It’s happening! Senior security leadership conference launches in Chicago
Victoria Rees
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Sister publication of International Security Journal (ISJ), Security Journal Americas (SJA), is delighted to announce the launch of its inaugural US-based Leaders in Security Conference.
Taking place on Thursday 17th July 2025 in Chicago, US this high-level business forum will bring together 120 of the region’s most senior security leaders for a day of networking and knowledge sharing in the prestigious surroundings of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North, IL.
The conference agenda will be shaped by an industry-wide collaborative approach with expert members of the event’s Advisory Panel. There will also be an extensive ‘call for papers’ campaign launched and conducted by SJA in the lead up to the event, all designed to ensure that the event will focus on delivering the most important and current topics, including how to overcome the challenges facing security leaders in a constantly evolving landscape, how to effectively harness artificial intelligence, the new technology innovations that will shape the future of the sector, resilience in corporate security, security as a business enabler and much, much more.
A new perspective
Ian Stokes, CEO of Centurian Media Ltd, the publishers of SJA, ISJ and Security Journal UK (SJUK), commented: “As a business hub with a rich industrial history, Chicago provides the ideal meeting place for senior professionals in the security sector to meet and share their insights.
“As a central point within North America and with extensive transport links, this city is the ideal setting to discuss the development challenges and exciting opportunities for the security sector in the Americas.
“After holding highly successful Leaders in Security Conferences in Dubai, UAE and Manchester, UK, we are particularly excited and proud to be launching the US-based conference in such a dynamic and vibrant city.
“The SJA Leaders in Security Conference will aspire to provide delegates with a blend of regional and global perspective business analysis, information sharing, informed opinion, guidance and education whilst facilitating open debate and top-level networking with fellow industry colleagues and peers.”
Driving thought and practice
Michael Gips, Principal of Global Insights in Professional Security and Chair of the SJA Leaders in Security Conference, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be Chairing this conference, which will bring together extraordinary individuals who are driving thought and practice in the Americas security industry and profession.
“This event will inspire leaders to share their ideas and insights against the backdrop of the legendary Chicago summer.
“I can’t wait to connect, network and share ideas with my peers to build a safer future in the Americas and globally.”
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