SECIA, the Professional Association for Technology & Electronic Security, Government, SME, SECIA, eSecurity, Innovation & Awareness of IT security & Technology, ICT industry cluster

SECIA Year-end Networking Event

25 November, 6pm, Deacons, Bourke St, Melbourne

It's that time again! All SECIA Members and friends are invited to join us at our year-end cocktail function.

For details, click here.

SECIA Annual General Meeting

SECIA Corporate Members are invited to attend the first SECIA General Meeting on 25 November 2008 at 257 Collins St, Melbourne.

Membership

Why should YOU join SECIA?

SECIA will:

Encourage networking between suppliers of eSecurity goods and service, users of such goods and services, and students seeking a career in the eSecurity industry
Encourage collaborative activities between SECIA members to develop new knowledge, technology and business and expand the capabilities of the industry sector
Provide enticing career pathways for students by incorporating industry supervised projects in courses of study;
Share insights concerning technology and market trends
Promote SECIA and member capabilities in national and international markets

You should join SECIA if you are:

A research or education organisation with a department that focuses on eSecurity, risk and compliance
A large national, or multinational, commercial organisation that provides products and/or services to the eSecurity sector
A small to medium enterprise (SME) that has innovative products and services for the eSecurity, risk and compliance sector
An organisation, of any size, that embraces collaboration to create synergy that will lead to world-class Australian eSecurity solutions
An SME, or large corporation, in any industry sector that has an interest in improving eSecurity for the benefit of its customers, employees and/or shareholders
A student who is interested in developing a career in eSecurity

BENEFIT	*CORNERSTONE PARTNER* *$5000 cash/year*	*MAJOR PARTNER* *$3000 cash/year*	*SUPPORTING PARTNER* $1000 cash/year
Access to new IP	x
Opportunities for pre-competitive collaboration	x
Commission contract research within SECIA	x
Opportunities to meet with State & Federal government	x
Promote the company at all SECIA events	x
Workforce development for existing staff	x	x
Help formulate the annual events	x	x
Horizon scanning for new business opportunities	x	x
Better access to government programmes	x	x	x
Specialized resource sharing	x	x	x
Networking	x	x	x
Access to new staff with relevant skills	x	x	x
Financial support to attend major trade fairs or conferences	Up to $1000 per year	Up to $500 per year	Up to $200 per year
Access to Deacon's solicitor programme		x	x
Access to new customers	x	x	x
Use of the company logo on SECIA publications	On all SECIA publications	On all SECIA publications	On the SECIA website
Access to SECIA events	Free for one employee and reduced fees for an additional employee	Reduced fees for two employees	Reduced fees for one employee

COMPANIES: Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM right now!

STUDENTS: Contact Collins Rex at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to have a Student Membership Application form forwarded to you.