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Global security, crisis and risk intelligence events

Select business security and risk intelligence conferences and seminars.

These industry events and conferences for 2026 are published weekly in Benchmarker, the newsletter for global security, crisis response and business resiliency leaders. Subscribe for free.

Have an event to add? Email us at benchmarker@factal.com with the link.

Global Security Briefing
July 9, 3 pm ET
Journalists at Factal and the analysts at Emergent Risk International look into the latest global events, technologies and developments in our every-other-week briefing. Cory will talk about how US restrictions and China’s open-model strategy are redefining the global race for AI leadership. ERI is giving a final World Cup security update.

Q3 Update – Strategic Intelligence Estimate 2026
July 15, 11 am ET
Join ERI as they examine what US behavior in Iran and Venezuela reveals about coercion and negotiation as tools of statecraft, and what that means for companies operating in or adjacent to markets exposed to US foreign policy.

2026 SJA Leaders in Security Conference
July 16, Chicago
The conference offers the exclusive insights, cutting-edge solutions, and unparalleled networking opportunities you need to stay ahead, drive innovation, and shape the future of security.

The Sub-Saharan Africa Security Conference 2026
July 21-22, Cape Town, South Africa
From inequality and unemployment to crime, economic warfare, and digital threats, Africa faces multidimensional risks. SASCON 2026 embraces these challenges head-on—positioning the continent not only as a topic of conversation, but as a leader in innovative, human-centered security thinking.

Pre-GSX Mixer
July 22, Atlanta
Join Atlanta-area ASIS and IOBSE members scheduled to speak at ASIS GSX 2026, along with local security professionals, for an evening of networking, connection, and conversation.

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: Taking Protective Intelligence to the Next Level
July 23, 1 pm ET
The panel will discuss how integrating behavioral science, structured professional judgment, and multidisciplinary collaboration allows organizations to transition from reactive monitoring to proactive, evidence-based management of a “Person of Concern.”

US OSINT Symposium
Aug. 6, Washington, D.C.
Gain insights from practitioners applying OSINT to support critical decisions across government, defense, law enforcement, corporate security, and academia.

Baselining the Threat Landscape for Your Organization
Aug. 20, 1 pm ET
How do intelligence teams judge the true significance of new developments? In this webinar, AIRIP experts will share their perspectives and best practices for developing, using, and communicating baseline threat assessments in their analysis

2026 International SOS Charity Golf Classic
Aug. 24, Blue Bell, Pa.
This annual event brings together industry leaders for a day of golf, networking, and shared purpose — supporting Hostage US.

The Table: A Peer-to-Peer Growth Experience
Starting Sept. 9 running for six weeks with a in-person capstone
This SIA program is designed to help mid-level security practitioners prepare to take the step from management to leadership.

Australian OSINT Symposium
Sept. 10-11, Sydney, Australia
Hear directly from practitioners applying OSINT across government, defense, law enforcement, corporate security and academia.

GSX 2026
Sept. 14-16, Atlanta
You’ll discover how to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks with no gaps, blind spots, or vulnerabilities, just a seamless framework to keep your organization agile and strong. Find Factal in booth 3410. Meet us to see our newest products.

OSAC Academia Health, Safety, and Security Seminar
September 15-16, Morocco
Save the date for the next OSAC Academia seminar in Rabat, Morocco.

9th Annual AIRIP Global Intelligence Forum
September 21-23, Indianapolis
The 2026 Forum, “Human-AI Collaboration in Intelligence,” explores the evolving relationship between human expertise and artificial intelligence in the intelligence profession. Factal CPO Cory Bergman and Factal Head of News Jillian Stampher are among the presenters.

NextGen Intel Conference
September 30, all day webinars
Ten sessions by practitioners built around practical takeaways you can bring directly into your workflow, no matter where you are in your career. Factal MENA lead Ahmed Namatalla is among the presenters.

2026 CPTED Conference
October 2-4, Calgary, Alberta
This international gathering will bring together CPTED practitioners, researchers, planners, police, designers, policy makers, and community leaders to explore how CPTED continues to evolve—and how it can make a meaningful difference in complex and rapidly changing urban environments.

Resilience World Nexus Summit
October 6-7, London
Where global decision-makers meet to shape strategies that anticipate disruption, manage risk, and turn uncertainty into advantage.

Disaster Gaming Con
October 8-10, Colorado Springs, Colo.
A merging of emergency management and gaming to improve responses and safety.

Travel Risk Management Conference
October 15, New York City
The ASIS TRM community is gathering in New York City.

OSAC week events November 16-20

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