Join your fellow Securing New Ground attendees for nourishment, caffeine and conversation as you prepare for the launch of SNG 2018.

Chairman of the SIA Board of Directors Scott Schaffer welcomes attendees to Securing New Ground and sets the tone for two high-powered days of business discussions.

Technology disruption. Labor shortages. Automation of jobs. Intelligent machines. The leaders of the security industry are facing unprecedented challenges and transformations. How will they – and their businesses – adapt and embrace those changes to power their businesses in the future? This panel of top security leaders faces these topics head on in our ever popular “View from the Top” session.

The next generation of home security technologies has had a profound effect on the installing and monitoring companies which service the consumer market. Is this the coming bellwether for the commercial market? There are two sides to every disruption: You can ride the wave of opportunity or struggle in the trough of change. Which side will you be on?

Join our panel of cyber-physical technology experts as they wrestle with how the internet of things (IoT), and other “smart” technologies promise to disrupt the security of cyber-physical systems. The panel will explore threats to this world of connected security devices and also will examine how new systems being developed today can utilize technologies to sense potentially disastrous events and take steps to limit their impact or stop them altogether.

Even if you’ve already ticked the boxes of firewalls, patches and passwords, you’re only scratching the surface when it comes to cybersecurity protection. Join renowned cybersecurity expert and penetration tester Valerie Thomas as she forecasts how the security of your systems and technologies will be tested and how you can take your cybersecurity approach to the next level and learn what this could mean to the long-term value of your business.

During the lunch break, join your peers over lunch for topic-focused, 45-minute roundtable discussions to discuss trends and share knowledge. Roundtables are open to all SNG attendees, speakers and sponsors, but seating is limited, so arrive early to claim a seat. Roundtable begins at 12:15 p.m. and will conclude at 1:00 p.m. Topics include:

• Cyber Threats and Data Privacy
  • Table leader: Valerie Thomas, Securicon
• The Business of Integration
  • Table leader: Bill Bozeman, PSA Security Network
• Forecasting the Future of IoT on Security
  • Table leader: Mike Foynes, Microsoft
• Market Conditions for Future Growth of the Industry
  • Table leader: John Mack, Imperial Capital
• Security and the Cloud: Acceptance, Barriers and Opportunities
  • Table leader: Sal Mani, Google

Following lunch, each appointed leader from the various SNG roundtables will take the stage and present all attendees the best ideas and perspectives shared at their table.

Digital business moves at a faster pace than legacy business processes, and traditional security approaches designed for maximum control will no longer work in the new era of digital innovation. Join our panel team of CSOs and industry as they identify how they see the future of IoT, manage data networks, and deal with the impact of rapid industry consolidation as they meet the new demands on security, technology and people management.

Technology disruptions have changed the game for our industry so quickly and the skill set for future leaders must change with it. Devices and how they are employed within enterprises have changed many of the core processes of how we do business. So, how can we stay on top of the interruption and get the right people to enhance the traditional methods of security, while managing risk and monitoring resiliency? Hear how the panel team connects with different areas of the security channel to integrate emerging technology and deliver the competitive advantage end-users expect.

Does a smart city mean faster response times? Can video systems be imbued with intelligence to generate accurate dispatches for police and emergency services? What does a smart city mean for the privacy of individuals? Can a smart city use security and sensor technologies to shape urban planning? How can city leaders deploy IoT for effective municipal management? Our panel of smart city experts will explore these questions and more.

The shot clock is running, and you don’t want to miss this session as Jerome Pickett, chief security officer for the National Basketball Association, takes the court at SNG. Learn how he designs a smart zone defense and responds to full-court presses facing his organization. Expect global lessons from the NBA’s security program and from his experiences in national security and look for a discussion of how he’s handling disruptive technologies and is using intelligent security solutions to prepare for the threats of the future.

Unwind after a powerful day and connect with fellow leaders, visionaries and entrepreneurs over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

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The pace of technology is moving at hyper speed. Many business experts have indicated the merger of infotech and biotech will push many out of the job market. So, what does this portend for the security industry? Big Data and AI will need the next level of technologists to be ready to step up and plan our future. Companies who lead the tech revolution won’t just sing the praises of new devices to make our lives easier but will likely direct who is able to attract, hire and train top talent. Future change requires us to become more nimble and resilient as we determine the key questions needed to determine if we are on a path for growth or obscurity.

SIA has defined the Security Megatrends that will shape physical security, but how much change will the industry truly see? Will the next decade really be different? And what are the factors driving those changes? Our panel of industry leaders will take a real-world, reality-on-the-street look at how they are leveraging innovation to build businesses for growth tomorrow.

More remote services, but also more on-demand and more DIY. What does it all mean for the central station industry? How are they tapping current technology and purchasing trends to reshape their business for a strong future of RMR? Hear how the residential security side of the market plans to stay nimble in a sea of change.

Follow the money as the chairman of SIA’s Investment Trends Committee is joined by some of the industry’s most active investors, lenders and deal makers to explore the macro trends for capital markets, debt and equity.