Security Industry Association Reveals Details for GovSummit 2019

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that the 2019 SIA GovSummit, its annual public policy and government security technology conference, will be held June 26-27 in Washington, D.C. This premier event will bring together government security leaders and private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and even local agencies.

Day 1 of SIA GovSummit 2019 will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and gather a variety of public- and private-sector professionals, including federal agency employees, military and law enforcement personnel and technology executives, to examine emerging policy trends, technology needs of the government and changes in the risk environment that shape development of products and advanced systems integration to meet evolving security challenges. Topics for discussion include:

New policies and legislation impacting security
Evolving federal acquisition priorities
Emerging technology for public safety and homeland security
Government standards driving adoption of security technology

Attendees will also enjoy top-notch networking with other government, agency and industry peers. On day 2 of GovSummit, SIA members will have the opportunity to visit congressional offices on Capitol Hill.

"Each year, SIA GovSummit is where government, security and technology come together to explore how security technologies can be leveraged to drive success across a wide spectrum of government missions," said Jake Parker, director of government relations at SIA. "We look forward to providing conference attendees the opportunity to network, share information and work together on security investment priorities and other key issues and challenges."

The official hotel for SIA GovSummit 2019 is the JW Marriott Washington, D.C., located in the heart of downtown D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue, steps from the conference venue. SIA will offer a special discounted rate for GovSummit attendees.

This event is free for all government employees, including U.S. and international federal, state, county and municipal-level staff, plus all military, law enforcement and public safety personnel. SIA GovSummit is considered a "widely attended gathering" and complies with all relevant event guidelines. To learn more and pre-register, visit govsummit.securityindustry.org.

About SIA
SIA (securityindustry.org) is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with more than 900 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members' interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As a proud sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA Government Summit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry's top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.

SOURCE Security Industry Association