As the world’s security landscape grows ever more complex, the need for a dynamic, comprehensive, and globally minded gathering of thought leaders and practitioners has never been more pronounced. Enter the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, hosted by ASIS International, a signature event representing seven decades of commitment to advancing the security profession. This year marks a historic milestone, as GSX and ASIS International both celebrate 70 years of shaping the future of security, with New Orleans serving as the perfect host city for this anniversary celebration; making the 2025 conference not only a convergence of expertise but a tribute to the security profession’s evolution and resilience.

Setting the Stage: A Global Gathering with a Rich Legacy

Since its inception, GSX has established itself as a premier international forum, bringing together security professionals from nearly 100 countries across the globe. This diversity is both a testament to the universal importance of security and a reflection of GSX’s core objective — unifying security and business professionals under a shared mission: to elevate the industry through education, collaboration and innovation.

GSX’s programming is carefully curated each year through a rigorous speaker proposal submission process by security professionals for security professionals. ASIS International consults extensively with its global membership and prior attendees to assess shifting educational needs and emerging industry priorities. This member-driven approach ensures that GSX continually evolves, remaining attuned to the rapidly changing security environment and the real-world concerns of professionals in every corner of the globe.

Programming Highlights: Education at the Core

The heart of GSX 2025 lies in its robust educational offerings. This year, the agenda features more than 200 sessions, presenting a masterclass in the most pressing and transformative topics facing the security sector today. Three standout speakers Ian Bremmer, Sol Rashidi, and General Paul Nakasone — luminaries in geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity respectively — will headline the event, offering insights that bridge current realities with future opportunities. These keynote presentations promise to set the tone for an event dedicated to thought leadership and actionable intelligence.

GSX 2025’s educational framework is structured around nine distinct track themes. Each track addresses a critical area of security management, capturing both enduring challenges and emerging trends:

• Crime: Delving into the latest strategies for preventing, detecting, and responding to criminal activity in a world where threats are increasingly complex and transnational.
• Digital Transformation: Exploring the integration of cutting-edge technologies into traditional security operations, including automation, analytics, and the digitalization of security infrastructure.
• Information Security/Digital Risk: Addressing the ever-expanding need to protect data, intellectual property, and privacy against cyber threats and breaches.
• Law/Ethics: Focusing on the legal and ethical dilemmas that security professionals navigate, from compliance to responsible innovation.
• Managing Organizations: Providing strategies for effective leadership, organizational change, and operational excellence within security teams and entities.
• National Security: Examining the intersection of corporate, governmental, and civic security with a global lens on terrorism, conflict, and cross-border risks.
• Physical/Operational Security: Reinforcing the foundations of asset protection, site security, and crisis response through practical case studies and new methodologies.
• Professional Development: Empowering attendees to advance their careers through skills training, certifications, and leadership development.
• Risk Management: Mapping techniques to assess, mitigate, and manage risks in a broad array of operational contexts.

Together, these tracks create a comprehensive curriculum spanning the complete landscape of contemporary security — from foundational principles to emerging innovations, from physical infrastructure to digital domains, all viewed through an authentically international lens.

Innovation in Action: Beyond the Classroom

One of the hallmarks of GSX 2025 is its commitment to making education not just informative, but immersive and accessible. Attendees will find a wealth of learning opportunities woven directly into the Exhibit Hall itself. No longer confined to traditional classrooms, education pulses throughout the venue, with exhibitors invited to showcase their latest insights and real-world solutions to the industry’s most urgent trends. With approximately 500 exhibitors represented, this expansion transforms the Exhibit Hall into a vibrant nexus of exchange, discovery, and hands-on engagement.

To further enhance inclusivity and participation, GSX 2025 is pioneering the use of real-time translations through Wordly, for 35 select sessions over the course of this three-day event. This feature ensures that language barriers do not hinder the sharing of ideas, enabling attendees from around the world to fully engage with content and collaborate across borders. This digital transformation is emblematic of GSX’s broader ethos: embracing innovation and experimentation to create greater access to professional development tools within the security profession. No special gear needed, just bring your device and headphones to access live AI-powered captions and translations.

Specialized Zones and Rapid Learning

GSX 2025's Exhibit Hall transforms into a vibrant ecosystem of discovery, where dedicated learning stages create immersive worlds of specialized knowledge. Journey through the School Security Zone to unlock cutting-edge solutions protecting our educational communities; experience the Organizational Resilience Zone where tomorrow's adaptive strategies come to life; and energize at the X Stage, where security leaders and integrators accelerate their expertise through lightning-fast, game-changing insights that drive real-world impact.

Signature Events and Unique Experiences

No GSX experience would be complete without opportunities to connect, celebrate, and unwind. This year, “ASIS Celebrates!” will take place at the historic National WWII Museum, providing a unique backdrop for networking, reflection, and community building. Beyond formal programming, GSX 2025 pays attention to the “little touches” that make a big difference — such as the Security SyncUP Lounge, where attendees can relax, recharge, and reconnect in a welcoming setting that fosters meaningful exchanges and new friendships.

The Future of Security, United

GSX 2025 stands as a testament to seventy years of progress, learning, and community in the global security profession. As participants converge from every corner of the world, the event offers not just a forum for knowledge-sharing, but a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and progress. With an agenda shaped by its members, a program rich in content and diversity, and a spirit of experimentation and inclusion, GSX 2025 is poised to once again set the standard for what it means to protect, connect, and inspire in a rapidly changing world.

For full programming details and updates, visit gsx.org.