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IFSEC International 2014 has been hailed as a huge success, vindicating its relocation to the capital after several years in the Birmingham NEC.
Taking place between 17 and 19 June at London ExCeL, the show attracted 22,627 attendees over three days, breaking down into a 5.2% year-on-year increase in total visitors, a 29% increase in end users and a 37% jump in overseas visitors.
IFSEC International formed part of Protection & Management 2014, which welcomed 40,000 people through its doors and brought together several other shows with overlapping disciplines: FIREX International, the Facilities Show, Energy & Environment Expo, Safety & Health Expo and Service Management Expo.
With the security, fire, facilities, safety and energy worlds’ so closely related – and increasingly more so as concepts like Intelligent Buildings and Safe Cities gain currency – having these shows in a single venue is invaluable to attendees.
Record-breaking
Protection & Management 2014 enjoyed a record-breaking opening day as 19,544 visitors arrived – a 23% increase on 2013. More than 1,700 exhibitors showcased their latest solutions and offered visitors the chance to get hands-on with their technology.
The rise in overseas visitors burnished the show’s credibility in a market where UK companies perform so strongly internationally. The UKTI Events Alliance also attended the show for the first time.
Around a third (32%) of attendees had a budget in excess of £1 million and a further 10% had a budget greater than £10 million. Overall budgets have risen 8.6% year on year, demonstrating the industry’s rude health.
Integrated security, intruder alarms, physical security and perimeter protection proved popular subjects among delegates.
More than 87% of the floor plan has already been rebooked for 2015, with returning exhibitors including: Tyco, Xtralis, Axis Communications, Milestone, Canon, CSL DualCom, BT Redcare, Pelco, Paxton, Pyronix, Texecom, Avigilon, RISCO, UTC, IDIS, Y3K, Bosch, Salto, ASSA ABLOY, TDSi and many more.
Debuting at the show, the Safe Cities Conference is the first of its kind in any security show – focusing on a city’s holistic requirements rather than those of its individual components. Dedicated content and case studies for London were presented alongside those of other global mega cities.
The conference enjoyed the backing of the UK Government and London Mayor.
Other theatres included: IFSEC Global.com Centre Stage, which showcased some of the industry’s biggest names, and the ipAssured Education Zone, Smart Buildings Theatre, Convergence Solutions Theatre, Tavcom Training Theatre and the Risk & Security Management Theatre.
IFSEC & FIREX International event director Gerry Dunphy said: “IFSEC International 2014 has gone above and beyond everyone’s expectations; we set the bar high and wanted to demonstrate that this is the next chapter of IFSEC.
“Response from both visitors and exhibitors to the new venue, features and education has been hugely positive. We’ve already made a great start towards 2015 with 87% of the floor plan booked and look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.”
IFSEC International 2015 takes place from 16-18 June at ExCeL London. For more information about IFSEC International 2015, visit www.ifsec.co.uk. To discuss stand and sponsorship at IFSEC International 2015 contact Tristan Norman, group sales manager, [email protected] or call 020 7921 8285.
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