Building on the success of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, which welcomed participants from 95 countries, GSX 2026 is set to deliver another exceptional lineup of thought leadership and innovation. Taking place September 14 – 16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, the event will feature 200+ education sessions, 500+ exhibitors and three transformational keynote speakers who will challenge security professionals to think differently about leadership, technology and resilience in an evolving threat landscape. 

“Our members face complex, high stakes challenges every day, and they deserve a stage that matches that reality,” stated Eddie Sorrells, 2026 president, ASIS International. “This year’s keynote speakers — a pioneer in exponential technology, a leader in AI and decision science and a true embodiment of resilience — were chosen to do exactly that: to challenge, inspire and equip our global community for what lies ahead.”

Monday, 14 September
Peter Diamandis, MD, founder and executive chairman, XPRIZE Foundation and executive founder and director, Singularity University

Peter Diamandis is a visionary entrepreneur and futurist who has spent his career pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through exponential technologies and moonshot thinking. As founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and co-founder of Singularity University, Diamandis has inspired global innovation in fields ranging from space exploration to healthcare. A New York Times bestselling author of four books, Diamandis helps leaders understand how rapid technological change creates both disruption and opportunity. In his GSX keynote, Diamandis will explore how exponential thinking and emerging technologies are reshaping security challenges and creating new possibilities for protection, resilience and organizational transformation. Sponsored by Allied Universal.

Tuesday, 15 September
Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO, Kozyr; former chief decision scientist, Google

Cassie Kozyrkov is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in making AI and data science accessible, practical and strategically valuable. As Google’s former chief decision scientist, she has helped organizations around the world apply AI and machine learning to real-world challenges while avoiding common pitfalls. Known for her ability to demystify complex technical concepts, Kozyrkov bridges the gap between technical possibility and business reality. In her GSX keynote, she will provide security leaders with practical frameworks for leveraging AI and data-driven decision-making to enhance threat detection, risk assessment and organizational resilience in an increasingly complex landscape.

Wednesday, 16 September
Travis Mills, retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and quadruple amputee

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills is one of only five quadruple amputees to survive injuries sustained from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. After being wounded by an IED (improvised explosive device) in Afghanistan in 2012, Mills embarked on a journey of recovery that exemplifies extraordinary resilience, determination and leadership. He founded the Travis Mills Foundation, which provides critical support to injured veterans and their families, and has become a sought-after speaker on overcoming adversity, mental toughness and never giving up. In his GSX keynote, Mills will share powerful lessons on resilience, adaptability and leading in the face of extreme adversity — insights that resonate deeply with security professionals who face high-stakes decisions and complex crises. Sponsored by Protos Security.