| Time | Session | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 18:30 | Exhibit Hall Open | Grand Hall ABC & Foyer | |
| 08:00 – 17:00 | Registration | Crescent | |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast | Grand Hall Foyer | |
| 09:00 – 09:45 | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) | |
| 09:45 – 10:45 | Keynote Presentation Protecting the Force: A Skywalker Perspective on Interacting with the EP Industry In this keynote presentation by Skywalker’s Chief Security Officer, Scott Lowther will share his experiences overseeing security for the Lucas family and the numerous holdings within the Skywalker galaxy. Listen to Scott as he shares his perspective on clients interacting with the Executive Protection Industry, and get insights on how to unify and fortify that Alliance. This is the Way. Lightsabers optional. | Scott Lowther, CPP, PCI | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Networking / Exhibit Break | ||
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Vision: Making Sense of our Senses This presentation focuses on our sense of vision. More specifically, it focuses on vision’s critical role in early prevention of attacks on public figures. Bryan will examine the vulnerabilities of our eyes and vision—then he’ll explore practical methods for protecting and leveraging our vision so that we can better protect others. | Bryan Niederhelm | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch Buffet / Exhibit Break | ||
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Protecting the First, Intelligence and Security during the 2020s Northwest Un-Rest Over 300 cumulative days and nights, Eric Tonsfeldt and Joey Weaver independently developed agile, intelligence-based approaches to field protection of national and local media during the 2020s Federal and Black Lives Matter demonstrations and occupations in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. In this presentation, these protection professionals compare and contrast tactics, resources, client management strategies, staffing and contracting complications, public perception, hazards, and evolving threat atmospheres. From managing confidential informants to adjusting approaches for the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, sharing intelligence with Federal and local agencies, and transitioning client contracts following changes in municipal posture and the permissiveness of the environment, Joey and Eric hope to encourage creativity and share their methods for protectors as we move into the 2024 protest and election season. | Eric Tonsfeldt Joey Weaver | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Apple AirTag Overview Due to numerous inquiries from Law Enforcement regarding Apple AirTags, REI has completed testing of this tracking technology. This workshop will explore the behavior, frequency characteristics, and detection examples associated with this commercial product. | Chris Browning | Brickyard (Workshop) |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Networking / Exhibit Break | ||
| 15:15 – 16:00 | Celebrity Protection Panel: Protecting the Famous from the Fandom | Vincent Levy Anton Kalaydjian Elijah Shaw | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | Phantom Menace: The Increasing Threat of Deepfakes Are you prepared to face the newest and most insidious threat in the cybersecurity landscape? This presentation will arm you with the knowledge and strategies to defend against sophisticated deepfake attacks targeting high-profile executives and organizations. Gain unparalleled insights into the cutting-edge technology behind deepfakes, real-world case studies, and the chilling tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit human psychology and behaviors. Discover how understanding these manipulative techniques can revolutionize your security training and protocols, ensuring your organization remains one step ahead of adversaries. | Thomas Ryan | Brickyard (Workshop) |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Networking / Exhibit Break | ||
| 16:15 – 17:00 | EP Risk Assessment model: A LATAM Case Study An insightful presentation on an Executive Protection Risk Assessment model based on the 2024 ANSI / ASIS Security Risk Assessment (SRA) standard, tailored for Executive Protection professionals, focusing on a practical case scenario from Latin America. This session will delve into the intricacies of assessing and mitigating risks in high-stakes environments, drawing from real-world applications and proven strategies. | Kevin Palacios | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Taken! Crisis Management Before and After a Kidnap and Ransom Event Although often viewed as a ‘low risk’ scenario, if it happens the impact of a KRE incident can be significant. A poorly managed incident can rapidly spiral to catastrophe, and impacted individuals can suffer lifelong complications. This presentation will highlight importance of the creation and ‘pressure-testing’ of appropriate organizational policies relating to KRE incident risk mitigation and response. | Simon Atkinson | Brickyard (Workshop) |
| 17:15 – 18:30 | Presidents Reception | Exhibit Hall |
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 18:30 | Exhibit Hall Open | Grand Hall ABC & Foyer | |
| 08:00 – 17:00 | Registration | Crescent | |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast | Grand Hall Foyer | |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Family Offices | Edward Marshall Denton’s Family Office | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Networking / Exhibit Break | ||
| 10:15 – 11:15 | The Insecurity in Security In the EP industry, there is an anxiety that causes good agents to second guess themselves. “I should act, but if I’m wrong… I need this job.” This anxiety causes leaders to shy away from essential conversations with our clients. A contagion which breeds an irrational fear of being questioned or receiving poor feedback. The Insecurity in Security predominantly defines the culture in Executive Protection and the security industry at large. | Tim Wenzel | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Shadow Shield: The Unseen Power of Counter-Surveillance in EP A compelling dive into the proactive measures of executive protection where we unveil the power of counter-surveillance—a strategic approach that criminals fear more than brute force. Discover how this underutilized technique can be the key to preemptively identifying threats and safeguarding your protectee. | Ivan Ivanovich | Brickyard (Workshop) |
| 11:15 – 13:00 | Networking Lunch Buffet / Exhibit Break | ||
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Transitioning from the Public to Private Sector in EP Transitioning from the public sector to the private sector is a natural EP progression. However, many, if not all, new EP agents in the public sector were provided with very little guidance on how to make the transition smoothly. This presentation is meant to assist those in bridging this gap and making them more successful in the process. | James Hamilton | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Integrating Close Protection & BTAM One of the most overlooked problems in security and threat management – is how to identify individuals who are potentially intent on violence. Understanding and applying the principles of behavioral threat assessment and management can help protection professionals identify individuals on a pathway to targeted violence. Everyone involved in violence prevention must understand warning behaviors and assessing the potential for violence examining risk factors and using various intervention tools, including mitigating factors to intervene and prevent violence. | Rick Parfitt | Brickyard (Workshop) |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Networking / Exhibit Break | ||
| 14:30 – 15:15 | Building and Maintaining Resilience in the Close Protection World This presentation explores the vital role of resilience in the EP/CP field. Covering techniques to manage stress, bounce back from setbacks, and thrive in high-pressure situations, it equips EP/CP professionals with the mental and emotional fortitude needed to excel in their professional roles and personal lives. Through real-world examples, practical strategies, and a simple psychological theory, IPSB CPC attendees will learn to build their resilience, ensuring they can consistently deliver top-tier protection in challenging environments as well as show up more healthily in their personal lives. | Dr. Mary Beth Janke | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 14:30 – 15:15 | Mass Shooter Prevention and Response in Retail, Commercial and Tourist Spaces This presentation will explain how the profile of mass shooters in commercial, retail, or tourist spaces may differ from the “typical perpetrator” you have heard about on the news. The presentation will also cover the common locations, times, motivations, and methods of mass shooters in these spaces, and presenters will share first-hand experience from two incidents – one in a retail space and one in a high school setting. | Dr. Erin Rowland Carlin Dr. Anna Leimberg Dr. Kirsten England | Brickyard (Workshop) |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Networking / Exhibit Break | ||
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Whistleblowers: Duties, Values, and Risk
| James Tunkey | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Executive Protection in Healthcare | Mark Kendall Moore | Brickyard (Workshop) |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Geo Politics & Gin: Analytic Lessons from the History of a Cocktail | Treston Wheat | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
| 17:15 – 18:30 | Presidents Reception | Exhibit Hall |
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Exhibit Hall Open | Grand Hall ABC & Foyer | |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast | Grand Hall Foyer | |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Closing Day Opening Remarks | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) | |
| 09:15 – 10:15 | TBA | ||
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Networking Break | ||
| 10:30 – 11:30 | TBA | ||
| 11:30 | Closing Ceremonies | Grand Hall DE (Main Hall) |
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