Wednesday, 29 September

Planning Your Wednesday at GSX 2021
Mark time on your calendar for Lieutenant General (ret.) Nadja West’s keynote. Then check out our guide to everything else you should attend on Wednesday, 29 September, of GSX 2021. And be sure to share your experience by using the hashtag #GSX2021 on social media.

On the Front Lines: Nadja West to Share How the U.S. Army Fought Ebola
Military and law enforcement personnel are essential components of the world’s security apparatus. To share more about the role the military can play in responding to a health crisis, Lieutenant General (ret.) Nadja West will speak to GSX attendees on 29 Wednesday 2021 about leading more than 130,000 U.S. Army healthcare professionals in the battle against Ebola in 2014.

We’re Trapped in Toxicity. Here’s How We Get Out
Journalist and author Amanda Ripley shares in her keynote at GSX 2021 how to spot the indicators of high conflict and resources security practitioners can use to avoid it.

SM Highlights: Building Cannabis Security Guidance
Cannabis security requirements vary widely based on location, medical marijuana vs. recreational, and local risk profiles, making establishing baselines of security difficult. Carrie Goetz, PSP, joins SM Highlights host Chuck Harold to discuss the formulation of cannabis security best practices and a forthcoming ASIS Guideline. Hear more from Goetz and Tim Sutton, CPP, PSP, in their GSX session: "New Cannabis Security Guide."
Learn more about ASIS Standards & Guidelines—which are available to ASIS members for free in eBook format—here.

When Surveillance Tech and Customer Service Needs Meet
In “Face Forward: Legal Issues with Facial Recognition and Other Artificial Intelligence,” presenter Don Zoufal, CPP, member of the ASIS Security Applied Sciences Steering Community, shared the benefits and potential legal pitfalls of adopting facial recognition technology.

Domestic Violence: Companies Increasingly Expected to Act Sooner
Tragic incidents that were once considered crimes of passion are no longer thought of as the consequences of solely personal grievances. Now, apartment complexes, shopping malls, restaurants, bars—effectively, any place of business—can be liable for harm or damages resulting from a domestic violence dispute, said Michael Haggard in a session in the Future Plays Theater.

What Comes Next: Preparing for the Unknown
In the face of major change across the industry, advancement is not guaranteed—it is tied to three main attributes: outstanding customer service skills, competence in the use of technology, and expertise in the field. The Game Plans: What’s Next for Security Learning Theater at GSX 2021 features sessions on these core themes.

Best in Class: ASIS Recognizes Top Security Pros
Every year, ASIS recognizes the important work of ASIS members around the world with awards that celebrate their accomplishments and dedication to the security management profession.

Visit the ASIS Store and Save During GSX
After attending educational sessions, visiting the marketplace, and hanging out at the ASIS Hub, don’t forget to click through or visit the ASIS Store to access exclusive sales on books and merchandise.

GSX Product Showcase
Check out some of the latest and greatest products from the security industry in this annual product showcase.

Tuesday, 28 September

Planning Your Tuesday at GSX 2021
There’s a lot in the line-up for Tuesday, 28 September, of GSX 2021. Use our schedule to plan your day—all times in Eastern Time—and share your moments at the show using #GSX2021. 

Understanding High Conflict: Amanda Ripley at GSX 2021
Amanda Ripley will take the stage as Tuesday’s keynote presenter for GSX 2021 to discuss how high conflict can suck anyone into a cycle of unproductive and taxing fighting, as well as a key tool for getting oneself out. Before her remarks, she sat down with The GSX Daily to discuss her research, the difference between “good conflict” and “high conflict,” and tools security professionals can use when dealing with conflict to have better outcomes.

SM Highlights: Next-Generation Public–Private Partnerships
In this special GSX 2021 episode of SM Highlights, sponsored by HID Global, Letitia Emeana, CPP, PSP, explains the UK Protect Duty and how it ties into the future of public–private partnerships.

Daniel Pink: Be Intentional with Your Timing
In his keynote address, Daniel Pink shared how each day has a repeating rhythm with major ramifications for how effectively people work. We sat down with him to learn more about what this means for security practitioners.

Security Goes on the Offensive
The Offensive Strategies: Preparing for an Attack Learning Theater at GSX 2021 will showcase proactive security approaches for addressing threats from drones, cyberattacks on physical systems, and more.

Planning for Prague: ASIS Europe Returns In-Person
Europe’s critical gathering for established and aspiring security leaders will return to its in-person format with an unmissable event in Prague on 22-24 May 2022.

Managing the Insider Threat
The bad guys are always changing it up, and that’s why GSX 2021 features a Defensive Strategies Learning Theater to keep security professionals one step ahead of anyone looking to do harm to the people or assets that need protecting.

ASIS Recognizes its 2021 Certification Recipients
In addition to validating a mastery of core security principles and skills essential to best practices, these individuals demonstrated a unique commitment to excellence and professional growth in the following security domains.

Visit the ASIS Store and Save During GSX
After attending educational sessions, visiting the marketplace, and hanging out at the ASIS Hub, don’t forget to click through or visit the ASIS Store to access exclusive sales on books and merchandise.

GSX Product Showcase
Check out some of the latest and greatest products from the security industry in this annual product showcase.

Monday, 27 September

Planning Your Monday at GSX 2021
There’s a lot in the line-up for Monday, 27 September, of GSX 2021. Use the schedule in our handy guide to help you plan your day. 

The GSX Exhibit Hall Returns 
GSX exhibitors offer innovative solutions that solve traditional everyday security issues, as well as deliver emerging technologies to solve problems of the future. Step onto the exhibit hall floor to experience the interactive learning first-hand.

Orange County: The Power of Partnerships 
Law enforcement in Orange County, Florida, relies on a variety of public and private partnerships to keep residents, visitors, and officers themselves safe. The GSX Daily spoke with Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Orlando Police Department Chief Orlando Rolón about how these partnerships work in practice.

John Petruzzi, Jr., CPP: Aiming for Continuous Improvement
The pace of change—and of innovation—has dramatically accelerated over the past two years, and it shows no sign of slowing down now, says 2021 ASIS President John Petruzzi, Jr., CPP. But security professionals should pause, reflect, and plan their approach to networking and education at GSX 2021 and beyond to get the most out of their time.

SM Highlights: Training for Large Venue Security—From Sports to Politics
Larry Thompson, director of security for the Orlando Magic, joins SM Highlights host Chuck Harold to discuss the complexities of preparing security for large-scale events—especially after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in this episode, sponsored by Genetec, Kyle Hurt explains the current state of unified—not just integrated—security platforms.

Daniel Pink to Share the Science Behind Good Timing 
In his keynote address, “How to Make Time Your Ally and not Your Enemy,” streaming in each learning theater and online beginning at 8:30 a.m. EDT on 27 September, thinker and author Daniel Pink will share why, surprisingly, when you do something can be every bit as important as what you decide to do.

Take Me Out, Coach: Encouraging Balance Amid Crisis Mode 
Crisis mode. Crunch time. On the ropes. Whatever you call it, security professionals have been rolling with the punches for nearly two years of everything the COVID-19 pandemic could throw at an organization. In the Coaching: Building and Motivating Teams track at GSX 2021, attendees will be able to learn how to use metrics, messaging tips, and more effective presentations to sell the value of the security department, while also gaining insights into being a savvy security and business leader.

Malcolm Smith, CPP: Planning Ahead for GSX 
Malcolm Smith, CPP, who is head of risk management at QM Authority in Qatar and the ASIS president-elect, has attended upwards of 10 GSX events—his first back in 2006 when the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits were held in San Diego, California. He's attending GSX 2021 virtually and shared his game plan with us.

The ASIS Foundation: Giving Back While Looking Ahead
During the past two years, the world has faced a once in 100-year pandemic with COVID-19 creating upheaval in every aspect of our lives. Here's how the ASIS Foundation is standing up to help. 

A Sneak Peek at the Highlight Reel: Best Practices Theater Preview 
The Best Practices Theater at GSX 2021 will highlight intriguing and exemplary sessions for attendees, covering a wide range of topics from civil unrest to bombings to leadership during a pandemic. At the core of this theme, attendees will identify how different tactics and solutions impacted an organization’s degree of success in maneuvering through and emerging out of attacks and other incidents.

Securing your Digital STAMP
Technology and motivational speaker Erik Qualman shares insights on creating what he calls your digital STAMP—a way to address the security challenges of today while preparing for those of tomorrow.

Visit the ASIS Store and Save During GSX
After attending educational sessions, visiting the marketplace, and hanging out at the ASIS Hub, don’t forget to click through or visit the ASIS Store to access exclusive sales on books and merchandise.

GSX Product Showcase
Check out some of the latest and greatest products from the security industry in this annual product showcase.