SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - February 13,2019 - Milipol Asia-Pacific2019 returns to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre from the 2^nd to4^th April. Jointly supported by the Ministry of Home AffairsSingapore and the Ministry of Interior of France, this year's show will be thelargest show-to-date with over 350 exhibitors and nine National Pavilionsacross 40 countries.

The global homeland security threat isreal and imminent. As part of this year's objective to showcase; and createpublic awareness and outreach, Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019 will be organising a specialthree day conference to gather leading experts, professionals and academia onthis dynamic subject. The topics include overviews of the current regionalterrorist threat landscape, transnational crime such as the war-on-drugs, andhow international agencies can collaborate together with the increasing use of newtechnology and innovation to counter and combat crimes.

Ultimately, a strong and robust security consciousnessis critical in the fight against terror threats. From authentication and enhancedaccess control; to the latest on cutting-edge surveillance and video analytics;the application of Information Technology and data protection in public andprivate sectors; weapon systems, drones and the use of robotics as well as innovativeanti-terrorism measures and counter-measures, Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019 servesas the established platform to engage and to promote cooperation across diversestakeholders.

ConferenceHighlights

This year's Conference theme, A Collaborative Response to CriminalInnovation, will focus on the immediate and future challenges faced by governmentsecurity forces ranging from organised crime to regional terrorism.

This landmark conference will be chairedby Mr Khoo Boon Hui, former Commissioner of the Singapore Police Force and ex-Presidentof INTERPOL. Mr Khoo is an advisor to INTERPOL and is also a Senior Fellow atSingapore's Civil Service College and the Home Team Academy. He holds multipleadvisory as well as board positions in various top commercial and publicorganisations. 

Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019 will feature animpressive line-up of prestigious speakers such as Laurent Nunez, StateSecretary from the French Ministry of Interior; Bernard Cazeneuve, former PrimeMinister of France; Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of the U.S. Departmentof Homeland Security; Michel Cadic, Chief Scientist French Ministry of theInterior; and Ali Soufan, Chairman & President of The Soufan Group, USA. MrSoufan is a former FBI agent involved in multiple high-profile anti-terrorismcases and is one of the world's most distinguished experts on homeland security.

These leading experts in their respectivefields will attract the world's security practitioners together onto a commonand credible platform in Singapore. Delegates can learn more about policestrategy and tactics during the Sydney Lindt Café Siege from Acting AssistantCommissioner of the New South Wales Police Force, Leanne McCusker, who was involvedduring the hostage crisis. In addition, delegates can also get insights aboutthe Salisbury Novichok attack in the UK from Editorial Director of CBRNe World,Gwyn Winfield.

Such opportunities to hear first-handfrom these leading experts cannot be missed.

Key Workshops andSeminar

Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019 is also hostinga free-to-attend seminar for all trade and professional visitors to stayupdated on cutting-edge counter terrorism and internal state security productsand services.

As part of the entire Milipol Asia-Pacific2019 event, two other exclusive one day only workshops are being organised. The"Handling a Hostage Crisis Situation" and "Counter Drone" workshops will beheld on the 3^rd and 4^th of April 2019 respectively. Pre-registrationsare essential, and more details will be announced on the Milipol Asia-Pacific2019 website.

For more information and to register forthe conference, please visit https://www.milipolasiapacific.com/

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About Milipol Asia-Pacific

Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019 isthe region's leading international event for homeland security. It has achievedan enviable reputation and established itself as the region's flagship"must-attend" Exhibition and Conference focusing exclusively on CounterTerrorism, Internal State Security, Law Enforcement and Civil Defence in theAsia Pacific Region and beyond.

In 2015 the GIE Milipol,Comexposium and GSA Exhibitions Pte Ltd announced the partnership betweenGlobal Security Asia and the Milipol Events. After the 2015 edition of theGlobal Security Asia exhibition and conference, the event was rebranded MilipolAsia-Pacific, so creating the world's leading international network ofexhibitions dedicated to solutions, technologies and innovations for homelandsecurity.

Forover 30 years, the MILIPOL brand has been synonymous with the highest quality,international events focused on Homeland Security. Over the years, the brandhas proudly presented Milipol Parisand Milipol Qatar. 

About Comexposium

Comexposiumis one of the world's leading event organizers. Globally, it hosts more than135 B2B and B2B2C events across many different sectors, significantly inagriculture, construction, fashion, food, health, leisure, real estate, retail,security, students, tourism, and works council. At events, in over 30countries, Comexposium welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors and 48,000exhibitors annually. Headquartered in France, Comexposium's employees and salesnetwork operate in 22 countries. Comexposium aims to be seen as the place tobe, building bridges between people and business. www.comexposium.com

ComexposiumSingapore is Asia Pacific's leading organisers for security exhibitions andconferences with existing shows in Singapore and Indonesia.