Zim SecurExpo launched

five-day expo, which is in its inaugural year, and is set to kick off tomorrow at the Harare International Conference Centre. The expo will premier with a one-day leadership conference running under the theme “Appropriate knowledge supporting informed decisions”, which will be addressed by a healthy mix of experienced local and international security professionals.
Speaking at the launch, Zimbabwe Events director Mr Conrad Chibanda said the event will afford participants opportunities to network and keep abreast with new concepts on integrated security solutions, computer forensics, cybercrime, cable theft prevention, storage and open platform software and banking solutions.
“SecurExpo 2012 will be Zimbabwe’s ultimate security and safety shopping event for the best home, physical, vehicle, corporate security and safety systems on the market,” said Mr Chibanda.
“With the view of the dramatic global technological and information advancements, the holding of the event is to keep abreast with the new and innovative safety and security concepts available to make our days and nights safe and secure.”
The expo, Mr Chibanda said, is focused at showcasing the security and safety sectors while offering exhibitors a platform to either market current services or launch new innovations while the conference will focus on developments, innovations, trends, skills and services on safety and security levels including knowledge in Zimbabwe.
“The event offers a pristine platform for stakeholders in the security sector to spread their wings into the territory and form synergies with existing partners in the country and broaden their portfolio in Zimbabwe.
“Furthermore, it carries two perfect end-user targets — home and corporate —which will attract visitors from all sectors of the economy since aspects of security and safety affect all people without social, economic, racial and religious discrimination,” he said.
Highlights for the SecurExpo 2012 event will be the business matching, icebreaker networking luncheon, awards night and the launch of an education programme called “Opportunity Based Learning” offering financing to fourth-year university students to develop a security and safety system.
SecurExpo 2012 will take place from March 14-17 2012, with the leadership symposium being held tomorrow at the Harare International Conference Centre. The programme will be run through local universities.