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Protecting Our Schools: Key Insights and Resources From SIA’s 2026 K–12 School Security Symposium

Strengthening the safety and security of K–12 schools requires more than just technology. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently held a Vertical Insights symposium that brought together leading voices in school safety to tackle one of the most consequential challenges facing communities today. In this virtual event presented by SIA, sponsored by Acre Security and…

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FAST: Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Security Technician of the Year Awards

FAST Announces the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners

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Ten Security Professionals Honored for Exceptional Skill, Dedication and Impact Across the Industry DALLAS, Texas—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its fourth year, this prestigious program continues to shine a light on the professionals who form the backbone of…

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Perimeter PREVENT Washington, D.C., June 24, 2026
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote, Agenda and Speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2026

Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, will take place June 24 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security. This symposium—held June 24 in Washington, D.C., and presented by SIA with guidance from the SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee—will…

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2026 Security LeadHER Program to Advance, Connect and Empower Women in Security

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ASIS International and the Security Industry Association bring the landmark gathering to Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 15–16 ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA)—the leading membership associations for the security industry—have announced the 2026 agenda and speaker lineup for Security LeadHER, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security…

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2026 VETS AWard Valuing Experience, Talent and Service Nathan Wells, Convergint
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Security Industry Association Names Recipient of Inaugural VETS Award

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Nathan Wells of Convergint will be honored for his dedication to supporting military veterans in the security industry at SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Nathan Wells as the first-ever recipient of the SIA Valuing Experience, Talent and Service (VETS) Award, presented by SIA’s Veterans in Security community. SIA will present Wells…

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SIA GovSummit: The Nation's Premier Government Security Conference May 20-21, 2026, Washington, D.C. Keynote: Joshua Obstfeld, FBI
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Security Industry Association Reveals More Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026

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Joshua Obstfeld of the FBI will keynote SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the Day 1 keynote speaker and more expert government presenters for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be…

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Expo Seguridad Mexico Keynote Speaker Q&A Brian Allen, executive director, AI RegRisk Think Tank
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Expo Seguridad México Keynote Speaker Brian Allen Examines How Security Leaders Must Evolve in an AI-Transformed World

Expo Seguridad México is coming up June 2–4 in Mexico City, Mexico, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be the premier sponsor of this fast-growing security expo, the largest event for the security industry in Latin America. The Expo Seguridad México team have unveiled the SIA Education@Expo Seguridad México conference program, which includes a…

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SIA Education at ISC Call for Speakers Open! ISC East 2026, ISC West 2027
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SIA and ISC Open Call for Proposals for ISC East 2026 and ISC West 2027

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Speaking Proposals Are Being Accepted for the SIA Education@ISC Conference Programs at ISC East 2026 (Nov. 3–5 in New York City) and ISC West 2027 (April 5–9 in Las Vegas) The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC Security Events are seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the SIA Education at ISC conference programs at ISC…

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AcceleRISE San Diego, CA Aug. 3-5, 2026

Security Industry Association Announces Details for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference, Opens Call for Speakers

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Hosted by the SIA RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, AcceleRISE 2026 will take place Aug. 3–5 in San Diego, California. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for AcceleRISE—a unique event hosted by the SIA RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. This year’s…

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SIA GovSummit: The Nation's Premier Government Security Conference May 20-21, 2026, Washington, D.C. Keynote: Gharun Lacy, deputy assistant secretary, U.S. Department of State
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Security Industry Association Reveals Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026

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Gharun Lacy of the State Department will headline SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the keynote speaker and lineup of expert government presenters for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be…

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