The Security Industry Association released the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2024 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry.

AcceleRISE will be held place Aug. 12-14 in Washington, D.C. The conference was created specifically for young security talent and designed to foster new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen. AcceleRISE features a diverse array of premier learning sessions, interactive workshops and activities geared toward rising stars in the industry.

“SIA RISE’s AcceleRISE conference is hands down the best opportunity for young professionals to come together, learn from some of the brightest voices in our industry and create relationships that will carry them forward in their careers,” said SIA RISE Chair Dakota Bierly, business development manager at Northland Controls.

This year, the event strikes a balance between soft skills like leadership development and networking, and technical discussions such as the impact of blockchain on security, Bierly noted.

“Year over year, it’s amazing to see attendees walk away feeling inspired, with new ideas, new connection, and a fresh perspective on the security industry,” she continued. “So, whether you are a company considering sending your employees or a young professional looking to attend, I encourage you to invest in the future of our industry by showing up, being present and experiencing the impact for yourself.”   

Session topics for AcceleRISE 2024 include:

• Shake Hands and Make Friends: A Crash Course in Networking
• Making the Transition From Team Player to Team Leader
• Decentralized ID: Blockchain’s Game Changer for Security Industry Applications
• Tips From an Impatient Sales Lady
• Selling Sustainability: A Lesson in Adaptive Leadership
• The Influence Insider’s Playbook: Mastering the Art Without Authority
• Authenticity vs. Business Acumen
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Fostering Inclusive Communities
• Debate: Mobile vs. Physical Credentials
• Customer Experience Is King in the Security Industry
• Synergizing Product Management, Marketing and Sales: A Road Map From Concept to Customer

Also on tap, talks from executive leaders, an artificial intelligence (AI) group activity and more.

Outside the conference sessions, attendees will have the chance to form relationships with other young professionals and leaders, enjoy a fun networking happy hour and explore the vibrant city of Washington, D.C., through a moonlight monuments tour, kickball on the National Mall and tours of the U.S. Capitol.

The 2024 AcceleRISE conference will be held at the Hotel Washington in downtown Washington, D.C. For more conference details, including the roster of featured speakers and to register, visit the AcceleRISE website.