Addressing a critical concern affecting education and healthcare communities across Pennsylvania and the United States, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is organising a summit in Philadelphia focused on security and life safety.
This event aims to enhance learning environments by bringing together experts from universities, school districts, healthcare, and law enforcement to explore collaborative safety solutions.
Keynote speakers and topics
Featured keynote speakers include Julie Banister, Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh
Featured keynote speakers include Julie Banister, Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh, discussing 'Safety, Security, and the Digital Transformation'.
Jin Kim, a retired FBI Special Agent known for his expertise in active threat response and homeland security, will address 'The Evolving Active Shooter Risk: Maintaining Modern-Day Resiliency'.
The summit will also present a panel titled 'Beyond the Blueprint: Strategic Collaboration for Safer Learning Environments'. Panelists include Joe Delucca from Luzerne Intermediate Unit, Jim McCormack of Commonwealth University, Ben Gollotti, founder of LARGO Consulting, Nicole Morson from NORR Architects, and Derek Ommert from ASSA ABLOY.
Advancing conversations on safety
Tony Denisco, Principal at ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State, emphasised the value of discussions during this event: "We need to talk about this issue because we gain so much from the insights, experiences, and ideas of others."
He expressed confidence that this summit will continue to bolster safety and security practices in educational settings.
Interactive showroom experience
On-site, participants can engage with ASSA ABLOY's latest innovations in safety, security, and sustainability within a 27-foot travelling showroom. This initiative reflects ASSA ABLOY's mission of promoting a safer world through education, technological advancements, and community partnerships.
Addressing one of the most critical issues affecting society, the education and healthcare communities, parents in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States, and — above all else — students in higher education and K-12, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is hosting an important summit on security and life safety in Philadelphia.
The summit will feature experienced experts from major universities, school districts, healthcare, and law enforcement to explore collaborative solutions to enhance the safety of learning environments.
Keynote speakers
Keynote speakers include Julie Banister, Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh, who will address Safety, Security, and the Digital Transformation, and Jin Kim, retired FBI Special Agent and pioneering expert in active threat response and homeland security, who will speak to The Evolving Active Shooter Risk: Maintaining Modern-Day Resiliency.
A stacked panel, Beyond the Blueprint: Strategic Collaboration for Safer Learning Environments, will include Joe Delucca, Director of Administrative Services – Luzerne Intermediate Unit; Jim McCormack, Associate Vice President – Fiscal Affairs – Commonwealth University; Ben Gollotti, Founder of LARGO Consulting; Nicole Morson, Principal – Health Sciences – NORR Architects and Derek Ommert, Director of Business Development – ASSA ABLOY.
Platform for elevating the conversation
“We need to talk about this issue because we gain so much from the insights, experiences, and ideas of others,” Tony Denisco, Principal, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State.
“This summit has been a platform for elevating the conversation, sharing important information, establishing best practices, and making our places of learning safer for all stakeholders. I am confident this summit will emulate our previous success and empower attendees to advance safety and security in learning environments.”
Also onsite, ASSA ABLOY’s latest innovations in safety, security, and sustainability are on display in a 27-foot travelling showroom, where stakeholders can interact with cutting-edge products firsthand. This initiative aligns with ASSA ABLOY’s mission to make the world a safer place through education, innovation, and community partnerships.
