Conference Description
What the event is about:
Security LeadHER is a day-and-a-half in-person conference held in Minneapolis, MN, on June 15–16, 2026, presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association. The event is dedicated to the advancement of women in the global security industry. Its core purpose is to foster a more enriching and inclusive security community by connecting attendees with impactful keynotes, lively networking, small group breakouts, and leadership development opportunities. Security LeadHER aims to empower current and future women leaders in security, while welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and genders who support the mission of advancing women in the industry. The event features interactive experiences, mentorship opportunities, and community-building activities, all designed to help attendees grow their professional networks, develop leadership skills, and address challenges unique to women in security.
Subject Matter:
Main topics and themes include leadership development, diversity and inclusion in security, mentorship, networking, and the advancement of women in security roles. The agenda features keynotes, breakout sessions, peer-to-peer roundtables, and a tour of the Target Corporate Command Center with a tech demo of Target’s AI program. Technologies and discussion areas include AI in security operations, corporate security management, and professional development.
Niche:
The event operates within the physical and corporate security industry, with a specific focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the advancement of women in security leadership roles.
Target Audience:
The conference is designed for women and allies in the security industry, including security professionals, managers, executives, and aspiring leaders. Likely job titles include security manager, director of security, security analyst, corporate security officer, and DEI professionals. Attendees are from security departments, corporate security teams, and organizations committed to diversity and leadership development.
Problems the Event Helps Solve:
Security LeadHER addresses challenges such as underrepresentation of women in security leadership, lack of mentorship and networking opportunities for women, and the need for inclusive professional development. It also tackles operational and strategic issues related to building diverse teams and fostering inclusive workplace cultures.
Commercial Intent Signals:
The event is focused on education, networking, community building, and thought leadership. There are also elements of lead generation, recruitment, and partnership development, as evidenced by sponsor involvement and interactive networking activities.
Key Messaging & Positioning:
Recurring themes include “advancement of women in the global security industry,” “enriching and inclusive security community,” “grow your tribe,” and “develop your security leadership skills.” The event positions itself as “a conference unlike any other in our industry” and “the event for security leadHERs—present and future.”
Sponsors / Vendors / Technologies Mentioned:
Notable sponsors and vendors include Apple, Amazon, HID, AXIS Communications, Boon-Edam, MC-DEAN, Salto, Securitas, Securitas-Technology, Wesco, GSA, Hanwha Vision, Johnson Controls, Resolver, Sage, and Verkada. Technologies referenced include AI in security operations (Target’s AI program).
Format & Experience:
The event is in-person, featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, roundtables, networking receptions, interactive experiences, and a corporate security tour. It is executive-level and community-focused, with hands-on and interactive elements.
Final Classification:
– Event Category: Security Industry Leadership & Diversity Conference
– Primary Audience: Women and allies in the security industry (mid-to-senior professionals, managers, executives)
– Primary Problem Solved: Underrepresentation and advancement of women in security leadership; fostering inclusive professional networks
– Commercial Goal of the Event: Education, networking, community building, and thought leadership
– 5 relevant keywords: Women in Security, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Networking, Security Industry