Make contacts you can count on! Take advantage of the many opportunities to connect with peers and solutions providers from around the globe. High-impact networking events are built-in to the ASIS 2009 program to complement the myriad of 'unscheduled' opportunities that abound.

Seminar Events

Foundation Events

Special Interest Networking Events
 

Seminar Events

First-Time Seminar Attendee/New Member Reception

New to ASIS? Don't miss this opportunity to meet key members, network with other first-timers, enjoy refreshments, and learn the ropes on how to get the most from your Seminar experience. Michael Cummings, CPP, ASIS president, will welcome you and provide an overview of what you are about to experience at the world's leading event dedicated to security. By invitation.

ASISPAC Dinner (Ticketed Event)

Join the ASISPAC for our 3rd annual fundraising dinner at the award winning Anaheim White House Restaurant. Rated among the "100 Best Restaurants in Southern California," the White House is an ideal location to mingle with colleagues and invited Members of Congress while enjoying a delicious, four-course dinner. All contributions benefit ASISPAC and its mission to re-elect Members of Congress who support the security profession. Contact Austin McCartney-Melstad for details. Ticketed event.

Get Acquainted Mixer

"Get acquainted" is the name of the game and that's what this event is all about! Kick off the Seminar at this casual evening reception. It's a great opportunity to make contacts, renew acquaintances, enjoy drinks and snacks, and forge new relationships in a lively and informal atmosphere. Open to all Seminar attendees.

Opening Ceremony

Kick-start your Seminar experience with a musical extravaganza featuring the barbershop harmonies of the national champions, Sweet Adelines Chorus; the internationally known Harborlites, a 120-member performing group that will take you through 55 years of ASIS Seminars; the Children's Chorus from the Crystal Cathedral; and the Sterling Brass Quintet. Open to all Seminar attendees.

Networking Luncheons

These hosted luncheons provide ideal opportunities for networking with peers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and interests, sharing experiences, and exchanging ideas. Included in Full Registration and Single Day registration. Additional tickets available for purchase.
 
 

President's Reception
Disneyland® Park  new location!

An evening of fun and excitement await you at this much anticipated event! From the Indiana Jones™ Adventure at Adventureland, to Frontierland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, to Pirates of the Caribbean at New Orleans Square and more, you're sure to enjoy these popular Disneyland® attractions. Delicious food and drinks, high-energy entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to mix 'n mingle with colleagues make this a memorable evening you don't want to miss!
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Included in Full Registration package and Monday's Single Day Registration. Additional tickets available for purchase.

NEW! ASIS 2009 Facebook fans, LinkedIn members, and Twitterers from around the globe are welcome to connect offline at the ASIS 2009 Get Social event, taking place at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon, 7:30-8:30 pm at Monday night's President's Reception. This is a terrific opportunity to really meet with the people in your networks and share just a little more than 140 characters at a time. Make the human connection that Twitter, blogs, Facebook, and even the phone can only take so far!

Law Enforcement/Military Appreciation Day

If you are an active law enforcement or military professional, you are invited to attend the keynote with Condoleezza Rice, as well as Wednesday's concurrent sessions and the Exhibits—at no charge. To obtain your complimentary registration for this special day, please register on-site at ASIS Registration in the Anaheim Convention Center. Military or law enforcement photo ID is required. For more information, click here.

Closing Luncheon/Closing Ceremony

You won't want to miss this closing celebration and hear the razor sharp insights of best-selling author and political satirist P. J. O'Rourke. With more than a million words of trenchant journalism under his byline, and more citations in The Penguin Dictionary of Humorous Quotations than any living writer, O'Rourke has established himself as America's premier political satirist. He is best-selling author of 11 books and has traveled to more than 50 countries as a foreign correspondent. With a style all his own, his presentation is sure to inform and entertain.

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Foundation Events

ASIS Foundation 13th Annual Golf Classic

Join friends, clients, and colleagues for a great day of golf at this year's Golf Classic at the Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, CA. Designed by Arthur Hills, the par 72 course features a stunning waterfall off the 18th green, rolling hills, strategic bunkering, and incredible vistas. Participants will compete in a four-player, modified scramble format. Breakfast, player gifts, and a lavish buffet lunch are included with your entry fee. Proceeds benefit the ASIS Foundation and its mission to advance the security profession. This popular event sells-out every year... register today. Ticketed event.

ASIS Foundation Bowling Bash
NEW fundraiser benefiting the ASIS Foundation

Join us for a spectacular evening of great food, lively conversation, and good old-fashioned fun at Lucky Strike Lanes. Blending Sinatra-era swank with new-millennia chic, Lucky Strike features a high-style lounge, star quality food, and bowling like you've never seen before! Bring a team and vie for top score in the pool and bowling tournaments or simply enjoy dinner and drinks while catching up with your peers. All proceeds benefit the ASIS Foundation and its mission to advance the security profession. Support your industry and have fun while you're doing it—recruit a team and sign up today! Ticketed event.

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Special Interest Networking Events
 

Former Secret Service Breakfast

Join current and former agents of the U.S. Secret Service. Please confirm your attendance by September 1 to AntonelliJamesF@Guardsmark.com or by phone at +1.630.571.1055.

Christians in Security Prayer Breakfast

You are invited to the 16th Annual Christians in Security Prayer Breakfast for a time of fellowship and prayer. Advance reservations are recommended. Please contact Scott Jensen, CPP at +1.860.243.0833 ext. 217 or e-mail sjensen@visonic.com no later than September 8. Admission fee is required.

Former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) Breakfast

The Association of Former ATF Agents (AFATFA) and American Security Programs, Inc. (ASP) invite all former, current and retired ATF employees who are attending the ASIS Seminar to join together for a networking breakfast. No admission fee required, however reservations are strongly requested. For details and reservations please contact Jeff Roehm at +1.703.834.8900 or e-mail jroehm@securityprograms.com before September 1.

Former FBI Agents Breakfast

You are invited to join your peers for the 22nd Annual Breakfast. Please RSVP to Weldon Kennedy at kennedyw@usit.net or +1.901.522.6060. Advance reservations are recommended.

International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE) Mixer

The International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE) invites you to join them for an evening of networking. For details, please contact Chiquita Leak at +1.702.845.3172 or e-mail cleak4sses@aol.com. No admission fee required.

National Association of Security Companies (NASCO) Breakfast

The National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), the largest contract security trade association, is pleased to sponsor NASCO's 18th Annual Breakfast and Awards Program for senior executives involved in contract security services. For details and reservations, contact NASCO at +1.202.347.3257 or e-mail tory@nasco.org. Space is limited; please register by September 1.

Former U.S. Military Breakfast

All retired/former officers from the U.S. military services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) who are members of ASIS and serving in security positions throughout the world are invited to attend. A senior military officer will present a short update on today's millitary and identify the challenges of the future. For details and reservations, please contact Ronald Olsen at +1.760.776.1295 or e-mail olsensronaldl@guardsmark.com no later than September 1. No admission fee required.

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