Interop London and First-Ever Black Hat Mobile Security Summit Converge at London Technology Week Next Month

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Interop London and the Black Hat Mobile Security Summit highlight some of the exciting content to come next month during London Technology Week. Interop, known as the leading independent IT industry event, along with Black Hat, the international family of information security events, will come together with co-located events for the first time at ExCeL London, in London, England. Interop London will run June 16-18, 2015 and the Black Hat Mobile Security Summit will run in parallel, June 16-17, 2015. Registration for these events is separate and passes for the Black Hat Mobile Security Summit are limited – secure your spot today.

For more information including registration and exhibiting opportunities, visit:

• Interop London: interop.co.uk.
• Black Hat Mobile Security Summit: blackhat.com/ldn-15/.

Interop London

As the headliner for London Technology Week, Interop London expects to welcome at least 8,000 IT and tech professionals from a range of industries for three jam-packed days of demonstrations, education and hands-on tech. Between the sessions and extensive expo floor, attendees will be able to source solutions, products and thought leadership around global trends in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, mobility, cyber security, and data-defined business intelligence. A few highlights of the show include:

• Educational Program: featuring 100 top industry experts from across the UK and Europe
• Future of Tech Program: a startup showcase combined with facilitated mentoring and pitching opportunities for startups to learn from and meet investors and accelerators
• Black Hat Security Zone: leading security vendors will bring the very latest technologies and solutions to this dynamic exhibition and demo area

Passes for Interop London are complimentary. Additionally, for attendees with a particular interest in information security, buildings management or improving oversight of remote workforces, your Interop London pass will also guarantee free access to these important shows during London Technology Week: IFSEC International, Facilities Show and Service Management Expo.

Black Hat Mobile Security Summit

This two-day summit is a brand new event for Black Hat and will bring together some of the brightest minds in the security industry to focus on the latest trends and vulnerabilities in the mobile security space. Featuring a mix of local experts and researchers from around the globe, the Black Hat Mobile Security Summit will cover all things Android, Windows and iOS. Some hot topics to expect from the stage:

• Exposing the latest mobile malware in the wild
• Securing mobile applications – full attack & defense
• Analyzing volatile memory
• Deep-dive into mobile and industrial control systems (ICS) security – how your smartphone can become a factory control room

Passes for the Black Hat Mobile Security Summit are limited and expected to sell out, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Attendees of the Summit will also have access to Interop London, including the Black Hat Security Zone on the Expo Floor.

Interested in Exhibiting?

The expo hall is filling up quickly. Organizations interested in getting in front of Europe's largest gathering of tech professionals should check out sponsorship opportunities still available, here: interop.co.uk/Content/Exhibit-at-Interop-1/3/.

London Technology Week

London Technology Week was launched in 2014 by UBM Live in partnership with London & Partners and with the support of founding partners Tech London Advocates and ExCeL London. As the largest tech gathering in the UK, London Technology Week hosts more than 40,000 tech enthusiasts across more than 120 venues spanning the entire city. For more information, visit: londontechnologyweek.co.uk/.

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About Interop®

Interop is the leading independent IT industry event dedicated to providing technology professionals with the unbiased information they need to thrive as new technologies continue to transform the enterprise. Part of UBM Tech's family of global brands, Interop connects all levels of the IT community by showcasing the latest innovations and technologies while providing unique opportunities for networking and career advancement. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet program, Interop allows attendees to gain insight into the future of technology, the outlook for the IT industry, and the possibilities of what it means to be in IT. Interop Las Vegas is the flagship event held each spring, with annual international events in London and Tokyo, all produced by UBM Tech and partners. For more information about these events, visit interop.com.

About Black Hat

For more than 17 years, Black Hat has provided attendees with the very latest in information security research, development, and trends. These high-profile global events and trainings are driven by the needs of the security community, striving to bring together the best minds in the industry. Black Hat inspires professionals at all career levels, encouraging growth and collaboration among academia, world-class researchers, and leaders in the public and private sectors. Black Hat Briefings and Trainings are held annually in the United States, Europe and Asia, and are produced by UBM Tech. More information is available at: http://www.blackhat.com.   

About London Technology Week

London Technology Week (www.londontechnologyweek.co.uk) is a week of face-to-face events celebrating London's global position as a hotbed of tech innovation, business successes, entrepreneurship and creative talent. For its launch in 2014, more than 40,000 people from over 40 countries came together for 203 events held at venues across the capital. Participating events range from large international conferences and exhibitions - including the flagship event Interop London -  to intimate workshops, face-to-face investor meetings, pitching competitions and hackathons, covering a huge variety of topics including gaming, big data, IT, wearables, education, music, sport, fashion, finance and science. London Technology Week is organised by UBM EMEA. Its founding partners are London & Partners, Tech London Advocates and ExCeL London.

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