The Global Security Exchange (GSX) on Monday became the latest security tradeshow to cancel its in-person event in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as ASIS International announced that the conference, which had previously been scheduled to take place Sept. 21-23 in Atlanta, would become a fully virtual event.
In a statement, ASIS said that its leadership determined after months of careful consideration that transitioning to an online event, now dubbed “Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+),” would be the best course of action in the interests of everyone involved given the risks posed by the coronavirus.
“Launching GSX+ as a virtual-only experience will provide our members, exhibitors, sponsors and others with a one-of-a-kind approach that will advance security worldwide,” said Godfried Hendriks, CPP, President of the ASIS Global Board of Directors. “While circumstances dictate that we must forgo an in-person meeting this year, we are excited for GSX+ to deliver to a wider global audience the exceptional security networking, marketplace, education, and training that truly set GSX apart. There is a growing demand for a comprehensive experience that helps the entire security profession learn and grow together.”
GSX+, which will now take place Sept. 21-25, will feature more than 80 education sessions and an exhibition marketplace. Topics of education sessions will range from workplace violence and behavior detection to return to remote work, pandemic lessons learned and well-being of security personnel.
“We are pleased to unveil our new GSX+ model, which will deliver the same number of CPEs as GSX, more accessibility with a lower cost to participate, and will live online for several weeks after an initial 5-day live event,” said Peter J. O’Neil, FASAE, CEO, ASIS International. “It’s never been more important for organizations to focus on risk management and business continuity. GSX+ offers a new way for professionals to come together, discover new technologies and approaches, and dive into important discussions around global best practices.”
For more information about the event, visit www.GSX.org.
