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Maritime Security Expo And Conference 2008
Posted on September 22nd 2007 | By admin
The 7th Annual Maritime Security Expo
Event Overview
* Half-Day Procurement Seminars on Maritime Security Business Opportunities in the:
U.S.
Canada
United Kingdom
Middle East
* Confirmed and Invited Regional Meetings, including:
Southern California Area Maritime Security Committee
Southern California, The Propeller Club
The Naval Academy Alumni Association
California Maritime Alumni Association
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Directors of Field Operations and Port Directors
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association
Joint Terrorism Task Force
North Central University
U.S. Maritime Administration/U.S. Naval Post Graduate Academy
* FREE Seminars for attendees held on the expo floor covering the industry’s hottest topics
* FREE Full-Day Seminar for Port and Terminal Facilities Officers (FSOs) By Invitation Only
* White Paper Contest & Awards on “Piracy” with Northcentral University
* Technology Contest and Awards Ceremony aimed to showcase the best technologies at this year’s event with a judging panel headed by Norman Polmar, Chairman, Science and Technology Advisory Committee, Department of Homeland Security
* Comprehensive, High-Level Conference designed to draw decision-makers and high-level industry and government officials – view this year’s preliminary program here
* VIP Networking Reception promoting exhibitor and attendee interaction, featuring a Premium California Wine Tasting and Hors d’ouevres at the planned CBP Land/Sea Demo
* Over 1500 buyers are expected at this year’s event from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Asia, and Europe.
Expo Details:
Where: Long Beach, California
When: November 18-19, 2008
More Information: MaritimeSecurityExpo.com
