Transforming RiskInto Readiness

Discover. Design. Defend. Together.

A nonprofit collaboration hub where security leaders, innovators, and professionals analyze threats, design solutions, and accelerate innovation.

🤝100% Volunteer-Run Organization— powered entirely by community dedication
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Our Partners & Affiliates

SIA
Organizational Partner
Security Industry Association
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ISPA
Organizational Partner
Illinois Security Professionals Association
SJA
Official Media Partner
Security Journals America
Leaders in Security 2026

Inside the Experience

A look back at the people, partners, and moments that make the Security Innovation Hub gatherings unlike anything else in the industry.

Networking on the event floor with Perimeter Security Solutions and Cook County booths

Networking on the event floor with Perimeter Security Solutions and Cook County booths

GSA Office of Small Business booth with Talkaphone banner

GSA Office of Small Business booth with Talkaphone banner

Panel discussion in front of live Axis camera surveillance display

Panel discussion in front of live Axis camera surveillance display

Attendees networking near the Perimeter Security Solutions banner

Attendees networking near the Perimeter Security Solutions banner

Lounge area with attendees mingling at high-top tables

Lounge area with attendees mingling at high-top tables

Conversation at the GSA U.S. General Services Administration booth

Conversation at the GSA U.S. General Services Administration booth

Illinois Apex Accelerator check-in desk at the Holiday Procurement Expo

Illinois Apex Accelerator check-in desk at the Holiday Procurement Expo

Stage presentation — The Gap Nobody Names: Innovation, Workflow, Action

Stage presentation — The Gap Nobody Names: Innovation, Workflow, Action

Speaker presenting in front of an Axis Camera Station live demo

Speaker presenting in front of an Axis Camera Station live demo

Conference Chair slide featuring Michael Gips, Managing Director ESRM at Kroll

Conference Chair slide featuring Michael Gips, Managing Director ESRM at Kroll

Wide shot of attendees networking among round tables on the event floor

Wide shot of attendees networking among round tables on the event floor

Experience a living world of Security

The Security Innovation Hub is a living, immersive security campus—built to move beyond exhibit booths and static demonstrations into real-world experience.

Set across 7 acres of active outdoor and indoor environments, the Hub brings security solutions to life through full-scale, live activations designed to be seen, tested, and experienced in realistic use cases. Every system you encounter—physical, digital, and operational—is part of a connected universe of security, working together the way it does in the real world.

At the heart of the campus is an 8,000-square-foot Visitor Center, purpose-built for interactive exploration, collaboration, and hands-on engagement, with an additional 30,000 square feet coming soon to expand innovation, training, and mission-driven programming.

This experience doesn't stop at our gates.

Through enhanced partnerships across city, state, and national stakeholders, the Security Innovation Hub extends into live, operational locations, offering immersive experiences where security is actively protecting people, infrastructure, and communities.

First of Its Kind

The only nonprofit collaboration hub dedicated to security innovation—anywhere in the world.

Real Solutions

We go beyond connecting vendors with end users. We help identify challenges and develop lasting solutions.

Community-Driven

Built on collaboration, not competition. Our success is measured by the industry we elevate.

Nationwide Impact

Based in Chicago, serving critical infrastructure, hospitals, venues, and communities across America.

Our Journey

From Stealth to Standard

Three years of development. Two years in stealth mode. Now redefining security collaboration.

2022

Concept Born

Vision for a new kind of security collaboration hub

Concept Born
2023

Stealth Development

Building partnerships, testing concepts, proving value

Stealth Development
2024

Early Impact

4 products launched, 100+ sites enhanced, millions in revenue

Early Impact
2025

Official Launch

Launching "Security Professionals Day in Chicago & Illinois"

Official Launch
Who It's For

Built for Everyone in Security

Whether you're protecting facilities, building solutions, or growing your career—there's a place for you here.

Your extended security department

Direct access to vetted security experts nationwide
Custom challenge-solving initiatives
Innovation pipeline for emerging threats
Procurement discounts through our Alliance
Exclusive end-user offerings and grants
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Why We Exist

Three Core Initiatives

A nonprofit collaboration hub built to connect security leaders, accelerate innovation, and strengthen the entire security ecosystem.

The Junction: Co-Working & Innovation

A collaborative innovation floor for security professionals, creatives, and teams. A true home for innovation with 24/7 access for members.

Industry Events & Live Programs

The official home for physical security education, live labs, and practical sessions. Real-world training that advances careers and strengthens teams.

Corporate Security Partnerships

Independent, confidential analysis plus design and development support. Your extended security department with access to 100+ experts nationwide.

Free for Association Members

Membership is FREE for members of security-focused associations and local ASIS chapters across the US and Canada.

Alliance members gain access to free programming, buying power discounts, and exclusive access to end-user offerings and grants.

Coming in 2027

Security Professional's Week: Chicago

A city wide celebration of the Security Profession with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, immersive interactive demonstrations, and simulations.

01

Leaders in Security Conference 2027

Top security leaders share insights, best practices, and the innovations shaping the profession.

02

Leaders in Fire & Safety Conference 2027

Where fire, life safety, and security converge to protect the people and places that matter.

03

Nuclear & Quantum Summit

Exploring the frontier of nuclear and quantum technology and what it means for security.

04

90 Day Off-the-Grid - Survival Guide

A practical guide to resilience, self-reliance, and operating when the grid goes down.

Host City:

Chicago, Illinois

Anchored at the Security Innovation Hub

1308 S Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

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Whether you need to solve a challenge, validate innovation, or accelerate your career—this is where it starts.

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Industry Partners

Working together with leading organizations to advance security innovation nationwide

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