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IFSEC South Africa 2013: The quintessential security event for security professionals in Africa

After two decades and having entrenched its reputation as Africa's largest commercial security, homeland security and fire event, IFSEC South Africa 2013 looks set to exceed visitor expectations when it opens for this annual three-day event, at Gallagher Convention Centre, in June.

Johannesburg, 14 May 2013
Visitors to IFSEC South Africa 2012.
Visitors to IFSEC South Africa 2012.

Running from 18 to 20 June 2013, IFSEC South Africa is the quintessential event for local and global security professionals and senior decision-makers looking to source the latest security innovations from a wide range of world-class exhibitors in an information-rich environment filled with networking opportunities.

"We are delighted with the continuous growth of IFSEC South Africa," says Charlene Hefer, Event Director, UBM Montgomery. "Our team has worked hard to offer a world-class show that not only draws a growing number of visitors, but ensures all of our exhibitors experience maximum return on their marketing investments."

With more than 6 000 visitors expected to attend this year's event, IFSEC South Africa 2013 will present a multitude of networking opportunities. The show's exhibitor list includes leading industry names such as Elvey Security Technologies, Hikvision, Muvoni, NEC and Bruker.

Hefer adds that the IFSEC South Africa team has worked diligently to form strong relationships with the leading local security associations, select the most appropriate media partners to help promote and market the show, as well as include a host of new features that will add significant value to the event.

IFSEC South Africa's educational component includes an Interactive Seminar that runs throughout the show alongside the exhibition. It features top local and international speakers addressing topics such as business in Africa, fire, technology, the local security landscape, and how to source the most appropriate solutions for even the most challenging security applications.

IFSEC SA 2012 exhibitors preparing to welcome visitors.
IFSEC SA 2012 exhibitors preparing to welcome visitors.

Having recognised the steady growth of the fire detection and fire prevention market, UBM Montgomery is pleased to launch the Firex Pavilion at IFSEC South Africa 2013. To ensure that this new component of the show adds great value to both visitors and exhibitors, the show organisers have partnered with leading industry associations, including the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA).

The Homeland Safety and Security Africa Conference and Exhibition Zone will once again provide a platform for national security stakeholders who want to learn more about the most progressive technology for cyber security, national resilience, counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence, airport and border security, surveillance, mining security, and the security challenges of social unrest and civil disturbances.

The show, Hefer goes on to say, is ideal for those buyers looking to source the latest products in a wide range of categories, including access control, biometrics CCTV, CIT, guarding, integrated security and IP and network security, as well as retail risk and money handling solutions. "We ensure that every aspect of the industry is covered," she says. "A visitor can cover months of market research in just one visit - providing the best solutions for protecting people, property and premises."

For its 2013 event, IFSEC South Africa has also partnered with Redi Laser and Dimension Software Engineering to present an electronic laser simulator shooting competition. This competition is open to all exhibitors and visitors and the sharpest shooter will walk away with the R10 000 prize.

"IFSEC South Africa has established a reputation as Africa's leading security and fire event," says Hefer. "With a brand new host of features, we expect even greater trade interest this June," she concluded.

Visit: www.ifsecsa.com.

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UBM Montgomery

UBM Montgomery is a joint venture between UBM Live and Montgomery Worldwide.

UBM Live

Operating internationally, UBM Live operates a number of market-leading exhibitions, awards, Web sites/online products and publications in 20 different business sectors.

UBM organises more than 300 events in 21 countries and is the leading global provider of security events and media. The IFSEC security exhibitions in Africa, Arabia, India and the UK consistently attract more than 1 000 manufacturers and distributors and 42 000 security professionals annually.

Its brands include CPhI, IFSEC, Food Ingredients, Cruise Shipping Miami, Technology for Marketing and Advertising, International Confex, Informex and many more. With offices in the UK, the Netherlands, the US, UAE and Brazil, UBM Live has successfully geo-cloned its leading CPhI, Food Ingredients, TFM&A and IFSEC brands into territories such as China, Japan, Asia, Eastern Europe, South America and Africa. As well as building relationships with its customers, UBM Live helps wider communities through its corporate responsibility programme.

UBM Live is part of UBM, a leading global media company listed on the London Stock Exchange, which in 2009 generated revenues of lb847 million, with profits of lb171.2 million.

Web site: www.ubmlive.com

Montgomery Worldwide

Established in 1895, Montgomery Worldwide is an international exhibition company with a predominant focus on B2B exhibitions around the world. Always innovative, Montgomery's vision, reputation and belief in the importance of international trade has led to the development of an exhibition and events programme in over 10 different countries.

Montgomery Worldwide has been operating in Africa for over 40 years and has built up a number of interests in both North and West Africa. In South Africa, Montgomery Worldwide is now the largest exhibition organiser in the country with companies that include Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. Montgomery Worldwide is also the predominant shareholder in the Johannesburg Expo Centre, which is the largest exhibition venue in Africa.

Web site: www.montgomeryworldwide.com

Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery

Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery offers South Africa's largest portfolio of exhibitions, servicing business-to-business sectors of the southern African economy. Backed by over 42 years' of experience, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery is a member of the prestigious Montgomery Group and is recognised locally and internationally as an organiser of innovative, inspiring and highly effective exhibitions that meet the needs of the industries it serves. The acquisition of Exhibitions for Africa (EFA) in late 2007 by Specialised Exhibitions, a subsidiary of Andry Montgomery, has created a major force in the B2B trade exhibition market in southern Africa. Both companies had built extremely strong company brands with equally strong partner brand identification within their exhibition portfolios.

Web site: www.specialised.com

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Andrea M"uller
Write Scene Marketing and Editorial
(011) 678 5647
andrea@writescene.co.za