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One-Day Crisis Management Workshop: ICMC West
March 12, Vancouver, B.C
A mix of insightful presentations and hands-on training, followed by networking
Women on the Front Lines of Global Security & Health
March 12, 1 pm ET
Three senior women leaders from International SOS share how they navigate high-stakes decisions, lead through crisis, and influence organizational resilience from the front lines.
Transforming Supply Chain Risk Management with VertiGIS Studio: Smarter Decisons, Safer Operations
March 17, 2:00-2:45 pm ET
VertiGIS and Factal are coming together to discuss how organizations are using VertiGIS Studio to identify risks earlier, respond faster, and make smarter decisions when it matters most.
Global Security Briefing
March 19, 3 pm ET
With just over 80 days left to prepare for Men’s World Cup 2026 we’ll have a security assessment of the most dispersed sporting event in history, plus more of the geopolitics and technology defining global security at the moment.
ASIS Europe
March 23-25, Antwerp
Understand today’s risk and build tomorrow’s resilience at Europe’s largest security conference.
ISC West
March 23-27, Las Vegas
Discover the latest security technologies, expand your knowledge with SIA-led education sessions and connect with professionals across the security industry. Enjoy a free exhibit hall pass on us. Factal is attending.
Ontic Summit 2026
March 23-25, Austin
Next year’s summit covers executive protection, geopolitical risks and more
Professionalizing Private Sector Intelligence: Bridging Scholarship and Practice
March 26, 12 pm ET
Private sector geopolitical security intelligence is no longer peripheral; it is an essential function shaping corporate strategy, resilience, and global risk navigation. In this AIRIP webinar, the “intel doctors” (Angela Lewis, PhD (Sibylline); Maria Robson-Morrow, PhD (Harvard Belfer Center) and Lewis Sage-Passant, PhD (Novo Nordisk)) introduce a forthcoming special edition of the Journal of International Politics.
17th AETAP Conference
April 13-16, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
The largest European event centering threat assessment and protection.
ISAC 2026: Safeguarding the Future
April 21-22, Blue Bell, Penn.
International SOS focuses on supporting higher education in this two-day conference.
OSAC Academia Sector Committee (registration to come)
April 23-24, Seattle
The public-private partnership of higher education safety experts meets about the unique challenges of helping students. Coming to Seattle? Let us know. We’ll give you a tour of the Factal offices too.
Hostage US 2026 Annual Reception
May 6, Washington, D.C.
The evening will feature a brief program highlighting the impact of the past decade and the vision for the decade ahead.
Secure Venues Summit
May 6-7, Seattle
The inaugural OVG & Prevent Advisors Secure Venues Summit in Seattle, where they will address the critical security challenges facing today’s sports and entertainment industries. Coming to Seattle? Let us know. We’ll give you a tour of Factal too.
2026 Innovation Summit for Preparedness & Resilience
May 19-20, Sandy, Utah
Where GIS professionals engage in expert-led sessions and discover cutting-edge geospatial solutions addressing real-world challenges faced by public safety agencies nationwide.
Collective Strength Against Emerging Threats
May 26-28, London
GISF’s Global Security Risk & Policy Conference is the largest security gathering in the aid sector, bringing together a diverse ecosystem of NGO security professionals, UN agencies, donors, coordination bodies, and private-sector partners to confront these challenges directly.
ASIS North America Conference
June 3-4, virtual
The 2-day virtual event built strictly for North American security practitioners. Skip the “what” and dive straight into the “how.”
Security LeadHER
June 15-16, Minneapolis
A can’t-miss a day-and-half event presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association and dedicated to the advancement of women in the global security industry.
ESOC 2026
June 16-18, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Designed for Fortune 50 executive protection specialists, ESOC focuses on practical takeaways.
17th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition
June 23-25, Palm Desert, Calif.
For the people who protect the games, sports and events you enjoy.
Disaster Gaming Con
October 8-10, Colorado Springs, Colo.
A merging of emergency management and gaming to improve responses and safety.
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