Diary date: IFSEC 2010 - 10-13 May 2010, NEC Birmingham

IFSEC, the world's largest annual security event, returns from 10 - 13 May 2010 to the NEC Birmingham. The event will provide security installers, manufacturers, distributors, IT integrators, end-users and consultants with a platform to keep up to date with the ever-changing developments of the global security industry.

Following the hugely successful 2009 event where more than 600 of the world's leading companies exhibited and more than 25,000 security professionals, of which 31% were from outside the UK, attended, IFSEC consolidated its position as the leading event for the international security industry.

IFSEC 2010 will expand on its recent successes with its extensive exhibition, unparalleled educational content and exciting features.

James Blue, Director of Fire & Security at UBM Live, organisers of IFSEC, said: "Given the economic conditions in the last couple of years, our aim for IFSEC 2009 was to put the feel-good factor back into our visitors and exhibitors and to reinvigorate the international security industry. Feedback we have received confirms that we achieved our target and we are extremely excited to further develop this in 2010. IFSEC remains the world's largest annual security event for a reason - we work with the industry all year round to develop the programme and to ensure we are providing our visitors with everything they need."

Visitors to IFSEC 2010 will be able to explore the latest security products and services available both in the UK and worldwide. The extensive exhibition will be organised into the following categories: Integrated Security: IP & Network Solutions, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Counter Terror & Physical Security, Security Solutions and Fire Solutions. Canon, Dallmeier, Genie CCTV, HIK Vision, Hitachi, IndigoVision, JVC, Norbain, Panasonic and Sony are amongst those exhibiting. As the annual meeting place for security professionals worldwide, there will also be vast networking opportunities for those that attend.

The high-level IFSEC Conference also returns for 2010 to cover the most cutting-edge issues in the security industry today. With presentations from more than 25 world renowned speakers, the content will offer delegates advice, solutions and systems needed to keep their organisation and staff protected and secure.

Finally, the IFSEC Security Industry Awards, organised in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), will acknowledge the people, products and technological advancements that have played a big part in the security industry over the past year.

Companies interested in exhibiting at IFSEC 2010 should contact Charlie Cracknell on +44 (0)20 7921 8069 or at charlie.cracknell@ubm.com.

Further details on IFSEC 2010 will be announced in the coming weeks. Please keep visiting the website, follow us on twitter @IFSEC and join our LinkedIn group for the latest information.