This year’s theme for AUCSO (Association of University Chief Security Officers) Conference 2024, the 40^th annual conference, has been announced as Unveiling the Added Value of Security Services.  

The conference will take place from Monday 8 April to Wednesday 10 April 2024 at the University of Liverpool and will be hosted by Andrew Molloy, AUCSO member and Head of Campus Support Services.  

The programme which includes keynote speakers is currently being finalised and will be announced very soon.  

AUCSO expecting record attendance  

“We are very much looking forward to our 40^th Annual Conference – it will be great to see colleagues and friends – and meet new ones too,” said Julie Barker, AUCSO Chief Operating Officer.  

“We are excited to announce our detailed programme in due course which focuses on our theme on the added value our security services deliver to our communities.” 

Last year the Conference saw record attendance of over 250 worldwide delegates from Australia, USA, Europe and South Africa, alongside AUCSO members and guests and 45 industry exhibitors.  

There will be a Welcome Reception and Exhibitors Fayre on the Monday evening in the Conference Centre and a Networking Evening is planned for the Tuesday evening to be held at Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club.  

The evening will include a tour of the stadium and the opportunity for delegates to have their photograph taken with a winning trophy and enjoy a visit from a football legend.   

The Black Tie Gala Dinner and Awards Evening will take place on the Wednesday evening at The Lutyens Crypt and Treasury at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The winners of the AUCSO Awards will be announced at the Gala Dinner. 

Celebrating achievements from 2023 

“We are keen to hear from businesses and charities who would be interested in exhibiting at the Conference as it’s a great way to promote your products or services to a targeted audience of university and security specialists,” Barker added.  

“We particularly look forward to the Gala Dinner and Awards Evening on the Wednesday evening when we will announce the winners of the 2024 AUCSO Awards.  

“It will be wonderful to see delegates, business partners, shortlisted colleagues and special guests come together to celebrate the amazing work security teams have achieved within their institutions during 2023.” 

For further details and to register your place at the conference and take advantage of the Early Bird Rate, please visit: https://eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=200269783& 

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