Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department
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Security in Government Conference 2008

The Evolution of Security

16 – 18 September, National Convention Centre, Canberra

Overview

The Protective Security Coordination Centre (PSCC), a Division of the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department, is hosting the 21st Security in Government (SIG) Conference at Canberra’s National Convention Centre from 16 – 18 September 2008.

SIG continues to be the largest conference of its type in Australia.

Program

The 2008 SIG Conference focuses on The Evolution of Security in government today.  The theme emphasises that security is constantly changing and that a flexible and adaptive approach is critical to countering emerging threats. It is also suggestive of changes to traditional ways of defining and approaching security issues and, it acknowledges adjustments to the security environment following the change of government.

Invited speakers presenting at the SIG 2008 Conference include:

Program highlights

The SIG 2008 program will include:

Speeches

Speeches and papers will become available on the day of the conference.

Who should attend?

Senior executives responsible for managing security in agencies will find the presentations stimulating and relevant and products exhibited at SIG 2008 informative and valuable.

Officers from all levels of government who contribute to the development of security capability and response.

Security practitioners from the public and private sectors who contribute to the provision of services to government at all levels and critical infrastructure providers in the following areas:

Private sector service and technology professionals who engage with government and the public sector in the security field.

Undergraduate and post-graduate students undertaking studies in security policy, counter-terrorism, capability development, incident response and policing.

Conference Registration

Delegates

Conference Speaker

For more information on Registration, contact SIG 2008 Registration

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

SIG 2008 will create an influential environment for the exchange of information between industry professionals, leading researchers and decision makers. Aligning your company with SIG 2008 will provide the potential to consolidate corporate relationships and expose staff to key markets.

Exhibition

The SIG 2008 Exhibition will be a major component of the Conference and will feature the most up-to-date technology and equipment available. The Conference program has been designed to maximise attendance to the exhibition area. In addition to trade exhibits, refreshment breaks, lunch and internet facilities will all be available within the exhibition arena thus creating the networking hub of the Conference.

For more information on Sponsorship and Exhibition contact SIG 2008 Sponsorship

SES Breakfast

The Boat House
Tuesday 9 September 2008

Registration: 07.00am
Breakfast and Presentation: 07.30am – 08.30am

As part of SIG, the Attorney-General’s Department holds a breakfast every year for Senior Executive Officers (SES) of Australian Government departments and agencies. The guest speaker for the breakfast is:

Mr Terry Moran AO
Secretary
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

  • Online Registration Form

    • * Registrations are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment

    For more information contact SIG 2008

    SIG 2008 Sponsors

    The Protective Security Coordination Centre would like to thank the sponsors for their support of the SIG 2008 Conference.

    Conference Secretariat contact details

    ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd
    GPO Box 3270
    Sydney NSW 2001
    Tel: +61 (0) 2 9254 5000
    Fax: +61 (0) 2 9251 3552
    For general enquiries contact     SIG 2008