Introducing The Table: A Peer-to-Peer Growth Experience

Program Overview

You're invited to The Table, a premier leadership development experience designed for mid-career and senior leaders preparing to advance into executive roles. Grounded in real-world security industry challenges, The Table mirrors best-in-class executive education models and focuses on developing leadership capabilities, exploring emerging industry trends and strengthening professional connections.

Participants engage in a six-week, cohort-based experience that blends executive masterclasses, interactive workshops, facilitated peer discussions and applied strategic problem-solving. Through practical, real-world learning and meaningful peer collaboration, the program strengthens business acumen, supports individual growth and helps move the security industry forward. Participants are expected to attend every session, including both virtual and in-person formats.

Who Should Join Us at The Table

Mid-career professionals aspiring to executive roles
Senior managers with enterprise-level influence
High-potential leaders identified for executive succession
Executives committed to supporting and inspiring motivated professionals

Key Features

Expert Keynotes: Senior executives, SIA and PSA board members and industry leaders sharing insights on leadership, strategic business planning, managing people, performance metrics, operations and more.
Interactive Panels and Workshops: Skill-building sessions on tactical and strategic decision making, productivity, financial metrics, growth strategies and team leadership.
Cross Functional “War Room” Planning: Small group exercise, facilitated by senior leaders, tackling real-world business challenges and developing actionable strategies.
Networking Opportunities: Virtual breakout rooms for peer-to-peer connections and mentorship.
On-Demand Access: Recorded sessions available for all registered participants.

Executive Speakers

Ken Francis

Executive Vice President
DMP

Kyle Gordon

Executive VP, Global Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence
AMAG Technology

Heather Torrey

EVP, Americas
dormakaba

Chris Hugman

CEO
SystemSurveyor

Dan Rothrock

Senior VP, Global Business Development
Zenitel

An Exclusive Program ... Limited to 50 Leaders Who Are Open to Growth.

Pricing: $799

Individuals must be from either Security Industry Association (SIA) or PSA member companies.

Reserve Your Seat at The Table

Table Stakes: Program Eligibility and Expectations

Each candidate must be employed by an SIA and/or PSA Security Network member organization and demonstrate strong performance in their current or previous roles. Ideal participants show the ability to lead complex projects or initiatives, possess a strategic understanding of the security technology and converged security ecosystem and exhibit clear potential to advance into senior leadership roles within the next five years.

Participants should be highly motivated to invest in their professional growth and actively engage in the six-week cohort experience. A strong commitment to attending all scheduled virtual sessions, project work and the mandatory virtual conference is expected. The estimated time commitment is approximately 3–4 hours per week spent between virtual sessions and project work.

PRogram Agenda

Week 1 Executive Master Class—Problem Framing and Business Context

When: Sept. 9, 2026, 2:30–4:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Online/Virtual Meeting
Focus: Enterprise strategic thinking
Objective: Define a relevant business challenge using SWOT analysis and recommend strategic initiatives.
Speaker Topic: From Risk to Revenue: Framing Security Challenges in Business Terms
Executive Speaker: Ken Francis, executive vice president, DMP

Week 2 Executive Master Class—Competitive Positioning and Differentiation

When: Sept. 16, 2026, 2:30–4:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Online/Virtual Meeting
Focus: Commercial Growth Strategy
Objective: Analyze your organization’s competitive positioning and unique differentiation factors within complex and evolving market environments. Develop a strategic, actionable growth plan that aligns with customer needs and capitalizes on collaboration and innovation to drive sustainable revenue and market expansion.
Executive Speaker: Heather Torrey, EVP, Americas, dormakaba

Week 3 Executive Master Class—Enterprise Sales Strategy and Customer Engagement

When: Sept. 23, 2026, 2:30–4:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Online/Virtual Meeting
Focus: Consultative solution selling
Objective: Create a sales strategy business case addressing customer problems, solutions, return in investment and risks.
Speaker Topic: From Strategy to Revenue: Building a Sales Strategy That Creates Customer Value
Executive Speaker: Kyle Gordon, executive vice president, global sales, marketing, commercial excellence, AMAG Technology

Week 4 Executive Master Class—Leadership and Executive Communication

When: Sept. 30, 2026, 2:30–4:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Online/Virtual Meeting
Focus: Influencing across the enterprise
Objective: Present executive-level recommendations with clear, data-driven storytelling.
Speaker Topic: Reporting What Matters: KPIs and Executive Dashboards
Executive Speaker: Dan Rothrock, senior vice president of business development, Zenitel

Week 5 Executive Master Class—Operational Strategy and Project Execution

When: Oct. 7, 2026, 2:30–4:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Online/Virtual Meeting
Focus: Delivering customer value post-scale
Objective: Develop an implementation plan balancing delivery, efficiency, finance and risks.
Speaker Topic: From Closed Deal to Successful Delivery: How Operations Creates Customer Value
Executive Speaker: Chris Hugman, CEO, SystemSurveyor

Week 6 Capstone Presentations and In-Person Summit

When: Oct 21–22, 2026
Where: New York City

Oct. 21, 2026

2:00–4:30 p.m. EDT: Capstone Presentations to Board of Directors

Oct. 22, 2026

8:00–9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
9:00–9:45 a.m. Leading Digital Transformation Initiatives That Prioritize User Experience
9:45–10:00 a.m.: Networking Break
10:00–10:45 a.m.: Brand Storytelling
10:45–11:00 a.m.: Networking Break
11:00–11:25 a.m.: Executive Brief on Leadership Challenges
11:30–11:55 a.m.: Executive Brief on Driving Change
12:00–1:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.: Board of Directors Q&A
1:30–2:30 p.m.: Peer-to-Peer Roundtables

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Attend Securing New Ground!

Our capstone presentations and in-person summit will be held immediately following Securing New Ground, the security industry's executive conference, featuring top CEOs and CSOs. The SNG experience (Oct. 20-21, NYC) is highly recommended for anyone participating in The Table leadership growth cohort. A $200 registration discount for SNG will be offered for all registrants of The Table.