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Security Technology Forum 2025

September 19, 2025

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Join hundreds of your peers at the 5th Annual Security Technology Forum, October 14, 2025 near Washington, D.C. 

This one-day event offers showcased technology presentations from top manufacturers (Bosch, Commend, and more), hands-on “Tinker Tables” to explore devices and software with expert guidance, and interactive exhibits where you can experience real-world solutions in STF v1 animated Logo with MidChesperimeter detection, analytics, intercom, and command center furniture. You’ll also enjoy valuable networking time during a catered lunch and dinner with happy hour—perfect for swapping insights with colleagues and forging new industry connections.

Whether you're an end user, integrator, system engineer, consultant, or security leader within your organization, this local forum is the ideal way to stay on the cutting edge of physical and electronic security—without the cost and hassle of a large national expo.

 

 

Technology Presentations & Interactive Exhibits

 

  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 8am

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  • Near Washington, D.C. (venue details provided after registration)

  • 8 Spotlight on Technology Presentation Sessions with DOUBLE the amount of seating as last year!

  • 15 Solution Exhibits

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  • 6 Tinker Tables with Subject Matter Experts

  • LUNCH: Smokehouse BBQ - Beef Brisket and Grilled Chicken


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  • Dinner and Happy Hour with Open Bar from 5pm-7pm - Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn Sauce and Chicken Marsala

  • Entertainment during Lunch, Dinner, and Happy Hour

 

 

 

10 most compelling reasons security professionals attend:

  1. Fast, focused learning in one day: Eight “Spotlight on Technology” sessions, fifteen solution exhibits, and six hands-on Tinker Tables pack a ton of value into a single day. 

  2. Real hands-on time with the tech: The Tinker Tables let you click through real interfaces and handle hardware alongside subject-matter experts—so you leave with practical, ready-to-apply know-how. 

  3. Serious networking built in: Catered lunch plus a dinner & happy hour (open bar 5–7 pm) create relaxed time to compare notes, problem-solve, and build partnerships with peers and manufacturers. 

  4. Meet the makers: Top brands across video, intrusion, intercom, perimeter, consoles, power, networking, and entrance control—Bosch, Radionix, Commend, Winsted, Southwest Microwave, Orion Power Systems, AMG Systems, Gallagher, and Orion Entrance Control—are exhibiting.

  5. Local, easy, and cost-effective: It’s near Washington, D.C. at National Harbor (easy access, close to DCA) and registration is free—so you can bring more of your team without blowing the budget.

  6. Practical content (not sales pitches): Sessions focus on how to implement solutions—design choices, integration tips, and operational best practices you can use immediately.

  7. A regional alternative to big trade shows: Stay on the cutting edge without the travel, time, and hassle of a national expo.

  8. Bring clients and accelerate projects: Side-by-side demos and SME access make it easy to co-design, validate requirements, and de-risk decisions together.

  9. More seats, smoother experience: Double the session seating this year means better access to the talks you care about.

  10. Proven attendee value: Past participants—from security leaders to students—consistently call it informative, well-run, and ideal for meaningful 1:1 conversations.

 

 

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What did past attendees have to say?

Bosch Winsted Console"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 Drews 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 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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IMG_4985WHO SHOULD ATTEND

We want to see you, your colleagues, & your clients!

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

This is a great opportunity to take in technology presentations, interactive exhibits staffed with the experts who can show you the benefits of each solution and help you design each system, and hands-on Tinker TablesIMG_2410 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 just one day with our team and partners!

 

 

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National Harbor MapLOCATION & HOTELS

The Forum will be held in National Harbor, MD.

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

National Harbor features easy access from I-495 near Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA and is conveniently located close to Reagan International Airport (DCA) and downtown restaurants, monuments, museums, and entertainment.

When booking your hotel, look in the areas of National Harbor, Alexandria, and Old Town Alexandria.

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FREE REGISTRATION

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

 

 

 

 

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2023-10-19_16-26-02-1SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY Presentation & Panel Sessions

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Grab your seat, we start at 8:25am sharp!

Don’t miss the Spotlight on Technology sessions led by technology and strategy experts from Bosch and key David presentingpartners including Commend, Southwest Microwave, Winsted, and other solution providers.

These focused presentations will dive deep into the latest advancements in security, communication, and safety technologies—highlighting not only how the solutions
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Whether you're designing a new system or upgrading an existing one, you'll gain practical insights into maximizing performance, enhancing integration, and aligning your technology investments with your organization's evolving needs.

 

Here's the Spotlight on Technology lineup...

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IVA Pro in Action: Contextual AI, LPR, & Visual Gun Detection

Matthew Cirnigliaro      Nils Zerrer      

Matthew Cirnigliaro    Nils Zerrer

 

Focus: The latest analytics in IVA Pro, including IVA Pro Context for advanced scene understanding using Generative AI techniques, enhancements to IVA Pro License Plate Recognition (LPR), and recent progress with IVA Pro Visual Gun Detection—with special attention to wide-area parking lots.

What you’ll learn

  • How IVA Pro Context models add additional context, beyond people and vehicle detection to reduce response times and increase operator efficiency.
  • Practical configuration of LPR: camera placement, plate angles, regional plate sets, and watchlist use cases.
  • Operationalizing Visual Gun Detection: coverage planning, alert routing, and operator verification workflows to manage false/true alerts.
  • Privacy, data retention, and audit considerations when deploying advanced analytics.

Demo & discussion: End-to-end event flow—from edge detection to alarm handling in VMS—plus tips for testing and acceptance in live environments.

Ideal for: System designers, SOC managers, and end users evaluating AI analytics for safety, compliance, and operations.

 

 

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Assessment to Implementation: A Holistic Approach to SAFER Facilities and Communities

 

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Nick Caputo                                                                Don Bridges                                

Coordinator of School Safety and Security              Past President, NASRO, Nat'l Assoc of School Resource Officers

at Lynchburg City Schools (VA)                                  Safety Manager, Baltimore County Public Schools

 

Co-Moderators

Craig Oberschlake   Tom Mechler

Craig Oberschlake        Tom Mechler

 

Focus: We will take a look at the process prior to design, choosing the right solution, and the implementation of new safety and security technology to get the desired results.

Topics covered

  • Safety and Security Assessment: Complete a thorough assessment of current technology, policies, procedures, and issues to solve.
  • Policies and Procedures: Update the policies and procedures to match current and future needs.
  • Personnel Training: Ensure all personnel understand the policies and procedures that are in place, to include emergency response actions.
  • Selecting the Solution: The options available are numerous. It is important to understand the technology and how it can help achieve the goal.
  • Deployment and Evaluation: Once the solution is deployed, it is important to constantly evaluate performance, results, and short comings.

What you’ll take away

  • A beginning-to-end roadmap to get the most out of the safety and security plan to create SAFER facilities and communities.
  • Professional perspective of industry experts who have implemented the process in real world scenarios.

Ideal for: Safety and Security Leaders, Law Enforcement Personnel, Education Administrators, State/Local/Federal Officials, System Designers, Policy and Procedure Authors.

 

 

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Bosch Audio Communications Session

Preston Stevenson

Preston Stevenson

 

Focus: To Be Announced

 

 

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Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), Firmware, & Cyber: FIPS 140-3, IEC 62443-4-2, Stealth Mode, & PQC

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Focus: Bosch’s latest firmware features and certifications that map to government and enterprise security standards.

Key areas

  • Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE)
  • FIPS 140-3 readiness and what it means for cryptographic modules in regulated deployments.
  • IEC 62443-4-2 device-level security requirements—and how to validate compliance in procurement.
  • Stealth Mode & Secure Device ID: Minimizing device discoverability and ensuring trusted identity at scale.
  • Post-quantum cryptography (PQC): Road-map considerations and how to future-proof long-life systems.
  • Patch management, signing/verification, and secure boot chains for cameras and appliances.

What you’ll learn

  • How to design projects that align with modern controls (hardening, logging, key mgmt, and RBAC).
  • A practical checklist for commissioning and periodic audits in government and critical infrastructure environments.

Ideal for: CISOs, security architects, compliance officers, and any team responsible for security accreditation.

 

 

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BVMS + DIVAR IP: Faster Investigations with Metadata-Driven Search

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Maciej Wróbbel           Michael Brewer

 

Focus: Technical updates related to AI assisted forensic search in BVMS and DIVAR IP appliances that accelerate investigations and strengthen coordinated incident response.

Topics covered

  • Version updates: BMVS 12.3, 13.0, and 13.1, plus VideoView+ for DIVAR IP systems
  • Multi-camera tracking: Follow a person across cameras and time ranges for faster response and rapid event reconstruction.
  • Metadata-driven free-text search: Use object attributes, colors, and keywords to cut review time drastically.
  • LPR workflows: Create, manage, and action watchlists directly within BVMS, including alerting and reporting.
  • Zero-trust-aligned improvements: Hardening measures, identity controls, and segmentation guidance to reduce lateral movement risk.
  • Appliance tuning: Sizing, storage planning, and retention strategies on DIVAR IP for mixed-resolution fleets.

What you’ll take away

  • A step-by-step playbook to shorten time-to-evidence.
  • Configuration patterns that keep performance high as your camera count and analytics grow.

Ideal for: VMS administrators, IT/SOC teams, and consultants responsible for investigations and uptime.

 

 

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Intrusion Beyond Security: Utilizing Your Intrusion System to Increase Efficiency and Safety 

Tom Mechler

Tom Mechler

 

Focus: Understanding how your intrusion system can provide value, safety and security beyond simple intrusion detection

Topics covered

  • Operational Efficiency: Monitoring critical systems such as refrigeration and HVAC
  • Personnel Safety: Keeping your customers and staff safe – even during working hours
  • Perimeter Security: Ensuring a secure perimeter day and night.
  • Remote Control and Configuration: Controlling and monitoring your building when your away

What you’ll take away

As a building owner, office manager, or head of facilities, we understand that when it comes to managing the security of a commercial building, responsibilities are endless.

Whether it’s ensuring the safety of employees, protecting server rooms, managing energy costs, or consistently arming and disarming your system, the G Series works smarter and harder, seamlessly integrating every aspect of your security.

Ideal for: Security Managers, Loss Prevention Managers and security consultants.

 

 

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System Modernization: Replacing Aging Infrastructure with Future-Ready Security

Panelists
Eric Moreau, PSP                                                   Tino U.     

Eric Moreau                                        Jeff Fields                             
Tino Urbina
Theseus Professional Systems          Gallagher                              Commend

 

Moderator  

Jeff Drews, CPP, PSP

Jeff Drews, Southwest Microwave        

 

Focus: Modernizing security systems and technology to meet the needs of today with a forward-looking mentality despite the limitations of aging infrastructure.
 
Topics Covered:
•    The convergence of physical and cyber security and its effect on system modernization
 
•    The pitfalls and best practices that organizations should consider when planning upgrades
 
•    Overcoming the limitations of legacy systems and aging infrastructure
 
•    Can a phased approach bridge the gap between legacy systems and the future?
 
•    System modernization and the influence of AI
 
What You'll Take Away:
 
•    A holistic approach to system modernization that meets today’s requirements with a forward looking viewpoint.
•    Solutions to overcoming the limitations of legacy systems and aging infrastructure.

 

 

 

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Next-Gen Perimeter Imaging: X-Series, Thermal, & Fusion Cameras

Matthew Cirnigliaro

Matthew Cirnigliaro

 

Focus: Bosch’s latest imaging hardware for critical infrastructure and perimeter security.

Get a practical tour of what’s new—and why it matters in the field. We’ll introduce the DINION thermal 8100i for long-range detection and low-light reliability, the MIC fusion 9100i for ruggedized deployments that blend thermal and optical views, and the FLEXIDOME dual 7100i for dual perspectives within a single housing. We’ll also unpack the X-series sensor platform and how its imaging pipeline boosts dynamic range, low-light performance, and color fidelity.

What you’ll learn

  • How to choose between thermal, optical, and fusion imaging for fence lines, substations, and wide-area yards.
  • Field-of-view, lensing, and mounting best practices to reduce blind spots.
  • Real-world performance gains from the X-series sensor platform (noise handling, WDR, motion clarity).
  • Power, network, and environmental considerations for 24/7 outdoor operation.

Ideal for: Security directors, consulting engineers, and integrators designing or upgrading perimeter video.

 

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SOLUTION EXHIBITS

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Bosch ExhibitExplore interactive exhibits that bring the latest in security and communication technologies to life. From 360⁰ imaging cameras and AI-powered video analytics to intercom systems and entry control systems, you'll experience these tools in action—up close and hands-on.

See how today’s innovations can be applied across real-world scenarios, whether you're protecting a building entrance, monitoring a wide-area perimeter, or coordinating emergency communications. It’s notGallagher exhibit just a demo—it’s your chance to engage directly with the solutions shaping the future of physical security.

 

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION & TINKER TABLES

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Tinker Table Lineup 2025

2023-10-19_13-25-38-1Roll up your sleeves and dive into the technology at our interactive Tinker Tables, where you can get hands-on with a wide range of security hardware and software—from cameras and intrusion detectors to intercoms and access control systems.

Whether you're clicking through interfaces with a mouse and keyboard or grabbing a screwdriver to explore the physical components, this is your chance to see exactly how these solutions work under the hood. It's a unique opportunity to test-drive cutting-edge tools in a low-pressure environment, guided by the experts who know them best.

 

Tinker Table Spotlight: Bosch Connected Series

KeeganStop by Keegan Kinslow’s Tinker Table to talk about the future of cloud-connected alarm solutions. He’s gathering real-world requirements that would enable organizations and agencies to 2023-10-19_16-35-05adopt Connected Series in the future: security controls, hosting models, accreditation paths, and must-have features. The initial release may not fit many government environments, so your input now will directly shape what gets built next.

  • New cloud-hosted intrusion platform
  • Built for Cyber Security
  • Real time data & panel fleet management
  • Batch firmware upgrade
  • Brand new programming software

 

Tinker Table Topics and Experts subject to change

 

EXHIBITORS

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IMG_5026LUNCH 

Take a well-deserved break from the morning sessions and recharge with a Smokehouse BBQ buffet lunch—a perfect way to refuel while continuing the conversation with fellow attendees and industry experts.

Enjoy a spread of slow-smoked favorites in a casual setting that encourages networking and idea sharing. Whether you're comparing notes from the morning presentations or connecting with a new contact over a plate of brisket and pulled pork, this midday break blends great food with valuable face time in the heart of the Security Technology Forum.

 

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IMG_4989HAPPY HOUR & DINNER BUFFET

NETWORK WITH THE EXPERTS

4:45pm - 7pm

Happy Hour and Dinner 

After the presentations have wrapped up and your brain is buzzing with new ideas, why rush into traffic?

Instead, stick around and unwind with fellow attendees and industry experts in a relaxed, informal setting designed to foster meaningful conversations. This isIMG_2407 your opportunity to follow up on the day’s demos, ask deeper questions about the solutions that caught your eye, and get one-on-one insights from the manufacturers and consultants who build and support these technologies every day.

As you network and connect, enjoy a delicious catered meal featuring Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn Sauce and Chicken Marsala, paired with beverages from multiple bars.

IVA Pro Tinker TableWhether you're looking to explore product applications, spark a new partnership, or simply reflect on the day's takeaways, this post-event reception is the perfect way to close out a high-value day in security technology.

 

 

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PARKING

Enjoy the convenience of FREE on-site parking at the event venue—no need to search for a spot or worry about meters. Simply arrive, park, and head straight into a full day of hands-on technology, expert insights, and networking opportunities. It’s just one more way the Security Technology Forum is making your experience seamless and hassle-free from start to finish.

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FLYING

  • Reagan National Airport (DCA) 8 miles away
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD) 36 miles away
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 52 miles away

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

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Matt UpperFORUM COORDINATOR

Matt Golueke

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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