Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Technical symposium exclusively for security design consultants and specifiers working in electronic and physical security
- Covers specification writing, design best practices, and the intersection of cybersecurity with physical security systems
- Features hands-on labs, educational sessions, and keynotes led by experienced consultants
- Supported by Security Industry Association (SIA), ISC West, and Security Magazine
A Symposium Built for Security Specifiers
CONSULT positions itself as the only non-captive technical learning event designed specifically for security design consultants. Unlike broader industry conferences, the symposium focuses entirely on the needs of professionals who specify and design electronic and physical security systems. The event takes place at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City and combines educational programming with structured networking opportunities.
Technical Focus Areas
The curriculum addresses core competencies for security consultants, including specification writing, design methodology, and technical best practices. Sessions examine how cybersecurity considerations increasingly affect physical security system design, a convergence that requires consultants to understand threats and vulnerabilities across both domains. Hands-on labs provide practical experience with current technologies and design approaches, while educational sessions cover industry trends and forecasting.
Peer Learning and Industry Connections
CONSULT emphasizes peer-to-peer learning among experienced consultants rather than vendor-driven presentations. Attendees can connect with select manufacturers in a context oriented toward technical education rather than product marketing. The event includes social programming, such as a dinner and tour at the National WWI Museum, designed to facilitate relationship building among attendees who face similar design and implementation challenges.
Who Should Attend
The symposium targets mid-to-senior level professionals working in security system design and specification. Relevant roles include security consultants, security engineers, system designers, and specification writers. Attendees typically come from consulting firms, engineering departments, and organizations responsible for designing security infrastructure. The programming assumes technical familiarity with security systems and focuses on advancing existing skills rather than introductory education.
Industry Support
CONSULT is supported by established organizations in the security industry, including the Security Industry Association (SIA), ISC West, and Security Magazine. These partnerships reflect the event’s positioning within the professional security consulting community.