Rep. Michael McCaul to be Keynote Speaker at SIA Government Summit

Security Industry Association (SIA)

Congressman is Chairman of House Committee on Homeland Security

SILVER SPRING, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) will be a keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at theW Hotel in Washington, DC.

Congressman Michael T. McCaul R-TX) is currently serving his fifth term representing Texas’ 10th District in the United States Congress. Rep. McCaul is Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, which has oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, ensuring it is able to carry out its core mission of protecting the American people from terrorist attacks. As Chairman, McCaul prioritizes the threat of international and domestic terrorism, cyber security, airport security and management of DHS.

Prior to Congress, Rep. McCaul served as Chief of Counter Terrorism and National Security in the U.S. Attorney’s office, Western District of Texas, and led the Joint Terrorism Task Force charged with detecting, deterring and preventing terrorist activity. McCaul also served as Texas Deputy Attorney General under current U.S. Senator John Cornyn and served as a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice’s Public Integrity Section in Washington, D.C.

The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights that help them better understand how policy drives business in the security industry. The exclusive nature of the setting allows one-on-one conversations with government decision makers. Registration includes breakfast and lunch both days, and the semi-formal SIA Public Policy Dinner, where SIA recognizes leading legislators and outstanding SIA volunteers.

To register for the SIA Government Summit, visit the SIA website at www.securityindustry.org/summit.


About the Security Industry Association (SIA)

The Security Industry Association (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 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 network opportunities.