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The Future of Federal Identity: Insights From the 2026 SIA GovSummit

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Experts from HID, CyberArmed and BruckEdwards shared updates on personal identity verification standard compliance, mobile benefits, deployment models and more. Does your company do business with the federal government? At SIA’s 2026 GovSummit conference, a panel of experts in federal identity examined the evolution of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 identity models to support…

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Maximizing Funding Opportunities With Security Grants: Insights From the 2026 SIA GovSummit

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Experts from Axis Communications, EM Designs and Grants Office shared expertise on key security grant offerings, application tips and more. Security industry manufacturers and integrators are trusted advisors in many ways to security practitioners. But some may not have a full understanding of the additional value they can provide by guiding clients through the process…

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Taking FIPS 201 Beyond the Card

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Get key insights from GovSummit on the future of federal identity. Here are some takeaways from a recent SIA GovSummit session examining the evolution of Federal Information Processing Standards 201 (FIPS 201) identity models to support today’s digital-first environments.  FIPS 201 is a proven identity management system developed by NASA and U.S. Department of Defense computer scientists in…

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What’s New in Government Procurement and Policy for 2026

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Get key insights from GovSummit on the significant changes and impact for security integrators. Here are some takeaways from a recent SIA GovSummit session that represent significant changes for security integrators.  The General Services Administration (GSA) has been working to streamline requirements and procedures for procurement.  In the recent “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul,” changes are being…

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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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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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SIA GovSummit Agenda Announced May 20-21, 2026, Washington, D.C.
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Security Industry Association Announces Agenda for 2026 SIA GovSummit

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SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference will take place May 20–21in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the agenda and speaker lineup 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…

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SIA Industry Advocate Award Brett Feddersen, D-Fend Solutions Gene Fullano, Motorola Solutions John Steele, Johnson Controls
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Security Industry Association Names Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as 2026 Industry Advocate of the Year Awardees

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Feddersen, Fullano and Steele were recognized for their outstanding leadership and support of SIA’s government relations initiatives at Security Hill Day. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Industry Advocate Award. The 2026 awardees will be recognized during SIA’s Security Hill…

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Security Industry Association Opens Call for Speakers for 2026 SIA GovSummit

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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…

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