Security LeadHER is a day-and-half event presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association and dedicated to the advancement of women in the global security industry.
Born of a need to effect change and create a more enriching and inclusive security community, Security LeadHER will connect you with impactful keynotes, lively networking, small group breakouts, and many opportunities to help you develop your security leadership skills and grow your tribe! Simply put, this is the event for Security LeadHERs – present and future!
Security LeadHER welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and genders. If you support our mission of advancing women in the global security industry, then this event is for you!
The official venue for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference is the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, located at 400 Renaissance Dr W, Detroit, MI 48243, Detroit. Some special events are occurring off site.
This immersive two-day experience is designed to transform security careers. Day 1 (June 9) offers four dynamic educational tracks—Leadership, Security Insights, Personal Excellence, and Career Management—culminating with an electrifying keynote from renowned trust strategist Pamela Barnum, whose insights from her undercover police career have revolutionized how professionals build authentic connections.
Day 2 (June 10) begins with visionary Erin Stafford’s powerful opening keynote about beating burnout and sustaining peak performance, followed by intimate breakout sessions where you’ll gain personalized strategies from industry experts. Our exclusive CEO/C-suite panel features candid conversations with security’s most influential executives before the event closes with Shayla Atkins’ inspiring session that will send you home equipped with 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,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “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. This collaborative approach amplifies our collective impact in ways neither organization could achieve independently.”
Security LeadHER welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and genders. Security LeadHER has been designed to be an open, friendly, and welcoming environment, and attendees will have access to top-quality educational programming on key leadership issues and topics, impactful presentations from industry-leading experts, and numerous opportunities for participants to connect, collaborate, and experience lively social events and networking opportunities.
“When we unite the strengths of two premier organizations around a common purpose, we create something truly exceptional for our industry,” said William Tenney, CEO of ASIS International. “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.”
Security LeadHER 2025 is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, who share our commitment to advancing women in security, including Premier Sponsors Apple, dormakaba, HID, and Verkada; Executive Sponsors Axis Communications, Boon Edam, Inter-Con Security, M.C. Dean, Salto, Securitas Security Services, Securitas Technology, and Wesco; and Partner Sponsors Allegion, Genetec, GSA Schedules, Prosegur Security, Resolver, and SAGE Integration, whose investments demonstrate their dedication to building a more diverse and inclusive security industry.
Registration is now open for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, and ASIS and SIA members save $200 on registration. Attendees can also access a discounted rate at the conference hotel, the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. Space for this one-of-a-kind event is limited and was sold out in 2023 and 2024. To learn more about Security LeadHER 2025, sign up for event updates, view the full educational lineup, learn how your organization can support the conference, and save your seat, please visit securityleadher.org.
