“The Key to Future Security is AI”… The 7th International Safety and Security Industry Expo Held in Songdo

216 Companies Participate with 850 Booths
9 Specialized Exhibition Halls under the Theme of AI Policing for All
Special Halls Offering Solutions to Social Issues
“We Aim to Foster the K-Policing Industry and Nurture Future Growth Industries”, ‘[Edaily Reporter Son Ui-yeon] The 7th International Policing Industry Expo, jointly hosted by the National Police Agency and Incheon Metropolitan City, will be held from the 22nd to the 25th at Songdo Convensia, Incheon.’,
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, ‘This expo is an opportunity to showcase the latest technologies and products in the field of policing from around the world, aimed at ensuring the safe daily life of citizens. This year, 216 domestic and international companies are participating with 850 booths.’,
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, ‘Under the theme “AI Policing For All – Citizens, Field, Industry, Global”, the expo will feature nine specialized exhibition halls, covering △cybercrime response technologies, △mobility and robotics, △video security technologies, △anti-terror equipment, where advanced technologies in each field can be directly experienced.’,
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, ‘Additionally, in response to rising social interest and importance in AI, protection of social minorities, disaster and safety response, special halls will be organized separately to offer practical solutions linked to these major social issues.’,
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, ‘In particular, the AI special hall is designed to showcase advanced technologies and equipment applicable to actual policing work, aiming to increase public interest and comprehension while offering opportunities for start-ups and domestic companies to take the lead in advancing the policing industry.’,
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, ‘Ten related institutions including the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the Export-Import Bank of Korea, and the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation will provide policy support services such as technology protection, export financing, and trade insurance to participating companies at the expo. This is to practically prepare the conditions for companies to secure sales channels and venture into overseas markets.’,
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, ‘This year, the Policing Industry Awards have been expanded from the original three to six. The awards will recognize and reward companies with excellent technology development and exports in the policing sector, aiming to raise domestic companies’ interest and distinction in the policing industry.’,
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, ‘The six awardees of the Policing Industry Awards this year are: Senior Researcher Yi Pureum from GeoVISION for developing an automatic video analysis program for detecting child abuse, Professor Yi Inho from Pusan National University for developing core technologies for patrol quadruped robots, Manager Shin Jin-hyeong from Trexsta for developing police outdoor vests using carbon composite materials, CEO Kim Ki-cheol from Hanwha Vision for exporting AI-based CCTV television to Australia, CEO Lee Sung-jin from INNODEP for exporting an AI-based CCTV television management system to Belize, and CEO Lee Jeong-yeon from Lotus International for exporting ballistic equipment to Thailand.’,
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, ‘The Policing Industry Expo also strengthens its role as a platform for domestic companies in the policing industry to explore pathways into overseas markets.’,
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, ‘Following the achievement of signing export contracts worth 5 billion won during the event in 2023 and 7.3 billion won last year, this year aims for export contracts exceeding 8 billion won.’,
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, ‘To this end, one-on-one export consultation meetings involving police delegations from over 20 countries including Paraguay, the UK, and Indonesia, alongside domestic companies, will be held. Additionally, site visits for foreign police to domestic companies are planned to facilitate more practical consultations.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, events such as an “Equipment Review” where field police officers and local government and public institution officials can directly evaluate product performance, a “Cybersecurity System Purchase Consultation,” and a “Public Purchase Consultation” will be held to support companies in securing domestic sales channels.’,
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, ‘Yoo Jae-seong, acting commissioner of the National Police Agency, stated, “To cope with rapidly changing policing environments such as the increasing new crimes like digital sex crimes, voice phishing, and investment frauds exploiting AI, we must foster the K-policing industry and develop it into a future growth industry.” He added, “We will continue to provide ample support and cooperation for companies in the policing industry to develop innovative technologies and expand into the global market.”‘,
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