Securing New Ground™ Conference Brings Investors and Industry Together

Registration is free to qualified first-time investor attendees

SILVER SPRING, MD – The 17th annual Securing New Ground™ Conference, the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Executive Conference, is a unique forum where leading investors and executives from the security industry come together for a one-of-a-kind networking and educational experience.

The conference, which is being held Nov. 1-2 at the Conrad Hotel in New York, focuses on the business of security and on identifying business trends and opportunities for the coming year.
Through insightful presentations and discussions, productive sessions and networking opportunities, security industry executives and financiers interact with their peers. There is no other event that brings C-level security executives and end users of technology together in such a dynamic environment.

John Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix Inc., said, “Securing New Ground™ has the highest quality networking and is the most forward-looking event to understand where the industry is headed.”

Highlights of 2012 conference include:

• Wall Street Insight: The Investment Climate — One of the hallmarks of the conference, this session dives deep into the state of the industry investment business — and the factors that drive financing, valuations and investment trends. An expert panel of financial lenders and investors from Raymond James, Imperial Capital and Capital Source give attendees an advance look at the opportunities in high-growth markets.
• Growth Strategies: It’s a Matter of Survival! — Savvy business leaders take a forward-looking and strategic approach to change. Presenters include industry thought leaders including: Martin Gren, Co-Founder of Axis Communications; Mohamed Lazzouni, Sr. VP and Chief Technology Officer, MorphoTrust, Thanasis Molokotos, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY Americas; and Dick O’Leary, Senior Director, Global Solutions of EMC Corporation.
• The Changing Residential Landscape —Today’s savvy consumer expects pervasive connectivity and instant feedback in their business and personal lives. The alarm industry has responded to this demand with products that allow consumers to be more connected to their home than ever before. How has this changing technology affected the residential marketplace and what opportunities exist as a result? The panel includes: Joe Nuccio, President & CEO, ASG Security; Alex Dunn, COO, Vivint Inc.; and Rich Perry, Chief Executive Officer, Security Networks.

All Securing New Ground™ attendees will receive a free copy of the 2012 Securing New Ground™ Annual Report, a compendium of primary research and market information designed to help plan and grow business. The report sells for $495.

Registration is free to qualified first-time investors.

About the Security Industry Association (SIA)

The Security Industry Association (SIA) (www.securityindustry.org) is the leading trade association for electronic and physical security solution providers. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels; creating open industry standards that enable integration; advancing industry professionalism through education and training; opening global market opportunities; and fostering collaboration with other like-minded organizations. As a proud sponsor of ISC Expos and Conferences, and owner of the Securing New Ground Conference, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.