The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and programme for the 2022 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and those new to the security industry.
The AcceleRISE 2022 event will be an in-person event, held from August 1 to August 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas, USA.
AcceleRISE 2022
AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference, created specifically for tomorrow’s security leaders. The event was designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen in the young security talent.
AcceleRISE tackles the issues that matter the most to young professionals in the security industry
AcceleRISE tackles the issues that matter the most to young professionals in the security industry and features a diverse array of premier learning sessions, interactive workshops and lively activities geared toward rising stars in the industry.
Thought-provoking sessions
Kelsey Carnell, the Chair of the SIA RISE Committee at the Security Industry Association (SIA), stated “After two years of virtual conferences and lots of screen time, we’re so excited to finally gather the security industry’s emerging leaders in person for AcceleRISE 2022 in Austin, Texas – a city known for its cutting-edge technology, creativity, culture and fun.”
She adds, “Not only will you participate in thought-provoking sessions focused on both critical business and personal growth, you will also be able to partake in some unique networking activities, all with an incredibly dynamic group of attendees and presenters.”
Engaging young professionals’ conference
Kelsey Carnell continues, “You will not want to miss out on this engaging young professionals’ conference, the only one-of-its-kind. AcceleRISE is a great opportunity to elevate your career, learn more about our industry, make valuable lifelong connections and have tons of fun. We can’t wait to see you in August!”
Session topics for AcceleRISE 2022 will include:
- The metaverse, NFTs and all things Web3
- The employee/manager relationship and authentic leadership
- Navigating construction delivery methods
- Talent selection and succession planning for leaders
- Negotiating and thinking about risk
- Professional pathways in security
- Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at your company
- Building user-focused security products
- Channel vs. direct sales
- The security industry’s tech evolution
- How mergers and acquisitions affect the security industry
Attendees will have the chance to form relationships with other young industry professionals and enjoy fun networking happy hours, line dancing and more.
Speakers for AcceleRISE 2022 event include:
- Nisha Advani, Assistant Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Dormakaba Americas
- Derek Arcuri, Manager – XaaS transformation, Genetec
- Paula Balmori, Design Consultant and Onboarding Specialist, Northland Controls
- Anthony Berticelli, Vice President of Operations, PSA Security Network
- Kelly Bond, Partner, Davis Mergers and Acquisitions Group
- Todd Brodrick, ALC Consulting
- Ron Davis, President, Davis Mergers and Acquisitions Group
- Kami Dukes, Director of Business Development, North America, AMAG Technology
- Jon Harris, Business Vision and Strategy Lead, Latch
- Kabir Maiga, Co-Founder, PassiveBolt
- Taylor May, National Sales Director, Rekor Systems
- Kasia Moore, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, ADT
- Allen Mulanax, Vice President, Business Development, Paladin Technologies
- Lee Odess, General Manager, Latch
- Elaine Palome, Director of Human Resources, Americas, Axis Communications
- Lukas Quanstrom, CEO and Co-Founder, Ontic
- Eddie Reynolds, CEO and President, iluminar Inc.
- Erica Reynolds, Founder and CEO, E.L. Reynolds & Associates, LLC
- Christine Rhinehart, Senior Product Manager, Netflix
- Ryan Roberts, Sales Manager, Allegion
- Kristin Shockley, Segment Marketing Manager, Genetec
- Ernie Ace Velayo, Business Development Manager, AMAG Technology
- Kevin Wilhelm, Country Manager, Sharry
- Sabrina Wilson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Dormakaba Americas
AcceleRISE 2022 is supported by Premier Sponsor – Allegion, Full Conference Sponsors - ALC Consulting, Axis Communications, BCD International, Brivo, Dormakaba, Genetec, HID Global, Lee and Jen Odess, Northland Controls and SALTO, and Event Sponsors - AMAG Technology, ISC Security Events, March Networks and System Surveyor.
SIA RISE
SIA RISE is a collaborative community that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry. In addition to hosting AcceleRISE, the SIA RISE community offers fun in-person and virtual networking events, mentorship opportunities through the Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME) programme, career growth webinars and e-learning, scholarships for use toward education and professional development and career tracks at top trade shows.
SIA RISE membership is available to all employees at SIA member companies who are young professionals under 40 or have been in the security industry for less than two years.
- Network / IP
- Remote surveillance
- Digital video surveillance
- Remote video surveillance
- IP video surveillance
- Electronic security systems
- Physical security
- Remote security
- Commercial security
- Perimeter security
- Private sector security
- Public sector security
- Security management
- Security policy
- Security devices
- Security installation
- Security cameras
- Security camera systems
- Security access systems
- Network monitoring
- Asset tracking
- Remote video monitoring
- Electronic access control
- Identity management
- Security training
- Public security
- Network cameras
- Door access control
- Security software
- IP Surveillance
- Security service
- Mobile surveillance
- Outdoor video surveillance
- Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)
- IP security solutions
- Security communication
- Integration software
- Event security
- Perimeter protection
- Cyber security
- Mobile communications
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Data Security
- Incident Management
- Security Assessments
- Cloud security
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Mobile access
- Video surveillance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Machine Learning
- Touchless Security
- Metaverse
