Security Canada Central
Toronto Congress Centre
Toronto, ON
October 23-24, 2024
Free to all security industry professionals.
Flash Sessions
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NOTE: these sessions are free and are included in your registration.
Flash Sessions (taking place on the trade show floor) are free and included in your registration.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Armchair Chat: Patrick Straw, CANASA & Neil Sutton, SP&T News
Patrick Straw, Executive Director of the Canadian Security Association, sits down with Neil Sutton, Editor of SP&T News, to discuss the latest developments at CANASA and across the security industry, and to reflect on some of his career highlights.
Neil Sutton
Neil Sutton joined the SP&T News team in 2007, managing the publication’s digital presence as online editor. In 2011, he took over management of Annex Business Media’s security group portfolio as editor of Canadian Security, SP&T News, and French-language publication Securite Quebec. Neil currently oversees the editorial direction for all three brands, managing print publications, websites, social media, award programs, video content, podcasts, in-person events and now virtual events. A business media journalist for more than 20 years, Neil was previously the editor of ITBusiness.ca and holds an MA in journalism from Western University.
Patrick Straw
Patrick is proud to be the Executive Director of the Canadian Security Association. After 33 years working in security integration as a Senior Sales Manager, Patrick took over the role at the association almost 4 years ago. Patrick has extensive experience in the intrusion business, including monitoring, as well as all other technologies sold in the Canadian market. Patrick is currently an associate member of SIA in the United States as well as TMA, The Monitoring Association. Patrick communicates on a daily basis with the Canadian security industry from coast to coast.
12:00 P.M.
Video Surveillance: Update 2024
A brief summary of new legal cases and legislation on video surveillance evidence.
Elliott Goldstein
Lawyer and Legal Author, The Law Office of Elliott Goldstein
Elliott Goldstein is an Ontario lawyer who consults with the security industry. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1988, he still practices law in the GTA and his office is in Newmarket.
Before entering law school in Saskatchewan in 1979, Mr. Goldstein did professional photography. He combined his study of the law with his interest in videography and had published, in 1981, an article on the use of videotape present evidence in Canadian civil and criminal courts. Elliott wrote the “CCTV and the Law” column for Canadian Security Magazine for many years.
In 1991, Elliott authored Visual Evidence: A Practitioner’s Manual, a 3 volume legal book now published by Thomson-Reuters, and updated twice yearly. It has been quoted in numerous reported Canadian law cases.
Elliott taught the law of crime scene videography for the Applied Forensic Videography Course at the Ontario Police College from 2006 to 2019. Mr. Goldstein served as a Deputy Judge of the Ontario Small Claims Court for 11 years and retired from that court in 2021.
1:00 P.M.
Smart Locks, Keyless Entry & Mobile Credentials - Important Trends & Challenges
The access control industry is rapidly transitioning towards keyless entry and mobile credentials, bringing both significant advantages and notable challenges. In this discussion, explore the current trends and obstacles we encounter as we work to enhance the adoption of keyless entry systems and access control solutions across our properties.
Kashif Aziz
Business leader with extensive experience in sales and operations within leading technology companies, particularly in the security system integration sector. Currently serving as the Country Manager at iLOQ Canada.
2:00 P.M.
Navigating a Candidate-Led Hiring Market
A candidate-led hiring market is one where candidates hold more power due to a high demand for talent and a limited supply of qualified professionals. This shift means candidates often have multiple job offers and higher expectations for a positive recruitment experience. Companies should adapt to this by streamlining the application process, leveraging technology, enhancing communication, and focusing on employer branding. Doing so attracts top talent and improves the candidate experience. By offering competitive packages and showcasing company culture, businesses can stand out in a competitive market, ensuring they secure the best employees and remain responsive to labor market trends.
Krista Wright
For over a decade, Krista Wright has operated a full-service recruitment firm in Burlington, Ontario. Her mission? To redefine the recruitment landscape by offering personalized and specialized headhunting services to a wide array of companies and industries. Driven by a passion for innovation, she constantly explores cutting-edge technologies and tools to optimize the hiring process. This pursuit led her to become the Canadian partner for Jobilla, an innovative recruitment solution tailored for today’s candidate-driven market. In her downtime, she enjoys playing golf, practicing yoga, and learning about wines of the world and how to pair them with the best food.
3:00 P.M.
Social Resilience Through Cohesion
Social cohesion is the path to collective security. Whether in public or private institutions, cities or suburbs, attending to the needs of the community is vital for resilience. Communication with various groups and communities impacting your organization, also known as stakeholders, is key to business continuity. Social cohesion permits the flow of ideas and the sharing of mutual needs and security interests.
Sameen Ashraf
Duresameen Ashraf holds an LLB from London, UK, a BSc from the University of Toronto, and a Master’s in International Cooperation for Urban Planning from the University of Darmstadt in Germany. Over her 14-year career in safety and security, she has worked as a private investigator, for Ontario colleges and universities, and as a consultant for law enforcement. Sameen has worked at the International Criminal Court for the United Nations in the Netherlands and for numerous non-profits in development in Europe. She has published a book, which she reads to youth, and also offers online courses.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Up In The Clouds: What’s Next In Cloud Solutions?
The introduction and adoption of cloud solutions have been integral to the evolution of security systems. Over the last decade, there has been a consistent trend toward adopting cloud connectivity. However, the cloud offers many more opportunities for the security industry than many currently realize. Why is that, and what’s next?
The future of cloud solutions extends beyond just cloud connectivity. There are now various options for cloud solutions, including management, operations, and storage. Some options are more relevant to certain industries than others. We’ll explore why certain industries are more inclined to adopt cloud solutions, the opportunities the cloud provides, and what may be on the horizon.
Louis-Alexandre Saint-Laurent Migos
Louis-Alexandre Migos is the Product Marketing Manager for Genetec Clearance, responsible for developing the marketing strategy for our Digital Evidence Management System. He joined the team in September 2020 and has since worked on product messaging and created multiple new pieces of content. He has also assisted the team in presenting Clearance to partners and end users.
12:00 P.M.
AI Governance: Legislative Impacts for Security
AI governance is a rapidly evolving field, shaped by diverse legislative approaches in Canada, the US, and the EU. Canada emphasizes a human-centric approach, guided by the Directive on Automated Decision-Making and the proposed AI and Data Act (AIDA) to ensure ethical AI deployment and accountability. In the USA, AI governance is characterized by a patchwork of federal and state regulations, focusing on ethical principles and sector-specific guidelines. The EU leads with a comprehensive regulatory framework, notably the EU AI Act, which categorizes AI systems by risk and imposes requirements on applications to ensure safety, transparency, and human oversight. To ensure responsible AI usage, companies must evaluate the efficacy of smart analytics and consider how AI solutions are trained, maintained, and deployed to comply with legislation.
This session will introduce existing governance practices in Canada, the US, and the EU. We will present and model practical use cases in video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection, which will be integrated into a framework for evaluating security industry solutions that leverage AI.
James Marcella
With over 25 years of experience at Axis Communications, James Marcella oversees industry relations for North American operations, including ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA). James serves as the Community Vice President for three ASIS communities: Crisis Management and Business Continuity, Emerging Technology, and Critical Infrastructure. Additionally, he is the Chair of the Video and Vision Subcommittee at SIA, which focuses on standards activities for video surveillance. Recently, James Marcella was appointed Chair of The Monitoring Association’s Government Relations Committee. As a member of the International Association for Privacy Professionals (IAPP), James is pursuing their AI Governance certification.
Driven by a fervent commitment to advancing the security industry, James Marcella has actively contributed to numerous educational and speaking engagements at prestigious events such as GSX, ISC West, ISC East, and The Monitoring Association. James’ involvement with the SIA Education Committee led to teaching a physical security technology course as an adjunct professor at Mercer Community College in New Jersey.
James joined Axis in 1997 as a business development manager for the North American Application Developer Partner program. In this role, he was responsible for finding best-of-breed software developers to create applications for Axis’ network video products. James also oversaw business development growth in the K-12 and higher education market segments. Additionally, James managed the educational services department until 2013 and helped develop the Axis Academy educational program, which still exists today.
1:00 P.M.
Make Your Security Systems Work For You
Gain insights into achieving your business and facility goals by leveraging information from basic security systems to ensure a return on investment. We will discuss simple use cases to help you achieve long-term goals.
Jim Glave
Jim Glave is a National Business Manager for Siemens, focusing on managing and driving business in the Eastern US and Canadian Zones. Jim has spent his entire 35-year career in the security industry, holding various roles including physical security, integration, and distribution. He has also maintained various board roles with ASIS, IACLEA, and NFPA.
2:00 P.M.
Security and Communication with Intercom
This presentation aims to illustrate the security and communication needs essential in today’s North American K-12 schools, hospitals, and multi-tenant facilities. Topics covered will include perimeter security, internal communication, emergency communication, and paging announcements. The presentation will demonstrate how intercoms and other tools can effectively assist in these areas.
Karlis Praulins
Karlis has been working with Aiphone for over 9 years and has over 15 years of experience in the security industry, having seen intercom installations across various verticals.