The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the keynote speaker and lineup of expert government presenters for the 2026 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference.

Just announced is the GovSummit Day 2 keynote speaker, Gharun Lacy. Lacy is the deputy assistant secretary and assistant director for cyber and technology security at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security. A senior foreign service security engineering officer, he leads the department’s global cybersecurity and technology security initiatives, safeguarding over 270 diplomatic posts worldwide. With a career spanning more than two decades, Lacy has held key roles in Iraq, Colombia, Belgium, Brazil and Nigeria.

Additional featured speakers include:

• Andrew Sekala, supervisory special agent and InfraGard program manager, Office of Private Sector Engagement, Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Christopher Brogger, lead instructor for insider threat, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Enoch Eshetu, security advisor, Department of Human Services, State of Minnesota
• Guy Bliesner, school safety analyst, Idaho School Safety and Security Program
• Jeffrey Koses, senior procurement executive, General Services Administration
• Paula Hance, procurement analyst, general supplies and services portfolio, General Services Administration
• Jason Stoddard, director of school safety and security, Charles County, Maryland, Public Schools

View the full speaker lineup here.

Highlighted session topics include:

• The evolution of federal identity and access control systems in today’s digital-first environments
• The future of artificial intelligence-driven technologies for weapons detection and other security tools and processes
• Protecting critical infrastructure from insider threats
• How government entities can combat artificial intelligence attacks on physical security systems
• The security operations center of the future
• What’s new in government procurement and policy in 2026
• The Safer Skies Act and the future of counterdrone defense
• Ways to maximize funding opportunities when it comes to federal and state grants for physical security
• Best practices for public-private partnerships that protect critical infrastructure
• Implementation of new school security standards

“The SIA GovSummit 2026 program features top experts from government, homeland security, education, industry and more in a program that showcases how government uses security technologies to drive success across a wide spectrum of missions,” said Don Erickson, CEO, SIA. “With global risks on the rise, we are thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Gharun Lacy of the U.S. Department of State and a compelling cadre of critical infrastructure protection experts to this year’s event as part of discussions about emerging policy trends, the government’s technology needs and changes in the risk environment that shape the development of security solutions to meet evolving challenges.”