SIA's new conference AcceleRISE, inspiring the next generation security professional

The countdown to SIA's new conference acceleRISE has begun with plans for security leaders to share ideas and inspire tomorrow's up and coming young security professionals via coaching, business skill development and networking. This event is to take place August 14-16 at the Radisson Blu in downtown, Minneapolis.

Having never been to Minnesota and being the extreme foodie that I am, I did a little research and discovered a meat-centric American grill that I would totally check out — Butcher & The Boar. Glancing at their menu, offerings include:

 Delectables to share: artisan cheeses, red wine jelly, house-made crackers and breads.
 Tantalizing main meals: Wagyu ribeye, Filet Mignon, coffee-brined duck breast and smoked salmon salad.
 Mind-boggling desserts: sweet potato cream brulee with orange coriander, dark chocolate ganache baked tart accented with mascarpone — the list goes on and on. I mean, you've got to stay properly nourished to soak up all the knowledge of this event's keynotes, panel sessions, team-building, exercises, peer networking and workshops!

“Finding and keeping qualified talent is the number one issue facing SIA members and the industry,” CEO of SIA, Don Erickson, said in a press release. “AcceleRISE will provide young security professionals with a compelling learning experience, ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership skills, sharpen business acumen and ultimately propel attendees forward as stronger contributors to their employers' success.”

With topics such as introducing the security industry ecosystem, project and time management, inspiring yourself to innovate and more, attendees will walk away with:

Insight into leadership, business and soft skills development;
Understanding of emerging security trends and principles of critical thinking; and
Insight from accomplished security professionals, offering real-life examples of security-related career paths.

“Today's young professionals bring a unique perspective to the workplace,” Erickson told SSN. “They are creative and critical thinkers who will become stronger contributors to engineering, sales, marketing, customer service and project management teams by having access to the compelling experience offered through AcceleRISE. Designed by young professionals with input from managers, this event will complement the quality educating and training offered by employers today.”

Security Systems News is honored to be a participant in this event to continue to engage with the young security professionals of tomorrow.