SecurityNext education program unveiled

Security Systems News is very excited to announce the education program for SecurityNext, which will be held in New Orleans, Feb. 9-11, 2020 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel.

The overriding theme for the conference, “Securing Profits in the Age of Convergence” speaks to the seismic shift that has been going on in physical security with the emergence of IT and IoT, and cybersecurity as a result.

The truth is, the world of security is getting so much larger and more expansive, providing both challenges and opportunities for everyone, whether you are a systems integrator/dealer, consultant, end user or manufacturer. Toward that goal, SecurityNext was designed to help you navigate, leverage and profit from the latest technologies, trends and products to stay ahead of the competition and improve your bottom line.

To put together the program for SecurityNext, SSN enlisted the help of some of top thought leaders in the industry to be on the conference advisory board and help to advise on and provide ideas for the program. The result is sessions like:
• The Race to Identity: Protecting in the Age of Privacy;
• Securing Profits in the Age of Convergence and Compliance;
• Systems Integrator Focus: How to Stay Relevant and Profitable;
• How the Cloud is Changing Everything in Security; and
• Building a RMR Business Model: Monetizing from the Consumerization of Security.

And, last but not least, the “End User Mega Panel” will feature security pros from Mastercard, Biogen, American Electric Power and the Air Force Insider Threat Hub. This one-of-a-kind panel will be led by Andrew Lanning, co-founder of Integrated Security Technologies, and this year's recipient of the SIA Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award. This will be a good one!

Beyond the panel discussions, we have industry thought leaders leading discussions on topics ranging from the cloud to company culture. For example, Steve Van Till, President and CEO of Brivo — and this year's SIA George R. Lippert Memorial Award winner — will present a session called “The Cloud Won. Now What?” and Chris Peckham, COO, Building Intelligence Inc. will present “Making Sense of Security in the Cloud.”

Other notable presentations include “Security by the Numbers: A Financial Forecast and Guide” from John E. Mack III, Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Investment Banking, Imperial Capital, and “The Secret Sauce to Success: How Top Companies Bridge the Gap from Good to Great” from SSN class of 2016 “20 under 40” winner Amanda Utter, senior account manager, VTI.

Oh, and let's not forget the two amazing keynotes lined up: SecurityNext opening keynote, “Realizing the Dream of AI, IoT and Smart Cities” will be presented by Sameer Sharma, Global GM for IoT Solutions for Intel, who will look at how IoT, AI and ICT (5G) can create a data-centric opportunity for Smart Cities beyond just public safety, showing how leveraging more than just camera/vision sensors can produce something far more comprehensive and predictive.

And for our day two keynote, I am ecstatic to have George Barlow Brown, Information Technology Manager for the New Orleans Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). In addition to providing a unique look into the development, challenges and successes of the award-winning crime center that opened in 2017, attendees will have an opportunity to tour the RTCC to cap off the conference on day two.

In addition to soaking up all of this education and checking out the latest products and services in the exhibit portion of the show, there will be plenty of time to network, unwind and celebrate. For instance, the SSN “40 under 40” award reception on the evening of Feb. 10 is always an amazing night, providing a chance to rub elbows with the next generation of security professionals.

Hope to see you in the Big Easy in February!