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US DHS provide exclusive sessions at SMi’s 11th annual Border Security conference which will take place on 21-22 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. SMi Group is proud to announce the participation of two expert representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security speaking at the 11th Border Security conference in Rome next February. With a focus on biometric technology and capabilities, our expert speakers will be presenting exclusive sessions on Day 1. Biometric strategies in immigr...

SMi have introduced two new pre-conference workshops taking place on the 7th November at this year’s Global MilSatCom event SMi announces The Department of National Defence Canada as part of the speaker line-up for Global MilSatCom 2016 taking place 8th-10th November in London. Lieutenant Colonel Abde Bellahnid, Directorate of Joint Capability, SATCOMS & SAR Requirements, Department of National Defence Canada, is a part of SMi Groups expert speaker line-up at Global...

Global MilSatCom 2016 will provide updates on military SatCom programmes and emerging technologies Over 450 Military SatCom experts from every continent, including 120 military personnel will meet in London this November at SMi Group’s 18th annual Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition. Europe's military satellite communications event will bring together over 450 of the industry’s key senior military representatives alongside the world’s leading Sat...

Event attendees will learn about current and future national OPV platforms and how they enhance maritime security, from leading experts Royal Norwegian Navy and Italian Navy confirmed speakers at Offshore Patrol Vessel Technology 2016 in London this June. SMi Group is delighted to announce new additions to the Offshore Patrol Vessel Technology’s expert speaker line-up: Lieutenant Commander Bard Hess, Navigation Systems Branch of the Royal Norwegian Navy and Commander Ma...

International Port Security returns to London with its best ever speaker line-up featuring international ports SMi are delighted to announce that Port of New Orleans will be speaking at International Port Security 2016 which takes places in London on the 1-2 June. Protection of ports from modern threats In its 7th successful year, International Port Security returns to London with its best ever speaker line-up featuring international ports from across the globe. This year&rs...

David Galt, Port Security Officer, Port Security Authority, Liverpool & Manchester will discuss the weaknesses of the ISPS code SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June, 2016. With continued migration into the EU through sea borders and the serious threat of terrorism, there is a pressing need for the maritime security community to collaborate and further strengthen relations in order to boost security. Internationa...

Captain Attilio Montalto, Italian Coastguard will give a presentation entitled ‘Maritime Security and Security Controls’ SMi are delighted to announce the Italian Coastguard will join the speaker line-up at SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which returns to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 International Port Security 2016 will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss current issues surrounding port security and h...

SETAF 2016 will bring together military and industry experts to lead focused discussion group SMi Group is delighted to welcome on board Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd (SEA), the latest speaker to sign up for SMi's 2nd annual Soldier Equipment and Technology Advancement Forum (SETAF) taking place 14-15 March in London. Uniting military & industry experts SETAF 2016 will bring together military and industry experts to lead focused discussion groups and help partic...

International Port Security 2016 will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss modern methods of port security SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 "The port environment is constantly changing with new technologies and procedures in all areas of port operations, but security will always remain a core part of a ports operations. Security has always been needed for protecti...

International Port Security 2016 will provide effective learning experiences for all delegates on maritime security Registration is now open for SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which will take place on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 in London, UK. As the last line of defence, port security teams play a critical role in ensuring that the nation is protected from external harm. Therefore, it is essential for ports to boast the most stringent security me...

The MR&ST event will present leading Maritime ISR leaders as they share current and future Maritime ISR capabilities Leading Maritime ISR experts will gather in Rome this February at SMi’s Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2016 will present a unique opportunity to meet and network with leading Maritime ISR leaders, project decision makers and technical experts from across the globe...

The masterclass will dissect how military and commercial sectors need to work together to protect their interests at sea SMi proudly presents their upcoming defence masterclass ‘Protecting the Blue Economy Through Maritime Surveillance Technologies' taking place on 22nd March 2016 in London. Over 90% of global trade is conducted on the world’s oceans. To ensure this ‘Blue Economy’ is kept safe from a variety of threats such as piracy; governments, mili...

Linda’s presentation will cover how to use self-service border technology to reduce immigration wait times Vancouver Airport Authority confirmed as a sponsor and a speaker at Border Security 2016, February, Rome. SMi announces Linda Schucroft, Director, Innovative Travel Solutions, Vancouver Airport Authority will be speaking on Day One of SMi’s 9th annual Border Security Conference which takes place in Rome, Italy, on the 17th-18th February 2016. Linda’s p...

MRST 2016 will focus on maximising maritime situational awareness capabilities for security of life and territory at sea Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Technology 2016 will take place in Rome, Italy on the 15th – 16th February 2016. This conference will focus on maximising maritime situational awareness capabilities for security of life and territory at sea. Search and Rescue, Military and Law Enforcement agencies need to be able to monitor their coas...

This half-day meeting will provide an overview of the current use of biometrics as a part of border control The European Association for Biometrics to host an exclusive workshop on “Biometrics for Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society” at SMi Group’s 9th annual Border Security Conference. The highly anticipated workshop on ‘Biometrics For Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society’ will be taking place...

The event aims to provide the knowledge and contacts needed to further develop the capabilities in Maritime Domain Awareness Five flag officers confirmed their participation at Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2016, making this the most senior Maritime ISR meeting in the region. SMi is proud to introduce its highly topical conference entitled: Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Technology, taking place on the 15th – 16th February 2015 in Rome, I...

The event will focus on aspects of border security, such as smuggling of drugs and illegal goods at border as well as counter terrorism SMi’s flagship event, 9th annual Border Security, will take place in Rome, Italy, on the 17th and 18th of February 2016. Registration is now live. Early bird places are strictly limited. SMi Group are proud to announce the return of the highly successful Border Security conference, now in its 9th year. The value of this event is recogni...

MilSatCom Latin America 2015 will feature a high level of military and government briefings SMi Group reports: Latin America’s Leading Military Satellite Communications conference will be taking place in Maceio, Brail on the 22nd-23rd of September 2015. This meeting will feature key-note addresses from top-ranking Brazilian officers on both strategic and tactical plans for milsatcom. Latin America has been a prominent region in advancing its SatCom capability with count...

SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference will feature current concerns on Eastern Europe and around the world Leading Homeland Security Specialists will meet in Sofia in February 2014, to discuss the current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. Returning to Bulgaria, SMi’s Border Security 2014 Conference, taking place on the 26th-27th of February 2014, will feature discussion on current concerns in Eastern Europe and around the world. Border control is in...