UBM is a leading global organiser of government and commercial security events with 40 year’s experience organising security events including security exhibitions in the UK, India, South Africa, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.

National Security Technology Expo is a new annual exhibition and conference providing a unique opportunity for the representatives from across the US Government responsible for protecting the US air, sea and land borders to see the latest security technology available both within the USA and technology innovators and leaders outside the USA. The event will address the requirements for all the sectors of airport, border and maritime security and disaster management and will provide a unique showcase for International and US innovative new technology solution providers.

Delegates and visitors to National Security Expo will include representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (TSA, US Coast Guard, Customs & Border Protection, FEMA), FBI, NSA, police and law enforcement departments, airport and port authorities, the Department of Transportation and the DoD – the organisations responsible for keeping the US homeland safe.

On the West coast there is a high concentration of US Government including the 11th District Coast Guard HQ and the US EOD School in San Diego. San Diego airport is the busiest single runway commercial service airport in the US and eight out of the top eleven of the world’s largest defence companies have a sizable presence in San Diego County.

Alongside National Security Technology Expo 2012 there will be Conference with senior US and International government speakers and a two day Technology Workshop which will include a series of briefings by the Department of Homeland Security on the ongoing and future requirements of the US Government. Day 2 of the Technology Workshop will give participants an opportunity to meet with homeland security personnel for more detailed discussions on how to communicate products and services available and their needs in the First Responder community.

“The US homeland security market is worth $69 billion forecast to rise to $85 billion by 2014, National Security Technology Expo presents an ideal access to the US market for both international and US security companies,” says James Blue, Portfolio Director at UBM Live. “National Security Technology Expo will promote international innovation and technology in the fight against international terrorism, criminal activity and the threat of chemical and biological attack. Our experience in providing events and media channels to the security market in the UK, India, South Africa, West Africa and Saudi Arabia will ensure we provide an exhibition that sits at the heart of this dynamic market.”

The high-level conference, workshops and a comprehensive cross-section of international exhibiting companies makes National Security Technology Expo the optimum environment to showcase the latest security solutions to a relevant and receptive government audience in the world’s largest homeland security market.

John Stuttard, Senior Vice President of UBM, said of the launch of National Security Technology Expo: “UBM is one of the world’s leading event organisers with over 300 events worldwide and over 40 events in the USA including industry leading brands Black Hat, Interop and Cruise Shipping Miami. National Security Technology Expo will provide a unique event for the US homeland market through the focus on the latest security technology, the international content and by covering all sectors of airport, border and maritime security and disaster management.”