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.
Sponsored by:
An Exclusive Program ... Limited to 50 Leaders Who Are Open to Growth.
Pricing: $799
Table Stakes: Program Eligibility and Expectations
Each candidate should 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.
Chatham House Rules will be in effect for this event. Our goal is to provide a safe and open environment where professionals can candidly share their insights and experiences. Under this rule, participants in a meeting are free to discuss comments made in class but may not disclose the identity nor the affiliation of the person who made the comment. To maintain this space, the event is closed to reporting from members of the media. Thank you for respecting these guidelines. Please see SIA Confidentiality Policy.
Board of Directors
Matt Barnette
President and CEO
PSA
Anita Brunet
Vice President, Security Solutions, Americas
Wesco
Kelly DeLeo
Director, Business Development and Services
Axis Communications
Brett Ennals
Founder and CEO
Cento
Brian Reich
Vice President, Global Security and Business Resilience
Honeywell Aerospace
Executive Speakers
Candice Aragon
Chief Experience Officer
PSA
Kelly DeLeo
Director, Business Development and Services
Axis Communications
Andrew Elvish
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Genetec
Ken Francis
Executive Vice President (EVP)
DMP
Kyle Gordon
EVP, Global Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence
AMAG Technology
Chris Hugman
CEO
SystemSurveyor
Tracy Larson
Founder and President
WeSuite
Vicky Lowe
CEO
Eastern DataComm
John Nemerofsky
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
SAGE Integration
Dan Rothrock
Senior VP, Global Business Development
Zenitel
Bill Squires
Chief Venues Officer, FIFA 2026 Men’s World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee; Associate Professor
Columbia University
Heather Torrey
EVP, Americas
dormakaba
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.
- Speaker Topic: From Strategy to Scoreboard: A Proven Playbook for Competitive Positioning and Sustainable Growth in Complex Markets
- 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-sale
- 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
- Location: Marriott Marquis NYC, 7th floor, SoHo Complex (same location as Securing New Ground)
- Schedule: 2:00–5:00 p.m. EDT: Capstone Presentations to Board of Directors
- Board of Directors Members:
- Matt Barnette, CEO, PSA
- Anita Brunet, vice president, security solutions–Americas, Wesco
- Kelly DeLeo, director, business development and services, Axis Communications
- Brett Ennals, CEO, Cento
- Brian Reich, vice president, global security and business resilience, Honeywell Aerospace
Oct. 22, 2026
Location: Faculty House at Columbia University, Garden Room 2, 1st Floor; address: 64 Morningside Dr, New York, NY 10027
Schedule:
- 8:00–9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:00–9:45 a.m.: From Revenue Driver to Executive Leader: Building Influence, Credibility and Results in the Security Industry
- Speakers:
- Kelly DeLeo, director, business development and services, Axis Communications
- Vicky Lowe, CEO, Eastern DataComm
- Speakers:
- 9:45–10:00 a.m.: Networking Break
- 10:00–10:45 a.m.: Brand Storytelling and Leveraging Influence
- Speakers:
- Candice Aragon, chief experience officer, PSA
- Andrew Elvish, CMO, Genetec
- Speakers:
- 10:45–11:00 a.m.: Networking Break
- 11:00–11:45 a.m.: Using Metrics as a Leadership Tool
- Speakers:
- Tracy Larson, founder and president, WeSuite
- John Nemerofsky, COO, SAGE Integration
- Speakers:
- 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Lunch
- 1:00–2:30 p.m.: Peer-to-Peer Roundtables: Leadership Challenges
- Speaker:
- Bill Squires, chief venues officer, FIFA 2026 Men's World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee; associate professor, sports management, Columbia University
- Speaker:
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.
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