Access Control Theatre

The Access Control Theatre 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.

Focus for 2026:

1. Access Control and National, Enterprise, and Critical Infrastructure Security
   From borders to business to critical infrastructure, access control is the frontline of protection and resilience. In these discussions we will be discussing the strategies, technologies, and policies that keep people, assets, and operations secure.
2. Convergence of Physical and Digital Access Control
   Where physical meets digital: cybersecurity, cloud, and AI are reshaping access control. In these discussions we will be discussing how convergence creates new risks, opportunities, and models for defense.
3. Identity, Credentials, and Biometrics
   Mobile, biometric, and digital identity are redefining how people interact with access systems. In these discussions we will be discussing breakthroughs, challenges, and what it takes to build trust in new forms of identity.
4. Access Control Business Models, Economics, and Ecosystems
   Shifting from hardware to software and services, new models are transforming the value chain. In these discussions we will be discussing where value is created, how revenue is captured, and who wins in the evolving ecosystem.
5. Human, Cultural, and Regulatory Dimensions in Access Control
   People, culture, and compliance drive adoption and turn regulation into opportunity. In these discussions we will be discussing the human factors, cultural dynamics, and regulatory shifts that shape the future of access.