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About CASC
The 2008 Canadian Aviation Security Conference (CASC), "Sharing Skies, Managing Risks" is a unique security initiative created by:
- The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA);
- Transport Canada (TC);
- The Canadian Airports Council (CAC);
- The Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC)
- Airline Pilots Association International (ALPA)
- The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)
- Police Sector Council
| Conference Date: | March 5 - 6, 2008 |
| Location: | Hilton Lac Leamy, Gatineau, Quebec |
Register today!
Early bird rates expire February 15, 2008
What is CASC 2008?
CASC 2008 - "Sharing Skies, Managing Risks" is a must attend event for those within the Canadian aviation and security sectors. The second Canadian Aviation Security Conference - and integrated trade show - will focus on the aviation environment, the threats and security risks that exist and the challenging issues surrounding them.
This year's theme includes sessions that address new and continuing threats to aviation security as we approach 2010. All government and private sector organizations must continue to develop effective and coordinated protective security arrangements. CASC 2008 shows how!
This conference will provide aviation and security professionals and managers with the most up-to-date information, tools, trends, legislation and strategies for addressing today's security challenges.
The format of the conference will offer keynote addresses from leading international commentators, international case studies sharing operational and practical experiences and lively debates.
Topics to be covered include:
- The balance between public and private policing
- Technology's place in the security framework
- The implications on security of a rapidly self service environment
- How the impact of high stress situations can be mitigated
- Grassroots defenses-how everyone can be involved
- Enhancing the air cargo security system
- Innovations for the 2010 Olympics
Trade Show
The trade show element of the conference introduces delegates to the latest leading security technology solutions and vendors that address the threats to aviation environments. Delegates and trade show exhibitors share the conference floor on Day 1 in an innovative network-conducive mobile lunch and pre-dinner cocktail reception, ensuring the right technology solution connections are made at CASC 2008. Click here if interested in presenting your security solution at the CASC trade show
Why you should attend the Canadian Aviation Security Conference
- Expand your contact network within the aviation industry
- Educate yourself on current security risks, threats and potential countermeasures
- Learn about global trends and strategies from international experts and other executives in your industry
- Voice your opinion on important issues facing the industry, and help facilitate change for an improved aviation environment in Canada; and
- Learn what new security technologies, solutions, programs and supports are available to protect and grow your organization
Who should attend or participate in CASC 2008?
The conference will be of particular interest to representatives of organizations and companies involved with, interested in, or having solutions for, the aviation security industry. This conference will be targeted to the North American continent, without overlooking the rest of the world.
- Airline security
- Government organizations - the RCMP, Transport Canada, CBSA, DND etc
- Airports, Airport Councils and authorities; and
- Companies whose products and services are security related or in the air transportation vertical market.
CASC Agenda Highlights
| Wednesday, March 5 | ||
| Home Grown Terror | 9:00am | Opening Keynote Topic |
| Rt. Hon. Sir John Wheeler Commissioner of Wheeler Report |
6:30pm | CASC 2008 Industry Keynote |
| Lawrence Cannon | 8:00pm | Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (invited) |
| Thursday, 6th March 2008 | ||
| Sharing Skies - 2010 Olympics |
2:00pm | |
| View Full Agenda | ||
Plan to meet with your colleagues from across the country and around the world at the largest Canadian Aviation Security Conference in Canada.
Action Item:
CASC 2006, the inaugural Canadian Aviation Security Conference sold-out early.
CASC 2008, the 2nd conference in the series, is expected to attract similar high attendance.
Don't miss out - Register today!
Early bird rates expire February 15, 2008
Location
The conference will be located conveniently at the Hilton Lac Leamy located in Gatineau, Quebec, 20 minutes from the Ottawa International Airport and just 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa.
CASC has reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Hilton Lac-Leamy.
Reservations can be made online
or by calling 819-790-6444 with the following details:
| Group Name: | 2008 Canadian Aviation Security Conference |
| Group Code: | CGR |
Hotel Address:
Hilton Lac-Leamy
3 boulevard du Casino
Gatineau-Ottawa, Canada
J8Y 6X4
Phone Number: 819-790-6444
The 2008 Canadian Aviation Security Conference, "CASC 2008, Sharing Skies, Managing Risk" is an initiative created in partnership by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Transport Canada (TC), the Canadian Airports Council (CAC), the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC), the Airline Pilots Association International (ALPA), the Police Sector Council and the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA).
Questions?
If you have questions on the CASC 2006 program:
Program/Speakers
Meena Rajulu
Tel: 613.993.6968
Meena.rajulu@catsa.gc.ca
Registration/delegates
Muriel Debroy
Tel: 613.236.6550
mdebroy@cata.ca
Sponsorship, tradeshow and exhibition opportunities
Norm Kirkpatrick
Tel: 905.952.0778
nkirk@attglobal.net
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