IntelligentSIA: The Top 11 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in June 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.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: EMS Integrators, LiveU, McKinsey & Company, NGA Security Advisors, Niural, NWC LLC, Quality Low Voltage Systems, Snellings Walters and Velasea. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

Time is running out to attend the 2024 Security LeadHER conference! Don’t miss your chance to convene in Phoenix, Arizona, June 24-25, for this unique event hosted by SIA and ASIS International and dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security industry.
Last month, SIA hosted the 2024 SIA GovSummit conference, which gathered leaders from government and industry to explore cutting-edge technologies and the top security concerns and needs of federal, state and local government. Missed the event? Check out SIA’s recaps and videos on top sessions related to addressing hostile drone threats, school security challenges and obtaining grant funding, programs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers for security vendors, what’s new for 2024 with General Services Administration contracting and going from silos to convergence.
Also in the D.C. area: Join your fellow industry professionals at the next SIA National Capital Region Security Forum networking event! Meet and connect with fellow security professionals over complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres on June 20 at this rooftop event sponsored by Force Security Solutions and held at the Axis Experience Center in Arlington, Virginia.

SIA recently presented the Security Industry Community Service Day, a new initiative focused on community service projects. Thanks to all the industry companies and SIA members who participated in this year’s day of service! Check out highlights and photos here.
New research from SIA! The latest Security Market Index report shows that the industry is in “outstanding shape” following ISC West, with 75% of leaders citing positive business conditions, and looks forward to a strong second half of 2024.

The agenda has been revealed for the 2024 AcceleRISE conference! Young professionals and rising stars in our industry will grow, inspire and lead at this unique event happening Aug. 12-14 in Washington, D.C. Learn more and register here.
New blogs from the SIA government relations team! SIA’s Jake Parker shared insights on key considerations and implications for the security industry related to Colorado’s new biometric data requirements and the new White House guidance on use of artificial intelligence by federal agencies, while George Sewell breaks down how the new Federal Trade Commission ban on noncompete agreements impacts security businesses.

SIAThere! is coming to Dallas, Texas! On June 13, join SIA members and regional security professionals for an industrywide, free networking event generously sponsored by Axis Communications and held at the Axis Experience Center in Dallas. RSVP here!
Are you passionate about the security industry? Do you want to help SIA enhance its efforts around key standards and technology topics? Hear from SIA Standards Committee Chair Peter Boriskin and learn more about upcoming opportunities to get involved in SIA’s newest blog and video.

We want to hear from you, SIA members! Take the SIA Member Satisfaction Survey by June 13 and enter to win tickets to all of our 2025 conferences.
Last chance to speak at ISC East or West! Session proposals for the SIA Education conferences at ISC East 2024 (Nov. 19-21 in New York City) and ISC West 2025 (April 1-4 in Las Vegas, Nevada) are due Friday, June 21. Learn more and get started here.