ASIS 2013, the world’s most comprehensive education and networking event in the security industry, and (ISC)2 Security Congress 2013 will bring together more than 20,000 security professionals from multiple disciplines to learn, exchange ideas, network, and pursue credentials and other career development opportunities. The expansive event creates a unique networking opportunity for traditional and information security professionals from around the world from both the private and public sectors. The event features more than 200 educational sessions, numerous special events, and an exhibits floor showcasing more than 700 product and service providers. It also provides a single forum for the peer-to-peer exchange of smart, strategic solutions for all aspects of security.

Chicago is home to more than 400 major corporate headquarters, 28 Fortune 500 companies and two major global financial exchanges. Approximately 39 percent of the population of the United States and Canada live and work within a two-hour flight of the city. A central airline hub, O’Hare and Midway airports offer more direct flights than any other U.S. city to 60 international business centers.