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Milipol Asia-Pacific, the region�s leading international event for homeland security, returns for its 8th edition

SINGAPORE -�Media OutReach�-�February 13,
2019 -Milipol Asia-Pacific
2019 returns to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre from the 2nd to
4th April. Jointly supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs
Singapore and the Ministry of Interior of France, this year's show will be the
largest show-to-date with over 350 exhibitors and nine National Pavilions
across 40 countries.


The global homeland security threat is
real and imminent. As part of this year's objective to showcase; and create
public awareness and outreach, Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019 will be organising a special
three day conference to gather leading experts, professionals and academia on
this dynamic subject. The topics include overviews of the current regional
terrorist threat landscape, transnational crime such as the war-on-drugs, and
how international agencies can collaborate together with the increasing use of new
technology and innovation to counter and combat crimes.


Ultimately, a strong and robust security consciousness
is critical in the fight against terror threats. From authentication and enhanced
access control; to the latest on cutting-edge surveillance and video analytics;
the application of Information Technology and data protection in public and
private sectors; weapon systems, drones and the use of robotics as well as innovative
anti-terrorism measures and counter-measures, Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019 serves
as the established platform to engage and to promote cooperation across diverse
stakeholders.

Conference
Highlights


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


This landmark conference will be chaired
by Mr Khoo Boon Hui, former Commissioner of the Singapore Police Force and ex-President
of INTERPOL. Mr Khoo is an advisor to INTERPOL and is also a Senior Fellow at
Singapore's Civil Service College and the Home Team Academy. He holds multiple
advisory as well as board positions in various top commercial and public
organisations.


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


These leading experts in their respective
fields will attract the world's security practitioners together onto a common
and credible platform in Singapore. Delegates can learn more about police
strategy and tactics during the Sydney Lindt Caf� Siege from Acting Assistant
Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force, Leanne McCusker, who was involved
during the hostage crisis. In addition, delegates can also get insights about
the Salisbury Novichok attack in the UK from Editorial Director of CBRNe World,
Gwyn Winfield.


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

Key Workshops and
Seminar


Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019 is also hosting
a free-to-attend seminar for all trade and professional visitors to stay
updated on cutting-edge counter terrorism and internal state security products
and services.


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


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

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What:

Milipol Asia-Pacific 2019

When:

2 -- 4 April 2019

Where:

Sands Expo and Convention Centre,
10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956,
Level 1

Prices:

Conference Passes

Non-Government/Commercial
Organisation

Public/Government &
Military

FULL 3-DAY Conference Pass

SGD
1,500

SGD
985

SINGLE DAY Conference Pass

Option
to choose 1 or 2 Days Only. Rate is on Per Day basis.

SGD
900

SGD
650

About Milipol Asia-Pacific


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


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


For
over 30 years, the MILIPOL brand has been synonymous with the highest quality,
international events focused on Homeland Security. Over the years, the brand
has proudly presented Milipol Paris
and Milipol Qatar.

About Comexposium

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

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

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