ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have closed out the third annual Security LeadHER conference, an event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession.
The sold-out event was held June 9-10 in Detroit, gathering approximately 450 security professionals from across the United States and around the world.
Security LeadHER 2025 featured “industry-leading subject matter expert presenters” and “offered inspiring keynotes, educational sessions and networking opportunities,” according to the joint announcement.
The 2025 agenda included “a robust array of presentations and discussions addressing the unique challenges faced by women in the security industry and opportunities for leadership and career development, personal growth and more,” the announcement says.
Session topics included transformational leadership, adaptability, best practices for team management, artificial intelligence in the security industry, architecting a purpose-driven life and career, beating burnout, empowering next-generation leaders, traits and “superpowers” of women in security and more.
Additionally, attendees enjoyed motivating keynote presentations from Pamela Barnum, communications expert; Shayla Atkins, DE&I strategist, speaker and leadership expert; and Erin Stafford, keynote speaker and author. The event also featured a variety of networking opportunities throughout the day and an evening reception overlooking the waterfront, where attendees could build connections with peers and industry leaders.
Why You Should Attend Security LeadHER
“It is amazing to see the growth of Security LeadHER over the last three years,” says Candice Aragon, chairperson of the SIA Women in Security Forum and chief experience officer at PSA.
“With our largest registration to date, the energy at the event was magnetic! SIA and ASIS partnered to create an event that advances, connects and empowers women in the security industry; LeadHER does just that,” she says. “Lifelong bonds were formed and I can’t wait until next year!”
“Security LeadHER continues to exceed expectations in its third year, reinforcing its position as a premier industry event,” says Mary Gamble, chairperson of the ASIS Women in Security Community. “Bringing together more than 400 attendees from eight countries for meaningful learning, networking and professional development demonstrates the strength of this ASIS-SIA partnership.
“This event delivers measurable value not only for women in security but advances the entire security industry both today and for years to come,” she says.
The next two Security LeadHER events are scheduled for June 15-16, 2026, in Minneapolis; and June 14-15, 2027, in Austin, Texas.
