SMi Group are proud to announce the return of the highly successful Border Security conference, now in its 9th year. The value of this event is recognized by the Italian Navywho will be sending a delegation to attend and provide a senior speaker to present on the current operations in relation to the migrant crisis.

The event will also focus on other aspects of border security, such as the smuggling of drugs and illegal goods at the border as well as counter terrorism. Sessions will focus on how this can be reduced, whether it be modern technologies, greater collaboration or a larger security presence at the border.

Confirmed speakers 2016 include leading experts from Italian Navy, EU Naval Force Mediterranean, Portuguese Navy, Finnish Customs, French National Police, EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine, CEPOL and many more.