- Airport Security Policy and Technology Conference April 28-30, 2008 Vienna, Austria
- TechFOr - International Exhibition on Technologies for Law Enforcement Agencies May 12-15, 2008 Rome, Italy
- The Protection and Management Series May 12-15, 2008 NEC Birmingham
- Tour of the EU & International Institutions May 12-16, 2008 Brussels, Belgium
- Defendory International Exhibition October 7-11, 2008 Athens, Greece
- Security 2008 October 7-10, 2008 Essen, Germany
- EURONAVAL- International Naval Defense and Maritime Exhibition and Conference October 27-31, 2008 Paris le Bourget, France
- Sicurezza and Sicurtech Expo 2008 Milan International Fairgrounds, Italy November 25-28, 2008
You don't want to miss the most important safety & security
trade events. We identify the top shows, and then we work with
the organizers to provide special added value - such as U.S.
Pavilions - for U.S. companies that participate. Commercial
Service staff attend the shows, and often provide matchmaking
services for U.S. companies. U.S. shows that are part of the
Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program will feature
overseas delegations and an International Business Center staffed
by Department of Commerce employees.
Listed are also other security events taking place
in Europe.
Airport Security Policy and Technology Conference
April 28-30, 2008
Vienna, Austria
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), in cooperation with the Vienna International Airport and Austrian Airlines, will organize the Airport Security Policy and Technology Conference that will take place April 28-30, 2008 in Vienna, Austria. This is an important event for anyone involved in the airport security industry. The program is relevant and comprehensive, including the latest information on biometric credentials and the United States’ Registered Traveler program. This is an opportunity for U.S. companies to promote related products and service, or to gain exposure as an event sponsor. To obtain detailed information about the program and related opportunities for your company, please contact Spencer Dickerson at spencer.dickerson@aaae.org . To reserve your space you may also register online at: http://www.aaae.org. Please do not delay your response, as space is limited. Questions may also be addressed by the U.S. Embassy’s Aviation Industry Commercial Specialist, Ingeborg Doblinger, by email at ingeborg.doblinger@mail.doc.gov or by telephone at +43-1 31 339 2120.
TechFOr - International Exhibition on Technologies for Law
Enforcement Agencies
May 12-15, 2008
Rome, Italy
TechFOr – International Exhibition on Technologies for Law
Enforcement Agencies – is organised by Istituto Mides, with the
cooperation of the Comando Generale dell’Arma dei Carabinieri
(the Carabinieri Corps), within the framework of the FORUM PA
’08 exhibition and conference. TechFor promotes
innovation in the field of security and crime prevention through
technology, to encourage excellent projects and solutions.
TechFor provide a forum that fosters communication and
cooperation between industry and government security, law
enforcement and emergency agencies on innovative technologies to
protect citizens and territory. This high-level exhibition and
conference is a meeting point for leaders from government, law
enforcement agencies, private sector as well as international
decision makers, suppliers and buyers. TechFor will take place at
the new Rome Fairgrounds. For more information see www.techfor.it
Contacts: Cosimo Pastorelli +39 (0)6 68425239 c.pastorelli@forumpa.it
Daniele Tiseo Tel +39 (0)6 68425216 email d.tiseo@forumpa.it
The Protection and Management Series
May 12-15, 2008
NEC Birmingham
http://www.protectionandmanagementseries.com
The Protection and Management Series 2008 represents the UK's leading protection and management exhibitions held at the NEC Birmingham from 12-15 May 2008. The 2008 exhibitions, featuring well over 800 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors, cover Security, Fire, Facilities, Safety & Health and Policing and benefit greatly from being closely aligned to each other. For further information on exhibiting or visiting the show please contact Lisa Cogan at lisa.cogan@mail.doc.gov or tel: +44 20 7894 0472.
Tour of the EU & International Institutions
May 12-16, 2008
Brussels, Belgium
The European Corporate Security Association (ECSA) will organize an intensive one week Security Tour with visits and lectures of the main EU and International Institutions in Brussels and The Hague, May 12-16, 2008. During the Tour visits, Senior Representatives and Security Officers from these Institutions will give presentations on specific security issues, requirements and measures taken as well as on the role it plays in the fight against organized crime and terrorism. The following Institutions will be visited: EU Council of Ministers, EU Commission, EU Parliament, Eurojust, Europol, International Criminal Court, NATO and the Police and Administrative Authorities in charge of the security at major events in the Capital of Europe.
For more information please download this document EU Tour .
Defendory International Exhibition
October 7-11, 2008
Athens, Greece
Defendory International is held every two years and is one of the largest exhibitions and a recognized showcase for the defense and security sectors. The show is organized by the Institute of Industrial Exhibitions in cooperation with the Greek Ministry of National Defense. The 2006 exhibition was attended by approximately 440 exhibitors from 30 countries, and attracted 32,000 defense industry business visitors and government officials from 84 countries, including 51 foreign national military delegations from the Middle and Near East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. Participants in the U.S. Pavilion at Defendory 2006 included 45 U.S. defense and security corporations and their subsidiaries. U.S. companies can be referred to Mr. Rene Kourbanis, Executive Director, Defendory International, Tel: 30/210/722-4533; 722-9333; E-mail: rkourbanis@defendory.gr . CS Athens contact: Irene Ralli.
Security 2008
October 7-10, 2008
Essen, Germany
Security is held in Essen, Germany every other year. It is the largest and most comprehensive show in the world on security products, equipment, and services with a truly international character. The show is complemented by lectures, a "Security Congress" and forums on classical subjects - like dangers caused by the Internet, civil security research and future trends in security technology. Special themes covered during the last edition included "Technology Against Terror" and "IT Security”. The 17th SECURITY, global fair for security and fire protection in 2006 attracted 40,600 trade visitors from 56 nations. The proportion of foreign companies amongst the record figure of 1,036 exhibitors from 48 nations rose to 42 percent. Among the 28 U.S. exhibitors, 13 decided to participate in the U.S. Pavilion. For the next event Essen Trade Show New York, the U.S. representative of Messe Essen, will apply for Trade Fair Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce. For more information on the event as well as contact information to the show organizer, please visit this website: http://www.essentradeshows.com/. The U.S. Commercial Service in Germany offers a wide range of support services to U.S. exporters. At SECURITY 2008, Specialist Nils Roeher will conduct a pre-show outreach campaign to local German buyers. Working out the USA Pavilion during the show, he will meet with U.S. exhibitors and visitors, provide market input, ad-hoc interpreting, logistics assistance, and one-on-one counseling sessions to assist them in finding European representatives. Please contact Nils Roeher at +49 211-737 767-20, nils.roeher@mail.doc.gov . In addition, the Showcase Europe (SCE) Team will provide promotion at a European level to attact buyers from across Europe. Showtime activities will also be organized around this trade show, whereby US companies may present their solutions to Commercial Specialists from several European countries. For more information regarding this program, please contact Maria Calabria, SCE Coordinator, maria.calabria@mail.doc.gov , phone: +39 06 46742427.
EURONAVAL- International Naval Defense and Maritime Exhibition
and Conference
October 27-31, 2008
Paris le Bourget, France
Euronaval is the leading international trade fair for naval defense. The last edition of Euronaval, in October 2006, featured 345 exhibitors from 27 countries, 31,100 professional visitors, and 85 official delegations. Euronaval remains the meeting-place for decision makers in the defense world and is a must in exhibitions devoted to naval defense. Kallman Worldwide International (KWI) is organizing the USA National Pavilion at this event. Contact: Cara Boulesteix, CS Paris.
Sicurezza and Sicurtech Expo 2008
Milan International Fairgrounds, Italy
November 25-28, 2008
The largest safety and security industries trade show in Italy can expose you to the great and growing number of opportunities in Italy for safety and security equipment. Italian security consumers consider the U.S. security equipment industry to be a world leader in the global marketplace and U.S. security technology is considered advanced and sophisticated. Now is the time to take advantage of the strong Euro that is certainly favoring the importation of U.S. products into Italy.
Don't miss this chance to tap into the burgeoning international market for safety and security equipment and technology!
Be assured that our objectives are to maximize your success through exposure to thousands of potential buyers, distributors and other interested parties from throughout Europe.
You can also download the Official Flyer
For more information, please visit http://www.fieramilanotech.it
Contacts: Piera Maria Fagioli, piera.fagioli@fieramilanotech.it
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Maria Calabria, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial
Service
Phone: + 39 06 4674 2427
Maria.Calabria@mail.doc.gov
