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Don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of driven, knowledgeable security professionals at the 3rd Annual Security Technology Forum in Crystal City, VA!

Two Days of Panel Discussions, Technology Presentations & Interactive Exhibits

October 17 & 18, 2023  |  Crystal City, VA

What did last year's attendees have to say?

"Great show and seminars. Very informative." -Felix C

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"The entire event was done well, I learned valuable insight and information to aid in my career. I am a cyber security student at UVA. We work with majority of the vendors at the event and it was helpful to see the technology first hand and see where it is going in the future. Looking forward to next years event!" -Haylee D

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"I usually cannot attend the big events, so the opportunity to see so much and to talk shop with colleagues was very useful." -Richard P

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"Decided to attend because it sounded like a great way to gain some more familiarity and hands on experience with various technologies in the security industry. The exhibits were cool and I'd love to see more technologies in use! My favorite presentations included the ones that dove deeper into the hardware used and how they worked and could be used in conjunction with other devices! The presentations I enjoyed best were by: Tom Mechler, Sachin Khanna, Jeff Drews and John Wekenborg, and Dr. Danny Kent. I enjoyed these presentations the most because they gave some insight into some of the new technology that's soon to be available in the industry, as well as how to make use of this new technology. In particular, Jeff Draws and John Wekenborg's presentations on the use of layered perimeter security was particularly interesting to me." -Anonymous

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"I actually thought that this hotel had the best hotel food that I'd ever had. It was legit and I go to that place again just for that!!!!!!" -Christopher P

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"The venue, food, and displays were great! The presentations and exhibits were informative and a value-add. Thank for you and incredible event and the connections that it facilitated." -Seaun W

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"The 2022 two-day security Technology Forum was great. This is the only local security forum that is in the Washington, DC area yearly. I attend this to keep up with the latest Security technology, and Chesapeake & Midlantic Marketing again delivered. The people working at Chesapeake & Midlantic Marketing are immensely helpful and always willing to take the time to answer your questions. I highly recommend attending this Security Technology Forum if you want to stay on the leading edge of security technology." -Timothy A

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"Terrific event! Presentations were well timed and speakers did great. Perfect size event for one on one conversations and discussions about solutions for specific issues." -Eric M

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NEW FOR 2023

Expanded speaker and panel participants to include enterprise-class professional security end users, specifiers, and cyber security industry experts

Five Tinker Tables, focused on deep-dive software demonstrations and camera hardware

• Bosch Alarm and Detection Solutions - Join Keegan Kinslow and Tom Mechler at their Tinker Table to explore everything about motion detectors, alarm panels, RPS software, and the new Conettix B6800-SR central station software receiver
• Bosch Video Management System - Sit down with Mike Brewer at his Tinker Table to further explore BVMS software and Divar IP recording and viewing appliances
• Bosch Cyber Security - David Brent rolls his up his sleeves at his Tinker Table to show you exactly which settings in Bosch cameras should be changed to achieve best practices for securing an edge device
• Bosch Camera Configuration - Have a seat with Kevin Kosch at his Tinker Table to demystify common camera configurations and video analytics settings. Matt Cirnigliaro might just sit down with you as well to deep dive into the auto-calibration simplification of video analytics setup in new Bosch camera firmware.
• Bosch Camera Hardware - grab a screwdriver at this Tinker Table, open up a Bosch camera, and see exactly what's inside that makes these cameras so unique and robust for all environments.
  

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

We want to see you, your colleagues, and your clients here!

Anyone involved in a physical or electronic security program or organization as an end user or system owner, decision maker, or security consultant or engineer should attend.

This is a great opportunity to take in 11 panel discussions and technology presentations over two days, nearly 20 interactive exhibits staffed with the experts who can show you the benefits of each solution and help you design each system, and 5 hands-on Tinker Tables where you can take control of the mouse alongside a subject matter expert to dive into the programming or user interface of various software solutions for installation, operation, and programming of systems from video analytics to intrusion alarm panels.

You won't be disappointed when you spend only two days with our team and partners!

LOCATION & HOTELS

The Forum will be held in Crystal City, VA

Once you have registered, keep an eye on your email inbox for the exact venue location address in Crystal City, VA. Pre-registration is required.

The Crystal City neighborhood features easy access from I-495 in Arlington, VA and is conveniently located close to Reagan International Airport (DCA), the Pentagon, and downtown restaurants, monuments, museums, and entertainment.

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FREE REGISTRATION

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PRESENTATIONS

Tuesday and Wednesday Starting at 8:30am

There will be two days of presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday featuring over one dozen technology and strategy experts from Bosch and partner manufacturers.

Each session will discuss the technology behind and implementation of the newest security, communication, and safety solutions and how they can benefit your security program strategy.

At a Glance

Agenda and participants subject to change

PRESENTATION & PANEL SESSION DETAILS

PREMIER PANEL DISCUSSION: Convergence of IT, Security, and Cyber

Tuesday at 8:25am - Tasha Cornish, Ken Kurz, Marcie Nagel, Brad Castillo

A Premier Panel Discussion featuring Ken Kurz from COPT and Marcie Nagel from Avint. Moderated by Tasha Cornish from CAMI and Brad Castillo from Chesapeake & Midlantic Marketing

• Tasha Cornish is the Executive Director of the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland. Bringing together industry, academia, and the public sector, the organization is advancing cybersecurity through advocacy and collaboration. As the Executive Director, she leads CAMI’s implementation of educational programming, community resource development, and cyber career networking opportunities. One of Tasha's key priorities is leading the organization's Center for Cybersecurity Resilience; activities include education and outreach activities for small businesses, legislative advocacy, and an active Speakers Bureau, connecting organizations with subject-matter experts.
• Ken Kurz's career encompasses over 20 years of operational leadership responsibility to include roles as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in higher education at multiple research universities and a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in a publicly traded company. Extensive experience in designing, implementing, assessing, securing, remediating, and monitoring network technologies for higher education, non-profit, military, government, and private sector information systems. He is an active in a number of industry cybersecurity and related organizations, including the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland (CAMI), Real Estate Cyber Consortium (RECC), Building Cybersecurity (BCS), Real Estate ISAC, Commercial Cyber Facilities Working Group (CCWG)/InfraGard, and Realcomm. Also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) since 2005 and was selected as ISC2’s winner of the 2010 Government Information Security Leadership Award for Technology Improvement from the community of information security professionals representing departments and agencies across the federal government.
• Marcie Nagel is the founder and CEO of Avint LLC, a cybersecurity consulting company that provides innovative and tailored solutions to clients across various sectors. She has over 25 years of experience and expertise in the federal cybersecurity engineering, architecture, management, and compliance fields, and holds the CISSP, CISM, and PMP certifications. Her mission is to help organizations protect their data, systems, and assets from cyber threats and risks, and to foster a culture of security awareness and resilience. She leverages her extensive background and knowledge in leading and delivering complex and high-impact cybersecurity programs and projects for Booz Allen Hamilton, VariQ, and the FBI, where she achieved $1.7 billion in new business, managed a dynamic cyber workforce of 190+ professionals, and implemented CDM solutions across 13 departments and agencies. Marcie also has a master's degree in information assurance and a bachelor's degree in business management.
• Brad Castillo is Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing's technical lead. He is an experienced IP Security Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the facilities services industry. Skilled in Account/Project Management, Access Control, Software Installation, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), and Networking. Strong protective services professional with an Associate in Specialized Business Computer Systems from York Technical Institute and 13 years of combined experience.

AI, Cyber Security, and the Future of Physical Security Systems 

Tuesday at 10:15am - David Brent

A must-see presentation if you want to know more about AI and the impact on physical and cyber security. Develop physical security system specifications and make process and purchasing decisions based on actionable knowledge gained in this session. Leave with an awareness of ANI, Weak AI, Strong AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, AGI, ChatGPT 3&4, WormGPT, Bard AI, and Neural Networks. 

• David Brent is the Senior Cyber / Data Security Technical Instructor at Bosch Security and Safety Systems with an extensive instruction background and military career. He has a Masters of Science in Data and Cyber Security and Bachelor's Degree in Computer Forensics / Digital Investigation (CFDI).

Securing request to exit detectors through sequential logic

Tuesday at 11:15am - Keegan Kinslow

Securing REX detectors is critically important when it comes to designing access control systems to ensure the integrity of a secured space. Sequential logic can be implemented to enhance the security of these detectors. By employing sequential logic, a system can be engineered where a series of specific events or conditions must occur in a pre-defined order before a request to exit is granted. For instance, before the REX detector activates the door release, it might first require a valid card swipe followed by a motion detection event within a specified time frame. This approach not only ensures that the exit request is legitimate but also significantly reduces the chances of false activations or unauthorized access. Proper implementation of sequential logic helps in thwarting tailgating and piggybacking attempts, ensuring a tighter and more effective security regime for controlled areas.

• Keegan Kinslow is the Regional Marketing manager for Intrusion Detection Detectors at Bosch Security and Safety Systems. He is extremely technical with vast security industry experience who can simplify complex concepts. Keegan focuses on the big picture, and uses data to implement initiatives and make forward-thinking business decisions.

Elevating Physical Security: Integrated Audio and Visual Communications for Everyday Use and Times of Crisis

Tuesday at 12:30pm - Tony Babicz

Join Tony Babicz from Commend where he will be presenting "Elevating Physical Security: Integrated Audio and Visual Communications for Every Day Use and Times of Crisis"

• Tony Babicz is a 15+ year security industry veteran and the Director of Sales at Commend. He has been focused on intercom and public address technologies for over 11 years. 

PREMIER PANEL DISCUSSION - New Technology Implementations versus Reality & Processes 

Tuesday at 1:30pm - Colby Meshey, Charlie Guddemi, Aldrich Camat, Rob Zaremski, & Brad Castillo

An enterprise-class security end user panel discussion featuring Colby Meshey and Aldrich Camat from the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) and Charlie Guddemi the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency’s (HSEMA) Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC).

They will discuss vetting new technologies and the challenges often associated with implementation of new solutions and the impact on security program processes. The panel discussion will be moderated by Brad Castillo of Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing and Rob Zaremski of Bosch Security and Safety Systems.

• Colby R. Meshey became the Director, Enterprise Physical Security Division, Security Management Directorate, Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), Washington, D.C. in February 2019.  As Director, Mr. Meshey executes PFPA's security portfolio which spans several key lines of business. Those include, Electronic Security Systems, Mission Applications, Command and Control, and two physical security groups that cover over 10 million square feet of facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR).  EPSD manages a robust technology portfolio that includes of one of the largest Enterprise Access Control Systems in the world, consisting of over 10,000 reader, 3,300 panels, and 27,000 alarm inputs. The system is fully integrated with the Agency’s Identity Management, Visitor Management, and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions. Prior to his assignment with EPSD, Mr. Meshey served as the Security Services Directorate Deputy Director, a group responsible for a large portion of the operational security functions within PFPA. Management of this portfolio included oversight of one of the busiest Credentialing Offices in the Department of Defense. SSD’s other key responsibilities include a robust maintenance and sustainment program for all PFPA’s physical security equipment, as well as a Security Administration Branch which is responsible for PFPA’s industrial, PERSEC, COMSEC, and Infosec mission. In previous roles throughout Mr. Meshey’s tenure with PFPA, he has served as the Program Manager of Pentagon Sentry, a 6+ year, $250+ million-dollar program charged with replacing all temporary (Post 9/11) access control points (both vehicular and pedestrian) with permanent, sustainable, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) Compliant facilities. These facilities have served as a launch point for a robust technology portfolio and have provided a resilient security baseline across the Pentagon Reservation. Additionally, Pentagon Sentry established over 3.1 miles of actively monitored and hardened perimeter fence-line across the Pentagon. To prioritize and accomplish this work Mr. Meshey co-wrote the Agency’s first Integrated Security Master Plan (ISMP), a multi-discipline plan that aligned Reservation Master Plan efforts and the Agency’s strategic security plans into a singular security plan and roadmap for all technology being introduced into PFPA’s enterprise. As the Agency’s previous lead for Video Surveillance, Mr. Meshey led the modernization and expansion of PFPA’s video surveillance architecture. Since that time, the Agency has expanded its Enterprise surveillance capabilities dramatically, to include a multi-tiered storage solution that covers over 3,000 cameras. Prior to joining PFPA in 2007, Mr. Meshey served for 7 years in the United States Air Force, Security Forces. During his time with the Air Force Mr. Meshey served at F.E. Warren Air Force Base as a lead for response teams protecting PL-1 resources. Mr. Meshey also served at Andrews Air Force Base (AAFB) as a member of the Protective Services Detail Team providing close-in support for the President of the United States, Vice President, and many top dignitaries across the Department of Defense. Mr. Meshey earned a Bachelor of Science in Organization Security Management from the University of Phoenix. He also is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, Leadership for a Democratic Society. In September of 2018, Mr. Meshey was recognized by Security Systems News as a member of its Top 20 under 40 recipients. Mr. Meshey also recently received a certificate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the field of Management and Technology.
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  Charles (Charlie) Guddemi is the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency’s (HSEMA) Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC). He is responsible for coordinating interoperability and communications projects involving voice, data, and video. Charlie chairs the District’s Interoperable Communications Committee (ICC) and Cellular Industry/WiFi Provider Working Group. He serves as the secretary for the Statewide Interoperability Executives Council (SIEC), is a member of the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) and is a member of FEMA’s Region III Regional Emergency Communications Coordinators Working Group (RECCWG). He also participates on several Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) committees and working groups. Charlie Guddemi joined HSEMA after a 25-year career with the United States Park Police (USPP). His assignments included working in Washington, D.C., New York Field Office, San Francisco Field Office, and the National Park Service Northeast Regional Headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He achieved the rank of Deputy Chief serving as the Commander of the Services Division. During his USPP career, Charlie worked six Presidential inaugurations, including serving as the principle planner and Executive Steering Committee member for the United States Park Police 2013 Inauguration. After the September 11, 2001, attacks, Charlie designed and implemented the multiplex, defense in depth, multi-jurisdictional, security plan for the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum located in New York Harbor. In 2008, he was awarded the first ever Department of the Interior, Office of Law Enforcement and Security, Excellence in Security Award for his efforts in safeguarding the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Complex.

• Aldrich Camat is the Branch Chief for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency’s Electronic Security Systems.  As ESS Chief, Aldrich oversees a talented team comprised of Federal employees and support contractors who are responsible for identifying, testing, and deploying solutions in aims to provide the latest technologies for PFPA and its First Responders, which include body and dashboard cameras, traditional PACS, and the usage of enterprise biometrics for high-assurance validation of cardholders.”
• Rob Zaremski is the Federal Government Business Development Manager at Bosch Security and Safety Systems. Rob has an extensive safety and security industry experience, spanning over 30 years.  Prior to joining Bosch, he dedicated his professional efforts in the CBRNE detection and protection community where he focused his efforts on Federal, State and Local programs to deter, detect and respond to chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear and explosive threats.

• Brad Castillo is Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing's technical lead. He is an experienced IP Security Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the facilities services industry. Skilled in Account/Project Management, Access Control, Software Installation, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), and Networking. Strong protective services professional with an Associate in Specialized Business Computer Systems from York Technical Institute and 13 years of combined experience.

Fiber Optic Infrastructure Considerations for Video Sensors

Tuesday at 3:00pm - Steve Letke, Bogdan Iepure, Moses Boodoosingh, Rick Bennett

This best practices session about camera cabling and connectivity will explore fiber optic connectivity as a strategic aspect of your infrastructure when it comes to connecting security cameras and sensors to your network. 

• Steve Letke is a Solutions Architect at Corning Optical Communications. At Corning, his role is consultative, working with customers, design firms, and integrators on designing a "fiber deep" LAN using Corning's ONE solution to enable multiple applications over a single fiber infrastructure. Steve is a subject matter expert, having worked tirelessly with Business Development teams on new in-building solutions for the Sprint Custom Network Solutions group. His long list of expertise includes Software Defined Network Design, In-Building Fiber LAN Design, Converged Networks, Fiber Distributed Antenna Systems, RF Source Equipment, Small Cell Technology- eFemto, PICO, WIFI Solutions, 4G LTE Solutions, Console and Interoperability Solutions, Passive Coaxial Distributed Antenna Systems, and Fixed Mobile Convergence Solutions (Blackberry Mobile Voice Suite)
• Bogdan Iepure is a Senior Electrical Engineer Architect with Bosch Security and Safety Systems for over 11 years. He has designed and created the architecture for Pan-Tilt-Zoom surveillance cameras division, most recently for the new AUTODOME 7100i Gen6.
• Moses (Narine) Boodoosingh is the Global Product Line Manager for Comnet and Razberi products from comnet by acre security.  Prior to joining acre Moses was with Honeywell Security for the previous 25 years holding the position of Global Product Manager before his departure. Moses was also an Electrical Engineer in a large manufacturing facility for ten years and specialized in power generation & distribution, automation and control, and communication systems. 
• Rick Bennett is an industry veteran, now with Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing. He has extensive, 40+ year security industry experience ranging from manufacturer representation to distribution and integration. 

Understanding the Lifecycle of Building and Maintaining a Resilient SOC

Wednesday at 8:25am - Rob Schlegel, Shawn Brady, Pat Sweeney, Ron Willis

Integrating the various technologies in your security control room can be a challenge. Join Shawn Brady from Winsted Control Room Consoles, Rob Schlegel, PSP® from Vistacom Control Room Solutions, Pat Sweeney from Barco Control Room, and Ron Willis CTS-D from AECOM where they will hold a panel discussion on "Understanding the Lifecycle of Building and Maintaining a Resilient SOC. A crucial part of that design-build process is engaging key partners at different stages of the lifecycle:

• Needs Analysis – How does Vistacom ensure your SOC is designed for your unique workflow and security program?
• Design of the space and critical infrastructure requirements
• User-focused spatial design to maximize productivity
• Visualization – what type of content are your operators working with and what are your operational goals?
• Installation – Knowing what goes into preparing a SOC for the build stage, common challenges
• Maintenance - How are you managing your SOC, is there an operational plan, who maintains the technology and ensures that your mission-critical operations are running 24/7?
  
  

• Ron Willis is a senior part of the Mission Critical team within AECOM TSG, based out of AECOM’s Arlington, VA office. Mr. Willis has over 30 years of comprehensive design and integration experience with a Focus on critical space environments, operations centers, within the Department of Defense and intelligence community facilities including SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities), special operations, administration, and mission critical facilities along with the Energy Sector (transmission, distribution, and fusion centers). He demonstrates an extensive background in the audiovisual and collaboration industry, with a broad knowledge of operations center and support area design, with systems that have been deployed around the globe. He leads and supervises teams from client project visioning, programming, and early planning through all phases of design into construction documents and construction administration. 
• Pat Sweeney  is the Federal Market Manager at BARCO. Mr. Sweeney has been in the control room business since 1993 specializing in the design, sale, and support of mission critical command and control technologies, including video walls and video management platforms. He is experienced in multiple markets including utilities, transportation, command and control, as well as federal. For the last 18 years, Pat’s focus has been working in the unique requirements of Federal command and control and collaboration spaces—both classified and unclassified—bringing expertise in channel management and contracting during the process. His responsibilities are both National and International for Barco control rooms towards US Federal. 
• Shawn Brady is Winsted's Vice President of Product Development. He is a highly successful Control Room Design Engineering Consultant having completed over 200 successful projects in the mission critical industry. Shawn has a passion for design centric principles showing strong core values of innovative design, technical excellence, fiscal responsibility, customer success, and professional ethics. With a long history of industry experience ranging from Mitsubishi to BARCO and now at Winsted, his experience will be invaluable to an audience interested in implementing or improving their control room design and operations.
• Rob Schlegel is the Director of National Control Room Sales at Vistacom. He is a certified ASIS International physical security professional (PSP) with over 10 years of experience in sales management, engineering design, and program management. He delivers complex integrated technology solutions within energy, critical infrastructure, transportation, healthcare and manufacturing environments.

PREMIER PANEL DISCUSSION - Site Assessments from Curb to Core

Wednesday at 9:30am - Jeff Drews, Anthony Crawford, Rick Bennett

Anthony and Jeff, both certified security professionals with extensive industry experience, will discuss where devices should be placed, cost analysis, implementing new technology versus conventional solutions, modernization/AI, force multiplication sensor versus human (audio, drone, etc.), ASIS standards, & best practices. Be sure not to miss this panel discussion, moderated by Rick Bennett of Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing.

• Jeff Drews is a long-time security industry veteran with both PSP and CPP certifications through ASIS. He is the Senior Sales Manager for Federal, Military, and Nuclear Systems at Southwest Microwave. 

• Anthony Crawford, CPP, is an Application Design Specialist with the Bosch Security and Safety Systems Federal Government Programs-North America. He is a 26yrs+ experienced security professional with a demonstrated history of working in both public and private industry. Anthony serves with the Tennessee State Guard as the 21st MedCo Commander and is a strong military and protective services professional skilled in Operations Management, Sales, Emergency Management, Management, EAC and VSS. 
  
  
• Rick Bennett is an industry veteran, now with Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing. He has extensive, 40+ year security industry experience ranging from manufacturer representation to distribution and integration. 

UL 2050 Alarm Applications: cybersecurity, cellular, IP receiver, and more 

Wednesday at 11am - Tom Mechler

Wondering how you can use Bosch intrusion detection systems to best secure your facility? Curious about Bosch's new CONETTIX B6800 IP receiver solution for central monitoring stations? Don't miss this session with industry veteran, Tom Mechler.

• Tom Mechler is Product Marketing Manager for Intrusion Detection Systems at Bosch Security and Safety Systems. With over 35 years of industry experience at Bosch, he is the subject matter expert when it comes to implementing intrusion detection systems in a wide variety of enterprise-class applications from K-12 to Federal government. 

Bosch Voice and Emergency Communications

Wednesday at 12:30pm - Preston Stevenson

From IP speakers to integrated portable radios, when it comes to occupant notification in the event of emergencies, having clear information broadcast inside and outside of your building assists in getting occupants to safety. When it comes to adhering to and exceeding important standards such as UL 864 and UL 2572, this will be a session you can't miss.

• Preston Stevenson is the Senior Technology Solutions Manager for the communications division of Bosch Security and Safety Systems. With over 10 years of experience at Bosch and hands-on integration experience prior, Preston is the subject matter expert for Bosch's audio and communications systems.

PREMIER PRESENTATION - Bosch Camera Technology: From Campus Safety to Perimeter Protection

Wednesday at 1:30pm - Nils Zerrer, Florian Richter, Matt Cirnigliaro

Join Matt Cirnigliaro, Nils Zerrer, and Florian Richter for an insightful presentation on Bosch Security and Safety Systems' state-of-the-art video surveillance technologies. We'll begin by addressing common challenges faced by government agencies, school, and many other industries; such as securing perimeters and monitoring building entrances. Our discussion will then pivot to the groundbreaking capabilities of our latest AI-driven analytics technology. We'll unveil our newest camera portfolio, including the Flexidome 5100i and Dinion 7100i. Discover how these advanced cameras integrate seamlessly with our IVA Pro suite, offering specialized solutions for Building & Perimeter Security, Traffic Management, and Visual Gun Detection. Learn how our Autodome 7100i excel in tracking moving objects with unparalleled precision using IVA Pro Intelligent Tracking, a feature particularly beneficial for high-security government installations. We close the session with an outlook on upcoming new technologies at Bosch like appearance based search, intelligent sign detection and predictive action recognition.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore how Bosch's innovative solutions can elevate the safety and operational efficiency of government buildings, schools, and critical infrastructures.

• Nils Zerrer is the Group Leader for Firmware and AI Product Management at Bosch Security Systems. He holds a master’s degree in Machine Learning from the University College London and is currently located in Eindhoven (Netherlands).

• Florian Richter is the Chief Product Owner and Group Leader for the AI development team at Bosch Security Systems. He holds a PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from the Leibniz University Hannover and is currently located in Hildesheim (Germany).

• Matt Cirnigliaro is the Video Analytics Marketing Manager for Bosch Security and Safety Systems in North America. With over 7 years of experience at Bosch, he is a wealth of information when it comes to pairing appropriate technologies to security challenges.

EXHIBITS

Tuesday and Wednesday @ 8:00am

Nearly 20 interactive exhibits will showcase the latest security and communication technologies. Get hands-on with technologies from 360⁰ imaging cameras to intercom at the door to fence detection at the perimeter and much more.

EXHIBITORS

TINKER TABLES

Tuesday and Wednesday @ 8:00am

Get hands-on with a variety of software and devices from cameras to intrusion detectors. Grab a screwdriver, mouse, and keyboard and check out what makes these devices and software platforms tick. 

• Bosch Alarm and Detection Solutions - Join Keegan Kinslow and Tom Mechler from the Bosch intrusion detection team at their Tinker Table to explore everything about motion detectors, alarm panels, RPS software, and the new Conettix B6800-SR central station software receiver
• Bosch Video Management System - Sit down with Mike Brewer. Bosch Marketing Manager and technical guru of Bosch Video Management System and DivarIP video recording solutions at his Tinker Table to further explore BVMS software and Divar IP recording and viewing appliances
• Bosch Cyber Security - David Brent, senior cyber / data security instructor at Bosch, rolls his up his sleeves at his Tinker Table to show you exactly which settings in Bosch cameras should be changed to achieve best practices for securing an edge device
• Bosch Camera Configuration - Have a seat with Kevin Kosch, Business Development Application Specialist for video solutions at Bosch, at his Tinker Table to demystify common camera configurations and video analytics settings. Matt Cirnigliaro, Bosch's Video Analytics Marketing Manager, might just sit down with you as well to show you the auto-calibration of video analytics in new Bosch camera firmware
• Bosch Camera Hardware - grab a screwdriver at this Tinker Table, open up a Bosch camera, and see exactly what's inside that makes these cameras so unique and robust

LUNCH

Tuesday & Wednesday

Take a break from learning and enjoy a gourmet buffet lunch with us!

We want you to be worry-free and relaxed while you're at the two-day Forum. Bring your laptop, keep up on work emails, and allow yourself to be immersed in the technology and discussions.

NETWORK WITH THE EXPERTS

Happy Hour

Tuesday, October 17 

4pm - 6pm

Learning & Happy Hour on the Exhibit Floor

After the presentations have ended on Tuesday, avoid the afternoon traffic and join the experts on the exhibit floor in a relaxed atmosphere to further discuss security technology and solutions.

PARKING

FREE on-site parking is available at the venue, courtesy of our participating manufacturers. When you arrive at the Forum registration desk, please request a FREE PARKING VOUCHER from our staff to be presented when exiting the parking garage.

Standard parking rate is $40/day without the Forum voucher. The venue address will be provided in your registration confirmation.

FLYING

• Reagan National Airport (DCA) 2 miles away
• Dulles International Airport (IAD) 25 miles away
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 35 miles away

When planning ground transfer to or from local airports, please be aware of significant traffic delays in the area. 

CONTACT

Forum Coordinator: Matt Golueke

• matt@midches.com
• (410) 935-0560

FREE REGISTRATION

Register today. Upon successful registration, hotel venue information will be sent to your email inbox.

* Date, location, presenter lineup, participating manufacturers, and other details subject to change.