Tag: ASIS International
ASIS Foundation awards more than 120 COVID-19 support grants
January 27, 2021SSN Staff
Alexandria, VA—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced that the ASIS Foundation has awarded more than 120 COVID-19 Support Grants to its global membership since the launch of the program in November 2020. This is a major component of the association’s efforts to address the global economic climate and those security communities hit hardest by the pandemic.
The ASIS Foundation Board of Trustees approved $100,000...
ASIS and SIA to hold event on diversity, equity and inclusion in security
November 10, 2020SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organizations and businesses around the world develop and implement diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) strategies.
The free virtual event, titled Global DE&I Strategy: Policy and Practices that Produce Positive Business Outcomes, will be held Dec. 10, 2020, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET.
“This event’s...
GSX+ 2020 virtual forum attracts thousands
September 29, 2020SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The virtual doors have closed on the inaugural Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+), but the event drew more than 4,500 registrants from 82 countries, along with 88 exhibitors populating the virtual Marketplace.
Presented by ASIS International, a global association for security management professionals, GSX+ offered five days filled with live and on-demand education and networking for the global security community.
"GSX+ was a bold, positive statement to the world that...
Global Security Exchange (GSX) goes virtual
June 22, 2020SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International announced today that its Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020 will move to a fully virtual experience called Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) and will include more than 80 education sessions, an exhibition marketplace and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. GSX+ will take place September 21-25 with live and on-demand features. “Launching GSX+ as a virtual-only experience will provide our members, exhibitors, sponsors and others with a one-of-a-kind...
GSX 2020 considering virtual event
May 8, 2020SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International President Godfried Hendriks and CEO Peter J. O’Neil sent a joint letter to members today, providing an update on the what the organization is considering for the upcoming Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020, scheduled to take place Sept. 21-23 in Atlanta, Ga., including the possibility of a virtual event.ASIS International said it is currently “tirelessly exploring options” for GSX 2020. “At this stage, we are evaluating our means of safely accommodating...
Leading security associations join forces
March 23, 2020SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have entered into a partnership to best aid in the COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding efforts of their diverse group of 34,000 member professionals and over 1,000 member companies.“This partnership marks the security industry's top associations coming together in an unprecedented way,” Peter O'Neil, CEO, ASIS International said in the announcement. “The COVID-19 crisis has provided...
ASIS unveils GSX 2019 Innovative Product Award winners
July 31, 2019SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International, the global membership organization for security management professionals, announced the recipients of its 2019 Innovative Product Awards (IPA) for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019, to be held Sept. 8-12 in Chicago, Ill.The ASIS IPA competition, formerly known as Accolades, recognizes the security industry's newest, most innovative products, services and technology solutions. These peer-distinguished solutions address critical industry trends and reflect...
ASIS announces lineup of keynote speakers for GSX 2019
July 19, 2019SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International announced its keynote lineup for the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019, to be held Sept. 8-12 in Chicago.The schedule includes presentations from leading authorities with experience and expertise in international security, politics, homeland security, cybersecurity and corporate security.“GSX 2019 will feature an impressive line-up of keynote speakers that truly reflects the diverse and evolving nature of the security profession, as well as the issues...
TechSec Solutions to feature Security Industry Mega Panel
December 17, 2018Paul Ragusa, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is excited to announce its TechSec Solutions conference, Feb. 25-26, 2019, in Delray Beach, Fla., will include a Security Industry Mega Panel featuring leaders from the industry's top associations and organizations, who will come together to give their perspective on, and vision for the future of security.The session brings together Don Erickson, CEO, Security Industry Association, Merlin J. Guilbeau, CEO, Electronic Security Association Inc., Michael Gips,...
Global Security Exchange adds to keynote lineup
September 5, 2018Spencer Ives
ASIS International recently announced that Air Force Major General Bradley D. Spacy and former Trump Administration Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland will join the keynote lineup for Global Security Exchange. In the first year of its rebrand following a 63-year history as the ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits, GSX will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 23 to 27.
“Our keynote lineup—featuring recognized experts in global affairs, technological innovation...