Agenda
8:30
Registration & welcome refreshments
8:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
Ron Rosalky, Aviation and Tourism Advisor, LEK
Ron Rosalky, Aviation and Tourism Advisor, LEK
Facilities Design & Management International Keynote
9:00
International Keynote: Transportation Security Administration Securing safer skies for the Asia-Pacific region
Daniel McQuaid, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Office of Global Strategies, Transportation Security Administration
- Innovative Security solutions-Electronic Boarding Passes
- Checkpoint Evolution
- Cargo Screening
- ICAO Security Standards
Daniel McQuaid, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Office of Global Strategies, Transportation Security Administration
9:35
Aviation Security: The Future
Paul Retter AM, Executive Director, Office of Transport Security Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Local Government
- Are any drastic changes being communicated to the industry?
Paul Retter AM, Executive Director, Office of Transport Security Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Local Government
10:10
Morning refreshments
10:30
Deciphering current and developing aviation security
issues in Asia Pacific to identify the major threats
Georgina Graham, Director Security & Facilitation & Program Director Simplifying Passenger Travel, IATA
- Creating a mutually acceptable global aviation security environment to ensure the industry fights unlawful acts together
- How to address the fundamental issues and criticisms being leveled at the aviation security industry
- Regional update
Georgina Graham, Director Security & Facilitation & Program Director Simplifying Passenger Travel, IATA
11.05
How have global aviation security breakdowns affected
the Asia Pacific aviation industry?
Philip Baum, Editor, Aviation Security International and Managing Director, Green Light Ltd
- Case studies from operations around the world
- Other examples of best practice
Philip Baum, Editor, Aviation Security International and Managing Director, Green Light Ltd
11:40
Back to the future or a new approach to aviation security
by 2015
Jeff Askew, Group General Manager Security, QANTAS
- Analysing the foreseeable developments in aviation security policy over the next 8 years
- Ensuring both passenger rights and airline security remains protected
Jeff Askew, Group General Manager Security, QANTAS
12:15
Lunch
1:15
In-flight security: How the ALPA and its global affiliates
are securing crew and passengers alike
Bill McReynolds, Vice Chairman National Security Committee, Air Line Pilots Association, USA
- The captain and crew perspective on security on-board the plane
- The Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program
Bill McReynolds, Vice Chairman National Security Committee, Air Line Pilots Association, USA
PANEL DISCUSSION
1:50
The airline perspective on Asia Pacifics aviation
security outlook
John Valastro, General Manager Security Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, QANTAS
Gary Bowden, Head of Security, Virgin Blue
Derek Trafford, Security Manager, Regional Express
Martin Eran-Tasker, Technical Director, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines
- Thoughts on current security regulations and procedures
- How vulnerable are our airlines to infiltration from terrorists or employees?
- How do airlines deal with disruptive passengers?
John Valastro, General Manager Security Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, QANTAS
Gary Bowden, Head of Security, Virgin Blue
Derek Trafford, Security Manager, Regional Express
Martin Eran-Tasker, Technical Director, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines
2:50
Aviation terrorism in Asia Pacific: Analysing past attacks
to preempt and prevent future acts of terror
Dr Adam Dolnik, Director of Research Programs Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention, University of Wollongong
- Defining what is suspicious and what is threatening
- A risk based approach or a threat based approach?
- Case studies how they have adapted technologies and strategies to circumvent current security trends
Dr Adam Dolnik, Director of Research Programs Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention, University of Wollongong
3:25
Afternoon refreshments
3:45
What are the current threats? Who is the emerging
adversary?
Amotz Brandes, Managing Partner, Chameleon Associates
- Protecting vital infrastructure from increasing terrorist activity an Israeli perspective
- Analysing current regional security threats and emerging adversaries
Amotz Brandes, Managing Partner, Chameleon Associates
4:20
What are the main threats to the security of Pacific based
aviation operations?
Rob McLellan, Head of Security Inspectorate, Pacific Aviation Safety Office
- Mitigating risks in small scale operations
- Analysing the developments in regional regulatory oversight for the Pacific and working with larger regional stakeholders to reduce displaced threats
Rob McLellan, Head of Security Inspectorate, Pacific Aviation Safety Office
4:55
Closing Remarks
5:00
Networking Refreshments
8:30
Morning Refreshments & Networking
8:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
Philip Baum, Editor, Aviation Security International and Managing Director, Green Light Ltd.
Philip Baum, Editor, Aviation Security International and Managing Director, Green Light Ltd.
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE
9:00
Asia-Pacific security in a global context
matching security to the threat
Peter Ingleton, Director of ICAO liaison and ICAO Aviariot Security Panel, International Business Aviation Council Panel
- Establishing the need to counterpoint business aircraft yy operations, which are on the rise
- Analysing international case studies to ensure a one-size-fits-all approach is not enforced
Peter Ingleton, Director of ICAO liaison and ICAO Aviariot Security Panel, International Business Aviation Council Panel
9:30
Aviation Security - Engagement
James Colette, General Manager Aviation Security Operations, Office of Transport Security, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Local Government
- Initiating intelligence exchange between government and the aviation sector
- Explaining how the regulations meet the threat posed
James Colette, General Manager Aviation Security Operations, Office of Transport Security, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Local Government
INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS
10:05
Developing security procedures and infrastructure
for Asia-Pacific aviation gateway a New Zealand
perspective
Graeme McCardle, Chairman, New Zealand Airports Association
- Other trends and developments key to future security enhancement
- What is required from airline involvement?
- Enabling the Pacific
Graeme McCardle, Chairman, New Zealand Airports Association
10:40
Morning refreshments
CASE STUDY
11:00
Regional airport security in practice
Justin Giddings, Operations Manager, Essendon Airport
- What support do regional airports require to meet security standards?
- Analysing the cost of security
Justin Giddings, Operations Manager, Essendon Airport
11:35
The Australian Federal Police: Deterring, preventing
and responding to threats of terror and organized crime
in the aviation sector at eleven major Australian airports
Roman Quaedvlieg, National Manager, Aviation, Australian Federal Police
- Landside strategies for efficient collaboration with other aviation security stakeholders
- Experiences and lessons learned from being the primary on site law enforcement agency
Roman Quaedvlieg, National Manager, Aviation, Australian Federal Police
12:10
Australian Customs: Protecting our borders from illegal
goods and unauthorised people
Michelle Kinnane, National Manager, Strategic Development (Passengers) Branch, Australian Customs Service (pending availability)
- Working with government, industry and law enforcement to improve procedures
Michelle Kinnane, National Manager, Strategic Development (Passengers) Branch, Australian Customs Service (pending availability)
12:45
Lunch
1:45
Security procedures, regulation and technological
applications
Speaker to be advised
- Updating compliance training for staff
- Developments in security regulations
Speaker to be advised
2:20
Assessing the risks, costs and benefits of Australian
aviation security initiatives
Professor Mark Stewart, Professor of Risk Management, University of Newcastle
- Will a risk management approach to aviation security ensure the most efficient use of resources?
- What are the quantifiable benefits of aviation security initiatives lives saved, damages averted?
- How to balance and measure costs, threats, vulnerability and risk
Professor Mark Stewart, Professor of Risk Management, University of Newcastle
2:55
Balancing technology with human factors in
aviation security
Dr Steven Shorrock, UNSW Aviation
- Are we too reliant on technology to the detriment of other, people based, screening methods?
- How human factors drives aviation security issues
- The implications of self-service technology
Dr Steven Shorrock, UNSW Aviation
3:30
Closing remarks from chair
3:40
End and afternoon refreshments

