Security LeadHER 2026
Minneapolis, MN | June 15 - 16
Hilton Minneapolis
Security LeadHER is 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.
Born of a need to effect change and create a more enriching and inclusive security community, Security LeadHER will connect you with impactful keynotes, lively networking, small group breakouts and many opportunities to help you develop your security leadership skills and grow your tribe!
Security LeadHER welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and genders. If you support the mission of advancing women in the global security industry, then this event is for you!
Featured Session: The LeadHER Roundtable: Real Conversations for Women Leaders
June 15 | 9:30 - 11 AM CT
Women leaders today are no longer fighting for a seat at the table—they are shaping decisions, leading teams and influencing the future of the security industry. With that progress comes a new leadership challenge: how women use their position, voice and influence to navigate complexity, drive impact and lead responsibly in rapidly evolving environments.
This facilitated roundtable moves beyond traditional presentations to create space for thoughtful, peer-driven dialogue among women leaders. Through guided discussion, participants will explore the realities of modern leadership—including influence, responsibility, collaboration across differences and leading with clarity in high-pressure, technology-driven contexts.
Co-facilitated by Brooke Erickson and Candice Aragon, this session emphasizes a United Front approach to leadership—not as uniformity, but as shared awareness and intentional use of influence.
Attendees will:
Gain perspective, insight and practical takeaways drawn from the collective experience of women leading at every level, reinforcing the power of learning with one another to move the industry forward
Engage in peer-driven dialogue on modern leadership challenges across roles, gender, and systems
Exchange practical strategies for leading with influence, clarity and credibility
Reflect on how leadership decisions impact teams, culture and industry progress
Leave with actionable insights to strengthen leadership effectiveness
Speakers
Candice Aragon
PSA Network
Chief Experience Officer
Brooke Erickson
PSA Network
Senior Director of Learning & Marketing