About this Event
Excited to officially launch our #first #Victoria #luncheon of the year for ASIS Canadian Pacific Chapter 190.
We’re bringing the security community together on Vancouver Island for an afternoon focused on what matters most right now: developing the next generation of leaders and navigating the rapid convergence of security, technology, and cyber.
A big thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event:
Bosch Building Technologies North America, Hanwha Vision America, KEENFINITY, Milestone Systems, PBX Engineering, Western Canada Security
📅 April 30, 2026
📍 The Union Club of British Columbia, Victoria
🎟️ $25 CAD | Limited to 50 attendees
🎓 Earn 3 ASIS CPE credits
📌 Event overview:
This event is hosted by our #NextGen Committee, in collaboration with the #Education Committee, #Events Committee, and #Women_in_Security Committee, and is designed to be practical, relevant, and community-driven.
📢 Agenda:
• 11:00 AM – Sign-in
• 11:30 AM – Welcome Remarks
• 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Guest Speaker
#Alysha_Hardy, Director, Security Services, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
• 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM – Networking Break
• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Panel 1
Supporting the Next Generation of #Security_Leaders
Speakers: Surya Singh (Moderator) (ASIS 190 NextGen Committee Member; Security & Emergency Management Advisor – DP World), Amir Shojaei (Assistant Director, Safety, Security, Facilities and Risk Management – Greater Victoria Public Library), David Eso (Security & Engagement Trainer – Western Canada Security), Darren Gervais-Harrison EIT (Former ACEC-BC Future Leaders Network Chair; Design Engineer – PBX Engineering)
Description: The first panel will discuss career development, mentorship, and training. Topics will include lessons learned, pro tips, career growth strategies, and practical advice for the current and next generation of security industry leaders.
• 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – Networking Break
• 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Panel 2
Navigating Rapidly Evolving Security Convergence: Technology, AI, and Cyber
Speakers: Tim Rollerson P.ENG., CPP, CISSP, PSP, SSCP (Moderator) (ASIS 190 NextGen Committee Member; Security Design Engineer – PBX Engineering), TBD, TBD, Elis Micka P. ENG (Associate, Senior Design Engineer, Regional Integrated Security Lead – PBX Engineering)
Description: The second panel will examine the security-related challenges and opportunities technological convergence brings to product development, system design, and end-user system use. The panel will discuss strategies for managing convergence risk, implementing converged systems, future-proofing, and refitting existing technological deployments. The discussion will not be limited to only security systems, and will discuss convergence across multiple industries.
Happy Hour & Dress Code
We are pleased to announce that the happy hour will be in one of the Union Club’s Van Den Brink Lounge; however, the Union club does have a dress code. We ask that everyone aim for “Smart Casual” Dress as shown in the Union Club’s “Look Book” found here: https://www.unionclub.com/about-the-union-club-of-british-columbia/guidelines/, but you are welcome to step it up if you choose to. ASIS 190 is looking forward to celebrating with you with a drink in hand and passed canapes during happy hour, which will start at 3:00pm.
• Lunch served during the event
• Post-event Happy Hour Networking
What to expect:
• Real conversations on mentorship, career growth, and leadership
• Practical insights into security convergence, AI, and emerging technologies
• Strong networking with peers across Vancouver Island
Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional, this session is built to provide real insights you can apply immediately.
Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly.
Let’s continue building a stronger, more connected security community in BC.
Special thanks to Maria Eduarda Land Hemmer for the great design and layouts.
#ASIS #ASIS190 #SecurityLeadership #NextGen #SecurityConvergence #CyberSecurity #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #PhysicalSecurity #ProfessionalDevelopment
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Union Club of British Columbia, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, Canada
CAD 25.00
