The One Big Thing: Megatrends From Executive Perspectives
As we start Securing New Ground 2026, executives from various aspects of the industry, video, access, integration distribution, software and hardware, will gather to share “the one big thing” each is watching for the future. This panel, hosted by SIA board member and longtime SIA Security Megatrends advisor Tara Dunning (and vice president, converging technology, global sales and strategy for Wesco) will set the tone for SNG 2026 and address what’s really making waves in the industry—and what we all should be thinking about for future growth.
Speakers
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Tara DunningVice President, Converging Technology, Global Sales and Strategy
WescoTara is Wesco’s vice president, converging technology, global sales and strategy. Dunning has had a successful career delivering transformative growth in the IT and OT industries, holding multiple sales and strategy leadership positions across global distribution, manufacturer and service provider companies. She is serving her second term on the Security Industry Association Board of Directors, including being part of the executive committee. Dunning has been actively involved in various women’s and multicultural organizations over the last 20 years.
Dunning and her husband of 30+ years live in Washington, D.C., and Greenville, South Carolina, and are proud parents to Lucy (Brooklyn, New York), Nate (Austin, Texas), Aidan (Paris, France) and their rescue pup, Frankie.
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Alex CastanedaCorporate Vice President, North America VS&A
Motorola SolutionsAlex Castaneda, corporate vice president of video security and access control (VS&A) at Motorola Solutions, is dedicated to driving transformative, high-velocity revenue growth and aligning all go-to-market functions across segments and VS&A acquisitions.
A globally recognized executive with extensive experience in driving measurable results and change across diverse businesses, including enterprise mobile computing, enterprise wireless connectivity, two-way radio communications and managed services, Castaneda has held leadership positions in sales, strategy, and operations across global organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Illinois University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
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John SzczygielCOO
BrivoJohn Szczygiel is the chief operating officer of Brivo, a privately held, cloud-native building security provider. He is an accomplished executive in the property technology industry with previous roles at Siemens, Security Technologies Group and Sensormatic. A holder of multiple patents, Szczygiel has helped drive the strategic shift to cloud-based property technologies. At Brivo, he leads teams responsible for sales, business operations, product management and customer experience. Szczygiel is a graduate of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
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Heather TorreyExecutive Vice President
dormakaba AmericasHeather Torrey is executive vice president for dormakaba Americas, where she is responsible for defining and executing commercial strategy, strengthening customer engagement and driving alignment with global priorities across the region. A proven transformative leader, she has deep experience leading commercial organizations, managing complex channel structures, and working in international environments. Torrey holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and is a graduate of the Director’s Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Rich CillessenPresident
Bosch Building TechnologiesRich Cillessen brings over 20 years of experience across building integration, with a strong focus on people-first leadership and operational excellence. Known for driving transformation and building high-performing, customer-centric teams, he blends commercial insight with a deep commitment to culture.
