ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession.
The third annual Security LeadHER conference is scheduled for Monday, June 9 and Tuesday, June 10 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. The program “represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security,” according to the joint announcement.
“Security LeadHER 2025 represents an extraordinary gathering where the industry’s established and emerging ‘LeadHERs’ converge to shape the future of security,” says Alice DiSanto, chairperson of the SIA Women in Security Forum, in the announcement. “This carefully curated experience transcends the traditional conference model by creating meaningful connections across all security sectors.
“What makes this event remarkable is not just the world-class education, empowerment and insights participants gain, but also the robust network of relationships that forms when a community unites under one roof. The conversations that begin here ripple throughout organizations and across the industry long after the event concludes,” she says.
Why You Should Attend Security LeadHER 2025
Through keynotes, networking and breakout sessions, Security LeadHER “creates space for real connection, fresh thinking and transformative growth,” according to the joint announcement.
Security leaders “come together to explore the trends shaping both the security industry and our world, exchange insights that spark innovation and champion a future where every voice is valued and the next generation of talent is inspired, empowered and equipped to lead,” the announcement says.
“What distinguishes Security LeadHER is that we’ve created something far deeper than professional development—we’ve built a transformative space where authentic connections flourish,” says Mary Gamble, ASIS Women in Security Community chairperson, in the joint announcement.
“The energy in the room when hundreds of security professionals gather to genuinely support one another’s growth is remarkable,” she says. “This event serves as both a catalyst and a compass, guiding established leaders while simultaneously elevating emerging voices who will define our industry’s next chapter. The relationships formed here drive innovation and excellence throughout the security profession.”
Day 1 of the Security LeadHER conference offers four educational tracks – Leadership, Security Insights, Personal Excellence and Career Management – culminating with a keynote from trust strategist Pamela Barnum, whose insights from her undercover police career “have revolutionized how professionals build authentic connections,” the joint announcement says.
Day 2 begins with Erin Stafford’s opening keynote about beating burnout and sustaining peak performance, followed by breakout sessions where attendees will gain personalized strategies from industry experts.
The event’s exclusive CEO/C-suite panel features “candid conversations with security’s most influential executives,” before the event closes with Shayla Atkins’ session, chock full of actionable tools for accelerating one’s career.
“SIA and ASIS have partnered to create a powerful platform where security’s women leaders gain both the tactical knowledge and strategic relationships necessary to shape industry direction,” says SIA CEO Don Erickson in the joint announcement.
“Each year, attendees form meaningful connections and gain expert insights that help them transform their organizations, inspire innovation and ultimately redefine what leadership looks like in security,” he says. “This collaborative approach amplifies our collective impact in ways neither organization could achieve independently.
“When we unite the strengths of two premier organizations around a common purpose, we create something truly exceptional for our industry,” says William Tenney, CEO of ASIS International, in the joint announcement. “Security LeadHER exemplifies what’s possible when we move beyond institutional boundaries to address our profession’s most pressing needs.
“By combining ASIS and SIA’s distinct expertise and networks, we’ve designed an unparalleled experience that doesn’t just acknowledge challenges women face in security – it equips them with concrete tools, connections and opportunities to excel. The 2025 program reflects our unwavering commitment to developing leaders who will drive security innovation for decades to come,” he says.
Registration is now open for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference. ASIS and SIA members save $200. Attendees can also access a discounted rate at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center.
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