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Making the Technical Make Sense: Lessons From AcceleRISE
What happens when a year of doubt about how technical this industry might be meets two sessions that prove you can keep up? Confidence, a notebook full of takeaways and proof that this community knows how to bring newcomers along. I joined the security industry just one year ago, in August 2025. AcceleRISE 2026, held…
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Beyond the Job Description: Lessons in Growth, Mentorship and Leadership From AcceleRISE 2026
When you step into a new role, your instinct is often to focus on excelling at the job you were hired to do. For my first seven months at SIA, that was exactly where I directed my energy. Learning the role, building my knowledge, and developing a strong foundation felt like the right priorities, and…
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Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference
Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this fun, enriching event will take place Aug. 3–5 in San Diego. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2026 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security…
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Security Industry Association Announces Details for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference, Opens Call for Speakers
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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AcceleRISE 2026
AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference presented by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders. AcceleRISE is an event for young professionals and those new to the security industry that’s different from your standard conference. You’ll join other rising stars in the industry to take your career to the next level, make valuable connections…
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The Basics of Biometrics: Key Insights From IDEMIA’s Teresa Wu
Biometrics is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a core part of how we authenticate identities, secure access and design user experiences. At a recent session at AcceleRISE led by Teresa Wu, vice president of smart credentials and access at IDEMIA Public Security, attendees were given a sweeping look at where biometric technology came from, where…
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How to Negotiate Like a Pro
At AcceleRISE 2025, SIA CEO Don Erickson and PSA’s Matt Barnette, Candice Aragon and Brooke Erickson shared strategies, considerations and tools for negotiating. Negotiation is a useful and important skill for everyone—whether at work or at home—and effective negotiation tactics have evolved over time. In an interactive, candid conversation at the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, PSA…
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How to Read Between the Lines of a Financial Report
At AcceleRISE 2025, Leon Motmans of ASSA ABLOY shared tips for how to read a financial report with purpose and use numbers to influence smarter decisions. “Have you ever looked at a financial report and thoughts, now what?” said Leon Motmans, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions’ vice president and chief financial officer, commercial segment, at the…
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Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2025 AcceleRISE Conference
Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this fun, enriching event will take place Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in…
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Got an Idea to Share? Speak at AcceleRISE 2025!
Help young professionals and rising stars in our industry grow, inspire and lead at this unique event happening Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE community for emerging leaders and those new to the security industry is looking for creative speaking proposals for the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, taking place Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts. AcceleRISE…
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