Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives
GSX Pre-Conference Program | 27-28 September 2025 in New Orleans, LA
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Chief Security Officers (CSOs) are leading in more non-traditional industries, with varied work styles, personalities, goals, and backgrounds than ever before. To meet the needs of the developing and diverse senior security executive group, ASIS International is offering an exclusive two-day intensive program prior to GSX which will provide senior security executives an opportunity to contribute to high-level content, discussion, and networking through designed collaboration, experiential learning, and contemporary case studies.
$765 for members | $975 for nonmembers
Registration is through the GSX registration portal. Once you click "attendee registration," you will see an option to register for Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives.
Not a member? Learn more about applying to the CSO Center today!
About the Event
The face of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is changing. Today, there are more women, international and next generation professionals pursuing roles in the security industry. CSOs are leading in more non-traditional industries, with varied work styles, personalities, goals, and backgrounds than ever before. To meet the needs of this developing and diverse group, join other senior security executives for an exclusive opportunity prior to GSX.
The two-day experience will encourage insights, skills, and networking to elevate the status of security professionals in the C-suite and beyond.
In an inclusive and welcoming environment, the CSO program will provide an opportunity for participants to contribute to high-level content, discussion, and networking through designed collaboration, experiential learning, and contemporary case studies.
You will earn 10 CPEs for participating in the program.
Registration is through the GSX registration portal. Once you click "attendee registration," you will see an option to register for Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives.
Who Should Attend
CSO Center members are a diverse, self-selecting group of leaders who share a common desire to be inspired, explore new possibilities, and make meaningful connections. For those who are already CSO members or senior security executives considering joining the CSO Center, this two-day intensive program will support senior security executives through content and networking.
Not a CSO Center member? Learn more and apply today.
Have questions about the program? Please reach out to the CSO Center at [email protected].
Schedule at a Glance
Saturday, 27 September 2025
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm | Welcome and Overview of Program, Objectives, and Outcomes
01:30 pm - 03:00 pm | Creative Problem Solving and Reframing
03:00 pm - 03:15 pm | Break
03:15 pm - 05:00 pm | Leading with Inquiry
05:00 pm - 05:15 pm | Summary of Day One
05:15 pm - 06:30 pm | Reception
Sunday, 28 September 2025
09:00 am - 9:30 am | Analysis and Overview of Program Reflections, Outcomes, and Objectives
9:30 am - 10:30 am | Remaining Relevant in an Ever-Changing Environment
10:30 am - 10:45 am | Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Future-Proof Leadership, Part 1
12:15 pm - 01:15 pm | Lunch
01:15 pm - 02:45 pm | Future-Proof Leadership, Part 2
02:45 pm - 03:00 pm | Break
03:00 pm - 04:15 pm | Ready to Launch: From Workshop to Real World Action Learning
04:15 pm - 04:30 pm | Closing Reflections and Calls to Action
04:30 pm | Adjourn
Total CPEs: 10
Meet Our Facilitators
Jen Hetzel Silbert
Co-Founder, Partner
Spartina Consulting
Jen is a dynamic leadership coach and master facilitator with over 20 years of experience in positive organization development, known for creating inclusive spaces that spark meaningful dialogue and drive strategic change across industries and cultures.
Tony Silbert
Co-Founder, Partner
Spartina Consulting
Tony is a seasoned organizational development expert and engaging facilitator with over 25 years of global experience helping organizations spark innovation, build culture, and lead positive change through strengths-based strategies.
Program Overview
Day One: Saturday, 27 September 2025
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Welcome and Overview of Program, Objectives, and Outcomes
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Creative Problem Solving and Reframing
There is a problem with traditional problem solving, which all too often becomes an unbridled exercise in finger-pointing, blame, resentment, and defensiveness, fueling a downward spiral of negative thought, behavior and action (or worse–inaction). This workshop flips traditional problem solving on its head, integrating Appreciative Inquiry, positive psychology, neuroscience, and design thinking. More than just naming and assessing problems more openly, you’ll learn how to arrive at solutions more swiftly and effectively. Using a combination of experiential activities, participants will gain tools and reframing practices to creatively solve problems with a focus on desired outcomes, results and buy-in.
- Understand emerging problem solving approaches in the realm of positive psychology, neuroscience and design thinking.
- Learn and experience “reframing” of real world challenges to solutions
- Learn tools and tips for leading creative problem solving processes with your team and organization
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Break
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm | Leading with Inquiry
Leading with inquiry (and influence) is an art and science based on one’s ability to ask, not just tell. The focus of this workshop will be on developing capacities to more intentionally lead self, others, and the organization based on Appreciative Inquiry and other strengths-based, solution-focused approaches to planning and change. This workshop will provide hands-on tools for influencing and communicating by utilizing powerful and generative questions, with practical steps for applying this process (and mindset) to your work and life.
- Experience the practice of Appreciative Inquiry in ways that help leaders to more effectively influence and woo (win others over)
- Build and manage more productive, self-aware teams by seeking out and elevating strengths
- Ask generative/powerful questions in ways that foster learning, connection, and trust across differences
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm | Summary of Day One
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm | Reception
Day Two: Sunday, 28 September 2025
9:00 am - 9:30 am | Analysis and Overview of Program, Reflections, Outcomes, and Objectives
9:30 am - 10:30 am | Remaining Relevant in an Ever-Changing Environment
As the security industry and broader business environment continues to evolve, CSOs face increasing pressure to stay current with technology/AI trends, business growth, leading practices, and advances. But, staying relevant takes more than just knowing what is happening - it requires making tough decisions, driving business development, and staying aligned with your organization's strategic goals. In this thought-provoking session keynoted by experienced security leaders with real-world case studies, hear how they have had to strategically shape their roles to advance both organizational goals and security initiatives.
- Remain competitive and relevant in a dynamic environment
- Make high-impact decisions in complex situations
- Drive value through strategic leadership
10:30 am - 10:45 am | Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Future-Proof Leadership: Part 1
In a world of constant flux and radical change, navigating uncertainty is a must-have leadership skill. We all have a global pandemic still in our rearview mirror; we know volatility and uncertainty well. And we know resilience. This workshop is designed to expand leaders' capacity to establish key strategies and priorities to ensure you are “future-proof” and able to adapt to the changing environment and resource challenges. More than proactively addressing potential threats, this strengths-based planning workshop will help leaders to move beyond fear-based crisis management and into a proactive, strategic approach.
- Strengthen your ability to lead in a VUCA (Volatility Uncertainty Complexity and Ambiguity) environment with calculated confidence and a compelling vision of the future
- Learn how to support teams to navigate change successfully with an appreciative, solution-focused mindset
- Build resilience and empathy in ways that boost productivity and collaboration while adapting to disruptive challenges
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Future-proof Leadership: Part 2
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Break
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm | Ready to Launch: From Workshop to Real World Action Learning
This interactive session brings together key elements and concepts explored throughout the program in a dynamic, peer-driven format. Using the "fishbowl" discussion method, explore how the lessons and strategies shared thoughougt the two days - whether technical, strategic, or operational - interconnect and apply to your real-world industry challenges. Come prepared to observe, reflect, and when ready, step into the circle to reinforce and share fresh perspective.
- Explore how elements taught come together in real-world situations
- Ask questions while examining how presence, body language and vulnerability build trust and influence
- Practice active listening and group discussion skills, while observing the core tenants of effective communication and psychological safety
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Closing Reflections and Calls to Action
4:30 pm | Adjourn
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