CBRNe Convergence europe May Central Hall, Westminster, London, england

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1 CBRNe Convergence europe May Central Hall, Westminster, London, england Gold Sponsor

2 CBRNe Convergence Europe As opposed to previous Convergence we are not going to have two full days of presentations, instead we are going to have the mornings of the two days with presentations and the afternoons are going to be four workshops, each looking at a different stage of CBRN defence and moderated by three individuals with different backgrounds. The first will look at the intelligence, research and medical countermeasures/stockpiling stage. What are the obvious triggers that groups are looking at creating a CBRN device, how do we get in front of that, how do we intercept and what are the early stage precautions that we need to put in place long before an attack happens? The second will look at immediate pre-incident, how do we set up cordons, monitors and screening, how do we intercept in the planning phase? The third stage is post-release, how do we manage a complex incident with an inevitable shortage of information, how we balance life-saving with evidence recovery? The final stage is the investigation and recovery phase. How do we prioritise evidence, how do facilities handle contaminated evidence and how do we restore business and confidence to an area? We hope by bringing in a range of moderators from different disciplines we can provide a lively and thought inspiring discussion that, when balanced with the morning presentations allows a more rounded delegate experience. Day One Major Cities Introductory Plenary Commissioner Dany Cotton, London Fire Brigade Metropolitan Police TBC UK Health TBC TBC TBC Industry TBC TBC Lunch 5.00 Live Demonstration Metropolitan Police Day Two Regional Security and Major Events Live Demonstration London Fire Brigade Brigadier General Hajar Ismail, Director of Coordination and Relations, Kurdistan Regional Government, Ministry of Peshmerga Industry LTC U.L. Armstrong, Commander, 773rd CST, Kaiserslautern Industry Industry Lt. Ken Hawkes Special Operations Division of the Los Angeles Port Police Lunch

3 CBRNe Convergence europe The workshops will take place on 16th May 2017 in Central Hall. Psychosocial and behavioural aspects of CBRN incidents Workshop Leaders Dr Richard Amlot, Scientific Programme Leader of the Behavioural Science Team at Public Health England, Dr Holly Carter, Research Fellow in the Behavioural Science Research Team at Public Health England, Dr John Drury, Social Psychologist at Sussex University Workshop aims: 1. To describe evidence relating to likely public behaviour during mass emergencies and disasters. 2. To explain how different responder management strategies can impact on public experiences and behaviour during CBRN emergencies, and highlight the importance of considering psychosocial and behavioural factors when planning for such emergencies, with the example of mass decontamination. 3. To describe what makes an effective strategy for managing the psychosocial aspects of CBRN incidents, both during the acute phase, and in the longer-term including specific recommendations for effective management. 4. To highlight how an informed public can result in improved management of incidents involving CBRN agents, and discuss the possibility of pre-incident public education. Summary The likelihood of incidents involving CBRN agents has increased in recent years, due to advances in technology, and the willingness of terrorists to obtain and use CBRN materials. Interventions designed to reduce the risk from CBRN agents, such as decontamination, may be more stressful for those involved than the incident itself, if not managed appropriately. This may result in increased public anxiety and reduced public compliance during incidents involving CBRN agents, which could have serious consequences; failure of members of the public to behave cooperatively may result in disorder, increased spread of any contaminant, and potentially increased numbers of dead and injured. Behavioural and psychosocial factors will therefore play a key role in determining the outcomes from a CBRN incident. Despite this, planning for incidents involving CBRN agents has relied on outdated assumptions involving common myths about disasters, such as public disorder and mass panic; this has resulted in a focus on controlling, rather than communicating with, members of the public. This is of concern, since recent research has shown that these types of control management strategies may actually create public disorder, rather than preventing it. This workshop will provide policy makers and emergency planners and responders with a better understanding of the behaviour of crowds during mass CBRN emergencies, and will show how an understanding of psychosocial factors during CBRN incidents can result in improved public compliance, reduced public anxiety, and improved health outcomes. The workshop will result in improved understanding of the psychosocial and behavioural factors involved in CBRN incidents, and will culminate in a series of recommendations for effective management of members of the public during, and prior to, such incidents. These recommendations, tools and techniques can be used to inform guidance and training for practitioners, thereby impacting upon practice. The workshop will be of interest to those with responsibility for planning for and managing incidents involving CBRN agents, including policy makers, emergency planners, and emergency responders. Policing CRISPR, will the lessons from previous gene editing help us in future attempts Workshop Leader Dr Brett Edwards, Lecturer in Security and Public Policy at the University of Bath Over the past couple of years, CRSPR enable genetic engineering and expression control has emerged as the next big thing in biotechnology. Indeed, in 2015, it was labelled Science s breakthrough of the year by which time CRSPR enabled techniques were already being used in laboratories around the world, and a number of CRSPR based research technologies had already reached the market. This break-through relies on harnessing a specific aspect of the immune system of prokaryotic organisms. CRSPR or (Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) and associated DNA cutting proteins (Cas) can be used to insert DNA sequences into a range of organisms. CRISPR/Cas enabled editing is making genetic engineering research and development projects easier and cheaper. It is proving a versatile technique which is broadening horizons in terms of both research and application development in a wide range of sectors-from bio-fuel production to healthcare. The discovery of this technique is associated with the usual hyperbole and patent battles which we have come to expect (and has also allegedly become the name-sake of a new thriller starring Jennifer Lopez!?). There has also been significant discussion of the potential impacts of this field in terms of biosafety and biosecurity. This includes both the opportunities and challenges that this breakthrough represents. In particular, there has been discussion about laboratory and field-trial safety, so-called garage biology as well as the threats posed by misuse by states and terrorists. With the latter appearing particularly pertinent considering recent failings in Geneva at the most recent Biological and Toxin Weapon Convention review conference. In this meeting we hope to cut through some of the noise surrounding the field, and think about likely developments in the coming yearsin terms of both opportunities and challenges. This will involve disentangling discussions about the promise and risks posed by the field in scientific, policy, political and public forums. In this meeting we aim to bring together bench scientists, safety and security professionals and policy makers to reflect on the state and future of the science and its governance

4 CBRNe Convergence Europe 2017 Floorplan Gold Sponsor BioFire Defense Safeguarding Humanity At BioFire Defense we deliver a fully integrated suite of biological agent identification products, including the FilmArray system, and life science systems to the biodefense and first responder community. Our contribution to society includes products and ideas that speed up medical results, help people stay healthy and make communities more secure. Simply put, we make the world a safer and healthier place. Silver Sponsors Avon Protection Avon Protection is a world leader in CBRN PPE and respiratory protection, providing complete solutions for air, land and sea based personnel in military, law enforcement, first responder, fire-fighting and industrial sectors worldwide. Our portfolio of modular CBRN respiratory protection products together with consultancy services and tailored training packages allows us to deliver truly end-to-end procurement solutions to a global market. We have supplied respirators to the UK Ministry of Defence and other NATO allies since the 1920 s and we are the primary supplier of CBRN respiratory equipment to the United States DOD Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Special Operations Forces. BBI Detection BBI Detection is a world leader in the development and supply of innovative technologies for rapid sampling and identification of Biothreats and Explosives. Our award winning IMASS platform is designed to be used to directly sample powders, surfaces or liquids for the rapid, sensitive and accurate identification of explosive or biological threats. Our IMASS TM system is a robust, lightweight and easy to use even when fully encumbered. CRISTANINI Since 1972, Cristanini has been creating and manufacturing innovative topquality solutions for CBRN decontamination and detoxification that, today, enjoy a widespread appreciation and worldwide recognition. Our extensive range of products, both for civilian/industrial and military sectors reaches unprecedented technological sophistication and adaptability. Cristanini systems are reliable, ruggedized and simple with one multispectral decon/detox product BX 24 effective against CWA, BWA, TICs and emerging diseases. Our latest development is named LDV-X, a decon solution for critical infrastructures and indoor spaces. Cristanini company is NATO constructor A5009 since 1987, it has ISO 9001:2008 company quality system and, above all, is AQAP 2110 product quality certified. Pony Industry Co., Ltd. Pony Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 1965 by Non-Destructive Inspection Co., Ltd. (NDIC). We started out as a part of this organization, with the plan to create Safe and Peaceful society. To achieve the goal, we offered various inspection systems and materials, adopted new technology, developed totalinspection systems, and furthermore started the sales and support of security-related products with leading-edge technology.

5 Exhibitors to exhibit please contact or Air Techniques International (ATI) has been a pioneer in optical detection technology for more than 50 years. ATI s EBS Real- Time Biological Threat Detection Sensor represents the cutting edge in biosurveillance trigger technology. ATI is also the maker of the JSMLT (Joint Service Mask Leakage Tester) used by the U.S. military to test respirator mask integrity against chemical and biological threats. AirBoss Defense, a world leader in CBRN personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency preparedness disaster relief, healthcare and decontamination, is an innovative, integrated company that leverages long-standing expertise and advanced technologies to develop, design and produce ergonomic products that achieve the highest quality standards. When it comes to safety and security, AirBoss Defense offers The Ultimate Protection. Researchers from the Applied Psychological Sciences team, part of Public Health England, have developed a number of training courses based on their expert research and policy output in the area of emergency preparedness and response. Training focuses on the psychosocial aspects of emergencies and disasters and includes effective risk and crisis communication, Psychological First Aid and effective management of mass casualty decontamination. Argon Electronics was established in 1987 and has since become a world leader in the development and manufacture of hazardous material detector simulators, most notably in the fields of military Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defence. Our simulators have applications from civil response to unconventional terrorism and accidental release, and international treaty verification, with a growing presence in the nuclear energy generation and education markets. Bertin Technologies, subsidiary of CNIM Group, has strengthened its scientific instrumentation and systems division by acquiring Saphymo. It is now the only French industrialist to offer a full range of solutions in detection and identification of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats under its brand Bertin Instruments. Blücher GmbH is the world market leader in air permeable CBRNe protective materials and clothing. Blücher s SARATOGA protective material systems are based on the only technologies that provide the high levels of protection and operational capability as required by the most demanding Armed Forces and First Responders around the world. Bruhn NewTech's core business is the development of CBRNe Information Management software and Sensor Connectivity Management software and hardware.we have a team of specialist personnel including Software Developers, Defence and Public Safety Practitioners and CBRNe Subject Matter Experts.Our specialist skills are focused on the development and provision of highly effective CBRNe Incident Management Decision Support Tools, targeted to address the challenges of both conventional and asymmetric threats. Cam Lock Ltd is one of the world s leading specialists in the design and manufacture of personal protection life support systems. With an impressive range of products including aircrew oxygen masks, CBRN Respirators, industrial working respirators, emergency escape sets and fire fighter breathing apparatus, Cam Lock leads the industry in respiratory life support. Resolve enables true through-barrier hazardous and contraband materials ID; a new capability for Hazmat, EOD and law enforcement. The system works through non-metallic barriers such as coloured plastics, glass, paper, card, sacks and fabrics. Comprehensive library materials include explosives, precursors, toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents and narcotics. Decon7 Systems, LLC offers an environmentally friendly two part, nontoxic, non-corrosive decontaminant engineered to neutralize the world s greatest chemical and biological threats. The Decon7 formula can be rapidly deployed and applied as a foam, fog, spray, or mist to eliminate % of all bacteria, viruses, spores, molds, and chemical & biological hazards. Falcon Communications is the publisher of CBRNe World magazine and the CBRNe World Directory. In addition to this they produce the world s leading events for the CBRN industry; the CBRNe Convergence series. They also do consultancy work for a variety of commercial and governmental agencies and are part of the GIFT CBRN forensics consortium for the European Commission. Stop by the booth, see the power of the Directory and learn about our next shows! Federal Resources is a key provider of mission critical solutions for protection, detection and safety products for the DoD, Federal, State and local agencies. Offering total life-cycle solutions from procurement, training, management and sustainment, Federal Resources continuously advances organization segments delivering the support needed for any mission faced by responders in the hotzone. First Line Technology designs, manufactures, and supplies disaster preparedness and response equipment like our medical ambulance bus (the AmbuBus ), our PhaseCore Cooling Vests, and our line of decontamination equipment. Our decon equipment includes FiberTect activated carbon dry decon, a three-layer nonwoven composite substrate for CBRN Decontamination. We work with first responders and the military to develop innovative products that make their jobs easer and their lives safer. INFICON products detect and identify trace levels of chemical warfare agents, volatile organic compounds, and toxic industrial chemicals in air, water and soil. Fully portable, INFICON HAPSITE ER Chemical Identification Systems provide fast, accurate lab-quality results on-site to help you make critical decisions affecting life, health and safety. The leading manufacturer of clothing for protection against hazardous chemicals, flames and heat. Our latest innovation, Permasure, is an on-line tool enabling simple calculation of real world safe-use times for over 4000 chemicals including most CWA s information currently difficult to obtain and representing a major advance for CBRN risk assessment. Our company is committed to working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as well as other arms of the federal government, to develop cuttingedge technology that can help protect populations and property at home, and abroad. Our mission is to save lives. We are proud that Passport Systems is pioneering the technology that is making our world safer. Proengin develops and manufactures biological and chemical warfare agents field detectors using flame spectrometry: AP4C-handheld chemical detector for CWA, TICS and NTAs, AP4C-V aboard wheeled, tracked, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) reconnaissance vehicles, AP4C-F for critical buildings and ships, MAB-for biological alarm, AP4C-VB and AP4C-FB for simultaneous Chemical and Biological detection. Survitec Group ( Survitec ), leading provider of critical safety & survival technology to the marine and defence markets, is pleased to announce the completion of its merger with Wilhelmsen s marine safety business, creating a market leader in safety and survival solutions Tracerco offers a range of Intrinsically Safe Radiation/Contamination Monitors (Class 1 Division 1) that are ATEX & FM compliant to protect the workforce from exposure and environmental contaminants. Tracerco s latest technology featured is our Personal Electronic Dosemeter (PED) that can be used in potentially explosive environments such as Class 1, Div 1. Tradeways, Ltd. is the principal worldwide exporter of U.S. Military Specification (US MIL SPEC) CBRNE Defense Equipment. Our high quality product and service solutions have been delivered to over 55 countries. Tradeways, Ltd. s complete CBRNE product line includes biological identifiers, CBRN air-crew masks, and escape masks. Founded in 1974.