ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 is set to deliver another exceptional lineup of thought leadership and innovation when the event heads to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Sept. 14-16.
GSX 2026 will feature 200-plus education sessions, 500-plus exhibitors and three “transformational keynote speakers who will challenge security professionals to think differently about leadership, technology, and resilience in an evolving threat landscape,” according to the ASIS International announcement.
“Our members face complex, high stakes challenges every day and they deserve a stage that matches that reality,” says Eddie Sorrells, president of ASIS International, in the association announcement.
“This year’s keynote speakers, a pioneer in exponential technology, a leader in AI and decision science and a true embodiment of resilience, were chosen to do exactly that: to challenge, inspire and equip our global community for what lies ahead,” he says.
Who Are the GSX 2026 Keynote Speakers?
Here’s a rundown of the GSX 2026 speakers along with the times of their presentations and a summary of what they’ll discuss:
Monday, Sept. 14
Peter Diamandis, MD | Founder and Executive Chairman, XPRIZE Foundation and Executive Founder and Director, Singularity University
Diamandis is a visionary entrepreneur and futurist who has spent his career pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through exponential technologies and moonshot thinking. As founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and co-founder of Singularity University, Diamandis has inspired global innovation in fields ranging from space exploration to healthcare.
A New York Times bestselling author of four books, Diamandis helps leaders understand how rapid technological change creates both disruption and opportunity. In his GSX 2026 keynote, Diamandis will explore how exponential thinking and emerging technologies are reshaping security challenges and creating new possibilities for protection, resilience, and organizational transformation.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Cassie Kozyrkov | CEO, Kozyr; Former Chief Decision Scientist, Google
Kozyrkov is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in making artificial intelligence and data science accessible, practical, and strategically valuable. As Google’s former chief decision scientist, she has helped organizations around the world apply AI and machine learning to real-world challenges while avoiding common pitfalls.
Known for her ability to demystify complex technical concepts, Kozyrkov bridges the gap between technical possibility and business reality. In her GSX 2026 keynote, she will provide security leaders with practical frameworks for leveraging AI and data-driven decision-making to enhance threat detection, risk assessment and organizational resilience in an increasingly complex landscape.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Travis Mills | Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Quadruple Amputee
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills is one of only five quadruple amputees to survive injuries sustained from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. After being wounded by an IED (improvised explosive device) in Afghanistan in 2012, Mills embarked on a journey of recovery that exemplifies extraordinary resilience, determination, and leadership.
He founded the Travis Mills Foundation, which provides critical support to injured veterans and their families and has become a sought-after speaker on overcoming adversity, mental toughness and never giving up.
In his GSX 2026 keynote, Mills will share powerful lessons on resilience, adaptability, and leading in the face of extreme adversity—insights that resonate deeply with security professionals who face high-stakes decisions and complex crises.
GSX 2026 education sessions will address critical issues across themes including executive protection, governance, information security, intelligence, investigations, organizational resilience, site security, supply chain security and personnel security.
Registration for GSX 2026 is now open.
