November 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
The Westin Washington D.C. City Center
Washington DC
2026 Agenda
2026 Security 500 Conference Agenda
Schedule subject to change
November 16, 2026
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
Registration & Check-in
Conference WiFi provided by:
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Networking
Networking Breakfast
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9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
Opening
Welcome Address
Jackie Bean, Executive Director, Security magazine
Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief, Security magazine
Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief, Security magazine
9:05 AM – 9:50 AM
Keynote Address
Behind the Magic: Security Leadership in Challenging Times
Linda Reid, Vice President, Security Operations, Walt Disney World
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9:50 AM – 10:20 AM
Panel Discussion
The New Executive Risk Landscape: Protecting People in a World of Converging Threats
Moderator:
Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief, Security magazine
Panelists:
Eric Curwin, Chief AI Officer, AlertMedia
Kris Hutton, Director of Product Marketing, samdesk
Matt Wainscott, Senior Security Advisor, Ironwall by Incogni
Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief, Security magazine
Panelists:
Eric Curwin, Chief AI Officer, AlertMedia
Kris Hutton, Director of Product Marketing, samdesk
Matt Wainscott, Senior Security Advisor, Ironwall by Incogni
10:20 AM – 10:50 AM
Networking
Networking Break
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10:50 AM – 11:35 AM
Panel Discussion
Fragile Lifelines: Navigating a World of Continuous Cyber Warfare
Moderator:
Brian Harrell, Vice President & Chief Security Officer, FirstEnergy
Panelists:
Adam Lee, Vice President, CSO, Dominion Energy
Michael Brzozowski, MBA, CPP, PSP, CISSP , Senior Security Leader Specializing in Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Brian Harrell, Vice President & Chief Security Officer, FirstEnergy
Panelists:
Adam Lee, Vice President, CSO, Dominion Energy
Michael Brzozowski, MBA, CPP, PSP, CISSP , Senior Security Leader Specializing in Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Protection
11:35 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
TBD
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking
Networking Luncheon
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1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Afternoon Security Leadership Exchange
Beyond the Big Event: Transferable Security Lessons for Every Organization
Moderator:
James Weston, Former Team Base Camp Security Specialist, FIFA World Cup 2026
Panelists:
Phil Walker, Head of Risk Assessment, Analysis and C4, FIFA 2026 World Cup
James Weston, Former Team Base Camp Security Specialist, FIFA World Cup 2026
Panelists:
Phil Walker, Head of Risk Assessment, Analysis and C4, FIFA 2026 World Cup
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1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Security Leadership in Extraordinary Situations
Moderator:
Michael Gips, Managing Director for ESRM at Kroll, Principal at Global Insights in Professional Security, LLC, former executive at ASIS International, and Security magazine columnist
Panelists:
Lisa Oliveri, Director, Global Security Operations Center, Twilio
Lauren D’Amore, Senior Safety and Security Advisor, The Washington Post
Theresa Durham, Chief Security, Safety and Risk Officer, National Press Club
Michael Gips, Managing Director for ESRM at Kroll, Principal at Global Insights in Professional Security, LLC, former executive at ASIS International, and Security magazine columnist
Panelists:
Lisa Oliveri, Director, Global Security Operations Center, Twilio
Lauren D’Amore, Senior Safety and Security Advisor, The Washington Post
Theresa Durham, Chief Security, Safety and Risk Officer, National Press Club
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Networking
Networking Break
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion
The Connected Security Enterprise: Breaking Down the Silos Between People, Places & Incidents
Moderator:
Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief, Security magazine
Panelists:
Bridget Scott Akinc, VP of Strategy & Enablement at Envoy
John Gill, Executive VP Business Strategy, Kaseware
Timothy Kirkham, Vice President of the Investigations Practice, Ontic
Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief, Security magazine
Panelists:
Bridget Scott Akinc, VP of Strategy & Enablement at Envoy
John Gill, Executive VP Business Strategy, Kaseware
Timothy Kirkham, Vice President of the Investigations Practice, Ontic
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Panel Discussion
No Sacred Cows: What’s Broken, What Works, and How We Got Here
Panelists:
J. Nicole McDargh, Chief Security Officer and Principal Advisor, World Wide Technology
Shannon Fariel-Mureithi, Director, Global Safety & Security, ChildFund International
Tammi Morton, Founder and Primary Consultant, HaloPoint Investigations and Security Solutions
Jillian Rine, Security Data & Asset Protection Manager, Delaware North
J. Nicole McDargh, Chief Security Officer and Principal Advisor, World Wide Technology
Shannon Fariel-Mureithi, Director, Global Safety & Security, ChildFund International
Tammi Morton, Founder and Primary Consultant, HaloPoint Investigations and Security Solutions
Jillian Rine, Security Data & Asset Protection Manager, Delaware North
4:15 PM – 4:20 PM
Closing
Closing Remarks
Jackie Bean, Executive Director, Regional Sales Manager, Security magazine
Rachelle Blair-Frasier , Editor in Chief, Security magazine
4:20 PM – 5:30 PM
Networking
Networking Reception
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