Details of hosted buyer programme for ISE unveiled by Nineteen Group

In conjunction with the Department for International Trade’s UK Defence and Security Exports operation, Nineteen Group will energise a programme of in-person and virtual delegations from around the world. This follows the success of the vaccination roll-out and relaxed travel guidance, which means that attendees who are fully vaccinated in the European Union or the US will no longer need to isolate.

The event’s new Connect+ Live free-of-charge personalised matchmaking service will match qualified buyers with hand-picked solution providers. With support from Newbridge Events, an expert event management company specialising in business matchmaking and with extensive experience in the security industry, international buyers can pre-schedule a series of curated meetings to match their needs with leading suppliers, in turn ensuring they find the solutions to meet their business requirements.

David Woodbridge, managing director of Newbridge Events, stated: “We’re delighted to be part of this new initiative to deliver extra value to both exhibitors and international delegates at International Security Expo and International Cyber Expo. The opportunity for international buyers and exhibitors to meet either face-to-face or virtually will create strong international connections and bring clear business benefits.”

A series of new Virtual Buyer Rooms on the show floor dedicated to senior international buyers unable to attend the shows in person will allow them to connect with solution providers in London via video links.

Strong international opportunities

Speaking about the programme of initiatives, Rachael Shattock (event director for International Security Expo and International Cyber Expo) informed Security Matters: “International Security Expo has established itself as an unmissable event for security professionals, delivering strong international opportunities thanks to its hosted buyer programmes. We’re excited to welcome international delegations to this year’s event as we facilitate both face-to-face and virtual meetings, ensuring a maximum Return on Investment for all of our exhibitors.”

The co-located events will attract a senior audience of buyers from across the security industry looking to source the latest innovative products and services from market-leading suppliers, network and build relationships, as well as share Best Practice in response to evolving industry challenges.

With a keen focus on Government and infrastructure, International Security Expo has become a key fixture in the security industry’s calendar, with the new International Cyber Expo specifically designed to bring the worlds of physical and cyber security together.

Registration for this year’s events is now open (see below for details).

Mark Goldsack, director of UK Defence and Security Exports, commented: “We’re delighted to be supporting the International Security Expo. It’s an important exhibition in the security industry’s domestic calendar. Exports are a crucial element of the UK’s economic path to recovery following the pandemic and we look forward to welcoming colleagues from overseas, either in person or virtually if necessary.”

Goldsack added: “UK Defence and Security Exports staff will be on hand throughout the exhibition and I would encourage companies to visit our stand and talk to us about the robust package of support that we offer to first-time exporters. We would also welcome chatting to those companies who are looking to widen their exporting activity.”

*For more information and to register to attend International Security Expo and/or International Cyber Expo visit www.internationalsecurityexpo.com and www.internationalcyberexpo.com

**Security Matters is serving as an Official Media Partner for both events