SIA will present Wells with the award at SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference, which will be held May 20 – 21, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Gharun Lacy of the State Department will headline SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20 – 21 in Washington, D.C.
SIA is seeking high-quality session proposals on topics in contracting and procurement, proposed legislation and regulations, regulatory compliance, state and local policy trends, protecting government facilities and other critical infrastructure, standards, codes or best practices development, law enforcement and first responder technology and emerging technologies for the government sector.
Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies.
This award honors public servants who have demonstrated extensive leadership and a steady commitment to supporting and advancing the effective use of security and life safety products in ways that benefit society.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced Richard Cline, director of the Federal Protective Service, as the day 1 keynote speaker at the 2024 SIA GovSummit.
This event is free for all government employees, including U.S. and international federal, state, county and municipal-level staff, plus all military, law enforcement and public safety personnel.
