Security Industry Association Opens Call for Speakers for 2025 SIA GovSummit Conference

Speaking proposals are being accepted for SIA’s public policy and government security conference, taking place May 20-21 in Washington, D.C.

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the 2025 SIA GovSummit – SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2025 will be held May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. 

“Gathering hundreds of public- and private-sector security leaders in the nation’s capital each year, SIA GovSummit offers a high-impact program of dynamic content and top expertise on the government’s technology needs, the latest policy trends and the effects of the evolving risk environment on our industry’s security products, system integrations and innovations,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “We encourage SIA members, government experts and the broader security and public safety community to share your ideas for commercial-free, engaging sessions that will inform and benefit GovSummit attendees.”

Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies. SIA is seeking high-quality session proposals on topics in:

• Contracting and procurement
• Proposed legislation and regulations
• Regulatory compliance
• State and local policy trends
• Protecting government facilities
• Standards, codes or best practices development
• Law enforcement and first responder technology
• Emerging technologies for the government sector

Session proposals for GovSummit 2025 must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 31. Learn more and submit your proposal here.

Registration is now open for the 2025 SIA GovSummit! This event is free to attend for government workers, including public safety, military/defense, education and legislative staff and other government employees. GovSummit is considered a “widely attended gathering” and complies with all relevant event guidelines. Industry registration starts at $295 for SIA members; learn more and register here.

About SIA

SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,500 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. 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 collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry’s top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.