ISC East Announce Keynote Speakers and Education Track for 2024 Conference

ISC East, with its premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, announced this year’s slate of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at The Bridge, ISC East’s mainstage destination.

ISC East Keynote Series

Day 1 Keynote: Proactive Security Strategies at Navy Pier, Chicago: A Unified Approach to Emergency Preparedness and Response

Brian Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at Navy Pier in Chicago, will discuss how the Navy Pier has developed a comprehensive security strategy that emphasizes proactive measures and unified emergency preparedness. This approach integrates advanced technologies, coordinated efforts among various public safety agencies, and continuous training to ensure a safe environment for all visitors.

Day 2 Keynote, Presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum: Commissioner Jackie Bray

Sponsored by: Axis Communications

Join us for an engaging keynote event presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), a professional community committed to engaging all security professionals in promoting, recruiting and cultivating the leadership of women for a stronger and more inclusive industry. Hear from Jackie Bray, the first female Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

In addition to the Keynote Series, this year’s event will offer its largest SIA Education@ISC program yet with 70+ sessions and 150 speakers – all carefully curated by the newly formed SIA Education@ISC Advisory Board. This team of industry experts provides critical guidance on the newest trends and most relevant technologies in the world of security to best inform show programming. ISC East will also place special emphasis on critical infrastructure protection and addressing the risks and vulnerabilities associated with safeguarding the country’s essential service sectors.

“ISC East takes stock of the current safety and security landscape to provide the most up-to-date programming for our attendees and exhibitors,” said Mary Beth Shaughnessy, ISC Event Vice President. “With the help of the SIA Education@ISC Advisory Board, we have prepared a dynamic lineup of industry thought leaders for the Keynote Series and an engaging education schedule highlighting the most innovative topics and solutions in the field. With ISC East two months away, we are eager to present these offerings to our dedicated customers who return to our show year after year to continuously build on their security knowledge.”

“At the SIA Education at ISC East conference, attendees can uncover a robust variety of compelling sessions on the most pressing issues in our industry across public safety, emergency preparedness and response and homeland security,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “In addition to high-quality keynote presentations from Navy Pier’s Brian Murphy and Commissioner Jackie Bray, the 2024 program boasts more offerings than ever before and a unique mix of interactive panel discussions, technical training and case studies to help security professionals advance their careers, their businesses and the industry as a whole.”

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