Saudi Safety & Security (SSS) - 2014

About the SSS Conference

Vetted by a range of senior level industry professionals, including previous participants, SSS 2013 received exceptional feedback regarding its content in terms of its value to the wider community and general public. > Download the post-show report

Following the successful 2013 edition, the conference will look into organisational issues within companies so as to cut losses and the number of accidents, hence improving processes and organisations’ overall performances. With this in mind, SSS 2014 will aim at adjusting safety and security system elements to allow maximum efficiency in achieving organisation objectives. > Register Now

An international exhibition

In parallel the international exhibition will bring together leading companies from all around the globe and with premier expertise in the safety, security and fire prevention department to test in a live environment the products, services and technologies that will shape the future of the industry.

Health and safety at work, along with risk assessment and training are necessary within all workplaces and across all industries. Considering the potentially lethal implications though, none more so than within construction and heavy industry.

Saudi Arabia comprises the largest construction market in the whole of the Middle East, with population growth and oil revenue being the main factors stimulating both public and private sector investment. Measured by international standards, safety levels are mediocre, but improving.

As the construction industry has grown, an increased awareness of safety regulations combined with the stricter enforcement of codes and practices being implemented in all aspects (from residential apartment blocks to the management of large infrastructural projects) has meant that demand for safety equipment, regulations and training services has soared in recent years.

Upcoming projects that will require generous safety expenditure include;

• Government investment of $700 million to develop the country’s electricity network and water supplies
• Current infrastructure and public sector building programmes are valued at $35 billion. Including 600 new factories, schools and doubling desalination capacity.

The security market in Saudi Arabia continues to develop rapidly. Threats from both internal and external sources pose major challenges to existing and upcoming infrastructure. Sectors that are vital to the economy all require constant surveillance and security systems to allow continued and undisturbed output. The government’s privatisation plans have triggered considerable security upgrades within the electricity, telecommunications, air-travel, water, oil and gas, railways and petrochemical sectors.

• Saudi Arabia is forecasted to procure $14 billion worth of security systems and services over the next 2 years
• The Saudi Security market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% in the coming years
• In the transport sector alone security expenditure is forecast to reach $76.2 million by 2016

Growing industrialisation and urbanisation in Saudi Arabia has created a host of new opportunities and challenges, one being fire protection. Demand for fire protection products and services have increased in most countries of the world, especially in areas showing the most economic growth.

The ongoing construction boom with several prestigious construction projects are in progress, (economic cities, new universities, schools/colleges, and hospitals) offers many opportunities for increased expenditure on fire alarm systems and services.

More stringent enforcement of building construction codes in recent years, coupled with an increasing demand from end users, has created a surge in demand for fire alarm systems, sprinklers, fire detection and suppression systems.

• The worldwide market for active fire protection is currently around $5 billion annually. This is set to grow to $6.1 billion by the end of 2011, with much of the growth taking place in the Middle East.
• The Middle East fire detection and suppression market earned revenues of $635 million in 2008, and is estimated to reach $1.2 billion by 2013.
• Jeddah Chamber of Commerce has estimated the Kingdom requires 1 million new homes in the next five years, providing a wealth of opportunities for fire alarm systems

The SSS 2014 conference will gather professionals from the core areas of fire, safety, security and protection to discuss the challenges for securing a safer future for Saudi organisations and citizens. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experts about the latest industry developments and legislative change.

Who should attend?

Held in the industrial heart of Saudi Arabia, Dammam, SSS will host the key decision makers from the Kingdom and overseas. Safety, fire and security professionals from across all industrial, energy and resources, petrochemical and construction companies will be represented at this event, offering unrivaled networking opportunities for your team.

Past attendees include:

• Presidents / Partners / Chairmen / CEO’s / COO’s
• Directors / Heads of Industrial Safety and Security
• Government Officials / Ministers / Heads of Department
• Heads of Operations and Maintenance
• Heads of Surveillance and Emergency Response
• Heads of Security
• Risk Assessors
• Contractors / Suppliers / Consultants
• Fire Investigators
• Heads of Asset Management
• Training Managers
• General Managers of Environmental Safety and Security
• Health and Safety Managers
• Plant Managers
• Private Security / Protection Professionals

By attending SSS 2014 you will benefit from a number of hugely informative presentations and real-world case studies from the industry’s leading experts on industrial safety and security. Representatives from the top international safety and security companies will heighten the benefits of safety and security standards implementation and how an entire organisation can gain from a better coordination of safety and security strategies among all departments.

Sayer Al Shammari
General Manager EHSS MEA, SABIC, KSA

Rashed Abdullah Al-Rashed
Industrial Security Director, King Abdulaziz Seaport, KSA

Jeffrey Davies
HSSEQ Corporate Manager, S.A. TALKE Ltd., KSA

Michael Edgerton, CPP, FSyI
Principal, Good Harbour International Consulting, UAE

Pierce Martin
Operations Director EMEA, Antaris, Ireland

Jean Perois, CPP, PCI, PSP
Senior Vice President Industrial Security, ARMADA Technology, KSA

Francois Pretorius
IMRS Program Leader, Tasnee, KSA

Keith Scott
Group Head of Health, Safety & Security, Almarai Company, KSA

Michael Stott
Director Health, Safety & Environment, Saudi Oger Ltd., KSA

TBA TBA
Senior Representative, IOSH

Chuck Wray
Management Representative Responsible Care Management System and Responsible Care Coordinator, Sipchem, KSA

This will be an unrivalled opportunity for learning from and networking with industry specialists. Including end-users and security vendors, potential future clients and fantastic industry contacts.

Benefit from…

• Identify new and lucrative business opportunities. Saudi Arabia will invest $1.12 billion into fire and safety-related products in 2013 while security expenses for the Saudi oil industry is set to reach $14 billion in value in 2014.
• Learn from industry experts: this is the only conference in the Kingdom addressing the security, safety and fire protection  needs of its key industries under one roof
• Network with major public and private sector decision makers and buyers
• The only exhibition and conference to have the full support of the Department of Civil Defence
• Learn about government plans for advancing Saudi Arabia’s internal safety and security
• Learn about legislative change and discuss the latest products, services and technological advances
• Have your voice heard in the interactive panel discussions
• Build new and profitable business relationships

Do you want to stay abreast of emerging technologies?
This international exhibition will assemble specialists in the safety, security, fire prevention and cyber security industries to showcase their latest products and services.

With over 3,000 visitors, the SSS exhibition will offer ample opportunity for you to network with private companies offering solutions in the fire, safety and security space.

SSS gives you the opportunity to meet thousands of key buyers from the public and private sectors face to face and to gather information on the latest trends, technologies, techniques and services available.

SSS has the full support of the Ministry of Civil Defence. Last year several large government and civil defence organisations and infrastructures exhibited their latest equipment. This is a unique opportunity to network and conduct business with many significant public sector safety and security equipment buyers for the Kingdom under one roof.

Public sector exhibitors from 2012 included;

• The Department of Civil Defence for the Eastern Province
• General Directorate of Narcotics Control
• King Abdulaziz Air Base (Saudi Air Force)
• King Abdulaziz Port Authority
• King Fahd Military City
• The Ministry of Defence
• The Ministry of Water and Power
• Municipality of the Eastern Region
• Saudi Eastern Border Guard
• Saudi Eastern Province Traffic Department
• Saudi Electricity Company
• Saudi National Guard
• Saudi Red Crescent Authority

Alongside these public sector ministries, utilities and organisations were market leading private sector participants including;

• 3M
• Abdulla Fouad Holding Company
• Cassidian
• Econosto
• EITC
• NAFFCO
• NESMA
• SFFECO
• Secutronic
• And many more

Saudi Safety and Security is the most comprehensive event for fire, safety, security and civil defence in the region. Hosted within Saudi Arabia’s booming economy and comprising a three day international exhibition, SSS 2014 provides a unique platform for distributors, suppliers, manufacturers and traders to source cutting edge products and services, discuss the latest trends and identify new business opportunities. The foremost companies from the region and international community will be present to display their latest products and services.

The exhibition is completely free to attend, follow this link to register today.

Benefits

• Source new suppliers and services
• See and experience all the latest products and services
• Network with decision makers and the industries top professionals from across the Gulf and globe
• Locate dstributors and partners
• Conduct face to face meetings
• Learn about the latest technological advancements and legislative change
• Seek advice and ask questions of the key industry associations and government bodies
• Identify and foster business opportunities in the region’s most promising business environment
• Meet key Government infrastructure and technology buyers

With Saudi Arabia having invested $1.2 billion in safety-related solutions in 2013 and all of the key decision makers and buyers present, SSS is the premier platform in the region to network and identify new business opportunities.

Which sectors will attend

• Civil defence
• Coast guard
• Construction / infrastructure
• Correction facilities
• Disaster recovery
• Emergency and hospital equipment manufacturers
• Financial services / insurance
• Fire prevention
• Fire services
• Immigration authorities
• IT security
• Law enforcement / police
• Oil, gas and petrochemicals
• Ports, railways and wirports
• Private security
• Rescue services
• Water and power plants

Who will attend

• CEO’s / COO’s / Directors
• Civil Defence Officers
• Contractors / suppliers
• Disaster / emergency response managers
• Government officials
• Heads of fire prevention
• Heads of safety
• Heads of security
• Health professionals
• HSE managers
• Local agents and resellers
• Plant managers
• Private security / protection professionals
• Risk managers
• Safety and security consultants
• Safety officers
• Senior firefighters
• Senior police officers

Participation by region