What’s Next in Security
To rise up and meet this challenge, it’s paramount to elevate your skills, knowledge, and technical capabilities. Global Security Exchange (GSX), powered by ASIS International, galvanizes you to operate at the apex of your professional powers so you can successfully neutralize the most urgent threats.
16000+
security professionals from the industry’s leading companies
500+
exhibitors showcasing never-seen-before products
200+
sessions of the industry’s best education content
36000+
square feet of products & innovations
Premier Education
Active assailants and workplace violence. Digital transformation. ESRM. Data protection, privacy, and transparency. You unearth the timely insights, emerging trends, and best practices to help combat evolving risks, while also earning CPEs.
Next-Level Networking
Connect with the community and experience in-person collaboration with peers – there’s never been a better time to reunite with colleagues from around the world.
Trailblazing Speakers
Gain expert insights from a powerful line up of top subject matters experts on the most vital issues facing the world of security.
APP Certification Review
CPP Certification Review
Jon Ensley, CPP, PSP
Admin Director, Business Consultant
Guardian Support Services, Inc.
PSP Certification Review
Kevin T. Doss, MS, CPP, PSP
Corporate Security – Critical Infrastructure Protection & Compliance
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
Crime Prevention Workshop: Strategies for Reducing Risk
Russell Kolins, CCDI, B.S.S.M., CPTED, FCP, CCAP, SAS
Security Expert
Kolins Security Group
ESRM Beyond the Books: Implementing a Risk-Led Security Program in the Real World
Facility Security Design: A Strategic Approach
J Kelly Stewart
Principal & Head of Security and Safety Advisory Services, North America
Advisory
Presentation Skills with Executive Presence: Never Be Boring!
GSX Exhibit Hall
Explore state-of-the-art solutions and the latest innovations needed to upgrade your capabilities in the GSX Exhibit Hall.
Dynamic Learning
Enjoy spectacular learning opportunities in the exhibit hall designed to keep you on your toes. From leading technology product demos on the X Stage to discovering emerging tech at the Resilence Zone—GSX delivers a roster of exceptional events designed to keep you at the top of your game:
- Series of twenty-minute sessions and product demos on the X Stage that highlight cutting-edge solutions that actively shape the future of the security professional.
- Help your organization remain flexible and adaptable and instill operational and cultural changes that keep your business thriving through a series of twenty-minute sessions in the Resilience Zone.
- Prepare for the next steps in your career with resume reviews, a headshot studio, career coaching, and more at Career HQ
- Meet cybersecurity solution providers, learn from experts about the convergence between physical and cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity Pavilion
Achieve Peak Performance
To rise up and meet this challenge, it’s paramount to elevate your skills, knowledge, and technical capabilities. Global Security Exchange (GSX), powered by ASIS International, galvanizes you to operate at the apex of your professional powers so you can successfully neutralize the most urgent threats.
Premier Education
Active assailants and workplace violence. Digital transformation. ESRM. Data protection, privacy, and transparency. You unearth the timely insights, emerging trends, and best practices to help combat evolving risks, while also earning CPEs.
Next-Level Networking
Connect with the community and experience in-person collaboration with peers – there’s never been a better time to reunite with colleagues from around the world.
Trailblazing Speakers
Gain expert insights from a powerful line up of top subject matters experts on the most vital issues facing the world of security.
GSX Exhibit Hall
Explore state-of-the-art solutions and the latest innovations needed to upgrade your capabilities in the GSX Exhibit Hall.
Dynamic Learning
Enjoy spectacular learning opportunities in the exhibit hall designed to keep you on your toes. From leading technology product demos on the X Stage to discovering emerging tech at the Resilence Zone—GSX delivers a roster of exceptional events designed to keep you at the top of your game:
- Series of twenty-minute sessions and product demos on the X Stage that highlight cutting-edge solutions that actively shape the future of the security professional.
- Help your organization remain flexible and adaptable and instill operational and cultural changes that keep your business thriving through a series of twenty-minute sessions in the Resilience Zone.
- Prepare for the next steps in your career with resume reviews, a headshot studio, career coaching, and more at Career HQ
- Meet cybersecurity solution providers, learn from experts about the convergence between physical and cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity Pavilion
Getting the “Yes”
Gaining Management Approval to Attend GSX
This is the industry event you can’t afford to miss. We’ve put together these customizable letters to help you secure approval to attend.
Copy and paste the drafted email copy below, fill in the information specific to you and your organization, and share with your manager.
Education Focused
Dear [Name]
I am requesting approval to attend the industry’s most trusted security event, Global Security Exchange (GSX), set to take place 29 September – 1 October 2025 in New Orleans, LA.
GSX brings together industry visionaries, world-class speakers, and security management professionals from around the world to:
- Discuss the latest in security trends and timely topics
- Get access to the latest security products
- Network with professionals across the distribution channel, from end users to dealers and distributors
- Connect with other [your job title]’s to discuss techniques, hear what has worked for them, and share solutions
- Hear actionable insight from subject-matter experts to bring back to [your organization]
- Preview state-of-the-art technology, breakthrough solutions and innovative resources in the exhibit hall.
- Access to 150+ expert-led sessions to exponentially increase my knowledge and skills
Knowing that [your company name] is looking to [name challenge/problem], I am eager to attend the following sessions to help address these needs:
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
You can learn more about the event at gsx.org. I believe that attending the conference would be a wise investment for [company name]. I will provide a summary upon my return with a recap of my experience and the key takeaways that can immediately be implemented in our organization.
Thank you for your consideration,
[YOUR SIGNATURE]
Exhibit Hall Focused
Dear [Name],
I am requesting approval to attend the industry’s most trusted security event, Global Security Exchange (GSX), set to take place 29 September – 1 October 2025 in New Orleans, LA.
GSX brings together industry visionaries, world-class speakers, and security management professionals from around the world to:
- Discuss the latest in security trends and timely topics
- Get access to the latest security products
- Network with professionals across the distribution channel, from end users to dealers and distributors
- Connect with other [your job title]’s to discuss techniques, hear what has worked for them, and share solutions
- Hear actionable insight from subject-matter experts to bring back to [your organization]
- Exponentially increase my knowledge and skills through the very latest on global leadership, workplace violence, cybersecurity, school security, the cannabis industry, uncrewed systems, and more
- Preview state-of-the-art technology, breakthrough solutions and innovative resources in the exhibit hall. I think that meeting face-to-face with the following vendors would be beneficial to [your company name]:
- Exhibitor 1
- Exhibitor 2
- Exhibitor 3
You can learn more about the event at gsx.org. I believe that attending the conference would be a wise investment for [company name]. I will provide a summary upon my return with a recap of my experience and the key takeaways that can immediately be implemented in our organization.
Thank you for your consideration,
[YOUR SIGNATURE]