2025 Physical Security Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony
When: Friday, June 6th, 2024, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211
Attendee cost: $45 (chapter member) $50 (non-chapter member) $25 (Students with student ID)
Program:
- Hear from top security experts about the current state of security and earn 6 CPE credits.
- Explore live demonstrations with 30 security vendors who will showcase their most recent equipment, systems, and services.
- Witness various chapter annual awards such as the Security Professional of the Year, Security Officer of the Year, and Thomas R. Meyers awards.
- Enjoy a light breakfast and 3-course lunch with other security professionals from some of the region’s largest companies.
- Door prizes and raffles
Event Schedule:
8:00 AM: Registration | Vendor Displays | Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM: Opening Remarks
8:45 AM: Breakout Session - AI-Powered Insights: Elevating Physical Detection & Response - By Secure Passage
| Vendor Displays |
10:30 AM: Breakout Session - Driving Success With Integrated Security Solutions - By Commenco
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Chapter Awards | Lunch | Keynote Speaker
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Door Prizes and Closing Remarks
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gregory Vecchi, PhD
Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Critical Security Layer for Preventing Targeted Violence
Gregory M. Vecchi, Ph.D. has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and he is a U.S. Army veteran. He is a retired supervisory Special Agent and Chief of the FBI Behavioral Science Unit and career FBI negotiator. During his career, Dr. Vecchi investigated targeted violence, kidnapping, sexual assault, transnational organized crime, international drug trafficking, international and domestic terrorism, and outlaw motorcycle gangs. In these positions, he gained extensive experience assessing and interacting with violent offenders, which he incorporates into his research, training, and consultation activities.
Dr. Vecchi is the Principal of Vecchi Group International, LLC, and the Director of Training at SafeDefend LLC, where he develops and deploys research- and evidence-based consulting and training programs in targeted violence assessment, prevention, and response. His clients include attorneys, law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, school districts, and corporate human resources.
Dr. Vecchi is a Professor of Criminal Justice, and he was formerly a full-time instructor at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He is also a Certified Master Trainer in Threat Evaluation and Reporting with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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