SIA Events

Your guide to official SIA events, including top security industry trade shows, conferences and networking events. Visit the SIA calendar for an at-a-glance view of all upcoming events and meetings.

AcceleRISE (Aug. 3–5, 2026)

Prepare for your future. Designed for young security industry leaders and presented by SIA's RISE community, AcceleRISE brings together tomorrow’s security leaders for top-quality idea sharing, coaching, business skills, networking and inspiration.

 

Security Industry Events Calendar

UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

The SIA security industry events calendar is a guide to SIA official events and major industry events, as well as events where SIA has a presence or a partnership.

Monthly List
July 2026
DonVersations LIVE With Special Guest Manish Dalal, July 14, 2026, 12 p.m. EDT

DonVersations LIVE! With Special Guest Manish Dalal

On July 14, 2026, tune in for the next episode of DonVersations! Join us live on SIA’s LinkedIn to hear SIA CEO Don Erickson in a dynamic conversation with Manish Dalal, president and founder of ZKTeco USA, about the future of identity, key access control trends, the value of the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol…
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Virtual

SIAThere! Chicago

Join us in Chicago, Illinois, for our SIAThere! networking event, generously sponsored by Security Innovation Hub. This free, in-person event brings together local security industry professionals for an evening of meaningful connections, great conversations and valuable networking. It’s the perfect opportunity to expand your network and stay engaged with the industry. Event Details Date and Time: Thursday, July…
Thursday, July 16, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Security Innovation Hub
1308 South Kilbourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60623

SIA National Capital Region Security Forum July 2026 Networking

The SIA National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF) brings together the people driving security across the D.C. metro area. Join fellow industry professionals for meaningful conversations, new connections and valuable networking with leaders from government, integration, consulting and technology organizations. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres while expanding your network and engaging with one of…
Thursday, July 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Amazon HQ2
1400 S. Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202

SIAThere! San Jose

Join us in San Jose, California for our SIAThere! networking event, generously sponsored by Ambient.ai. This free, in-person event brings together local security industry professionals for an evening of meaningful connections, great conversations and valuable networking. It’s the perfect opportunity to expand your network and stay engaged with the industry.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
West Axis Experience Center
2077 Gateway Place Suite 500 San Jose, CA, 95110
August 2026
AcceleRISE San Diego, CA Aug. 3-5, 2026

AcceleRISE 2026

AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference presented by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders. AcceleRISE is an event for young professionals and those new to the security industry that’s different from your standard conference. You’ll join other rising stars in the industry to take your career to the next level, make valuable connections…
Monday - Wednesday, August 3 - 5, 2026
All Day
San Diego, California

SIAThere! SoCal

Join us in Irvine, California, for our SIAThere! networking event, generously sponsored by EtherWAN Systems. This free, in-person event brings together local security industry professionals for an evening of meaningful connections, great conversations and valuable networking. It’s the perfect opportunity to expand your network and stay engaged with the industry.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
EtherWAN Systems Inc.
5 Jenner Street, Ste 100, Irvine, CA 92618

CSPM Review Course August 2026

The Security Industry Association’s CSPM Review Course is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam. This live virtual course covers key concepts and skills outlined in the CSPM exam blueprint that will help you identify specific areas where you might need to do some additional studying before the exam. During this…
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Zoom
DonVersations with special guest Kabir Maiga, CEO, KeyShare Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, 12 p.m. EDT LinkedIn: Security Industry Association

DonVersations LIVE! With Special Guest Kabir Maiga

On Aug. 12, 2026, tune in for the next episode of DonVersations! Join us live on SIA’s LinkedIn to hear SIA CEO Don Erickson in a dynamic conversation with Kabir Maiga, co-founder and CEO of KeyShare, about access control and identity trends, who owns identity, the role of SIA in promoting identity standards and the future…
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Virtual

Vertical Insights: Airport Security Symposium

About the Webinar Vertical Insights is a series of virtual events presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and focused on top vertical markets. This series is designed to bring together practitioners, security integrators, solution providers, consultants and others involved in protecting key sectors. Airports are complex, high-traffic environments that serve as critical infrastructure for…
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom

SIA National Capital Region Security Forum August 2026 Networking

The SIA National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF) brings together the people driving security across the D.C. metro area. Join fellow industry professionals for meaningful conversations, new connections and valuable networking with leaders from government, integration, consulting and technology organizations. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres while expanding your network and engaging with one of…
Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Tower Club Tysons Corner
8000 Towers Crescent Drive Suite 1700, Vienna, VA 22182
SPM: Security Project Management Join our August Basics of SPM Take your security project management skills from technical expertise to project success. Aug. 24-27, 2026, Virtual SIA

Basics of SPM August 2026

Ready to take your projects and career to the next level? More than just knowing the technology, successful project management involves budgeting, client management, timeline execution and more. When you’re ready to excel, SIA’s Security Project Management training course can help you. The Basics of SPM Course is the essential training you and your team need. Get…
Monday - Thursday, August 24 - 27, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Zoom
September 2026

DonVersations LIVE! With Special Guest Jeff Huggins

On Sept. 8, 2026, tune in for a new episode of DonVersations! Join us live on SIA’s LinkedIn to hear SIA CEO Don Erickson in a dynamic conversation with Jeff Huggins, vice president of government programs and national accounts at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, about his work as chair of SIA Veterans in Security, key…
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Virtual
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Securing New Ground (Oct. 20–21, 2026)

Once a year, the security industry's brightest minds, biggest players and most driven entrepreneurs come together in New York City for information sharing, top-level networking and security industry business analysis. At SNG trends are spotted, connections are formed and minds are opened. Join us!

 

ISC East (Nov. 3–5, 2026)

Held each year in New York City, ISC East is the Northeast's largest security industry event. SIA is the premier sponsor of ISC East. Attendees will have the chance to meet with technical representatives from hundreds of leading brands in the security industry, allowing you to find out about new products and stay ahead of the competition.

 

ISC West (April 5–9, 2027)

ISC West, a SIA-sponsored event, is the largest converged security trade event in the United States. Held annually at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, ISC West offers the opportunity to discover the latest technologies and network, learn and connect with thousands of security and public safety professionals.

 

SIA GovSummit (2027 Dates TBA)

SIA GovSummit, held annually in Washington, D.C., focuses on how government leverages security technologies to drive success across a wide spectrum of missions.

 

Security LeadHER (June 14–15, 2027)

Born of a need to effect change and create a more enriching and inclusive security community, Security LeadHER will connect you with impactful keynotes, lively networking, small group breakouts and many opportunities to help you develop your security leadership skills and grow your tribe!

 

Expo Seguridad México (June 22–24, 2027)

Expo Seguridad México, from RX (operator of the ISC Security Events, ISC West and ISC East), is the largest event for the security industry in Latin America, and SIA is proud to be the premier sponsor of this fast-growing security expo.

 

Perimeter PREVENT (2027 Dates TBA)

Perimeter PREVENT is the premier event in perimeter security, gathering corporate security leaders, government security personnel, specifiers, engineers, systems integrators and solution providers for an all-day symposium featuring educational presentations, networking opportunities and an open forum to present questions and ideas.

 

SIA National Capital Region Security Forum

The National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF), presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is a community of security professionals and those associated with the industry who connect monthly to network and exchange ideas in the Washington, D.C. Area.

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SIAThere!

SIAThere is a series of free security industry networking events and brings together a mix of the security industry: manufacturers and solution providers, integrators, installing companies, consultants, IT and physical security practitioners.

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Questions about SIA industry events? Contact us!

For more information or questions about these events, please contact events@securityindustry.org.