The 23rd edition of Intersec, the emergency services, security and safety event, has opened this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Running from January 16-18 under the theme ‘Uniting the world’s leading industry specialists for the safety & security of future generations,’ the event was inaugurated by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security.
The event features the participation of over 500 speakers as well as hundreds of exhibitors from around the world that are showcasing products and solutions for fire, security, cybersecurity, safety and emergency services.
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed toured Intersec 2022 accompanied by Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy & Tourism.
Sheikh Mansoor made his first stop at the Dubai Police stand, where he was briefed on its experience in the field of security services and in utilising the latest in smart technologies, as well as its efforts to provide innovative services to the public through Smart Police Stations. He then visited Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) stand, where he was briefed on its role in providing the highest levels of safety and security through implementing security systems and services that are in accordance with international best practices. He was also briefed on SIRA’s Security-X programme, which utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to assess security consultants, engineers and security personnel.
In addition, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed visited Dubai’s General Directorate of Civil Defence stand and was briefed on the innovative technologies used by the authority in the field of emergency preparedness and response to protect members of the community, infrastructure and vital sectors.
The 23rd edition of the event features a rich programme that will address the industry’s most vital discussions. The ‘Global Security Leaders’ Summit’ features global security leaders who will discuss, debate, and exchange perspectives on global security challenges, strategic initiatives, and cooperation to foster safety and security of all. Topics will include responding to national shifts and crisis, the future of law enforcement, and leadership in civil defence among others.
A conference titled ‘Protecting Future Connected Cities and Citizens’ will bring together global government leaders, municipalities, policymakers, consultants and technology experts to communicate, share ideas and identify solutions required to create and maintain safe and resilient cities using the latest cutting-edge technologies and best practices from around the world.
Meanwhile, the ‘Agile First Responders Conference,’ which covers best practices, shared learnings, innovations, tactics and strategy for planning and preparedness, operations and emergency response, resilience and business continuity, planning and technical rescue while looking at the industries state of the art technologies to protect lives and assets.
At a conference titled ‘Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure’, experts will help identify potential threats to critical infrastructure, building security and smart construction. The conference has been designed to highlight defence, preparedness and response strategies for 11 critical infrastructure sectors.
Intersec 2022 also features the ‘Cyber Security Lab’, which will enable global and regional industry leaders to discuss critical aspects of the industry in a dynamic, knowledge exchange platform. Also being organised is the ‘Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Focus Day’, which is a focused programme presenting Saudi Arabian mega projects, planning and strategy.
