
Located on the show floor are several feature zones each dedicated to a specific area of security. Organisers of SCTX have been exploring the most pressing issues and trends within the current state of national and international security. They include: Critical National Infrastructure Conference; Transport Security Live; Cyber Threat Intelligence; and Advanced Technologies Live.

New for 2016 is the Critical National Infrastructure Conference. This free-to-attend conference will attract hundreds of public and private sector security professionals tasked with protecting the multi-billion pound national infrastructure. The conference offers insight into infrastructure protection with talks from internationally recognised experts and the chance to explore in‑depth protection of critical physical and informational assess and networks.

With cyber terrorism on the rise, there is an increasing need to develop sophisticated defences. Hosted by techUK, the Cyber Threat Intelligence conference is expected to be a popular area of the show and will analyse global cyber security threats and best practice in mitigating them. Cyber Threat Intelligence is one of the UK’s fastest growing cyber security events, run for the first time in 2015 it attracted over a thousand delegates from the public and private sector. The free-to-attend conference provides a platform for those tasked with preventing and responding to cyber crime and terrorism.

The global terror threat is high and transport networks are a favoured target for attack. The free-to-attend Transport Security Live Conference at SCTX will showcase international case studies and the latest developments in protecting transport networks, transport hubs and passengers.

Transport Security Live brings together the key stakeholders from government, police, aviation, maritime, public transport, rail and secure transport to discover best practice, the latest solutions and developments in transport security.

World counter terror congress
The centre-piece paid-for conference will be the World Counter Terror Congress. Over 400 internationally recognised professionals are expected to gather at this paid-for area of the conference to debate the threats we face, define operational strategies and to help shape future policy. The World Counter Terror Congress offers an excellent opportunity for the government, emergency services, academics, technology providers and vendors to unveil new developments in counter terrorism.

Public and private sector buyers, influencers and government delegations from across the globe will be attending SCTX to explore how the latest technology can be matched to their current and future needs.

At Advanced Technologies Live they will be able to see and hear more about the latest technologies and innovative solutions that the industry has to offer through a series of live demonstrations. Advanced Technologies Live offers the perfect opportunity for SME’s to present their solutions and raise their profile on a broad international platform.

Set to be larger than before, the exhibition of over 300 companies will provide a comprehensive showcase of technology, equipment and services designed to protect nations, borders, crowded places, companies, assets and individuals from the threat of terrorist attacks. There will be over 3,000 products on display, each relating to the seven key capabilities.

Further Information
www.counterterrorexpo.com