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24 May 24. Registration is open for the Counter Terror Expo (CTX) taking place on 19-20 June 2024 at ExCeL London. Request your free ticket today.
CTX is the primary forum for counter-terrorism and security professionals to meet and discuss strategies to protect against emerging threats. It’s where business, government, academia, and law enforcement join to discuss CT and security challenges.
CTX will offer a CPD-accreditated theatre packed with engaging expert-led sessions, and You can meet top suppliers and network with peers who share your commitment to security and counter-terrorism.
Registration is free for security and CT professionals and includes entry to the co-located Forensics Europe Expo.
CTX 2024 Conference Highlights
The main theme of CTX this year is based on the four key strands of the UK’s CONTEST strategy – Prevent, Pursue, Protect, and Prepare:
Sessions on the 19th June include:
- Opening Keynote Address by Commander Dominic Murphy, Counter Terrorism Command
- Is the CONTEST strategy nimble enough to cope with the current multi-faceted terrorist threat?” – includes Shaun Hipgrave – Director of CONTEST Protect & Prepare at the Home Office
- How has the Israel/Hamas conflict changed the narrative for PREVENT?
- Radicalisation & Extremism – the new global pandemic. How do we PREPARE for it?
- PROTECT Duty: How can Martyn’s Law support best practice in protective security
On the 20th June, sessions include:
- Opening Keynote Address by Jonathan Hall KC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation
- How to PREVENT and undermine terrorist information operations, including online disinformation efforts
- The realities of a terrorist attack. Can you PURSUE a normal life as a survivor?
- Lethal Cyber Terrorism: How Likely?
Click here for the full programme and speaker list. https://ctexpo.co.uk/conference/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=CTX%2024%20Vis%20Campaign%20-%203&utm_medium=email
23 May 24. Registration for the inaugural Space-Comm Expo Scotland is now open. Space-Comm Expo, organised and owned by Hub Exhibitions, is the leading international space conference. This is the first time the Expo comes to Scotland and will take place September 11-12 at the SEC Glasgow. Visitors can register for free entry tickets and access the programme at www.space-comm.co.uk/scotland
The first Space-Comm Expo Scotland is the new catalyst for one of the world’s leading space nations at the forefront of the UK’s global space ambitions. The Scottish space industry is one of the fastest growing in Europe, home to over 150 space companies employing over 8,000 people in high quality jobs.
Glasgow designs and builds more small satellites than anywhere outside of California. Scotland is home to five spaceports aiming to be a strategic launchpad for the northern hemisphere with multiple launch vehicle operators.
Headline speakers already confirmed include Will Whitehorn, Chair, Seraphim Space Investment Trust; Professor Malcolm Macdonald, Chair of Applied Space Technology at the University of Strathclyde; Dr Hina Khan, Executive Director, Space Scotland. Conference themes include; Boosting Investments in Space, Sustainability, Accelerating Growth in the Space Sector, Building the Workforce of Tomorrow, Current Capabilities and Future Opportunities.
Over 3,000 attendees are expected over the two day event, discovering new technologies, innovations and applications from over 75 suppliers, representing the whole supply chain. The programme includes 60 speakers, 450 one-to-one meetings and 20 hours of free-to-attend conference sessions. The audience profile is not only space industry professionals but those from downstream sectors such as Fintech, Agritech, Maritime and Energy, with an interest in space applications.
Space-Comm Expo Scotland is supported by the Scottish Government, UK Space Agency, UKspace and Space Scotland, with plans to attract international delegations and visitors from across Europe and the global space community, alongside Primes, SMEs and Start-Ups. The Expo features a strong government focus with the introduction of a government & VIP Programme for Ministers, International Trade Delegations and other stakeholders.
Professor Anu Ojha OBE, Director of Championing Space at the UK Space Agency, said: “Events like Space-Comm Expo Scotland play a vital role in bringing together the people and businesses who will write the next chapter in the growth story of Scotland’s space sector. Glasgow is a global hub for small satellite manufacturing and data applications, while companies and universities across Scotland are playing major roles in some of the most complex and important space missions, supporting thousands of jobs. There are huge opportunities to build on these successes, as we countdown to the first launches from Scottish spaceports, catalyse investment from all over the world, and deliver new space missions and capabilities that benefit the whole of the UK.”
Investment Minister Tom Arthur for the Scottish Government said: “I’m delighted that Space-Comm Expo is coming to Scotland. It’s a fantastic endorsement of the country’s rapidly growing space industry and a great opportunity to showcase the talent, innovation and facilities it has to offer. Scotland is open for business and the Scottish Government is committed to helping unlock further opportunities, investments and collaborations to support this hugely exciting and strategically important sector.”
Space-Comm Expo Scotland will follow the award-winning format of previous events with Scottish based companies to the fore alongside international exhibitors, product demonstrations, keynote speakers, multiple conference theatres, roundtables and 1-2-1 networking opportunities.
“Lockheed Martin is delighted to be part of Space-Comm Expo Scotland, which is an opportunity for us to show our ongoing commitment to the UK space industry and to broaden that industry across the UK which of course includes our interest in Scotland,” said Nik Smith, UK Regional Director of Lockheed Martin Space UK. “We are a strategic partner with the Government and are working closely with the UK Space Agency to conduct a vertical satellite launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands, further evidence of our determination to support the Scottish and wider UK economy.”
The award winning and varied format of Space-Comm Expo includes the main Expo area with leading suppliers, separate Keynote Stage and Downstream Theatres, Start-Up Zone, Meet the Buyer, Roundtables, Space Bar, Networking Lounge, Breakfast Briefings & Evening Receptions.
Space-Comm Expo Scotland follows in the success of the four previous editions of Space-Comm Expo. In 2025 Space-Comm Expo will be expanding in both capacity and international reach. March 2025 the Expo will move to London ExCel to manage attendee growth and facilitate the participation of international delegations, exhibitors and visitors. Another new Expo will be launched next year, Space-Comm Expo Dubai will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre in May 2025.
Organised and owned by Hub Exhibitions Ltd, the Space-Comm Expo series in London, Glasgow and Dubai is the leading international space conference series, providing a global platform for innovators and influencers of the space community from government, defence and aerospace to accelerate the commercial future of space. It is supported by the UK Space Agency, Scottish Government, Space Scotland, Innovate UK KTN, and UK Space. For further information please visit: https://space-comm-scotland.co.uk/
23 May 24. Farnborough International puts aerospace, space and defence future workforce at the forefront with new partnership. World-renowned event organisers, Farnborough International has partnered with The Future Business to offer a series of career events across its portfolio to inspire the next generation of aerospace, defence and space pioneers.
With 9,000 live vacancies in the aerospace sector alone and a commitment to create 25,000 new apprenticeships across the industry by 2030, according to MakeUK and ADS Group, there is fierce competition for specialist skills. Designed to inspire and educate students aged 15 and upwards, the Make the Future Yours! Live event series and Farnborough International will provide a vital and meaningful opportunity to close the increasing skills gaps and increase diversity in the workforce, bringing together students of varied demographics, employers, professional bodies, higher education, and careers professionals in one room.
Discussing the partnership, Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, said: “Future workforce has been a developing theme across our entire events portfolio, building up to our Pioneers of Tomorrow event during Farnborough International Airshow, which is attended by thousands of young people and students. However, with the mounting need to secure its future workforce, while bridging the skills gap, we felt it was vital to provide the industry with regular opportunities throughout the year to build their profiles as aspirational employers to the next generation.
“Working with The Future Business will enable us to do just that while industry is already in attendance at our events, supporting them in reaching their wider business objectives. I look forward to working with David and his team to actively facilitate vocational opportunities and connect industry with the people and skills required to inspire the business leaders of tomorrow.”
David Hewlett, CEO and Founder of The Future Business, added: “We are thrilled to be working with Farnborough International and bringing our leading Make the Future Yours! Live series to their award-winning events. As an industry, we need to ensure there is plenty of opportunities to bring employers and the future workforce together at this level for quite some time and with the support of our expert team and partners, we will be providing an unmissable experience to generate the next generation of leaders.”
As the ‘Future Workforce Partner’ to Farnborough International, the Make the Future Yours! Live series will be present across the organiser’s growing portfolio of events, including Farnborough International Airshow’s Pioneers of Tomorrow, 26 July 2024; and Farnborough International Space Show, 19-20 March 2025. In addition, Make The Future Yours! Live is hosting a dedicated aerospace and space careers event at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, 15-16 October 2024.
For more information on Farnborough International’s upcoming events portfolio, visit: https://events.farnboroughinternational.org/
For more information on The Future Business and its Make the Future Yours! Live event series, visit: https://thefuturebusiness.uk/
21 May 24. Pythia Events announces the launch of ‘Protecting Critical Sporting Infrastructure,’ to be held at Chepstow Racecourse prior to the Chepstow Military Raceday on November 6th 2024.
Counter drone is a hot topic in Government, there is renewed and increased focus on this subject with commitment to delivery at all levels of Government and Home Office. From the formation of new Police powers and private security legislation, infrastructure and venue protection to tracking and detection requirements to be built into drones at point of manufacture.
*Collaborate with policy makers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders who shape drone regulations and policy.
*Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest innovations and trends in C-UAV/C-UAS technology and security.
*Forge strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance national security and safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving threats posed by unmanned aerial systems.
Gain unparalleled access to key stakeholders and potential partners. Engage with a targeted audience seeking solutions in C-UAS. evaluate the current landscape and inform future thinking and research. Our C-UAS Exhibition and Conference in the UK serves as the nexus where academia, policy makers, government officials, industry leaders, innovators, and drone manufacturers converge to shape the future of aerial security.
Governments are requesting EOIs for all areas of C-UAS. The MoD has issued a tender notice for C-UAS procurement with a spotlight on Electro-Magnetic DETECT and/or DEFEAT capabilities. Border Force, the prison service and CT Police are seeking solutions to the UAS threat. Drone incursions at sporting and music events are on the increase. With the announcement of Martyn’s Law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places, the requirement for C-UAS systems is urgent.
As Paris builds up for hosting the forthcoming Olympics, a prime focus is the development and fielding of C-UAS systems to manage the skies over the venues and stadia, protecting them from a myriad of drone threats. A key factor in urban C-UAS scenarios compared to battlefield C-UAS is the limitation of the usage of kinetic and EW defeat systems. Urban sporting events require specialist C-UAS systems which can defeat the drone threat without damaging the infrastructure or jamming the radio spectrum.
In addition, a new drone incursion menace has emerged on racecourses and sporting stadia throughout the world. These incursions include illegal gambling syndicates who use drones to fly alongside live races to beam photos back to the syndicates to make on-the-spot bets, paparazzi and blog sites filming sportsmen and women and famous high net worth individuals, probing into their private and social life, and even terrorist organisations intent on disruption of these events. This menace has grown exponentially as drone technology develops.
Julian Nettlefold, publisher of BATTLESPACE, said: “The profile of sponsors and attendees at the Chepstow Military Raceday makes it a perfect forum for displaying the equipment available to racecourses to counter the drone incursion threats by illegal gambling syndicates. All the equipment on show has been battle proven and has protected the citizens of Ukraine in particular. Ian Cameron-Mowat has very kindly agreed to chair the event.”
Ian Cameron-Mowat, the former Head of Force Protection in the UK Ministry of Defence, said: Technology marches on, and the threat to sporting events from the illegal and sometimes dangerous use of drones is real, and is evolving at pace. This event gives us the chance to update ourselves on these threats, and on the technology which can counter them.”
Chepstow Racecourse General Manager Lindsay Knox said: “Drone incursions are on the rise and at ARC we have recognised this threat for some time and are working on solutions to counter this threat which clearly poses a danger to jockeys and horses. We are delighted that these companies have chosen Chepstow to showpiece their C-UAS solutions for racecourses.”
Jackson White, Business Development Director of Tactical Data Links and VP Marketing, SPX Communication Technologies said: ‘We’re delighted to support the inaugural Chepstow C-UAS Conference in its 2024 edition as Platinum sponsors, our presentation entitled ‘CUAS defeat challenges in public sporting events. Kinetic, RF and Interdiction defeats,’ centres on the challenges created by the current and growing UAS threats at public and sporting events.”
“We recognise the ongoing threat to sporting events and have developed a fully integrated, scalable and customisable system designed to detect, defeat and track hostile UAS and drones. We’re delighted to support the Chepstow Military Raceday in its 2024 edition, highlighting the importance of tech innovation to protect our critical sporting culture.”
The Conference is supported by BATTLESPACE Publications who will produce an issue for the event with special distribution during the event.
21 May 24. IAEA Conference Focusses on Strengthening and Sustaining Nuclear Security Amid Emerging Threats. Over 130 countries meet at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) this week to strengthen nuclear security efforts to counter the threat of nuclear terrorism and other malicious acts in the face of emerging risks.
At yesterday’s opening session of the International Conference on Nuclear Security, a major nuclear security event happening every four years, the Co-Presidents released a joint statement recognising how the growing use of nuclear science and technology requires robust nuclear security measures to enhance and protect nuclear material and other radioactive material against theft and nuclear facilities against sabotage.
The joint statement from Tim Watts, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, and Sungat Yessimkhanov, Vice-Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, the Co-Presidents of the Conference, was finalised following negotiations with all IAEA Member States. It highlights how emerging and innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), present both challenges and benefits for nuclear security.
The joint statement reaffirmed that nuclear security measures may enhance public confidence in the peaceful use of nuclear applications. The global application of nuclear technology continues to expand, spanning from clean energy to life-saving advancements such as radiotherapy for cancer patients, and even the development of novel crop varieties through irradiation.
Nuclear security is a national responsibility and involves preventing, detecting and responding to malicious acts with nuclear material, radioactive substances or their associated facilities. The increasing global use of digital technologies means that concrete vigilance is needed to precisely address computer security threats, cyberattacks and any potential vulnerabilities that digital technologies have and are presenting.
“The many benefits from nuclear applications depend on a strong and adaptive global nuclear security regime and laser-focused vigilance. Groups with malicious intent must not be given a chance to use nuclear and radioactive material to cause panic or harm,” said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi at the opening of the week-long conference at IAEA headquarters.
The joint statement reaffirms the common goals of nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament and peaceful uses of nuclear energy and recognizes that nuclear security contributes to international peace and security.
National statements delivered messages on achievements in nuclear security since the last ICONS conference in 2020 and supported the central role of the IAEA in assisting Member States, upon request, in establishing and improving effective and sustainable national nuclear security regimes, including through guidance development, peer review and advisory services and capacity building.
“Our attendance at ICONS, a key event for our global nuclear security community, signals our shared commitment to strengthening nuclear security,” said Assistant Minister Watts. “It provides an opportunity for us to progress aligned commitments and priorities and to work closely on our respective national nuclear security regimes.”
“Despite some risks and challenges — from climate change and natural disasters to global pandemics — AI products and advanced computing technologies offer new opportunities to strengthen nuclear security regimes,” said Vice-Minister Yessimkhanov. “Strengthening national nuclear security regimes helps to prevent the illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive material.”
About the International Conference on Nuclear Security
Over 2000 participants from more than 130 IAEA Member States and organizations are gathering for the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Shaping the Future (ICONS2024). It follows earlier high-level IAEA nuclear security conferences held in 2013, 2016 and 2020. The conference covers topics including policy, law and regulations for nuclear security; technology and infrastructure for nuclear security prevention, detection and response; capacity building for nuclear security, as well as other cross-cutting nuclear security topics.
Since the ICONS 2020 conference (February 2020), the IAEA has expanded its nuclear security work. A Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre was inaugurated in October 2023, and 28 events have already been held in this the first international training centre on nuclear security. The Agency has provided support to 22 major public events, including the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) held in Dubai in December 2023 and the Africa Cup of Nations held in Cote D’Ivoire in January 2024.
The Agency yesterday also released the 2024 Factsheet for the IAEA Incident and Trafficking Database (ITDB), citing 168 incidents reported by 31 States in 2023. A total of 4243 incidents of illegal or unauthorized activities involving nuclear and other radioactive material have been reported since 1993.
20 May 24. UK hosts Five Eyes Combined Digital Leadership Forum.
Strategic Command brings together international data, digital, and technology experts. Members of the Five Eyes Combined Digital Leadership Forum on HMS Warrior in Portsmouth. MOD Crown Copyright.
Strategic Command facilitated a Five Eyes Combined Digital Leadership Forum in Portsmouth, bringing together Chief Information Officers, Chief Data Officers, and the Combined Communications and Electronics Board from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The purpose of the event was to provide the Five Eyes community with an opportunity to share insights and ideas, and exchange and coordinate our data, digital and technology approaches with close allies.
Discussions covered:
- Digital deterrence – exploring how we can contribute to our collective deterrence posture by enhancing the integration and resilience of our digital enterprise.
- Common standards and open architectures.
- Cyber resilience.
- Relationship with defence and technology industry around the globe.
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Management of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Together, the combined leadership signed a charter agreeing new ways of working that will help pursue common goals more efficiently to support the alliance.
By accelerating current projects and launching new initiatives that will enhance digital interoperability between allies, the Five Eyes community will work as an even more resilient and unified group ready to face current and future threats.
Since its genesis following the Second World War, the Five Eyes network has been a critical element in the defence and security of each of its member countries. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
17 May 24. G3AM, a “world first” AAM standards-sharing association, launches in Korea.
The “world’s first” international fact standardisation organisation for advanced air mobility (AAM), the Global Association for Advanced Air Mobility (G3AM), has been officially launched today in Korea. According to the IT Chosun news website:
“The G3AM launch ceremony was held on the 14th at the conference hall on the 31st floor of Lotte World Tower in Songpa-gu, Seoul, hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, hosted by G3AM, and sponsored by the Korea Telecommunication Technology Association (TTA). Guests included, John Curl Walker, chairman of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO/TC20/SC16 Unmanned aircraft systems)….
“Fact standardization organizations, including G3AM, bring together the industry and carry out activities to establish standards that meet market needs. If a specific company’s technology becomes the de facto standard, the company that developed that technology will lead the industry. This is because industry members must use fact-standard technology.
G3AM emphasizes that it is important to secure international standards for interoperability, reliability, and sustainability as AAM applies various technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile communications. G3AM also believed that now is the right time to take the lead in international standards as the AAM industry ecosystem is just being formed.
Geum-sik Yoo, Vice Chairman of G3AM and Deputy Director of IAM Business Division at Korea Airports Corporation, said: “The core standards for complex AAM are information sharing system; traffic management and operation control; essential navigation performance for performance-based navigation; communication navigation surveillance and vertical takeoff and landing aerodrome (vertiport). ), etc., infrastructure; surveillance information verification, etc. were selected.”
G3AM comprises 63 Korean companies related to AAM, including Korean Air, Incheon International Airport Corporation, Fine VT Robotics, Hanwha Systems, Korea Airports Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company, SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+, as well as One Sky (USA), Skyports (UK), Padina Group (USA), and Anra Technologies (USA) are participating organizations.
For more information
https://it.chosun.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2023092115653
(Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
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