Conference Day One: Monday 23rd February 2009

08.50 Chairman’s Welcome Address

Legislation And Harmonisation: Simplifying And Improving The Security Process

09.00 Does The Arab Region Need Harmonisation? Identifying Ways In Which The Security Process Can Be Enhanced Through Harmonisation

• Examining the potential for harmonisation of aviation security in the Middle East
• Identifying ways in which airports in the region can cooperate and minimise duplication of efforts/procedures
• Assessing how successful harmonisation has been designed and implemented: the EU perspective

Robert Missen
Deputy Head of Unit, Aviation Security
EUROPEAN COMMISION

09.40 Private Sector Involvement In Airport Security: Is This The Way Forward For The Middle East?

• Understanding how successful involvement of private security firms can enhance the securitisation of an airport
• Evaluating how privatisation in the Middle East can benefit airport security
• Discussing potential benefits of new Passenger Screening Point (PSPs) designs on staff requirements

Dominique Antonini
Director, Consulting Engineer
AVS&C
Former Chief
Aviation Security
ICAO

Enhancing Your Risk Assessment And Response Techniques To New Security Threats

10.20 Identifying And Managing The Changing Threats In Aviation Security

• Pinpointing the new threats to civil aviation in the Middle East
• Examining how civil aviation can improve their risk assessment and risk management
• Understanding the best methods for responding to changing security threats in the Middle East

Ronald Augustin
Senior Vice President
KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES
Chairman
SKYTEAM ASFE GROUP

11.30 Securing The Airport Perimeter – Identifying Key Requirements In Selecting The Best Security Solution

• Identifying the basics of perimeter security
• Discussing ‘’Airport security: the movie set syndrome’’
• Discovering key outdoor sensor technologies
• Importance of determining key areas to be secured and the challenges in securing them
• Evaluating covert or visible solutions
• Commonly used sensors - the advantages and disadvantages of each
• Defining key requirements (a checklist) and designing a system that works best for your site

Peter Warburton
International Director of Sales
SENSTAR

13.30 Understanding And Implementing The ‘Human Factor’ In Airport Security

• Detailing the complex security chain and the important role of the 'human factor'
• Examining how successful coordination amongst different airport security stakeholders can enhance the facilitation of airport security
• Overview of how Dubai Airport’s security and facilitation techniques have incorporated different security divisions: a best practice case study presentation

Chris Garton
Vice President Solutions
DUBAI AIRPORTS

Revolutionising Airport Security And Design To Ensure Safety And Efficiency

14.10 Overcoming The Challenge Of Balancing Security And Industry Growth

• Understanding the challenges faced by airlines
• Examining how effective regional cooperation between airlines can enhance security

Captain Mohammed Aziz
Chairman, Aviation Safety Committee
ARAB AIR CARRIERS ORGANIZATION
Advisor to the Chairman
MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES

15.20 Ensuring That Airport Security And Design Is Keeping Up With Changing Threats: Can The Middle East Lead The Way? Best Practice Case Study From Abu Dhabi Airport Company

• Are airports in the Middle East prepared for new security risks?
• How do airport terminals and facilities need to evolve to address current threats?
• Involving security designers early in airport development and renovation to combat evolving threats
• Integrating security technologies to enhance the security of airports

Ahmed Al Haddabi
Vice President, Safety and Security
ABU DHABI AIRPORTS COMPANY (ADAC)

16.00 Cargo Security: Ensuring We Are Keeping Our Cargo Safe

• Identifying potential breaches in supply chains and how they may be prevented
• Implications of under-screening cargo and how the relevant authorities can improve cargo security in the Middle East

Francisco Mena
Director, Technical Co-operation Near and Middle East
DIRECTORATE GENERAL CIVIL AVIATION (DGCA)

16.45 Chairman’s Closing Remarks And End Of Conference Day One

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