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The Thought Leadership Pavilion hosted by the Access Control Executive Brief at Intersec is a three-day event featuring thought-provoking sessions by some of the industry's leading thinkers. This program will cover a wide range of topics related to access control and the smart lock industry, and is open to anyone interested in these fields.
Join us for two days of insightful discussions and networking opportunities with global industry experts.
We're currently inviting submissions for speaking opportunities at our 2025 event. Don't miss the chance to share your expertise and contribute to the advancement of the industry. Submit your speaking proposal
2024 Highlights
2024 Agenda
Day 1 - 16th January 2024
| 10:55 | Opening remarks Lee Odess, CEO | Access Control Executive Brief |
| 11:00 | Presentation Data Utilization in Physical Security Kumar Sokka, Global President | LenelS2 |
| 11:30 | Presentation Revolutionizing Everyday Life: The Power of Advanced Facial Recognition Technology Mohammed Bajarsh, Head of Pre-Sales MENA | RecFaces |
| 12:00 | Presentation Trapped in your Credential: How to unwind from the Proprietary Robert Lydic, President | WaveLynx Technologies Corporation |
| 12:30 | Presentation Decoding the Value: Cloud, On-Premises, and Hybrid Solutions in Today's Access Control System Landscape Rick Caruthers, CEO | Galaxy Control Systems |
| 13:00 | Presentation Value Beyond Keeping Bad People Out - Operational Efficiency and Revenue Generation Discussion Matt Bennett, Director, Strategic Alliances| HID |
| 13:30 | Presentation Global Trends Impacting the Industry Lee Odess, CEO | Access Control Executive Brief |
| 14:00 | Presentation How do the Portable Biometric Access Control Solution make Vehicle Management more Secure? Peter Chen, Global Sales and Marketing Director | Anviz |
| 14:30 | Presentation Critical Infrastructure Paradigm Change with AI and IoT Aastha Sharma, Co - Founder | VERIS Utkarsh Jain, Co - Founder & CEO | VERIS |
| 15:00 | Presentation The Role of Biometrics in the Future of Access Control Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President | Invixium |
| 15:30 | Closing Remarks: Panel Reflections on the Day Lee Odess, CEO | Access Control Executive Brief |
Day 2 - 17th January 2024
| 10:55 | Opening remarks |
| 11:00 | Presentation Riding the Disruption Wave: Global Market Observations, Impacts, and Strategic Initiatives Sanjit Bardhan, Vice President & Head of Mobile | HID |
| 11:30 | Digitalization of Workforce Management using Biometrics Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President | Invixium |
| 12:00 | Presentation Discover how AI and IoT are revolutionizing our workspaces. This presentation is all about turning workplace hassles into technology backed journeys, ready for today's dynamic workforce Aastha Sharma, Founder | VERIS |
| 12:30 | Presentation How does Access Control System Adapt to the Rapidly Developing Middle East Construction Engineering Companies? Peter Chen, Global Sales and Marketing Director | Anviz |
| 13:00 | Presentation Global Trends Impacting the Industry Lee Odess, CEO | Access Control Executive Brief |
| 13:30 | Presentation Innovative Horizons: Technology's Impact on Workplace Safety Eugenia Marina, Business Development Director, MENA | RecFaces |
| 14:00 | Presentation Transforming Partnerships: Navigating the Evolving Dynamics Between Channels and Manufacturers in Customer Relationships Rick Caruthers, CEO | Galaxy Systems |
| 14:30 | Presentation NFC Wallet: The true merging of Physical Security to IT Security Robert Lydic, President | WaveLynx Technologies Corporation |
| 15:00 | Presentation Cyber for Physical Security Servaas Kamerling, Product & Marketing Director | LenelS2 |
| 15:30 | Closing Remarks: Panel Reflections on the Day Lee Odess, CEO | Access Control Executive Brief |
