The event was a success and in the following months; an unprecedented 100 percent of the 2007 stand space was sold for the 2008 edition. Therefore TranSec World Expo 2008 moved venue within Amsterdam to accommodate demand for exhibitor space and will now run 25 - 26 June at the PTA - Amsterdam.

"Security scares over the past twelve months have emphasised that the global transport infrastructure remains firmly in the crosshairs of those who wish to do us harm," comments Peter Jones, event director, TranSec World Expo. "It is evident that much needs to be done to ensure the safety and security of international citizens engaged in global travel and enhanced focus on the safe passage of cargo through the supply chain."

In the drive to identify the key issues and determine the solutions, the annual TranSec World Expo which enters its sixth year plays a mission critical role as the only international conference and exhibition dedicated to the aviation, maritime, rail and supply chain security sectors.

The event, brings key thinkers together in conferences and workshops to debate how best to meet the challenges facing the European transport industries, alongside a major exhibition of latest technological solutions from many of the world's leading systems developers.

"This is the only independently organised event of its kind in the European theatre," comments Peter Jones, event director, TranSec World Expo. "In devising this event we have striven to ensure that our main conference presents the key issues and encourages active debate. Similarly, our extensive range of workshops is designed to highlight specific concerns and present a range of mitigating measures."

TranSec World Expo 2008 will host a series of three major conferences which will be focused on aviation, maritime and supply chain security, one of the maritime conferences will be staged in association with the (IMO) International Maritime Organisation.

Themes & Speakers featuring in the 2008 conference programmes include:

- Transportation Success in Europe: Facing New Challenges - Mr. Jan Busstra, Head of Civil Aviation Safety & Security Department, Ministry of Transport, The Netherlands.

- The Future of Secure Air Transport - Mr. Robert Missen, Deputy Head of Aviation Security, European Commission.

- The Nature of the Threat & Logical Threat Migration - Mr. Mike Woodall, Head of Threats, Intelligence & Contingencies Branch, TRANSEC, UK Department for Transport.

- Risk Based Protection for Airports against CBRN Terrorist Threats - Mr. Iija Bonsen, Project Manager, CBRN Department, TNO Defence Security.

- Combating the Liquid Threat - Dr. Deeph Chana, Research, Analysis & Development Programme Manager, Transport Security and Contingencies Directorate, UK Department for Transport.

- The Security of Air Cargo - Mr. John Edwards, Head of Cargo Security, IATA.

In addition to the main conference, there are over 30 free of charge workshop sessions covering Baggage & Cargo Security, Passenger Screening, CCTV & Intrusion Detection and Biometrics & Access Control.

Themes & Speakers presenting in the free-to-attend workshops include:

- Integrated Detection Solutions for Airports and Railway Stations - Mr Williams Faas, New Business Development Director, ARINC.

- Securing our Borders, Securing our Transportation Infrastructure - Mr. Matthew Finn, Director Government & Security, SITA.

- Profiling a Partnership Approach: How Virgin Atlantic and G4S ensure Safe Skies - Mr Andy Blackwell, Head of Security, Virgin Atlantic & Mr Simon Roberts, Head of Training, G4S.

- Biometrics in the Transportation Sector: CATSA - Ms Kelly Richdale, VP of International Sales & Managing Director of International Operations, Bioscrypt.

- Millimeter Wave: Case Study of Operational Deployments - Airports & Customs - Mr. Trevor Francis, Project Support Manager, National Detection Team, HM Revenue & Customs & Mr. Gary Tyron, Senior Director, Strategic Sales, Brijot Imaging Systems Inc.

- The Managed People Flow Solution Deployed at Manchester Airport - Mr. Neil Norman, CEO, Human Recognition Systems.