Agenda

7:30 - 8:50 Registration
 

8:50 - 9:90 SMART Security Solutions welcome
Andrew Seldon, Editor, SMART Security Solutions

9:00 - 9:40 Making schools safer 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 educational experience for all learners at all schools in South Africa by increasing learners' safety and well-being on the school grounds, as well as securing them and their parents when they are dropped off or picked up outside their schools. Dalton's advocacy for safer schools and children's right to secure education is not only a personal mission, but a large-scale effort two years in the making, incorporating several partners.

9:40 - 10:10 Project management and technical integration best practices.
Zulmira Ferraz, Director, ElementC
Estate security is a field that needs continuous work. Whether it's maintenance, new installations, or integrating existing technology to extract better data for improved intelligence, there is always a project happening somewhere. Zulmira Ferraz will speak on the optimal process to manage projects and effectively integrate security and operational technologies for optimal results. She will also touch on what homework needs to be done before starting and how to ensure you select the right technology and a good integrator.

10:00 - 10:45 Optimising technology you already use.
Lance King, Duxbury Networking
Every estate control room can be a nerve centre with a finger on the pulse of every technical component within an estate, from security to operations and even smart homes. New technological developments are poised to enhance our ability to monitor and manage services in ways we have yet to imagine. Lance King will explore the current and future features we may soon encounter in estate control rooms.

10:45 - 11:30 Tea, Networking & Demonstrations.
 

11:30 - 12:00 Vetting system integrators.
Johan van Wyk, Sales and Marketing Director, FANG Fences & Guards
When contracting with a systems integrator, the security industry can find a company that is good, fast, or cheap, but you only get to choose two of those. Johan will speak on how estates should vet their integrators to ensure they get the best service. He will also be making a document available for download that guides estates in ensuring their SIs make the grade.

12:00 - 12:30 Visitor management without human intervention.
Norman Pretorius, Technical and Product Development Manager, Secutel Technologies
Visitor management is always challenging for estates, from planned and registered visits to ad hoc appearances. Today, deliveries have become a significant challenge as they increase in number and occupy security operators' time and attention. Norman Pretorius will speak on Secutel's latest innovation, secure delivery management without human intervention.

12:30 - 13:00 Panel Discussion:
 

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch, Networking.

14:00 - 14:30 Simplified cybersecurity for residential and commercial estates.
Richard Frost, Head of Consulting, Armata.
Cybercrime has become the world's third-largest economy, putting everyone—from individuals to large corporations—at risk. Armata has recently launched a new, simplified, multi-layered cybersecurity service that includes an insurance option, ensuring accessible cyber protection for everyone, including estates. Richard Frost will guide attendees through the current cybersecurity landscape, outlining options for protecting themselves and their estates.

14:30 - 15:00 The state of AI in estates
Dr Jasper Horrell, CEO, Deep Alert
AI may, in fact, take over the world, but it won't be today. After all the hype about AI enhancing estate security, how far has AI-enhanced technology come over the past year? More importantly, what can we expect from AI developments over the next year or two? Dr Jasper Horrell, with his deep understanding of AI's capabilities and potential, will shed light on the promising future of AI in the security surveillance market and beyond.

15:00 - 15:30 Panel Discussion:
 

15:30 - 17:00 Networking & Demonstrations