Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022 concludes successfully in Singapore

Milipol Asia-Pacific returned in 2022 featuring international companies from over twenty countries showcasing security solutions on countering terrorism, bolstering law enforcement, and increasing public security during these challenging times

[ Press Release ]

Amidst an increasingly challenging global homeland security landscape, over 200 solutions providers came together at Millipol Asia-Pacific 2022 to showcase world-class technologies to bolster counter terrorism, law enforcement and homeland security capabilities in the region. This event was held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, at Marina Bay Sands, from 18- 20 May 2022.

Over three days, Millipol Asia-Pacific 2022 addressed the fundamental issues facing security organisations today, from drug trafficking to cybercrime to the evolving threats of terrorism in the region which produces ongoing challenges to national security and public safety. The three-day event, officially endorsed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore and its Home Teams and the Ministry of the Interior of France, comprises an exhibition, conferences, workshops, and seminars. Over 200 VIP delegates from Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region registered to attend this flagship event in Singapore. Over 8,000 local and international attendees was estimated to have attended the Show.

Conference Chairman for Milipol Asia-Pacific, Mr Khoo Boon Hui, former INTERPOL President and Singapore Police Force
Commissioner, giving the welcome address for Day 1’s conference on post-pandemic challenges. Photo: twitter@milipolasiapac
Mr Khoo spoke about how criminal groups have adapted quickly, due to the emergence of hyperconnectivity, despite movement restrictions during the pandemic. How has law enforcement adapted? How do we police online assets such as NFTs or cryptocurrency? Photo: twitter@milipolasiapac

A series of conferences, workshops, and seminars saw government sector security agencies and commercial security firms sharing their experiences, best practices and expertise relating to the growing myriad of security challenges. They also addressed how international agencies can collaborate with the increasing use of new technology and innovation to counter and combat crimes.

Exhibition Profile

The exhibition, showcased numerous cutting-edge security technologies by over 200 companies from Austria, Australia, India, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Turkiye, United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Featured technologies include innovative surveillance and video analytics, lethal and non-lethal weapons, intelligent drones, airport and
boarder security, robotics, protective systems and communications.

Milipol Asia-Pacific shining the light on the future of the security industry. Photo: Twitter@milipolasiapac
Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022. Photo: Twitter@milipolasiapac

The official brochure for Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022, including the list of exhibitors, can be found at: https://www.milipolasiapacific.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Milipol-Asia-Pacific-2022-Brochure.pdf

Conference Profile

The theme of the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022 Conference is ‘The Post Pandemic Challenges for Public and National Safety: Who Has Adapted Better – Law Enforcement or Criminals?’ It was chaired by Mr Khoo Boon Hui, former Commissioner of the Singapore Police Force, and ex-President of INTERPOL. Speakers include Nigel Ryan, Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police; Doug Witschi, Assistant Director Cybercrime Threat Response from INTERPOL, Stephen Cooper OBE, and Sean Tan who is the Assistant Chief Executive of Programmes from Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) in Singapore.

Panel moderated by Mr Khoo Boon Hui, Conference Chairman for Milipol Asia-Pacific, speakers including Mr Nigel Ryan, Assistant Commissioner Australian Federal Police, Mr Doug Witschi, Assistant Director of Cyber Threat Response INTERPOL and Stephen Cooper OBE, former Chief Security Advisor for the UK Government discussed the challenges of public-private partnership, state-sponsored cyber crime, the heightened risk of info-security leaks and more. Photo: Twitter@milipolasiapac
Free to attend Technology Seminar Programme at the Seminar Room at Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022. Photo: Twitter@milipolasiapac
Day 2 seminar on suicide bomber threats, conducted by the Counter Terrorism Certification Board. Our exclusive hands-on workshop includes a live demonstration of Improvised Explosive Devices and components. Photo: twitter@milipolasiapac

The theme of the SII Conference is “What is Security 4.0 and its Impact on the Industry”. It addressed at the increased drive of digital transformation through outcome-based contracts, emerging technologies, workplace learning, convergence of cyber and physical security, etc. and their impact on the security industry.

Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022 also featured side-line workshops on crisis management, complex evacuations, and suicide bombing threats, as well as a free-to-attend seminar on various leading security solutions.

Website: https://www.milipolasiapacific.com/