Keeping up with technology in an industry in perpetual development
A year has passed since the inaugural Countering Drones conference. Policy developments have been few and far between and, in most cases, regulation has continued to prevent law enforcement and security professionals from engaging potential drone threats effectively. Compounding this, our sector surveys and ongoing research with the user community have highlighted that there is an asymmetry between existing knowledge of industry solutions, and the products that are actually being developed for market.Government agencies still have plenty of work to do with regulators and industry to develop an effective counter drone framework and, as the drone threat continues to evolve and multiply, discussions must continue in an effort to stay ahead of malicious pilots. This December, we will continue to grow our audience of security professionals by welcoming stakeholders from more sectors- such as international and sporting event managers- who are determined to move ahead and acquire the best fitting solution for their needs, as soon as the go ahead is given.
It is now critical that governments work with regulators and industry to develop an effective counter drone framework, and correctly understanding the multitude of challenges that drones present is central to this. Sites of critical national infrastructure, prisons, airports, sporting venues and other stadia are at serious risk, constrained by embryonic regulation and undefined remits for threat engagement. This December, we will provide a unique platform where security professions can share their challenges with governments, regulators and industry, to assist in developing a lens for threat assessment and a framework for progression.
It is in this context that we will host our 2nd Countering Drones Global conference this December. We look forward to seeing you in London for Europe's number one countering drones conference, as we seek to develop complete solutions to this emerging threat.
Join the Countering Drones conference to:
- Effectively measure and prepare for the risk posed by drones by receiving exclusive security briefings from leading international experts
- Make an informed assessment of different types of counter-drone technologies and identify which system is best for your unique circumstances
- Influence future policy by contributing to high-level discussions with policymakers, insurers and legal practitioners
- Ensure that your organisation is aware of current developments in national security strategy, regulations and aviation legislation by hearing from senior policymakers from the UK, Europe and US
- Benefit from legal and insurance policy guidance to better protect your organisation from drone-related incidents
Key questions to be addressed include:
- How is drone and counter-drone technology developing and how might this impact the security of key industries?
- How vulnerable is critical national infrastructure, in particular, to civilian drones? What are the current safeguards to protect against this and how can we measure this risk?
- What kind of counter-drone solutions should commercial organisations employ, if any, and what might be the legal implications of their use?
- Hear from industry experts on the latest counter-drone technological developments and how they plan to solve enduring challenges for government and commercial industry - from detection to disruption
- What are the regulatory obstacles that stand in the way of the development and employment of different types of counter drone solutions? What measures are appropriate and in what contexts?
Who Should Attend Countering Drones
- Airports, sea ports, borders and railways
- Civil Aviation Authorities and Air Traffic Managements
- Counter-terror agencies, law enforcement and emergency services
- Government buildings, military bases and sensitive installations
- Major broadcasters, film and television studios
- National space agencies and major industrial complexes
- Critical infrastructure including nuclear power stations, grids and utilities
- Public buildings, embassies and consulates
- International organisations including the UN, NATO and WTO
- Sporting arenas and major venues event venues
Venue
Chelsea Football ClubStamford Bridge Fulham Road
London SW6 1HS
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.chelseafc.com/
Phone: + (44) 207 958 2871
Accommodation
Travel and accommodation are not included in the conference fee; however we have put together a HotelMap that displays discounted accommodation for hotels in the area near to Countering Drones 2017. The map displays live availability and allows you to book directly with each hotel: https://www.HotelMap.com/pro/M35RC
Please note:
We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel's website link provided.
2017 Speakers
- Helmut Spahn, Director Security Tournaments & Events, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA
- Governor David Matthews, Governor of Les Nicolles Prison, Guernsey
- Mr Marke Gibson, Senior Advisor for UAS, FAA
- Major Hendrikus Bouwhuis, (RNLAF), Head of Unit, The Centre for Counter Drone Research
- Leonard Ligon, UAS and Counter-UAS Industry Outreach, Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO), US Dept. of Defence, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
- Mr Don Head, Commissioner, Correctional Service of Canada
- Antonio Nogueras, Head ATM Security Unit, Air Traffic Management Directorate, Civil Military ATM Coordination Division, Eurocontrol
- Dvir Rubinshtein, Aviation Security Operation Center Manager Security, Emergency & Cyber Division, Ministry Of Transport, Israel
- Bob Southwell PC, Protective Services Operations (XA), West Yorkshire Police
- Mr Mark Espenant, R&D Project Manager, Canada's Centre for Security Science
- Col. Tarmo Kohv, Border Delegate, Liaison officer to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonian Border Force
- Professor Dr Werner Wiesbeck, Distinguished Scientist, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Steve Sin, Senior Researcher, Unconventional Weapons & Technology Division, National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, USA
- Simon B Segwabe, Executive- Aviation Safety Operations, South African Civil Aviation Authority
- Mr Daniel Van Duzer, Chief of Policy and Implementation, Moran Office of Maritime and Port Security (MOMPS)
- Assistant Chief Ethel McGuire, Assistant Police Chief for Homeland Security and Intelligence, Los Angeles World Airports
- Rory Geoghegan, Head of Criminal Justice, Centre for Social Justice
- Ralph James, Director of Safety Regulation, Irish Aviation Authority
- Ms Elina Millere, International Affairs Coordinator, Civil Aviation Agency of Latvia
- Darko Vučić, Head of Aircraft Operations Section - OPS Inspector, Flight Safety and Security Division, Bosnia and Herzegovina Directorate of Civil Aviation
- Tomas Pustina, Head of Unit Civil Aviation Department, Ministry of Transport, Czech Republic
Conference Workshop - 12 December 2017
Conference Day One - 13 December 2017
Conference Day Two - 14 December 2017
The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.