From 14-16 September 2026, the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, US will host Global Security Exchange (GSX) – the annual flagship event of ASIS International.
With attendees from 100 nations, GSX is less a conference than a full recalibration of how the industry thinks, operates and prepares for what comes next.
An education program without equal
More than 200 sessions of the industry’s best education content await attendees, organised across tracks that reflect the full spectrum of modern security challenges.
Topics span executive protection, governance, information security, intelligence, investigations, organisational resilience, site security, supply chain security and personnel security.
Whether you are a practitioner seeking street-level tactics or a senior leader building long-term organisational strategy, the GSX education programme meets you where you are.
Attendees can earn up to 22 CPEs across the three-day event, with pre-conference certification review programs beginning 12 September for those seeking CPP, PSP or APP credentials.
Beyond the formal session rooms, the exhibit hall functions as a live learning environment: the X Stage features rapid-fire product demonstrations from innovators shaping the future of security; the Threat Intelligence Zone tackles how actionable intelligence can drive smarter decision-making, proactive risk management and organisational resilience; the School Security Zone convenes government, law enforcement and community stakeholders around prevention and protection.
Career HQ rounds it out with resume reviews, a headshot studio and one-on-one career coaching.
Keynotes that command attention
GSX 2026 features three transformational Keynote Speakers who will challenge security professionals to think differently about leadership, technology and resilience:
- On Monday, Peter H. Diamandis, MD, Founder, Executive Chairman, XPRIZE Foundation and Executive Co-Founder, Singularity University will explore how exponential thinking and emerging tech are reshaping security challenges and creating possibilities for protection and organisational transformation (the Monday general session is sponsored by Allied Universal)
- On Tuesday, Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO, Kozyr; Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google will provide security leaders with practical frameworks for leveraging AI and data-driven decision-making to enhance threat detection, risk assessment and organisational resilience
- Closing out GSX on Wednesday, retired US Army Staff Sergeant, Travis Mills – one of only five quadruple amputees to survive wounds sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan – will share powerful lessons on resilience, adaptability and leading in the face of extreme adversity (the Wednesday general session is sponsored by Protos Security)
500 exhibitors across 185,000 square feet
500 exhibitors will showcase never-before-seen products across one of the largest exhibit floors in the industry.
From access control and surveillance to AI-powered threat detection and critical infrastructure protection, the GSX exhibit hall is where procurement decisions get made and partnerships get started.
ASIS Celebrates! at the Georgia Aquarium
On Tuesday evening, ASIS Celebrates! moves to the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest in the world and one of Atlanta’s most iconic venues.
Surrounded by whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of marine species, it is where conversations started on the exhibit floor become relationships that last far beyond the event. Included with an All-Access Pass.
A salute to service
Wednesday 16 September is Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and all active duty and retired law enforcement, military and first responders receive a free one-day pass.
The day begins with a networking breakfast sponsored by Protos Security, connecting service members with the ASIS Military and Veterans Community and Law Enforcement Liaison Community to explore how their skills translate into civilian security careers.
Welcome to the Global Security Hub of Atlanta
Atlanta is a natural host for a global security event.
Home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, it is accessible from virtually any point on the globe.
Its deep ties to technology, finance and corporate headquarters mean security is not an abstract concern here, but an operational priority.
Attend from anywhere
GSX 2026 also offers a full digital pass, with live access to all three keynotes, concurrent education sessions, Game Changer sessions and exhibit hall learning across all three days.
For those who cannot make the trip, the digital experience delivers core programming without compromise.
Registration is open and the full session catalogue, exhibitor directory and floor plan are live at www.gsx.org
