Security Industry Association Opens Call for Speakers for 2026 SIA GovSummit

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 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be held May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. 

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 and other critical infrastructure
• Standards, codes or best practices development
• Law enforcement and first responder technology
• Emerging technologies for the government sector

“As the nation’s premier event connecting government, security and technology, SIA GovSummit gathers hundreds of leaders across the public and private sectors each year to explore how the government leverages security technologies to drive success across a wide spectrum of missions,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “We encourage our members and those across the security field to submit their ideas for informative, engaging conference content and share their expertise on the latest policy trends, the government’s technology needs and how the changing risk and threat landscape impacts the security industry’s solutions, innovations and system integrations.”

Session proposals for GovSummit 2026 must be submitted by Tuesday, Feb. 3. Learn more and submit your proposal here.

Registration is now open for the 2026 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. Early bird registration starts at $345 for members; 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.