Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2025 AcceleRISE Conference

  • Jul 07, 2025

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. This year’s AcceleRISE will take place Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts.

AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen. AcceleRISE tackles the issues that matter most to emerging leaders 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.

“This year at AcceleRISE, our industry’s most promising young leaders and those new to security will gather in the vibrant city of Boston for a truly unique conference experience,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “The RISE Steering Committee has planned a jam-packed, high-energy event that will deliver more impact and opportunities for career growth and connection than ever before. We look forward to seeing everyone in August for this can’t-miss conference and to helping this year’s attendees take their careers to the next level.”

Session topics for AcceleRISE 2025 include:

How to navigate career change with confidence
How to learn what fuels your success and what holds you back
A modern take on negotiation
The latest developments in artificial intelligence and security
How current legislation affects smart technologies
Plus, attendees will enjoy a lively interactive debate on who really owns the end-user relationship and a generative AI-fueled, Shark Tank-inspired group activity and competition.

Early confirmed speakers include: Angel Carlton Anderson, author, speaker and podcast host, Transform With Angel
Candice Aragon, chief experience officer, PSA
Matt Barnette, CEO and president, PSA
Lauren Bresette, senior manager of government relations, SIA
James Connor, head of corporate engagements, Ambient.ai
Brooke Erickson, senior director of learning and marketing, PSA
Don Erickson, CEO, SIA
Stephenie Haldane, vice president of business development and architecture and engineering sales, HID Global
Gary Lunetta, global physical security systems, technology and design leader, Salesforce
Mike Mathes, president, global growth, Convergint
Dave McCarthy, program manager, government relations, Axis Communications
Leon Motmans, vice president and chief financial officer, commercial segment, ASSA ABLOY
Esteban Pastor, senior product manager, ZKTeco USA
Heather Rainone, senior manager, global safety and security, Salesforce
Sandy Saab, business development manager, Bosch Security Systems
George Sewell, manager of government relations, SIA
Gannon Switzer, vice president of client engagement, Vector Firm
John Szczygiel, chief operating officer, Brivo
Sonny Tai, president and founder, Actuate
KeShia Thomas, brand and solutions manager, Allegion
Constantine Tremouliaris, manager, alliances and standards, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
Mfon Ubaha, business development manager, i-PRO
Teresa Wu, vice president, smart credentials and access, IDEMIA North America

Outside the conference sessions, attendees will have the chance to form relationships with other young professionals and leaders and enjoy fun activities, including a kickoff happy hour, a Boston Red Sox game, a duck boat tour and a brewery outing.

“The AcceleRISE conference provides a powerful platform for young professionals to learn, grow and create meaningful connections while strengthening their ties to the security industry. Each year, it becomes even more clear that the diverse group of individuals filling these seats represents physical security’s future leaders and investing in their development is essential to creating a more inclusive, innovative, and forward-thinking industry,” said SIA RISE Chair Dakota Bierly, business development manager at Northland Controls. “As we set our sights on Boston, our team has curated a truly unique experience. With sessions exploring everything from AI and embracing career change to attending a baseball game at ‘America’s most beloved ballpark,’ we can’t wait to welcome this year’s attendees!”

AcceleRISE 2025 will be held at the Revere Hotel Boston Common in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. SIA’s special room rate is available to attendees who book by July 14. To learn more, register for the conference, book your hotel room and more, visit the AcceleRISE website.

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