The Security and Safety Summit
Date: Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 12PM ET/9AM PT – 3PM ET/12PM PT
Understanding that the worlds of workplace security and safety can sometimes overlap, sister publications Occupational Health & Safety and Security Today are joining forces to hold a one-day virtual summit to host three sessions that will look at the security and safety implications for three innovations. Expert speakers from the occupational safety and workplace security worlds will help security and safety professionals better understand how to approach and level these technologies:
Artificial Intelligence
12-1 p.m. ET
- Security -- While relatively new, Artificial intelligence can enhance threat detection, automate monitoring, predict potential risks, and streamline incident response by analyzing large volumes of data in real time. The growing use of predictive analytics and automated threat response is a rising trend, but addressing data privacy, bias in AI algorithms, and the need for robust cybersecurity to protect AI systems themselves, are important concerns.
- Safety -- Artificial intelligence in workplace and occupational safety is used to predict hazards, monitor worker behavior, automate safety inspections, and analyze data to prevent accidents and improve compliance with safety regulations. Safety professionals can now dynamically update safety protocols in real time based on data from AI-driven hazard detection and risk assessments, enabling faster response to emerging risks while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Speaker for Security
Blaine Frederick
Blaine Frederick serves as the vice president of Product at Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control solutions revolutionizing security through facial authentication. In this role, Blaine leads the product and engineering teams. He brings 20-plus years of experience in the physical security industry with a specific expertise in the Biometric space. Prior to his work at Alcatraz, he served as co-founder and principal of BDIS, which provides Consultation and Professional Services for the physical security market. Previously, Blaine held the role of vice president of Product for EyeLock, where he captained the firm’s vision for iris authentication products and solutions in physical and logical security as well as numerous other commercial applications. Blaine also acted as the former director of Product Management at STANLEY Security, a global division of Stanley Black & Decker where he led the creation of the industry-leading security management software suite, Commander. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.
Speaker for Safety
Nir Kshetri
Nir Kshetri is professor at University of North Carolina-Greensboro and research fellow at Kobe University, Japan. He has authored fourteen books and more than 260 academic articles, which have been translated into Arabic, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and other languages. Two of his books have been honored with the Choice Magazine’s Outstanding Academic Title award. Nir’s work has been featured by hundreds of media outlets, such as Al Jazeera, Barron’s, BBC, BS-TBS "Hodo”, Bloomberg TV, CBS News, Channel News Asia, Economist, Foreign Policy, Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, Public Radio International, Scientific American, US News and World Report and Wall Street Journal. Nir is a two-time TEDx speaker about the roles of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6da0kEfBsY) and blockchain (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdo_Jlov9R4) in fighting poverty. He has provided consulting services to Asian Development Bank, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the World Bank and various UN agencies.
Video Surveillance/Analytics
1-2 p.m. ET
- Security -- Video surveillance systems are used in company security to monitor and record activities in real time, deter criminal behavior, and provide evidence for incident investigations. The integration of AI-driven analytics is enabling real-time threat detection, facial recognition, and automated response, while raising concerns over data privacy and regulatory compliance.
- Safety -- Video surveillance systems help monitor employee behavior, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and identify hazards in real time to prevent accidents and improve overall safety performance. In this venue, AI and machine learning can automatically detect unsafe behaviors, monitor PPE compliance, and analyze near-miss incidents, while balancing worker privacy concerns and regulatory challenges.
Speaker for Security
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson is the national business development manager for Cities at Milestone Systems. He is a highly-regarded expert witness in law enforcement technology, use of force, and public safety, with extensive experience in state and federal courts. He pioneered independent studies on TASER devices, leading to his role at TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.) where he demonstrated their safety and efficacy. As a former law enforcement officer and a co-founder of a body camera company, Mark has deep insights into policing realities and technological challenges. He collaborates with public safety organizations at all levels to develop tailored safety protocols and optimize operational efficiencies. His numerous peer-reviewed publications and global training sessions have significantly advanced law enforcement technology and public safety, empowering officers with practical tools and best practices.
Speaker for Safety
Raghu Arunachalam
Raghu Arunachalam is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of WorkVis.io and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Before WorkVis, Raghu held various leadership roles at Industrial Scientific, Predictive Solutions, Safer Systems, and Intelex, and over the years was responsible for bringing to market many innovative, technology-rich, industrial safety solutions. He was the founder and CEO of ActiveBlu Corporation, which developed key technologies for enabling real-time connected worker solutions. ActiveBlu was acquired by ISC/Fortive (NYSE: FTV) in 2017. Before his work in industrial safety, he was a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University where he researched machine learning algorithms to solve hard real-world industrial problems. Raghu holds a Ph.D. from the University of Warwick, UK. He has been granted over twenty patents relating to industrial safety. In his free time, Raghu enjoys following his children’s many sporting activities and playing competitive tennis and is an FAA-certified pilot who loves all things aviation.
Access Control
2-3 p.m. ET
- Security -- Access control technology in workplace security is used to manage and monitor entry to facilities, ensure that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive areas, and prevent unauthorized intrusions, enhancing overall security. The adoption of biometric authentication and mobile-based credentials, allowing for seamless, secure access while addressing concerns about data privacy, cybersecurity, and worker/guest convenience.
- Safety -- Access control innovations are helping to regulate and monitor entry to restricted areas, ensure only authorized personnel access hazardous zones, and track worker movements to enhance safety and compliance. Technologies such as biometric authentication, wearables and geofencing, allowing personalized, real-time access control to hazardous areas based on both identity and location.
Speaker for Security
Myron Leavitt
Myron Leavitt is the Business Area Manager for the Southeast at Stone Security. With extensive experience in field operations and project management from roles at Securitas Technology and STANLEY Security, he brings strong leadership and expertise in security operations to the team.
Speaker for Safety
Ronan Finnegan
Co-Founder, spacebands
An influential workplace safety technology evangelist, Ronan has spoken with high-profile media outlets such as the BBC and Sky News, and has delivered speeches on TEDx and high-profile events and awards ceremonies. He is the co-founder at spacebands, which uses devices and software to help EHS managers monitor workers to protect them from hazardous events and entering potentially dangerous areas that are unauthorized to them. This helps manager make informed decisions about workplace safety and workplace stressors while prompting employees to ensure wellness at work. Moreover, Ronan has a passion for privacy-driven health and safety technology and the potential it has to benefit workplaces.
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DATE: Tuesday October 29, 2024
TIME: 12PM ET/9AM PT – 3PM ET/12PM PT
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Salient Systems
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If you are looking to understand and harness the latest safety and security innovations, don’t miss this essential, three-session virtual summit.
Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes