Each year, the Institute seeks to recognise excellence in the intelligence profession through the AIPIO Annual Awards Scheme. The Scheme offers awards for which an individual may apply for themselves, and those for which an individual or organisation must be nominated. 

In 2012, the AIPIO Board will make awards in three categories: Publications; Organisation; and Individual. 

Nomination forms are to be by returned by 5pm on Friday 01 June 2012 to be considered. Completed and signed nominations forms (and copies of papers for the publications award) can be faxed to AIPIO (02) 6282 7191 or scanned and emailed to secretariat(at)aipio.asn.au. Award winners will be notified by the AIPIO Secretary by the end of June 2012.

Publication Award (self nomination permitted)
The AIPIO Publication Award is intended to stimulate research and writing on issues relevant to the intelligence profession in Australasia. Members and non-members of AIPIO are eligible to apply for this award. There is only one applicant selected for the Publications Award with a prize of $1500 awarded. The award-winner also receives an AIPIO Certificate of Merit.  The review panel will be coordinated by the Secretary AIPIO and will include the Journal Review Panel.

Organisation Award (requires independent nomination)
The AIPIO Organisation Award is intended to recognise an organisation that has made a distinguished contribution to the intelligence profession. The organisation’s contribution must have been in the last 12 months. The nominee does not have to be affiliated with AIPIO to be eligible. There is only one nominee selected for this award category. The award-winner receives an AIPIO Certificate of Merit.

Individual Award (requires independent nomination)
The AIPIO Individual Award is intended to recognise an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to the intelligence profession. The individual’s contribution need not be limited to the preceding 12 months, and can be for the individual’s long term contribution to the profession. The nominee does not have to be an AIPIO member to be eligible. There is only one nominee selected for this award category. The award-winner receives attendance at the AIPIO Conference (value $1000) and an AIPIO Certificate of Merit.(Note travel expenses and accommodation are not included.)

Click here for a AIPIO Awards 2012 nomination forms and full details of selection criteria.

During March 2012, AIPIO will host its annual national roadshow, featuring a masterclass on counterintelligence by Michael Dever. Dates for the roadshow have now been locked in:

• Melbourne: 13 March
• Adelaide: 14 March
• Perth: 16 March
• Canberra: 19 March
• Brisbane: 20 March
• Sydney: 22 March

In this half-day practical workshop, Michael will present a practical workshop on counter-intelligence (CI) — often called the forgotten intelligence. 

Michael offers guidelines for the implementation of a risk-based CI strategy to protect operations, people and assets. The workshop is based on research carried out in the past twelve months in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA, with an emphasis on the growing threat from technical collection means. The workshop includes demonstrations, case studies, and a practical exercise on vulnerability analysis.

Other topics covered in the workshop include offensive versus defensive CI, contemporary threats, methods commonly used, available countermeasures, future trends, and the role of risk assessment in managing the threat environment through selecting appropriate countermeasures, especially technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM).

For details of each master-class please see the AIPIO Events Calendar.

Intelligence 2012 explores the challenges arising from the growing partnership between intelligence practitioners and their customers. Customer expectations of intelligence officers are growing as intelligence-led approaches are becoming more widely employed in government and the private sector.

Two key challenges to be explored at Intelligence 2012 concern: anticipating risks in the operating environment; and influencing action by decision-makers.

Intelligence 2012 will include case-based perspectives from practitioners, managers and customers, offering practical advice to address these topical professional challenges.

Some of our confirmed speakers include:
-  Dr Warren Tucker, Director, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
-  Dr Caroline Ziemke-Dickson, Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, Virginia USA
-  Lise Waldek, Macquarie University—PICT
-  Clive Williams MG, Adjunct Professor, Macquarie University’s Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, and                    Visiting Fellow at the ANU’s Australian Centre for Military Law and Security

Attend the two master classes on:
 • Critical Thinking  • Collective Forecasting

Participate in the Panel Discussion on "Strengthening the Intelligence Value Proposition in an Information Rich World"

Earlybird Closes - 28th May 2012 - organise your workplace approval NOW!

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AIPIO members and guests are invited to the launch of the Collective

Forecasting Competition in Canberra on Thursday 16 February 2012. This

AIPIO event features a presentation by Dr Eugene Dubossarsky of Presciient,

a review of AIPIO events in 2012, and an opportunity to network with other

intelligence professionals.

Where: BAE Systems, 78 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon ACT

BAE Systems, 78 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon ACT

When: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start

5.30pm for a 6.00pm start

Cost: Free wine, beer and canapés

Free wine, beer and canapés
Registration details here...

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