Counter Terror Expo US to Debut in Spring 2012

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The inaugural Counter Terror Expo US will debut May 16-17, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. This first-of-its-kind expo and conference will bring together our nation’s complete counter-terror community – including federal and state agencies, Department of Defense (DoD), police and first responders along with those responsible for securing the nation’s vital infrastructure in both the private and public sector – to bolster collaboration in counter-terror efforts.

“The long list of organizations and government agencies interested in sponsoring and exhibiting underscores the demand for an event that unites this community. We anticipate a highly collaborative event that will contribute significantly to our nation’s security”

Counter Terror Expo US will gather more than 150 internationally recognized experts to debate the issues we face, define operational strategies and to help shape future policy. The event will address some of the most important topics impacting the security world including cyber security and electronic terrorism, emergency services, global counter-terrorism and critical national infrastructure protection.

“With heightened global tension and ever-changing national and international threats, increased collaboration between our nation’s counter-terror communities is critical,” explained Wayne Crawford, vice president, North America, Clarion Events. “Counter Terror Expo US provides a unique blend of conference and exposition, making it the ideal venue to help foster collaboration and gain a better understanding of the solutions available to detect, defend against and reduce future risks.”

Counter Terror Expo US is expected to debut with over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 200 US and international exhibitors ranging from security and technology companies to emergency response providers. The inaugural event is targeting a broad range of attendees including decision makers within the US Armed Forces, state and local governments, and law enforcement as well as private sector security professionals representing a diverse base of industries critical to ensuring national security.

The first Counter Terror Expo took place in London in 2008, and since then has grown exponentially to become the world’s largest specialist Counter Terror event with over 7,500 attendees coming from around the world to meet almost 400 exhibitors, many of whom have already welcomed the inaugural US edition.

Several world-leading companies including FLIR Systems, a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness, have already signed on as sponsors. Media partners include Homeland Security Today, the leading source for independent news and analysis on homeland security affairs.

“The long list of organizations and government agencies interested in sponsoring and exhibiting underscores the demand for an event that unites this community. We anticipate a highly collaborative event that will contribute significantly to our nation’s security,” continued Crawford.

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Counter Terror Expo US is being organized by Clarion Events, one of the world’s largest independent event organizers.

About Clarion Events Limited

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading independent event organizers, staging more than 200 events annually across the globe. Over 12,000 companies trust Clarion with their custom events each year and more than 700,000 people give their valuable time to visit these events. This success has come from identifying high-value, niche audiences in difficult-to-reach markets and then building them into market-leading products. From just 70 employees in one office in 2004, there are now over 400 people working directly for Clarion Events from 13 offices in 10 different countries including the UK, Turkey, The Netherlands, South Africa, USA, Dubai & Abu Dhabi, Brazil, Germany and Singapore. Clarion’s business-to-business and business-to-consumer events serve 15 different market sectors including: defense & security, leisure, entertainment, finance, retail, gaming, fine art and energy. To learn more, please visit www.clarionevents.com.