Security Industry Association Unveils Program for First-Ever ESG Week Event

This free and open-to-all virtual symposium will feature dynamic, expert-led sessions on key topics in sustainability, environment, social and governance.

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the first-ever ESG Week Virtual Symposium, taking place Sept. 9-11, 2025. This free and open-to-all event is co-presented by the SIA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board and Built Environment Advisory Board and will feature dynamic sessions on key topics in sustainability, environment, social and governance. 

Sessions for this event will run Tuesday, Sept. 9, through Thursday, Sept. 11, from 12–2 p.m. EDT each day. Topics covered will include:

• Practical governance strategies for small and medium-sized businesses in security tech
• Operationalizing artificial intelligence in your health and safety programs
• Embedding ESG into modern security strategies
• Aligning purpose with performance to deliver client value in sustainability strategy
• ESG as a strategic enabler
• Leveraging physical security solutions to make organizations more sustainable

“SIA is proud to present the first ESG Week Symposium to examine critical issues related to the environment, sustainability, social and governance in our industry,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “We thank our expert advisory board members—including the ESG Advisory Board and its chair, Renee Thompson, and the Built Environment Advisory Board and its chair, Dan Cremins—for offering your valuable insights and vision in shaping this collaborative virtual event, and we thank sponsors ASSA ABLOY and HID for your generous support of this brand-new offering.”

Speakers for the 2025 ESG Week Virtual Symposium include:

• Scott Bystrek, director, health and safety, Salesforce Global Safety and Security
• Andrew Campagnola, director of product management, Kastle Systems
• Dan Cremins, chair, SIA Built Environment Advisory Board, and senior business development manager, Delta Electronics
• Jon Harris, founder and performance coach, Apex Performance
• Travis Hensley, global operations sustainability, health and safety manager, HID
• Ashwin Kataria, senior vice president, performance excellence, Securitas Technology
• Kristi Keating, vice president of sustainability, Securitas Technology
• Dr. Alka Khungar, customer value director, Johnson Controls
• Jessica Martinez, director, Luxer One
• Amy Musanti, director, sustainable building solutions, door security solutions, ASSA ABLOY
• Andy Shartzer, technical evangelist, Pelco
• Matt Winn, vice president, communications, HID

ESG Week 2025 is generously supported by sponsors ASSA ABLOY and HID. Registration for this event is free and open to all; learn more and register here.

About SIA

SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,600 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.