IntelligentSIA: The Top 13 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in March 2024

Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more.

Just released! SIA and ASIS International have released Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026, a new research sharing critical insights on the macroeconomic importance of the security market, examining how technology is changing the market and offering assessments of the industry by technology, geographic region and vertical market. Unlock the report here.
Starting March 5, join us for the next SIAcademy LIVE! course, offering a deep dive on access control modalities! In this virtual instructor-led course, you’ll expand your knowledge on identity, credential issuance, mobile access and how to select the right modality for your needs or that of your clients. Learn more and register here.

With state legislative sessions across the country well underway, policymakers are grappling with a myriad of issues that security industry leaders and companies should be paying close attention to. Several key themes have already emerged at the forefront of legislative agendas so far in 2024. In SIA’s new blog post, Colby Williams explores these themes, ranging from artificial intelligence and biometrics to right to repair and school security funding.
On March 26, join us virtually for the next Vertical Insights symposium, which will examine how casinos deploy security technology. During this event, sponsored by Axis Communications, enjoy a keynote presentation by George Jenkot, vice president of security and surveillance at Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Michigan, and explore how physical and cyber solutions protect the high-stakes world of casinos in a series of conversations.

The SIA Nominations Committee has recommended four individuals to serve as members of the SIA Board of Directors for an initial two-year term and nominated three individuals for a second two-year term, pursuant to the SIA bylaws. View the nominees and learn more about voting here.
On March 11, join SIA for the webinar Growth, Evolution and Finances: A Closer Look at Security Mergers and Investments. This webinar will examine the most significant recent financial developments among security firms – including M&As, debt capital markets and market trends – and provide a glimpse at what 2024 might bring. RSVP here.

SIA has named Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) and Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) as the 2024 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award. The honorees will be recognized for their outstanding policy leadership on key issues in artificial intelligence and school security at SIA’s Security Hill Day event.
There’s still time to showcase your new security products at ISC West! SIA’s New Products and Solutions Awards at ISC West recognize the industry’s leading products, services and solutions. Entries are due Friday, March 8; don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this premier awards program! Learn more and enter here.

SIA has announced details for the 2024 GovSummit, SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference and taking place May 21-22 in downtown Washington, D.C. Get a sneak peek here!
Nominations are open for the 2024 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards! This globally recognized program honors innovative women guiding the biometrics and security industry, with awardees recognized at SIA GovSummit. Don’t wait; nominations are due March 29! Get started here.

ISC West 2024 is coming up April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the SIA Education@ISC West program offers keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 100 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments. Here are five sessions you won’t want to miss on workforce development topics ranging from unlocking organizational stagnation to embracing alternative workforce solutions, and make sure to add them to your ISC West calendar!
Registration is open for SIA’s events at ISC West 2024! Optimize your show experience by joining us for these SIA events and activities.
Speaking of events, meet, connect and engage this month at the next SIAThere! and SIA National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF) events. On Mach 14, join us in midtown New York City for a free SIAThere! event sponsored by VOLT AI, and on March 21 don’t miss the SIA NCRSF networking event sponsored by Brivo and held at Brivo’s HQ in Bethesda, Maryland.