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The meeting place for senior security professionals

17th July 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL

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Visit the SJA Leaders in Security Conference

The premium conference and networking event for senior professionals working in the Americas security industry – register for your chance to attend this exclusive one-day event to hear from 30+ expert speakers and directly network with decision makers representing key organizations, businesses and associations from the region and beyond.

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Sponsor the SJA Leaders in Security Conference

The SJA Leaders in Security Conference places your company in a dynamic, positive environment, enabling you to develop new business contacts, grow your brand and meet face-to-face with the most senior members of the Americas security community.

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Visit the SJA Leaders in Security Conference

The premium conference and networking event for senior professionals working in the UK & Europe security industry – register for your chance to attend this exclusive one-day event to hear from 30+ expert speakers and directly network with decision makers representing key organisations, businesses and associations from the region and beyond.

Sponsor the SJA Leaders in Security Conference

The SJA Leaders in Security Conference places your company in a dynamic, positive environment, enabling you to develop new business contacts, grow your brand and meet face-to-face with the most senior members of the UK and European security community. 

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Meet Our Advisory Panel:

Mike Gips

Michael Gips

Conference Chair
Managing Director, ESRM – Kroll

Peter Backman

Peter Bäckman

Executive Director and Founding Partner – TEDCAP

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Eric Sean Clay

Vice President of Security -Memorial Hermann Health System

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Dean Geribo

Vice President, Corporate Security & Business Resilience – Moderna 

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Héctor Grynberg

Production Security Regional Director – Latin America, Warner Bros Discovery 

Brian Harrell

Brian Harrell

Former Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection – US Department of Homeland Security 

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Eduardo Jany

SVP Global Security and Safety – News Corp

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Jonathan Kassa

Executive Director – ZeroNow
Antoinette King

Antoinette King

Founder & CEO – Credo Cyber Consulting

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Roy Lemons

Chief Security Officer – International Paper
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Armando Leon

Senior Manager, Security and Infrastructure Protection -Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 
Nicole McDargh

Nicole McDargh

Vice President Corporate Security – Delaware North

JT Mendoza

JT Mendoza

JT Mendoza, Executive Director – US Insider Risk Management Center of Excellence

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Lisa Oliveri

Director of Global Risk Management, Security and Operations – National Democratic Institute

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Diego Serpa

Head of Security Brazil – Colgate-Palmolive

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Harold Wax

Director of Global Security – PepsiCo, Inc.

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Danielle Weddepohl

Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management – George Brown College
Tim Wenzel

Tim Wenzel

Associate Managing Director, ESRM – Kroll

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Victoria Hanscomb

Editor – Security Journal Americas

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James Thorpe

Editor – International Security Journal

About SJA Leaders in Security Conference

The SJA Leaders in Security Conference is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow senior security professionals and hear the thoughts of some of the foremost thought leaders in the Americas security industry.

The conference agenda will address the key challenges keeping leaders awake at night as businesses and organizations seek continuity and growth against a backdrop of change.

What topics will be discussed ?

AI

Risk Management

Compliance

Insider Threat

Mentorship

Cybersecurity

Interoperability

Critical Infrastructure

Leadership

Business Continuity

IoT

Homeland Security

What will be discussed in 2025? Submit your discussion ideas to victoria.hanscomb@sjaleadersinsecurity.com

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