European Corporate Security Association - ECSA

Op vraag van de Koninklijke Kring van Officieren en Leidinggevenden van Politie delen we graag onderstaande uitnodiging voor de Wintercauserie met prof.dr. Carl Devos. 📅 Datum: 12 december 2024 📍 Locatie: Salons van Edel, Terbekehofdreef 13, 2610 Antwerpen-Wilrijk 💡 Thema: "Terugblik op het superverkiezingsjaar 2024: waar staan we nu?" 🔗 Registratie: https://lnkd.in/eW-9JPR6

H.E. Mrs. Mantoetsi Liteboho Mohatonyan was recently appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Kingdom of Belgium. During a courtesy visit to the Embassy in Brussels, Lesotho’s Honorary Consul, ir. Yvan De Mesmaeker (M.Sc.Eng.) warmly welcomed her and engaged in a fruitful exchange on opportunities to further strengthen the constructive relations between Lesotho and Belgium. #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #BilateralRelations #Lesotho #Belgium #Ambassador #HonoraryConsul #GlobalPartnerships #ConstructiveDialogue #StrategicCooperation #BelgiumLesothoRelations

Last week, ECSA Secretary General ir. Yvan De Mesmaeker (M.Sc.Eng.) participated in the Crans Montana Forum in Geneva, an international platform dedicated to fostering dialogue, cooperation, and partnerships among political, economic, and social leaders to address global challenges and advance sustainable development. He contributed as a panelist with key actors in global & national security, engaging in discussions on security challenges and emphasizing the importance of enhancing governmental cooperation. Thank you to Amb. Jean Paul Carteron, Chairman & Founder of the Crans Montana Forum & WDA - World Diplomatic Academy & HRH Prince Jean de Luxembourg, Hon. Chair of the WDA - World Diplomatic Academy, for orchestrating a flawlessly executed event. The 38th Annual Session of the Crans Montana Forum will be held in Brussels on 25-27 June 2025 - for info, see https://www.cmf.ch/

Excellente journée transfrontalière BE-FR hier avec les auditeurs des Hautes Études Police, Justice & Sécurité d’Entreprise ! Nous avons eu l’opportunité d’effectuer des visites enrichissantes à la Direction Zonale de la Police Nationale du Nord - DZPN à Lille, la Préfecture de la Zone de Défense et de Sécurité Nord à Lille, et le Centre de Coopération Policière et Douanière franco-belge - CCPD à Tournai. Un immense merci à nos hôtes pour leur accueil et leurs échanges constructifs : Pour la DZPN, l'Inspectrice générale Valérie MAUREILLE, Directrice zonale, pour son accord de principe, M. Borris Bonnerre, Chef d’état-major zonal, et M. Sébastien Estivié. Pour la Préfecture de la région Hauts-de-France et du Nord , M. Guillaume Quenet, sous-préfet de Valenciennes, ainsi que le Col. (Gend.) fabrice ALLEGRI, Directeur de Cabinet du Préfet délégué à la Défense et à la Sécurité. Pour le CCPD franco-belge, le Commissaire général de Police Patrick Roussel, Coordinateur français du Centre de Coopération Police Douane franco-belge le LtCol. (Gend.) Dominique Parent, Coordinator français adjoint et le CDP Dominique Debrauwere, Chef de Corps ZP Tournaisis. Enfin, une mention spéciale à Simon Douchy, Chef de Service du Commissariat Saint-Ghislain et Coordinateur du Bassin n°3 de criminalité transfrontalière, et auditeur des Hautes Études, pour la coordination impeccable de ces visites. Cette journée illustre parfaitement l’importance de la collaboration transfrontalière et de l’échange entre institutions. Elle souligne également les efforts nécessaires pour harmoniser les pratiques et surmonter les défis liés aux différences législatives et réglementaires entre pays.

Worth attending the 2024 Benelux OSPA virtual Award Ceremony on 05 December! See registration link below.

The European Corporate Security Association - ECSA is partnering with the Crans Montana Forum - CMF, taking place in Geneva from November 14 to 16. CMF will focus on Global Security, seeking strategies and solutions to address the complex threats affecting international public and private sector management. Attending CMF offers an unparalleled platform for networking with global decisions-makers. With the ECSA partnership, our members are granted the status of Officials, with a symbolic financial contribution. For the full program, visit www.cmf.ch, and contact the ECSA Secretariat at [email protected] to secure your seat at the special rate. https://lnkd.in/eMzEzVfJ

ECSA Secretary General ir. Yvan De Mesmaeker (M.Sc.Eng.) had the privilege of participating in the 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 in The Hague 🇳🇱, co-organized by CoESS - Confederation of European Security Services and de Nederlandse Veiligheidsbranche. During the event, he contributed to an engaging panel discussion with Thorsten Neumann and Ingmar Blomqvist , focusing on the challenges and solutions for effective Public-Private Partnerships in the area of Critical Infrastructure Protection. Thank you to the organizers for a great Summit, and in particular to Director General Catherine Piana and her team for the excellent cooperation. #SecuritySummit #CriticalInfrastructure #PublicPrivatePartnerships #CIP #SecuritySolutions #CoESS #NederlandseVeiligheidsbranche #ECSA #Collaboration #Leadership

ECSA Secretary General ir. Yvan De Mesmaeker (M.Sc.Eng.) is proud to announce his participation as a Panel Chair at the 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗭𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🇭🇷 — a leading platform for addressing key global security and resilience challenges. He will lead Panel V, titled “𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲,” highlighting the innovative ideas and interdisciplinary approaches of emerging experts, essential for building resilience and shaping the future of security in a complex global landscape. As the Panel Chair, he is eager to hear their unique viewpoints and facilitate insightful discussions on these critical issues. He extends his gratitude to the organizers and in particular to Assoc.Prof. Gordan Akrap from the Hybrid Warfare Research Institute. For the full program, see 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHJfirDt #zagrebsecurityforum #youngresearchers #hybridthreats #resilience #NATO #EUcooperation #securitystudies #intelligencestudies #futureleaders #strategicstudies #cybersecurity #defensepolicy

💡 Very inspiring speech by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) ir. Marc Thys, aid to the King and former Belgian Vice Chief of Defense, at today’s ECSA lunch meeting at Cercle Royal Gaulois. 🇧🇪 He shared valuable insights on Belgium and Europe’s 🌍 geopolitical situation in an ever-evolving global environment. His key message resonated strongly: ‘The language of international politics is power.’ 🌐 He emphasized that power—whether military 🛡, economic 💶, diplomatic 🕊, or cultural 📚—is the fundamental language through which nations communicate and assert their interests. In this constantly shifting geopolitical landscape, the ability to effectively harness and balance these forms of power is crucial for maintaining influence and security. #Leadership #Geopolitics #DefenseStrategy #GlobalSecurity #Diplomacy #Europe #ECSA #PowerInPolitics #InternationalRelations #MarcThys

🚀 Recap of yesterday's Biometric Security Information Session 🚀 In collaboration with Palmki and Fujitsu, the European Corporate Security Association - ECSA organized an insightful day at the Palmki Experience Center, diving deep into the evolving security landscape, cybersecurity challenges, and the transformative power of biometric technology in ensuring secure and reliable identification. A big thank you to Marc Strackx from Palmki, Maarten Keisers from Fujitsu, Dirk Piens from KAA Gent and ECSA Secretary General ir. Yvan De Mesmaeker (M.Sc.Eng.) for their expert contributions, and to the Palmki Team for their warm hospitality. Thank you also to everyone who attended and contributed to the engaging discussions. 🔒 The Future is in our Hands 🔒 #Biometrics #Cybersecurity #SecuritySolutions #Palmki #Fujitsu #Innovation #HandpalmRecognition #SecureIdentification #TouchlessTech #EvolvingTech