ISC West 2026 is coming up March 23-27 in Las Vegas and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program, including keynote presentations and more than 150 sessions from more than 330 speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.
Among the lineup of conference offerings are several sessions related to security convergence. At ISC West 2026, you’ll discover expert insights on building a unified cyber-physical security strategy, how cybersecurity threats can disrupt facilities and critical systems and more.
Here are four sessions on security convergence you won’t want to miss; make sure to add them to your ISC West calendar!
All Times PDT
Convergence of Physical Security and OT Cybersecurity
Tuesday, March 24, 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Today, artificial intelligence machine learning and cloud technologies are revolutionizing security and operational environments across various verticals, including utilities/energy, health care and data centers. This panel discussion brings together industry experts to explore how these technologies are reshaping the security landscape.
Participants will delve into the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning, understanding how these technologies mimic human intelligence and improve security operations through predictive analytics, automated surveillance and biometric verification.
Speakers:
- Pierre Bourgeix, CEO and founder, ESI Convergent
- Adi Karisik, vice president and chief technology officer, intelligence and cyber, Amentum
- Joey St. Jacques, chair, SIA Utilities Advisory Board
- Christopher Walcutt, chief security officer, DirectDefense
One World, One Perimeter: The Convergence of Cyber and Physical Security
Wednesday, March 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
The days of separating cybersecurity from physical security are over. Today, every door badge, camera feed, and connected sensor lives on the same network as your most sensitive data, and that means the threats, too, have converged. This session explores how leading organizations are unifying digital and physical defenses into a single, intelligent ecosystem.
By blending cybersecurity systems with traditional physical security measures, enterprises can transform fragmented protections into a cohesive risk management strategy, one that’s proactive, data-driven and resilient by design.
Speakers:
- Josh Chin, managing partner, Net Force
- Holley Hunt, global technical integration partner manager, Motorola Solutions
Security in the Cloud Era: Real-World Insights From Industry Leaders
Tuesday, March 24, 10-11 a.m.
As cloud adoption accelerates across industries, the physical security sector is undergoing its own transformation—driven by innovations that prioritize scalability, resilience and operational intelligence. This panel will explore the multifaceted role of the cloud in modern security infrastructures, offering insights from industry leaders with expertise spanning software development, device operations and AI-powered computer vision.
Speakers:
- Roy Dagan, CEO and co-founder, SecuriThings
- Christian Morin, vice president, product engineering, Genetec
- Alex Walthers, team lead, technology integration partners, Axis Communications
- Angie Westbrock, CEO, Standard AI
Cyber Goes Physical: How Cyber Threats Can Disrupt Facilities and Critical Systems
Wednesday, March 25, 2:15-3:15 p.m.
As physical security systems become more connected—from IP cameras and access control to HVACs and elevators, they are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. What was once an IT problem is now a facilities crisis.
Today’s threat actors are exploiting gaps in network segmentation, outdated firmware and insecure protocols to move from cyberspace into the physical world, shutting down doors, disabling surveillance or hijacking critical building systems. This session explores real-world examples of how cyberattacks have disrupted physical operations across commercial, health care and government environments.
Presenter:
- Will Knehr, global cybersecurity advisor, i-PRO Americas
You can access the full SIA Education at ISC West conference program by registering for a SIA Education@ISC Passport.
Kara Klein is associate director of marketing and media relations for the Security Industry Association (SIA). The original version of this post appeared on SIA’s website and is used with permission.
