Agenda
7:30 - 8:30 Registration
08:35 - 8:45 SMART Security Solutions welcome
Andrew Seldon, Editor, SMART Security Solutions
08:45 - 9:30 Enabling safety and security for all
James Dalton, CEO, My SAFE SPACE
James will deliver a presentation explaining the MY SAFE SPACE
initiative he founded. The initiative aims to improve the safety and
security experience for everyone in South Africa by increasing safety
and well-being, from kids going to school to the general environment
of residential and lifestyle estates. Dalton's advocacy for safer
environments extends the MY SAFE SPACE project for schools, a
large-scale effort two years in the making, incorporating several
partners.
09:30 - 10:05 Open platforms to optimise security and operations
George Psoulis, Sales Manager, Africa, Milestone Systems
Africa's healthcare industry, both public and private, is under
tremendous pressure to optimise performance and produce results, often
in complex or even hostile regulatory environments. An open and
flexible management platform forms the basis for current and future
challenges and developments in the security and operational
environments, allowing these organisations to centrally manage one or
more sites, ensuring security and privacy, while also monitoring and
optimising day-to-day operational processes.
10:05 - 10:35 Surveillance that thinks: industry-specific video
analytics in action
Walter Rautenbach, MD, neaMetrics
Explore how AI-powered video surveillance is transforming
industries through intelligent analytics. This session showcases
real-world applications across logistics, retail, manufacturing, and
more, demonstrating how Trassir's smart surveillance solutions enhance
safety, efficiency, and decision-making. Discover how
industry-specific insights from video data can drive automation,
reduce risk, and optimize operations at scale.
10:35 - 11:15 Tea, Networking & Demonstrations.
11:15 - 11:45 Cybersecurity in an IoT world
Chris Norton, GM, Kaspersky Africa
Cybersecurity has become a critical component of every industry,
including mining, retail, healthcare, logistics, and transportation.
In the realm of physical security, it is impossible to overlook the
cybersecurity aspect of any installation, especially given the
continual discovery of malware, such as various versions of the Mirai
botnet that have emerged since 2016, among others. Chris will discuss
the importance of cyber protection in all our efforts to prepare
businesses to effectively handle ransomware, IoT threats, supply chain
attacks, and more.
11:45 - 12:15 Regulatory compliance and privacy protection in video
surveillance
Dr Paul Mullon, MD, COR Concepts
When it comes to regulatory compliance and privacy, as well as
standards-based best practices, many people believe that posting a
sign indicating that CCTV surveillance is in operation is sufficient
to ensure legality. In the age of cloud services and storage, AI’s
rapid development, and the ability to recognise faces from CCTV
footage, a sign won't protect you from the repercussions of PoPIA
compliance complaints or the Information Regulator's sanctions if your
video data is stolen and misused, or even if your company misuses it
(knowingly or not). Paul Mullon has decades of experience in managing
physical and digital information and will provide insights into the
realities faced by companies using CCTV, video analytics, and
associated services.
12:15 - 12:45 Real risk challenges and how surveillance can/should
assist
Massimo Carelle, cofounder, The Risk Management Forum
Logistics risk managers in South Africa have a 24/7 job. From the
‘usual’ armed, violent thugs hijacking trucks on the road to armed
attacks on warehouses, they must also contend with insider threats and
the technical capabilities of syndicates that can afford to employ the
best and brightest minds. Massimo will discuss the issues he faces
from the perspective of a logistics risk manager, including the lack
of enforcement of regulations regarding SIM cards and insider attacks.
Can surveillance and AI enable risk managers to sleep a little easier,
now and then?
12:45 - 13:45 Lunch, Networking.
13:45 - 14:15 Advances in drone technology with the security and
operational benefits for users
Michael Lever, Technical Director, 24/7 Drone Force
The evolution of drone usage over the past decade has been remarkable.
From surveillance and reconnaissance (and other military uses), the
commercial market has witnessed drones advance with better cameras,
longer battery life, and enhanced GPS systems, broadening their
applications in security and beyond. Today, automation and AI are
making a significant impact on the drone market, allowing drones to
perform more complex tasks autonomously, such as identifying
suspicious activities and tracking individuals, among other
applications in risk and operational areas. This all sounds promising,
but drones are subject to strict regulations that must be adhered to
as the technology advances. Michael Lever will discuss the evolution
of drones and what they can accomplish today, critical regulatory
compliance aspects of deploying drones, and explore the future of this
adaptable solution in optimising security, operations and beyond.
14:15 - 14:45 First mover advantage: How to monetise intelligence
as a security company
Natalie Doran, CEO, Lytehouse
Monitoring operations are common today, so how does a security company
stand out and differentiate itself? Jean-Vicente will discuss how
intelligence, along with AI can make all the difference in the drive
to stay ahead of the pack.
14:45 - 15:15 Built for the edge: How Axis' System-on-Chip enhances
processing power and cybersecurity
Marcel Bruyns, Sales Manager for Africa, Axis Communications
...
15:15 - 15:45 Panel Discussion:
15:45 - 17:00 Networking & Demonstrations
