System Surveyor has unveiled the comprehensive schedule for its forthcoming event, System Surveyor THRIVE 2026, set to occur from September 28 to 30 in Austin, Texas.
This inaugural conference aims to gather security integrators, end users, and technology partners for a two-day programme of education, networking, and interactive sessions, all intended to enhance operational efficiency within the physical security project lifecycle.
Enhancing operational efficiency
"THRIVE was created to give our growing community and industry an opportunity to explore emerging technologies and have meaningful conversations about where our industry is headed," stated Chris Hugman, co-founder and CEO of System Surveyor. With sessions led by industry peers, the event will offer strategic insights and practical advice that attendees can implement within their organisations.
Throughout the conference, System Surveyor's product team will introduce new offerings, discuss their product roadmap, and explore opportunities for workflow integration. Customers of System Surveyor, such as Aaron Simpson from Stone Security and Christian Skuce of ASAP Security, will provide insights based on their experiences with the platform, encouraging discussions on industry challenges and opportunities.
Stronger business outcomes
They will examine implications for manufacturers, systems integrators, and end users
The agenda includes the "Together to Thrive" session on September 29 at 9:15 AM, where SIA CEO Don Erickson, along with M.C. Dean, Inc. Sr. Vice President and SIA Board Member Julaine Simmons, and System Surveyor CEO Chris Hugman, will explore significant trends from the SIA 2026 Security Megatrends Report. They will examine implications for manufacturers, systems integrators, and end users.
Another notable session is the "Customer Fireside Chat" with Aaron Simpson from Stone Security at 10:45 AM. This session will delve into how Stone Security has optimised their site surveys, proposal creation, and customer engagement processes to scale their business effectively.
Problem-solving approach
In the session "Stop Selling. Start Solving: 3 Practical Ways to Set Yourself Apart" at 1:45 PM, participants will experience an interactive demo of System Surveyor's new AI Notetaker. Ken Kocher and Tradd Kendrick will challenge attendees to reconsider how they interact with customers and stakeholders, showcasing how a problem-solving approach aided by technology tools can foster trust, reveal customer requirements, and yield improved business outcomes.
Attendees are invited to explore the full agenda of System Surveyor THRIVE 2026. Those who have yet to register should note that the standard registration period, covering conference sessions, networking events, and meals, ends on August 31.
System Surveyor, the pioneer site survey and system design platform for security integrators and technology managers, today announced the full agenda for their inaugural conference, System Surveyor THRIVE 2026, taking place September 28–30 in Austin, Texas.
System Surveyor THRIVE 2026 will bring together security integrators, end users, and technology partners for two days of education, community networking, and interactive sessions focused on improving operational efficiency throughout the physical security project lifecycle.
Improving operational efficiency
“THRIVE was created to give our growing community and industry an opportunity to explore emerging technologies and have meaningful conversations about where our industry is headed,” said Chris Hugman, co-founder and CEO of System Surveyor. “These peer-led sessions set the tone for the conference by combining strategic industry insights with practical takeaways attendees can immediately apply within their organisations.”
Throughout THRIVE 2026, System Surveyor’s product team will announce exciting new offerings and discuss product roadmap and workflow integration opportunities. System Surveyor customers, including Aaron Simpson of Stone Security and Christian Skuce of ASAP Security, will reflect on their experience deploying System Surveyor over the years, spurring discussion on the opportunities and challenges in the field.
Stronger business outcomes
Agenda Highlights:
Together to Thrive (9/29 at 9:15 AM) – To kick off THRIVE 2026, SIA CEO Don Erickson, M.C. Dean, Inc., Sr. Vice President and SIA Board Member Julaine Simmons and System Surveyor CEO Chris Hugman will draw on key findings from the SIA 2026 Security Megatrends Report to examine three of the industry’s most significant trends and their implications for manufacturers, systems integrators, and end users.
Customer Firesite Chat w/ Aaron Simpson, Stone Security (9/29 at 10:45 AM) – A highly anticipated discussion between Chris Hugman and Stone Security Co-Founder and President, Aaron Simpson, will unpack the ways that the Stone team has streamlined and simplified their site surveys, proposal creation workflows, post-sales delivery, and ultimately long-term customer engagement to scale the business efficiently and effectively.
Problem-solving approach
Stop Selling. Start Solving:
3 Practical Ways to Set Yourself Apart (9/29 at 1:45 PM) – After an interactive demo with System Surveyor’s new “AI Notetaker,” presenters Ken Kocher (Executive Director of Government Solutions, DMP) and Tradd Kendrick (Business Development Manager, System Surveyor) will challenge attendees to rethink how they engage customers and stakeholders, demonstrating how a consultative, problem-solving approach and use of technology tools helps build trust, uncover customer needs and deliver stronger business outcomes.
Explore System Surveyor THRIVE 2026’s full agenda here. If users haven’t registered yet, the standard registration window (June 13–August 31) closes in two weeks. Registration includes conference sessions, networking events, and meals throughout the event.
