Following on from last October’s events, the seminar will examine the impact of these incidents on businesses in the City of London and those resident at the Canary Wharf Estate in Docklands, investigate the latest intelligence and review the way forward in terms of business protection.
The events of last year exposed growing concerns over the vulnerability of couriers and air cargo to terrorist activity. When a routine fuel stop at East Midlands Airport uncovered bombs bound for US synagogues, it served as a stark reminder of the very real threat to the supply chain.
“As one of the world’s biggest financial hubs, the City of London and Canary Wharf are all-too-aware of the risk posed by a potential terrorist plot,” said Advance Security’s managing director Richard Bailey.
“Forming close working partnerships is fundamental for all security professionals striving to maintain the necessary counter-measures needed to tackle today’s ever-changing security threat head on, and we’re pleased to be able to leverage our relationships to provide City businesses with the information they need in order to take an intellectual stand against the exploitation of our courier and air cargo networks.”
Bailey added: “The speakers we’ve lined up are on the frontline, dealing with national security issues day-in and day-out. With representatives from the City of London Police, our trusted security auditing, consultancy and training partner Senate and the globally-recognised BAE Systems, we’re sure the seminar will be a very valuable session for anyone involved in security, business continuity and the supply chain.”
Perspectives on the terrorist threat
Invited speakers include detective superintendent Chris Greaney of The City of London Police. He’ll be examining the real potential of the threats faced by businesses in the Capital, and offer the latest terrorism-related intelligence for The City and Canary Wharf.
An independent perspective on the terrorist threat will come from Paul Keeling, the highly respected CEO at The Senate Group.
What can be done to reduce the threat, and prevent a recurrence of what we’ve already witnessed in terms of attempted attacks?
What has been the approach adopted by the Government to date, and how effective have the tactics been?
Again, Paul will offer his considered opinions.
Mick Baines is the head of security operations at BAE Systems. His presentation at the breakfast seminar will be given from the defence sector perspective, and outlines the key security issues pertaining to that sector.
The breakfast seminar takes place on Wednesday 26 January between 8.00 am and 10.00 am (with breakfast and registration from 8.00 am through to 8.30 am).
The location for this must-attend event is State Street Bank, 20 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HJ.
If you’d like to book a place you can register via e-mail ([email protected]) supplying your name, job title and company
