Lunch and SNG Luncheon Roundtables
While lunch is served, you’re invited to join The Access Control Collective CEO Lee Odess and our roundtable hosts for intimate discussions on specific topics shaping our industry. Each hosted discussion table is limited to approximately 10 participants, so make a plate and join a themed table for a rich discussion on business topics. Expect lively debates and open conversation, leader to leader.
SNG Roundtable Luncheon Table Topics and Hosts
- Mark Folmer, president, RAD—Topic: Why AI Is Going to Rewrite the Rules of Traditional Monitoring
- Hans Kahler, chief operating officer, Eagle Eye Networks—Topic: Security Data Is the New Gold, But Who Owns the Gold?
- Annie Lan, partner, Egis Capital Partners—Topic: Where the Smart Money Is Placing Its Bets
- Albert Lin, chief sales officer, Vivotek—Topic: How Well Is Video Surveillance Really Making the Transition to Video-as-A-Service?
- Michael Wong, CEO and president, Genea—Topic: It’s Finally Time for Real Estate to Become Intelligent.
Seats are not reserved; it is first come, first served for topic tables. Additional open seating at tables is available for anyone not choosing to participate in themed gatherings.
Speakers
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Albert LinChief Sales Officer
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Hans KahlerChief Operating Officer
Eagle Eye NetworksAs chief operating officer at Eagle Eye Networks, Hans Kahler oversees a wide range of critical functions, including engineering, technical support, professional services, quality assurance, Eagle Eye University, compliance and IT. He ensures operations run smoothly and efficiently, driving innovation and excellence across all departments.
Kahler joined Eagle Eye Networks in 2013 as the sixth employee and has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success. He has held several key positions, most recently serving as vice president of operations.
Prior to Eagle Eye, Kahler developed strategic partnerships with video surveillance system manufacturers for a PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) company, built a cloud-based security health monitoring service and led the physical security business unit for a networking firm.
Kahler began his career as a software engineer at IBM. He subsequently architected and led teams focused on web-based applications for enterprise management of unstructured data. He also spearheaded the commercialization of IBM’s citywide video surveillance and analytics system, a groundbreaking system that used advanced computer vision algorithms for real-time detection and fast forensic search, setting a new standard in the industry.
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Lee OdessCEO
The Access Control CollectiveLee Odess is the voice of the global access control industry, transforming how organizations approach security through his unique blend of strategic insight and global perspective. As CEO of The Access Control Collective (TACC), he leads a dynamic portfolio of brands that shape how the access and smart lock industry evolves, communicates and innovates.
Through multiple channels, he extends his influence and helps businesses navigate and excel in the evolving business landscape. These channels include his active LinkedIn presence, dynamic in-person activations, the widely read Access Control Executive Brief and the weekly free The Security Breakdown newsletter, a thriving industry Slack community, ACS Events and Ready Shoot Aim, TACC’s specialized marketing consulting division.
Known for his dynamic speaking style and innovative thinking, Odess challenges industry norms while championing solutions for safer, more seamless spaces. As he often states, “As our industry moves beyond simply keeping bad people out, locking, and unlocking, the next 30 years will have little to do with the last 30 years.”
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Michael WongCEO and President
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Annie LanPartner
Egis Capital PartnersAnnie Lan is a partner at Egis Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth and buyout investments in the safety, security and protection industry since 2008. With 15 years of experience in finance and investing, Lan began her career at UBS AG. Along with Egis founder Robert Chefitz, she has been involved in and made numerous investments in companies in the security industry, from video to access, identity, IoT analytics, property and construction technology, specialized security logistics, risk management and public safety.
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Mark FolmerPresident
RADMark Folmer, with nearly three decades of experience in the security industry, is the President of Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD). Known for driving growth, innovation and operational excellence, Folmer excels in building high-performing, customer-centric teams and delivering advanced security solutions to both subject matter experts and Fortune 500 companies.
A two-time IFSEC Global Influencer in Security Thought Leadership, Folmer is recognized for bridging business goals with security programs and shaping the industry’s future. He frequently speaks at major security conferences and contributes to organizations like SIA and ASIS. Folmer also serves as chairperson of the North American Regional Board of Directors for ASIS International.
