7th Aviation Security Summit

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In 2011 Steve Jackson, Head of Group Security and Facilitation at Qantas gave an in-depth presentation about the Checkpoint of the Future screening procedure designed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The new screening method has been developed to enhance security while reducing queues and intrusive searches at airports, using intelligence-driven risk-based measures. Steve Jackson’s presentation about new technologies, security outcomes and passenger facilitation is now available for free download.

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At this year’s AVSEC Asia Pacific , Philip Baum Managing Director, at Green Light, UK will go one step further and will examine how behavioural analysis can form part of the Checkpoint of the Future.

PLUS: AVSEC Asia Pacific welcomes back Steve Jackson who will discuss the way forward towards a more targeted security risk reduction strategy.

Key conference topics and confirmed speakers

Speakers include:

• Kelly Hoggan, Regional Director Asia Pacific/Middle East, Transport Security Administration, USA 
• Carolina Ramirez Taborda, Assistant Director Cargo Security and Standards, IATA, Switzerland 
• Dvir Rubinshtein, Aviation Security Operation Center Manager, Security Department State of Israel 
• Graeme Power-Hosking, Design Director, Atkins
• Andrew McClumpha, Associate, Booz & Co, UK 
• Philip Baum, Managing Director, Green Light, UK 
• Paul Retter AM, Executive Director Office of Transport Security, Department of Infrastructure and Transport
• Grant Woods, formerly General Manager Airport Operations, Sydney Airport Corporation
• Bill Paterson, Australian Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Assistant Commissioner Shane Connelly, National Manager Aviation, Australian Federal Police
• Steve Jackson, Head of Group Security and Facilitation, Qantas
• Geoffrey Askew AM, Principal, Askew & Associates
• Bill Burke, CEO, Mildura Airport
• Ben Martin, President, Aviation Law Association & Partner, Norton White Lawyers

And many more…

The event focuses on major concerns for the industry, including:

• Domestic compliance with security regulations
• International perspectives on aviation security
• The introduction of full body scanners and its challenges
• The role of intelligence in securing our skies
• Leveraging security within the Asia and Middle East region
• The impact of airport design on aviation security
• Skilling and retaining staff in aviation security
• Outlining challenges in air cargo security

PLUS: Case Studies from Metropolitan airports, Regional airports, Airlines and key international speakers.

AVSEC 2012 Summit in context

"The risk of a terrorist attack is always there. And, obviously, on a seminal event like the 10th anniversary of 9/11, that makes us more concerned. […]The risk that we're especially concerned over right now is the lone wolf terrorist, somebody with a single weapon being able to carry out wide-scale massacres of the sort that we saw in Norway recently". Barack Obama, President of the USA, 17th August 2011 on CNN

A decade after 9/11 the aviation industry is still considered a major target for potential terrorist attacks. The bombings in the arrival hall at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport in January 2011 have highlighted that the threats are still real and safeguarding civilians and aviation staff from harm caused by politically motivated attackers continues to be a great concern for governments and the aviation industry.

At the same time, the immediate effects and fears stoked by the Twin Tower attacks have ceased and with that the public’s perception on security measures at airports has shifted significantly. While aviation security is regarded as a necessity, increased measures have also led to longer lines at screening points and the introduction of new technologies and screening procedures are often considered as inconveniences for passenger, an invasion of privacy or “security theatre”. In the Australian context, the costs associated with advanced screening methods have led to an increased financial burden for regional airports already struggling to operate cost-effectively.

Anticipating the threat is by far the biggest challenge for aviation security. Intelligence and global cooperation are essential to safeguard airports and airlines from attacks. Meanwhile, airlines and airports are committed to utilize advanced technologies to improve passenger facilitation at the checkpoints.

The 7th annual Asia Pacific Aviation Business Magazine AVSEC conference is a leading industry forum delivering the right platform to discuss crucial issues with policy makers, industry leaders and technology experts.
 

Why should you attend AVSEC 2012?

This is the only aviation security conference targeting the Asia Pacific region that is associated with a major industry publication (Aviation Business Asia Pacific). This high-level networking forum will feature a variety of greatly relevant case studies and presentations from government, airports, airlines, security providers and technology developers from Australia and abroad. Our delegates will hear national and international perspectives on the most pressing industry issues and regulatory changes currently under way.

Now in its 7th year the Aviation Business Asia Pacific Airport and Airline Security Summit has developed into a leading forum to assess the future of aviation security where delegates have the chance to discuss the most pressing issues with policy makers and key industry leaders.

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