CSO CENTER MEMBER EXPERIENCE
AT GSX 2025
CSO CENTER MEMBER EXPERIENCE
Join the VIP experience for CSO Center members (senior security executives and their direct reports) at GSX. Curated and timely content, networking, and an invite-only lounge are just some of the perks that make this a can’t-miss experience for top security professionals. While at GSX, you will:
- Stay current with evolving security threats, business principles, and practices.
- Collaborate with your peers.
- Learn the latest techniques to recruit and retain qualified employees.
- Discover the latest innovations from the industry’s leading providers.
CSO CENTER MEMBER SCHEDULE — OPEN AND EXCLUSIVE SESSIONS
GSX 2025 offers many learning opportunities for senior security executives. Please see the full schedule of open and exclusive CSO Center member-only sessions below. For more details on the CSO Center member-only sessions, please see the full list in our planner using the filter “session types” and select “CSO Center Exclusive”.
Please note, the sessions in blue are open to all attendees, those in black are exclusive to CSO Center members.
| MONDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER | |
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| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Keynote Speaker: Ian Bremmer |
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9:45 am – 10:30 am (CSO Center Lounge) |
Meet & Greet VIP Session: Ian Bremmer
Meet with Keynote Speaker, Ian Bremmer, in a small group setting and have the opportunity to ask your own questions alongside your CSO Center colleagues. |
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10:45 am – 11:15 am (CSO Center Lounge) |
Operational Resilience: ASIS Foundation Research Report For senior security leaders, operational resilience is not just a framework—it’s a board-level priority that demands clear strategy and integration across the enterprise. This session, led by one of the main researchers of the ASIS Foundation report, distills findings from global practitioners and research into the key insights executives need to know from the latest operational resilience report. Discussion will highlight how security functions can serve as a driver of resilience, shaping decision-making, influencing culture, and ensuring business continuity. Senior leaders will walk away with strategic considerations and executive-level tools to strengthen resilience in their organizations. Speaker:
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1:00 pm – 1:30 pm (CSO Center Lounge) |
CSO Center / ZBeta Session As a CSO Council member, you’ll gain early access to GSX 2025 insights on one of security’s most urgent challenges—drones and airspace protection. This private preview will highlight why airspace security is a critical priority, the most pressing threats organizations face, and practical steps leading companies are taking to address vulnerabilities. Stay ahead of the conversation with exclusive intelligence that positions you at the forefront of this evolving issue. Speaker:
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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm (CSO Center Lounge) |
Women In Security / CSO Center Collaborative Conversation: Female Leaders Shaping the Future of Security through Technology Innovation
Join this collaborative session between Women in Security and the CSO Center as we discuss how emerging technologies are transforming security leadership. Our thought leaders will share their experiences and strategies for building inclusive, resilient organizations in today’s rapidly evolving security landscape. Discover how diverse perspectives and innovative thinking are shaping the future of security. Speakers:
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3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (CSO Center Lounge) |
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
During the Expo Hall Happy Hour, head to the CSO Center Lounge for an chance to chat with Emily Caldwell, Acting Executive Director, OSAC. |
| TUESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER | |
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| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Keynote Speaker: Sol Rashidi |
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9:45 am – 10:30 am (CSO Center Lounge) |
Meet & Greet VIP Session: Sol Rashidi Meet with Keynote Speaker, Sol Rashidi, to discuss in more depth how AI integration can present unprecedented value and opportunities, and how that affects the role of the CSO. |
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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm (CSO Center Lounge) |
Deep Dive with Gamechangers* – Workplace Violence & Managing Risk: AlGene Caraulia & Don Aviv During the Game Changer Session, AlGene Caraulia and Don Avid led a dialogue on the rise of workplace violence and how to manage risk. With the start of 2025 being marked by a tragic mass casualty event in New Orleans, it highlighted the ongoing rise in targeted violence. Workplace violence incidents are increasing across sectors, with healthcare and social services seeing the largest surge. This collaborative conversation will explore the growing threat of workplace violence, discuss emerging trends, and examine proactive strategies organizations can take to identify risks, enhance prevention efforts, and protect employees from harm. Speakers:
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3:30 pm – 4:00 pm (CSO Center Lounge) |
Deep Dive with Gamechangers* – Executive Protection: Charles Randolph & Chuck Tobin
As reputational threats increasingly lead to physical risks for executives, CSOs must navigate a complex and evolving threat landscape. This deep-dive session will explore how security leaders can work key internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate these risks. The discussion will offer practical insights into adapting executive protection strategies to today’s reputation-driven environment. Speakers:
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| WEDNESDAY, 1 OCTOBER | |
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10:15 am – 11:00 am (CSO Center Lounge) |
CSO Town Hall Open Forum Host: Mark Landry, CPP, Chair, CSO Center Board of Directors |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Keynote Speaker: Gen. Paul M. Nakasone |
CSO CENTER LOUNGE
Lounge sponsored by: 
Network with your peers, relax, refresh, and recharge in the CSO Center Lounge (Booth #2369) on the Exhibit Hall. The Exhibit Hall and CSO Center Lounge hours are:
Monday, 29 September: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, 30 September: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, 1 October: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Please note access to the CSO Center Lounge is restricted to CSO Center members and invited guests only.
LEARN ABOUT THE CSO CENTER EXCLUSIVE PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAM:
SECURE HORIZONS
To meet the needs of the developing and diverse senior security executives, ASIS International is offering Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives, an exclusive two-day intensive program prior to GSX which will provide CSO Center members an opportunity to contribute to high-level content, discussion, and networking through designed collaboration, experiential learning, and contemporary case studies.
Sponsored by: 
ABOUT CSO CENTER MEMBERSHIP
If you’re not already a CSO Center member, please consider learning more about CSO Center membership online, or reach out to Carla Lochiatto at [email protected] or +1 703.518.1500
