29 September - 1 October, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, USA
Hear from GSX 2024 attendees about why they love attending the event. From unparalleled networking opportunities to an incredible education program, attendees share why GSX is a must-attend event for security professionals from across the globe.
If you’re considering attending GSX but haven’t made the leap, now is the time! Register now.
GSX 2025 in New Orleans is a story worth writing. Grab your pen, grab a beignet, and get ready for the Big Easy.
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Global Security Exchange (GSX) convenes thousands of security professionals from across the world and helps you keep on top of all the latest issues, trends, and newest tech in the security industry. GSX is your one-stop shop for all things security – but it’s only once a year.
If you are looking for more events and conferences to keep your professional skills sharp throughout the year, you’re in luck. ASIS hosts and supports a variety of security events across the world and throughout the year to help maintain your network and grow your professional knowledge.
March 2025:
ASIS Europe | Dublin, Ireland
ASIS Europe is just around the corner! In less than a month, security professionals from across Europe will gather in Dublin, Ireland, to discuss physical and cyber security risks, and the role security plays in supporting business objectives. The conference will feature and opening keynote from Ed McLaughlin, President and Chief Technology Officer at Mastercard, a plenary CSO panel, more than 50 education sessions, and 12+ hours of dedicated networking time.
June 2025:
Security LeadHER | Detroit, Michigan, USA
Security LeadHER is a can’t-miss a day-and-half event presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association and dedicated to the advancement of women in the global security industry. The conference will be a day-and-a-half of curated programming and events to promote inclusivity and representation in the security sector. ASIS members save $200 on registration!
July 2025:
Sub-Saharan Africa Security Conference | Lagos, Nigeria
Save the date for the 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Security Conference (SASCON). SASCON will gather hundreds of security professionals from across the region for multiple days of networking and education addressing the foremost issues in Africa. Continue to check ASIS channels for more information about the upcoming event.
Save the date: 23-25 July 2025
August 2025:
ASIS LATAM | Mexico City, Mexico
The ASIS LATAM 2025 conference will feature education in both Spanish and English focusing on the latest trends in security and provide attendees the opportunity to network and learn from each other about industry best practices. Keep an eye on the website for all the latest updates.
Save the date: 25-26 August 2024
November 2025:
ASIS Asia Pacific Conference | Singapore
The ASIS Asia Pacific Conference will provide opportunities for attendees to network with other leaders in the region and attend education about the most pressing security topics across the region and world. Continue to check ASIS channels for more information about the upcoming event.
Save the date: 11-13 November 2025
The GSX 2025 Call for Presentations is open now, closing on 22 January. Don’t miss this opportunity to align with the world’s largest and most prominent association for security management, ASIS International, by bringing your knowledge to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) stage.
There are 10 topics for consideration that will be prominent at GSX 2025. Although these topics are broad and cover a great deal of security industry trends and insights, this is not an exclusive list. You are welcome to submit proposals for topics that fall outside this list but still within the scope of security management.
Here are a few more tips and guidelines to keep in mind as you develop and submit your proposal(s):
Please also note the following:
There are less than two weeks left to submit your presentation, so make sure to get started now! The final deadline for applications is 22 January 2025.
With your contributions, GSX 2025 will be the best one yet. The conference will take place from 29 September to 1 October in New Orleans, Louisiana. See you there!
Darcy Leutzinger, VP, Director of Security, UWM
On 21-22 September 2024, 41 chief security officers (CSOs) and senior security executives from across the globe convened at the GSX conference in Orlando, Florida, for the Secure Horizons event from the CSO Center. This program was designed to provide attendees with fresh perspectives on critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership development in the business and security arenas.
Day 1 of the event kicked off with a series of sessions instructed by Risa M. Mish, professor of practice Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business. Her focus during Secure Horizons was on developing critical thinking advantages—a vital skill for security leaders facing complex, fast-paced decision-making environments. Mish emphasized the importance of differentiating between when to take the time to think critically and when immediate action is required. She also highlighted common obstacles to critical thinking and provided tools to help CSOs identify information gaps and make informed decisions.
One of the central learning models introduced during this session was the building out context and leveraging the IDEAL Model. This problem-solving approach encouraged attendees to collaboratively work through real-world business problems, leveraging each other’s insights and experiences. This exercise not only fostered a strong sense of camaraderie among the attendees but also highlighted the importance of diverse perspectives in problem-solving.
The second day featured a panel of experienced CSOs who shared case studies and personal experiences, explaining how they developed and implemented solutions to security challenges. This session offered a practical, real-world complement to the theoretical framework introduced on the first day. The diversity of the panelists’ experiences highlighted the various ways security professionals apply their skills in different industries and settings, driving home the point that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to security management. They provided practical tips on media relations, emphasizing how important it is for CSOs to convey their messages clearly and effectively in an industry that is rapidly evolving. Mish moderated the panel, weaving in her theories on how success can be driven by thoughtful, strategic approaches to business challenges within defined parameters.
In a particularly memorable session titled “The Art of the Sale,” Mish challenged attendees to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses and consider how these traits could be used to develop leadership skills and navigate personal progress in the business world. One exercise from this session involved engaging in a discussion with a table partner to identify common interests. This seemingly simple task promoted deeper conversations, helping attendees build the kind of leadership capital necessary for success in business relationships. The exercise reinforced the importance of connection and communication—essential skills for security leaders looking to build strong, collaborative teams.
Overall, the Secure Horizons event offered much more than the standard security-focused content. By concentrating on leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills, the sessions provided CSOs with updated strategies to engage with decision-makers and promote security initiatives within their organizations. Attendees left with a wealth of new knowledge, ready to apply what they had learned in both business and security contexts.
GSX brings together thousands of security professionals from across the globe to share ideas and resources. Hear from some of our attendees and exhibitors about why they enjoyed attending GSX 2024.
Gladis De Leon, CPP
It is not every day you get to spend 1.5 days learning from and with senior security executives across the globe, but that was the environment at the ASIS CSO Center’s Secure Horizons event at GSX 2024. In addition to being in a room of security experts, the program overview piqued my interest, particularly critical thinking—exploring not only the need to make a decision but the need to think thoughtfully about each decision, even under time constraints. In addition, I was highly interested in hearing from my peers about their strategies to influence stakeholder decisions.
Well, the program did not disappoint! Professor Risa M. Mish from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is an incredible educator and has motivated me to consider pursing an executive MBA after her fantastic presentation.
One of the topics that really resonated with me was that of intuition. I’ve been called highly intuitive many times but never really stopped to think what it entails. It’s not some superpower but rather the ability to recognize patterns immediately and make decisions based on past experiences. It was almost eerie as, during the program, I was having a personal issue where my “intuition” was stepping in, and Mish’s overview of decision making and after-action review helped me process and manage my issue. I got over my “analysis paralysis” and was able to move forward. This is definitely a skill set I will be honing both in my professional and personal life.
I enjoyed exploring how I “show up” when seeking information to make a decision. The presentation and discussion prompted me to consider my personal biases, focus on having empathy towards others, and watch my assumptions, all of which can help me avoid negative experiences or miss critical details.
There were so many key takeaways, but one recommendation that I worked on a few days later was revising my LinkedIn Profile so that it was more effective when making connections.
Again, I can’t say enough of this amazing program and am thankful to the CSO center for putting together a thoughtful, thought-provoking, and insightful agenda for senior security leaders.
GSX brings together thousands of security professionals from across the globe to share ideas and resources. Hear from some of our attendees and exhibitors about why they enjoyed attending GSX 2024.
Andy Trench
As AI technology rapidly evolves, we’re approaching a pivotal shift in security: moving from reactive responses to predictive prevention. While current AI systems can provide real-time analysis of security situations, the next frontier lies in predicting and preventing incidents before they occur.
Current Limitations
Today’s security professionals largely react to events as they unfold, relying on experience and real-time data. Even with advanced AI-powered systems providing immediate alerts for incidents like gunshots or trespassing, we’re still operating in a reactive model. By the time these systems alert us, the event is already in progress.
The Shift to Predictive Security
The emergence of generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) opens new possibilities for understanding and predicting human behavior. These models, trained on vast amounts of human behavioral data, can potentially interpret emotions and intent, not just identify objects or actions. Instead of simply detecting a person or a weapon, future systems could recognize emotional states like “agitated,” “angry,” or “nervous,” providing crucial context for potential threats.
How It Could Work
Predictive AI could analyze existing CCTV feeds and other sensor data, extracting context from pixels and extrapolating likely scenarios. By considering scene context and utilizing powerful reasoning capabilities, these systems could alert security personnel to potentially harmful events before they occur. This proactive approach could revolutionize security measures, potentially saving lives and preventing property loss.
Key Challenges
Compute Power: Analyzing continuous feeds from thousands of cameras requires significant computing resources. Potential solutions include edge computing, AI on-chip, and in-camera processing to bring computational power closer to the source.
Trust and Reliability: False positives can create doubt and complacency. Building trust requires:
Transparency in AI reasoning
The issue of “false positives” could be addressed by involving humans in the early stages of the system’s development and providing transparency to any models reasoning and references while forming a result.
Constantly training the models over time with a human-in-the-loop approach that continuously trains and improves the system will help both inject real human feedback and generate trust as the humans engage in the growth of the system and see the evolution of its accuracy. A larger AI model in an “AI Agent Manager” role will eventually understand context more deeply and make decisions before alert spam becomes an issue.
Data Availability: Training effective models requires extensive, ethically sourced data on target behaviors. Solutions may include:
Timeline and Implementation
This shift isn’t years away – we could see significant advancements in predictive security AI within months. While we won’t be preventing crimes days in advance, shaving seconds or minutes off response times could make crucial differences in emergency situations.
Impact on Security Professionals
The role of security professionals will evolve as these technologies emerge. Rather than replacing human judgment, AI will enhance it, providing additional context and foresight for more effective decision-making.
Looking Ahead
As we navigate this transition, the focus must remain on responsible development and deployment. The potential benefits – preventing violence, protecting property, and saving lives – make this technological advancement not just exciting, but essential.
We stand at the threshold of a paradigm shift in security technology. While challenges exist, the path to predictive security is becoming clearer. Those who successfully implement these solutions may not only revolutionize the industry but also fundamentally change how we approach security in the modern world.
About the author
Andy Trench is a visionary, entrepreneur, and technology evangelist. Andy has spent the last 20 years as an entrepreneur on the cutting edge of emerging technology, AI-driven data collection, and critical infrastructure solutions. With his deep technical expertise, combined with a creative background from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), positions him uniquely to disrupt, innovate, and impact industries at the intersection of hardware, software, and data analytics, from project inception to product deployment.
In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “Understanding and Assessing Climate Risk for Emergency and Security Managers,” presented by Rawlings Miller, Vice President of Climate Advisory and Resiliency at TRC Companies, Inc., and Larry Fitzgerald, CPP, PSP, Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at TRC Companies, Inc. Read on for what they had to say and don’t forget to register for GSX 2024!
Q: How did you become interested in your topic?
RM: Early in my career, I became increasingly concerned about climate risk through my doctorate work in climate modeling and science. There was a clear signal that society was going to be impacted, and we were not prepared for this as a country. Decades ago, I jumped at the chance to be one of the early pioneers in supporting government, communities, and agencies in understanding and reducing their climate risk. For example, when climate change was declared a national threat, I served as a climate risk subject matter expert for the federal government to support the integration of climate risk into critical infrastructure assessments. This work continues to expand and now is at the forefront of engagement with emergency and security professionals. What keeps this topic interesting is that this field is ever evolving, it’s very innovative, challenging, and quantitative.
Q: Tell us about your presentation and why security professionals should have this topic on their radar.
LF: This presentation will lay out the climate side of the considerations that are often overlooked by traditional security frameworks which tend to focus on historical and current primarily man-made (or intentional) threats. Climate can amplify or introduce additional threats to physical facilities and systems, as well as lead to social unrest and environmental disruption/migration. For security risk management to be effective, risks from man-made threats as well as climate/physical threats need to be considered in a holistic manner as part of the threatscape. Whether a facility is closed by a storm surge, or a terrorist event matters little once the facility is damaged or compromised. Organizations need to recognize and prepare for facilities being taken offline by any number of means, including climate threats. For organizations to be prepared and protected from future conditions, it is imperative security professionals consider climate within their risk management activities.
Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic?
RM: At the onset, realize that integrating climate risk into security management can be a little daunting as its based-on scenario-analyses with associated uncertainties for future conditions. However, security professionals already work with challenging risk models such as terrorism, crime, and cyber-security, so integrating climate risk is just another dimension of risk planning. In addition, for success, climate risk analysis should not use a cookie cutter approach but be tailored to a given organization. The climate community has built a large collection of best practices that continue to grow and can be tapped by professionals, but also be aware there are many examples out there that do not represent best practices. So be discerning in reviews and expect to do a little research in getting smart on this topic. It’s also important to recognize that this topic requires engagement across the organization and is most successful with leadership support. For example, our analyses are informed by stakeholders that understand the assets, systems, and operations providing insight in our development of damage/disruption functions, prioritizing physical and operational risks and locations, and advancing mitigation strategies for implementation. In sum, preparing for climate risk could seem challenging for those used to traditional security management, but in reality, security professionals are already well-versed in tackling other complex risks and need to consider climate risk as they are on the frontlines of these impacts.
Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?
LF: I am a trained geologist that was introduced to ASIS through my father. He was a member several decades ago and was awarded a Lifetime CPP in 1998. The risks he was addressing in the 1970s, 80s and 90s looked somewhat different than the risks we are dealing with today. Terrorism, cyber-crime, identity -theft, and the like were not front of mind in his day. As a geologist I have seen landslides sever waterlines and render facilities uninhabitable. I have seen floods devastate entire communities. I have also seen the aftermath of events such as Active Shooter/Active Aggressor and terrorism firsthand. As a security professional (and a CPP and PSP- thanks dad for pushing me) I am used to evolving risks and staying current on what threats are to be considered. I think there is an awakening that is starting to happen that will accelerate in the next 2-5 years that will bring climate risk more into the forefront of consideration when organizations are relocating or onshoring operations or moving critical facilities around the globe. FEMA declares disasters around the US about 3 times per month, which is more than double of what it was when my father was working. I do not see the upward trends leveling off anytime soon. Labor costs may become a secondary consideration to the total risk costs when considering moving a critical operation from Facility A to Facility B, or vice versa. We have helped some clients look at risk in a broader context and use that as a justification to relocate mission critical facilities across town or harden them in place.
Q: Why do you attend GSX?
RM: Security space overlaps directly with climate risk analyses. Climate risk assessments across an organization integrates hazard mitigation documents, policies, and procedures as well as includes critical engagement of security professionals. This conference is an opportunity to keep a pulse on security topics relevant to my field.
LF: Multiple perspectives with new ways of thinking and innovating are important to me. Although I only attend GSX about every 3 or 4 years, I find it engaging and energizing to work with colleagues and clients on understanding newer technologies, newer approaches, best practices and the like.
The lead up to GSX can be overwhelming—20,000+ people from 80+ countries, 200+ learning sessions, vast expo floor, and work that does not stop. Even after 10 years of attending GSX (in-person and virtually), I still feel a bit daunted by the thousands of steps, unexpected conversations and meetings, fear of missing out, and the tremendous energy that is GSX. Let me share some tips on not missing out on the best that GSX can offer!
Planning for an Amazing Experience
Plan ahead because some amazing events require pre-registration, coming in advance, or packing for fun attire!
On-the-ground Must Attend Events
This year GSX has so many cool events planned. Here are some of my highlights for must-attend events!
Pro Tips
Over the years, I have collected some lessons learned to limit stress and have an amazing week. Here are some GSX tips just for you!
Post Conference
When you return from GSX, be sure to share what you learned with your colleagues. Consider drafting some highlights in bullet form about the GSX educational sessions, learnings from the expo floor, and networking insights. Be sure to thank your leadership for investing the resources in sending you to GSX.
I hope you find these tips helpful, and I hope to see you at GSX!
In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “Corporate Risk from Activist and Extremist Groups,” presented by John Sancenito, CPP, President at Information Network Associates, Inc. Read on for what he had to say and don’t forget to register for GSX 2024!
Q: How did you become interested in your topic?
A: My interest in the topic of extremist groups stemmed from observing the increasing frequency and sophistication of these groups’ activities over the past decade. As these groups have become more adept at leveraging technology and social media to further their agendas, the potential risks to corporations have grown significantly. My background in law enforcement, security and risk management has given me a unique perspective on the need for proactive strategies to mitigate these threats.
Q: Tell us about your presentation and why security professionals should have this topic on their radar.
A: In my presentation, I will delve into the various tactics used by activist and extremist groups to target corporations, including physical disruptions, cyber-attacks, and reputational damage campaigns. I will also discuss the evolving landscape of these threats and provide actionable insights on how security professionals can prepare and respond effectively. This topic is crucial for security professionals because understanding these risks and developing comprehensive risk management strategies can significantly reduce potential impacts on their organizations. No organization, whether large or small, is immune to attacks by extremist groups.
Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic?
A: For security professionals interested in this topic, I recommend staying informed about the latest trends and tactics used by activist and extremist groups. Continuous education through industry publications, webinars, and conferences is essential. Additionally, building a strong network of peers and experts can provide valuable insights and support. It’s also important to integrate a holistic risk management approach that includes physical security, cybersecurity, risk intelligence and crisis communication strategies.
Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?
A: Over the next 2-5 years, I anticipate that activist and extremist groups will continue to evolve, employing more sophisticated methods and leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and deepfake videos. The rise of global interconnectedness means that these groups can coordinate and execute actions more efficiently across borders. As a result, corporations will need to adopt more advanced and adaptive security measures, including enhanced threat intelligence, real-time monitoring, and stronger collaboration with law enforcement and other organizations.
Q: Why do you attend GSX?
A: I attend GSX because it is the premier event for security professionals to learn about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the industry. It provides an excellent platform to network with peers, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from leading experts. The diverse range of sessions and workshops at GSX allows me to stay updated on the current challenges and solutions in security management, ensuring that I can bring the most relevant and effective strategies back to my organization.