Anthony Pearlgood
Vigilance can report that following the success of the British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction Conference and Exhibition earlier this year, the BSIA has said the popular annual event would return next summer, for the fifth successive year.
According to a spokesman for the BSIA the one-day event will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2013 at this year’s popular location, the National Motorcycle Museum, next to the NEC in Birmingham, and is aimed at key decision makers in organisations that carry out the secure destruction of confidential material.
Anthony Pearlgood, chairman of the BSIA’s Information Destruction section, describes the event as “a fantastic opportunity for members of the information destruction industry to learn about best practice, meet with relevant suppliers from the shredding industry and network with their peers in the industry.”
The 2012’s conference featured a variety of speakers discussing an array of relevant topics including how businesses within the industry can prosper during the current economic climate and the trends and future of the paper market.
The BSIA’s spokesman revealed next year’s event plans to deliver another informative and varied conference programme, discussing topics such as the environmental issues surrounding information destruction, the procurement perspective of buying information destruction services, how to invest for growth and an ever popular open debate regarding the industry.
He said the exhibition itself would give delegates the chance to see a wide range of products and services from exhibitors, adding the day is also a fantastic opportunity to network with other professionals, including a drinks reception along with lunch and other refreshments. In addition to this, there is a networking dinner on the evening of the event for which attendees can register their interest in through the online booking form.
Vigilance learnt that the BSIA surveyed those who attended the event last year and received positive responses. 90% of delegates rated the time available to network with other exhibitors and delegates highly, along with praising the format and organisation of the event. 100% of respondents said that they would attend the event again next year.
Richard McIlwaine, of DiskShred said the event was an “informative and interactive exhibition” noting it also offered “a great opportunity to network with peers and see some of the latest technology first hand.”