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Monday, April 27
 

8:00am CDT

Registration and Networking
Monday April 27, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Music City Center

Monday April 27, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Music City Center
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8:30am CDT

Opening Comments
Monday April 27, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am CDT
Music City Center
Speakers
avatar for Bill Hapner

Bill Hapner

General Manager TN/KY, Convergint

avatar for Doug Riggin

Doug Riggin

ASIS Chapters Committee Representative Group 4 (Southeast, US), Altria Client Services

avatar for Troy Newman

Troy Newman

Managing Partner, Group Nine Risk Consulting
Troy Newman is the Managing Partner for Group Nine Risk Consulting, a security risk management and forensic consulting firm. In addition to his work as an expert witness, Troy works with organizations to conduct security risk assessments and is a regular speaker on violence prevention... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am CDT
Music City Center

8:45am CDT

Opening Leadership Address
Monday April 27, 2026 8:45am - 9:15am CDT
Music City Center

Speakers
avatar for Deputy Commissioner Gregory Mays

Deputy Commissioner Gregory Mays

Deputy Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Homeland Security
Gregory A. Mays was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Homeland Security at the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security in August 2023. He was first appointed as the Director of the Office of Homeland Security in  January 2020. Prior to his appointment, Mays had a distinguished... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 8:45am - 9:15am CDT
Music City Center
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9:15am CDT

Presentation from Hanwha Vision
Monday April 27, 2026 9:15am - 9:35am CDT
Music City Center

Sponsors
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Hanwha Vision

Hanwha Vision is a global innovator in video surveillance, delivering advanced, reliable solutions backed by over 40 years of security expertise.




Monday April 27, 2026 9:15am - 9:35am CDT
Music City Center

9:35am CDT

Networking Break
Monday April 27, 2026 9:35am - 9:50am CDT
Music City Center

Monday April 27, 2026 9:35am - 9:50am CDT
Music City Center
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9:50am CDT

The Discoverability Problem: How AI Shifted the Risk Equation
Monday April 27, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Music City Center
The data that enables targeted violence has never been easier to find. In June 2025, investigators recovered a notebook from a Minnesota murder suspect containing a list of data aggregator websites, documenting how the data broker ecosystem was leveraged to locate and target public officials. Months earlier, a pair of websites exposing 23,000+ executives demonstrated how AI tools could build...
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Speakers
avatar for Chris Wingfield

Chris Wingfield

Senior Vice President - Strategic Innovation, 360 Privacy


Sponsors
avatar for 360 Privacy

360 Privacy

In a world where everyone is just one search engine query away from a digital threat manifesting into a potential physical concern, 360 Privacy provides digital executive protection and real-time risk mitigation for executives, organizations, board members, and high-net worth individuals... Read More →
Nashville Security Summit APR 2026 pdf
Monday April 27, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Music City Center
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10:50am CDT

Networking Break
Monday April 27, 2026 10:50am - 11:20am CDT
Music City Center

Monday April 27, 2026 10:50am - 11:20am CDT
Music City Center
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11:20am CDT

From Signals to Prevention: Operationalizing Behavior-Centered Security with Technology
Monday April 27, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm CDT
Music City Center
Proactive security programs increasingly rely on the early identification and management of human-driven risk. This interactive session examines best practices for integrating Behavioral Threat Detection (BTD) with Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) to create an effective, prevention-focused security program.Drawing on real-world operational experience, the presentation will...
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Speakers
avatar for Michael Rozin

Michael Rozin

President, Rozin Security Consulting, LLC
Michael Rozin, CTM®
Michael is a founding partner and the president of Rozin Security. For nearly 25 years, he has focused on protection against perpetrators of targeted violence. He utilizes his skills and extensive experience to create customized security risk assessment tools, training, protection... Read More →
(PDF of Michael Rozin's Presentation) From Signals to Prevention 2026.04.19 cm pdf
Monday April 27, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm CDT
Music City Center
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12:20pm CDT

Lunch
Monday April 27, 2026 12:20pm - 1:00pm CDT
Music City Center

Monday April 27, 2026 12:20pm - 1:00pm CDT
Music City Center
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1:00pm CDT

Presentation from Protos Security
Monday April 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Music City Center

Sponsors
avatar for Protos Security

Protos Security

Protos promises a modern security experience that never settles and dynamically adapts when, where and how it’s needed.By vetting, training and orchestrating thousands of local owner/operator security vendors, plus the largest off-duty law enforcement network, Protos delivers scalable... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Music City Center

1:20pm CDT

Beyond the Hype: Safe, Responsible, and Defensible Use of AI
Monday April 27, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Music City Center
Artificial intelligence is rapidly being adopted across security, loss prevention, fraud detection, and operational decision-making—but many organizations are doing so without clear guardrails, governance, or an understanding of the downstream risks. This session cuts through the hype to focus on what safe, responsible, and defensible use of AI actually looks like in real-world...
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Speakers
avatar for Basia Pietrawska

Basia Pietrawska

Senior Industry Advisor and Special Project Consultant, Lowers & Associates
Basia Pietrawska is an experienced leader in crime prevention, risk assessment, security management, and data analysis, with a proven track record of developing innovative strategies to reduce crime and protect assets. With a Master of Science in Criminology from the University of... Read More →
avatar for Tom Meehan

Tom Meehan

CEO, CONTROLTEK
I’m a globally recognized leader in retail, risk, and emerging technologies with over 25 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of retail, manufacturing, AI, and financial systems. As the CEO of CONTROLTEK, I lead a mission-focused organization delivering advanced... Read More →
avatar for Kerry Kulp

Kerry Kulp

Co-Founder, Velaspan
Kerry Kulp brings over 25 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-scale wireless and cybersecurity infrastructures. As a co-founder at Velaspan, he has worked across healthcare, education, enterprise, and government sectors, helping organizations... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Lowers Risk Group

Lowers Risk Group

Comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management SolutionsLowers Risk Group provides comprehensive enterprise risk management solutions to organizations operating in high-risk, highly-regulated environments and organizations that value risk mitigation.
Our human capital and specialized in... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Music City Center
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2:20pm CDT

Networking Break
Monday April 27, 2026 2:20pm - 2:50pm CDT
Music City Center

Monday April 27, 2026 2:20pm - 2:50pm CDT
Music City Center
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2:50pm CDT

Behind Closed Doors: Modern Technical Surveillance Threats
Monday April 27, 2026 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Music City Center
This Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) session provides training on identifying modern eavesdropping threats. Participants will learn what TSCM protects and explore the full spectrum of surveillance devices—from consumer-grade "spy shop" equipment available online to sophisticated custom-built systems. The training covers RF audio/video transmitters, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled...
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Speakers
avatar for Calvin Anderson

Calvin Anderson

Technical Security Instructor, Research Electronics International
Calvin has an extensive background in Law Enforcement. Prior to working as an instructor at REI he served as a police officer for 16 years. While employed as an officer, he achieved the rank of Master Patrol and Sergeant in both the Patrol Division and Traffic Investigative Division... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Music City Center
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3:50pm CDT

Closing Remarks
Monday April 27, 2026 3:50pm - 4:00pm CDT
Music City Center

Speakers
avatar for Doug Riggin

Doug Riggin

ASIS Chapters Committee Representative Group 4 (Southeast, US), Altria Client Services

avatar for Bill Hapner

Bill Hapner

General Manager TN/KY, Convergint

avatar for Troy Newman

Troy Newman

Managing Partner, Group Nine Risk Consulting
Troy Newman is the Managing Partner for Group Nine Risk Consulting, a security risk management and forensic consulting firm. In addition to his work as an expert witness, Troy works with organizations to conduct security risk assessments and is a regular speaker on violence prevention... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for 360 Privacy

360 Privacy

In a world where everyone is just one search engine query away from a digital threat manifesting into a potential physical concern, 360 Privacy provides digital executive protection and real-time risk mitigation for executives, organizations, board members, and high-net worth individuals... Read More →
avatar for Hetherington Group

Hetherington Group

With over two decades of expertise, Hetherington Group is a leader in digital vulnerability intelligence, investigative due diligence, cyber investigations and OSINT training. We uncover exposed information online, track down and analyze data on national and international investigations... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 3:50pm - 4:00pm CDT
Music City Center

4:30pm CDT

Networking Reception
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Ole Red

Sponsors
avatar for 360 Privacy

360 Privacy

In a world where everyone is just one search engine query away from a digital threat manifesting into a potential physical concern, 360 Privacy provides digital executive protection and real-time risk mitigation for executives, organizations, board members, and high-net worth individuals... Read More →
avatar for Hetherington Group

Hetherington Group

With over two decades of expertise, Hetherington Group is a leader in digital vulnerability intelligence, investigative due diligence, cyber investigations and OSINT training. We uncover exposed information online, track down and analyze data on national and international investigations... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Ole Red
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Tuesday, April 28
 

8:00am CDT

Sign-in and Networking
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT

Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
  Break

8:30am CDT

Opening Comments
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Bill Hapner

Bill Hapner

General Manager TN/KY, Convergint

avatar for Troy Newman

Troy Newman

Managing Partner, Group Nine Risk Consulting
Troy Newman is the Managing Partner for Group Nine Risk Consulting, a security risk management and forensic consulting firm. In addition to his work as an expert witness, Troy works with organizations to conduct security risk assessments and is a regular speaker on violence prevention... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am CDT

8:45am CDT

The Rise of Intelligent Security
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am CDT
Music City Center
The Rise of Intelligent Security: From Risk Management to Competitive AdvantageSecurity is evolving from a protective function to a strategic business enabler. As AI accelerates innovation and the threat landscape grows more complex, security leaders are expected to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and drive measurable business value.In this executive-level session, two industry leaders in security...
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Speakers
avatar for Rodnie Williams

Rodnie Williams

Managing Director, Consulting & Advisory, Convergint
Rodnie Williams has over 42 years as an accomplished leader across Global Fortune 500 organizations. While providing a business lens to Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) and strategic security topics, he has successfully led teams in strategic planning, operations, security... Read More →
avatar for Amir Shechter

Amir Shechter

Executive Director, Innovation & Technology, Convergint
Amir brings more than 25 years of experience in the security industry and currently leads Convergint’s Innovation and Technology Solutions team. He specializes in designing next generation security operations powered by automation, AI, system integration, and data driven intelligence... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Convergint

Convergint

Convergint is a global systems integrator focused on delivering results for our customers through unparalleled service excellence. At Convergint, our top priority is service in every way — service to customers, colleagues, and community. As an integrator, Convergint works alongside... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am CDT
Music City Center
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9:00am CDT

Technology Partner Showcase
Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Music City Center

Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Music City Center

10:00am CDT

Establishing AI Governance and Standards in Intelligence Operations
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Music City Center
As intelligence professionals develop a 'trust but verify' approach to the increasing pressure to  integrates generative and agentic AI, the tension between rapid capability adoption and rigorous oversight has reached a critical inflection point. This panel explores the standards and internal governance frameworks necessary to maintain the "decision advantage" without compromising analytic...
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Moderator
avatar for Karli DeBlois

Karli DeBlois

Senior Analyst, Group Nine Risk Consulting/FBI AIA
Karli is a former FBI Intelligence Analyst with over six years of specialized experience analyzing complex threat landscapes, including transnational organized crime, cybercrime, and international terrorism. During her tenure, she served in multiple collateral roles, notably supporting... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Nikki Rutman

Nikki Rutman

Managing Partner, Global Intelligence & Investigations, Sentinel/FBI AIA
With a specialized focus on geopolitical risk and threat assessment, my career has been dedicated to enhancing corporate security and intelligence strategies. I am interested is leveraging two decades of experience to advise AI platforms with specific interest in supporting intelligence... Read More →
avatar for Gerry McMahon

Gerry McMahon

Principal, Global Intelligence, W1 Global Inc.
Mr. McMahon has over 20 years of experience in the intelligence, national security, and law enforcement communities. As the Senior Supervisory Intelligence Analyst for FBI Boston, Mr. McMahon led one of the FBI’s largest field intelligence programs comprised of analysts, linguists... Read More →
avatar for Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Founder & CEO, Tacilent.ai/FBI AIA
Ron Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Tacilent, an award‑winning startup pioneering predictive AI and cognitive intelligence solutions that help executive teams and boards prevent over $600 million in losses and protect profitability through enterprise risk, resilience, and decisioning... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Music City Center
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11:15am CDT

Calculated Risk: Leadership When Failure Is Not an Option
Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Music City Center
At 13,000 feet, there is no room for debate. The decision is go--or no-go.Drawing from competitive skydiving, high-altitude mountaineering, and Fortune 500 security advisory experience, Matthew Alarif connects extreme environments to the realities of corporate security leadership. This session explores how to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete data, why disciplined adherence to SOPs saves...
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Speakers
avatar for Matthew Alarif

Matthew Alarif

Senior Vice President, Risk Advisory, Teneo
As a Senior Vice President at Teneo’s Risk Advisory practice, I bring extensive expertise in security risk management and resilience strategy to support global organizations in navigating complex challenges. My work focuses on building and optimizing security programs that safeguard... Read More →
Tuesday Session 3 Calculated Risk Leadership When Failure Is Not an Option pdf
Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Music City Center
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11:30am CDT

Lunch (Concurrent to Sessions and Technology Showcase)
Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Music City Center

Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Music City Center

12:45pm CDT

Smarter Automation: How AI Improves Decision-Making and Security Outcomes
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Music City Center
With recent improvements in Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) ability to provide accurate information, it has emerged as a driver of major efficiency across many industries. Though AI has existed for decades, it is now widely embraced. Key use-cases include assisting professionals with automating repetitive tasks, detection, and monitoring, allowing humans to focus on critical decisions. AI, when...
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Speakers
avatar for Daniel Reichman, Ph.D.

Daniel Reichman, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Ai-RGUS
Experienced machine learning and computer vision engineer with a focus on applications. I gained my experience through my Ph.D. and consulting projects along the way. I am a co-founder of a company focused on improving campus safety through artificial intelligence driven software... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Ai-RGUS

Ai-RGUS

AI Software for Managing
Security Systems ProactivelyHelping security professionals protect
100,000+ security cameras, access control, and other security devices
from performance issues, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Music City Center
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2:00pm CDT

Recognize, Respond, Protect: Managing Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace
Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Music City Center
Intimate Partner Violence is one of the most common sources of workplace violence, yet it remains one of security and HRs biggest blind spots. This session shows how violence at home becomes danger at work, using current research, case data, and threat-assessment principles to help identify early warning behaviors, understand spillover risk, and support vulnerable employees. Attendees will learn...
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Speakers
avatar for Josh Shelton

Josh Shelton

Partner, Group Nine Risk Consulting
Josh is a seasoned professional with a rich history in law enforcement and corporate security. During his 20-year career, he has excelled as a criminal investigator, behavioral threat assessment professional, and physical security subject matter expert. Josh holds a master’s degree... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Group Nine Risk Consulting

Group Nine Risk Consulting

Our team is committed to helping our clients mitigate risk and build their resilience in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment. Group Nine provides unparalleled solutions for security vulnerability assessments, customized security training and expert witness needs.
Tuesday Session 5 Recognize, Respond, Protect, Managing Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace pdf
Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Music City Center
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4:00pm CDT

Technology Partner Showcase - End of Show
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Music City Center

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Music City Center
 

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