A Radical Change - Skills for Security Conferences Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008 Source: Skills for Security

This year’s Skills for Security conferences are entitled ‘Time to Change Gear’ and, in a change to the usual format, they are designed to make the audience think about and debate current issues rather than simply listen to a series of interesting presentations. Speakers are being encouraged to be controversial and challenging and, in a major change to past events, the afternoon of the Oxford conference will be devoted to a live debate between industry notables and end-users around the issues raised by the “Make the Change” campaign. Following this robust exchange of views, the audience will be invited to question the debaters and contribute their own opinions. In all, it sounds like a lively and interesting day that will brighten up the November gloom! Baroness Henig Chairman of the SIA, Professor Martin Gill Director of Perpetuity, Mike Wilson Chief Executive of the SIA ; Linda Holbeche of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development;  Brian Sims of SMT; Bill Muskin of VSG; Jane McKenna of Chubb; David Dickinson of BSIA and Stuart Lowden of Wilson James are just some of the high profile personalities that will be contributing to one or more of the conferences. Supported by City & Guilds and SMT, the conferences, are taking place on the 4th November at the Williams F1 Conference Centre, Oxford and on the 11th November at the La Mon Hotel, Belfast. In another welcome change, the skills and standards setting body is offering a discount for early booking. Take advantage of the early bird discount offer available until 29th August and save £20.00 per delegate. Book your place via the website by clicking Here as this is an event not to be missed. David Greer, Chief Executive at Skills for Security said: “These are going to be really worthwhile and thought-provoking events – come along to listen, learn, be entertained and have your say. Don’t forget that we are also taking entries for the Skills for Security ‘Annual Contribution to Skills development and Training’ award sponsored by NOCN. For more information, entry forms and advice on applying are available on the website, please click on the link below. Skills for Security Courtesy of SecurityOracle.com - The Secury Industry's Portal