{"id":2170,"date":"2023-08-02T14:11:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T13:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isjleadersinsecurity.com\/?p=2170"},"modified":"2023-08-02T14:11:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T13:11:59","slug":"senior-professionals-attend-2023-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isjleadersinsecurity.com\/senior-professionals-attend-2023-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior professionals attend 2023 conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On 10 May 2023, senior professionals from the Middle East and Africa security industry convened for a day of high level networking and discussion at the ISJ Leaders in Security Conference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of those who attended the event \u2013 which took place at the Grosvenor Hotel, Dubai Marina, UAE \u2013 praised the fast-paced conference agenda and the myriad opportunities to directly engage with influential decision-makers from the region and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day, themes such as crisis management and strategic leadership were examined by panellists and presenters working in key roles across the industry, including Adrian Whelan, SVP, Head of Global Security, DHL Express, Noha Hefny, Sr. Consultant Strategic Partnerships & Communications, UN Women and Jennifer Ciolfi, Regional Security Manager, EMEA, Global Security Operations, Snap Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a period of networking during the opening of the event, delegates took their seats in the conference room and were welcomed by Ian Stokes, CEO, Centurian Media Ltd. (event organiser) and John Cowling, Conference Chair and District Security Manager Middle East & CIS, Caterpillar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following these introductions, H.E. Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, CEO & Executive Director, Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) took to the stage and delivered a thought-provoking interactive presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIRA \u2013 established in 2016 by a decree from H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai \u2013 was once again a strategic partner of the conference, with ASIS International \u2013 Dubai Chapter and The Security Institute also playing a key supportive role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following His Excellency\u2019s Keynote Address, the first panel discussion of the day, \u2018Cybersecurity and Information Management in a Changing World\u2019, began \u2013 the other discussions that took place were: \u2018The Missing Element in Risk Assessment\u2019; \u2018The Key to Ensuring Homeland Security\u2019; \u2018Training, Technology, People: Are the C-Suite Listening?\u2019; \u2018Crisis Management: Communication, Disaster and the Road to Recovery\u2019; \u2018Securing Hospitality, Retail and Events to Safeguard Economic Stability\u2019 and \u2018Diversifying Workforces to Achieve Business Success\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a wide range of panel speakers taking to the stage, both regional perspectives and global experiences were highlighted, with representatives from the likes of SIRA, The Security Institute, Emerald Solutions Group, Fibrenetix, ALPSPN and PerpetuityARC all participating and offering their insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as the group discussions chaired by John Cowling, Yacine Benamane, Security Manager, Unilever North Africa & Middle East and Howard Leedham MBE, Managing Director, ESID DMCC, fascinating presentations also stole the spotlight, with Leedham himself posing the question: \u2018Leadership In Security: A Science or an Instinct?\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other presentations included: \u2018Fostering a Safe and Secure Drone-Empowered Future\u2019 (Audelia Boker, VP of Marketing, Sentrycs \u2013 Platinum Partner for the conference); \u2018The Customer Service Keystone\u2019 (Jennifer Ciolfi); \u2018Security for the World\u2019s Most International Company \u2013 Strategic Partnerships in Global Security\u2019 (Adrian Whelan) and \u2018Regional Round-Up \u2013 Exploring the Middle East Threat Landscape\u2019 (Matthew Burnard, Director, Control Risks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on the success of the event, Nigel Lea, CEO of Sicuro Group, and a panellist at the event, told ISJ: \u201cI\u2019ve been in Dubai 15 years and, certainly, over the last four to five years, this is the best event I have attended \u2013 the most relevant people and the most slick event organisation I have seen in a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Ciolfi added: \u201cI had a wonderful time. It was full of exciting panels and interesting speakers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sentrycs\u2019 Audelia Boker also gave us an insight into what the exhibitor experience was like, adding: \u201cWe were the Platinum Partners for this year\u2019s ISJ Leaders in Security Conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe were completely blown away by the standard of production, it was absolutely amazing. Great content, great conference \u2013 we\u2019re looking forward to next year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacob Painter, Consultant \u2013 Corporate Risk Programmes \u2013 EMEA & CIS, Healix, Gold Partner for the conference, said: \u201cIt\u2019s been a really good day, with lots of thought-provoking panel discussions. Lots of new connections have been made.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was echoed by Robin Gill, Sales Manager, UK, Vicon Industries, Gold Partner, who added: \u201cI was invited to join the panel on Homeland Security and I have had a great day. We have got some great leads, with lots of new friends and old friends met.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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