DUBAI TO HOST THE APCO WORLD CONGRESS IN 2011
APCO International, the world's largest organization dedicated to public safety communications, have announced that Dubai will be the venue for their world conference in June 2011.
Offering an unrivalled location equally accessible from east, west, north and south, Dubai is one of the world’s premier meeting venues. The destination offers the ideal combination of airline access, urban transportation, logistics, convention facilities, hotel selection and leisure activities blended with an exotic touch of Arabian culture and year-round sunshine.
APCO, which is the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, have been around since 1935 - far longer than any other public safety communications association. More than 15,000 members rely on APCO for their professional needs - from examining standards and issues to providing education, products and services. Their governing documents, executive leaders and senior members are a testament to the public safety community's dedication and expertise.
“The APCO Global Alliance is extremely excited to be hosting the 1st Annual APCO World Congress in Dubai, UAE in June 2011.
This Conference is a first step for the Alliance to encourage and support the development and establishment in other nations throughout the World of organizations that pursue the same purpose and have the same values and goals as the other participating organizations; it will also provide a backdrop to promote and seek to influence excellence in the development and use of public safety communications and information management systems on a global scale.
This event in the “City of Gold” is seen as an excellent opportunity for one to meet, discuss and network with other Alliance Partners, Public Safety Communications experts and industry specific vendors.” Says Gavin R. Hayes - Chair, APCO Global Alliance President’s Council/Vice-President APCO Canada
“The DCB is pleased to be welcome APCO to Dubai for the first time. We are honored that Dubai was selected for this outstanding congress.” Says Jerad Bachar, Director of the Dubai Convention Bureau.
The APCO World Congress will take place at the InterContinental and Crowne Plaza, Dubai Festival City.
