Returning for its fourth year SMi’s Counter CBRN Operations 2010 will provide you with the most up-to-date examination on the international CBRN challenge. Following on from sell out events in 2006, 2007 and 2008 Counter CBRN Operations 2010 gives international speakers and attendees the opportunity to discuss frankly the latest threats and emerging opportunities. The development and spread of weapons of mass destruction remains a major concern for international agencies and government bodies. Take the chance to hear well timed accounts on what is being done to counter this threat. Furthermore hear from military and civil agencies on how we can best achieve interoperability during a CBRN emergency and assess how CBRN training can enhance your capabilities.

Why should you attend this event?

• Hear the latest updates from international counter-proliferation centres
• Discuss how we can best achieve interoperability during a CBRN emergency
• Learn about inter-agency cooperation in response to major public events
• Assess the latest operational case studies
• Examine training programmes designed to enhance your capabilities
• Network with the people you want to meet from the CBRN community 

Latest Registered Organisations Include:

Hear keynote addresses from:

Chief Superintendent Andrew Sigsworth, Head, Lead Police Operational Support Plan, Police National CBRN Centre, UK	Dr Edward Clayson, Deputy Joint Project Manager, CBMS, Joint Programme Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defence, USA	Bill Puttmann, Expert Civil and Military Coordination, Weapons of Mass Destruction Centre, NATO	Colonel Ben Hancock, Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force Civil Support, US NORTHCOM

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Colonel Karel Huleja, Chief, Chemical Corps, Czech Armed Forces
• Colonel Lubomir Kubart, Director, Training, Exercises and Education, Joint CBRN Defence Centre of Excellence, Czech Republic
• William Lippert, Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Specialized Crime and Analysis Directorate, Criminal Analysis Sub Directorate, Interpol
• Lieutenant Colonel Brian Clesham MBE, S01 CBRN, British Army
• Wil Herdman, Deputy Director, Training Officer, Training Section, DRDC Suffield, Canada
• Colonel Ioannis Galatas, CBRN Officer & Planner, Hellenic National Defense General Staff, Greece 
• Craig Petrie, Manager Data Centres, Forensic and Data Centres, Australian Federal Police
• Dominique Loye, Deputy Head and Technical Advisor, Arms Unit, Legal Division, International Committee of the Red Cross
• Ilja Bonsen, Managing Consultant and Founder, IB Consultancy
• Professor Roberto Mugavero, Action Planning for Homeland Security & Protection from CBRN Events, University of Rome, Italy
• Dr Graham Fairhall, Chief Technology Officer, National Nuclear Laboratory, UK
• Laura Cochrane, Program Director, Technology Development, Health Care Protective Products Division, RSDecon
• Stefano Miorotti, CBRN Subject Matter Expert, CRISTANINI, Italy

Who should attend?

Industry Profile Includes: Presidents, CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Analysts and Officers for: Head of CBRN Department Proliferation Expert CBRN Programmes Research Scientist Sales and Marketing Business Strategy CBRN Business Development Technology Programmes CBRN Training  Military and Civilian Profile Includes: Commanders, Branch Chiefs, Directors, Assistant Directors, Staff Officers, Project & Programme Managers, Engineers for: Police Operational Support Counter-Proliferation Chemical Corps CBRN Centre CBRN Coordinator CBRN Training Centres First Responders

CBRN-E 2008

“High quality speakers and excellent conference organisation. Well done.” - Ministry of Defence, Belgium

“Thanks a lot for a very interesting conference. The content was excellent.” - US Department of Defence

 “I came away with a lot to think about for the months to come. Where and when is the next conference?” - Thales

“Thanks for a very interesting conference. It was a very comprehensive overview and it gave me a lot to think about for the months to come.” - Norwegian Defence Force 

Organisations in attendance in 2008 include:

Lockheed Martin, ICx Radiation, EADS Defence, BAE Systems, Intelaguard, DSTL, Environics Oy, GE Homeland Protection, Meridian Medical Technologies, Janes Information Group, Thales, Siemens, Raytheon, SAIC...and more!

Plus military and civil delegates from:

German NBC School, Joint CBRN Centre of Excellence, NATO WMD Centre, British Army, Swedish National CBRN Centre, Transport Canada, Belgian NBC School, International Atomic Energy Agency, British Transport Police, UK Police National CBRN Centre, European Defence Agency, International Committee of the Red Cross, Danish CBRN School...and more!