
ACS25
In collaboration with Salto Wecosystem
San Sebastian, Spain
May 28 & 29, 2025

7 PM
ACS25 Agenda
WELCOME RECEPTION
In collaboration with Assa Abloy & HID
Venue: La Perla
Address: Paseo de la Concha, s/n (Edificio La Perla) 20007 Donostia-San Sebastián Gipuzkoa
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 - 10:00pm
Details: Hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided
8 AM
BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
Venue: San Sebastian Aquarium
Address: 1 Plaza de Carlos Blasco Imaz, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
9 AM
Thursday, May 29
OPEN & WELCOME
LEE ODESS, TACC
HILARY GALLAGHER, TACC
9:10 AM
CO-HOST WELCOME: SALTO WECOSYSTEM
MARC GOMEZ, SALTO
9:20 AM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
MARC HANDELS, SALTO
9:30 AM
PANEL: How the Ecosystem is Reshaping Access Control: The Value Arbitrage Revolution
MICHAEL STUER, PORTIER
MIKE NIELSEN, INTEL REALSENSE
RISHI LODHIA, EAGLE EYE NETWORKS
JEFF NIGRINY, CERTIPATH
9:50 AM
MY VIEW: Beyond Access: Unifying Physical & Digital Security in a Crypto-Agile, Gen-AI-Powered Cyberthreat World
TERESA WU, IDEMIA
9:55 AM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
KUMAR SOKKA, ACRE
10:05 AM
MY VIEW: Your Identity: The New Key
KABIR MAIGA, PASSIVEBOLT
10:10 AM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
RUBEN WEGMAN, NEDAP
10:20 AM
MY VIEW: Undervalued: How the security industry is leaving money on the table and what to do about it.
STEVE VAN TILL, BRIVO
10:25 AM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
JOHN RUSSELL, VERKADA
10:35 AM
BREAK
10:55 AM
MY VIEW: Achieving enterprise software industry scale. An outsider’s view on driving exponential growth.
MORT JENSEN, ENVOY
11 AM
PANEL: Meeting the Market Where It Is and Will Be: Transforming Business Models in the Physical Access Control Industry
DAVE O’ TOOLE, TOUCH2ACCESS
SPENCER MARSHALL, GALLAGHER SECURITY
TRAVIS WILLIS, LEGIC
11:20 AM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
NEIL VANN, ASSA ABLOY
11:30 AM
MY VIEW: Security Reframed
HUGO PARCELL, GALLAGHER SECURITY
11:35 AM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
CYRUS CLAFFEY, BUTTERFLYMX
11:45 AM
MY VIEW: Speaking to Spaces
ARTURO FALCK, WHOO
11:50 AM
12 PM
PANEL: The Mirage of Consensus: Why Industry Standards Are Both Inevitable and Impossible
CHARLES JOHNSON, NGA SECURITY ADVISORS
IVAN KRAVCHENKO, COREWILLSOFT
JASON OUELLETTE, ELATEC
JOHN HARVEY, LEGIC
12:30 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
JUAN ANDRES ARIAS, DORMAKABA
12:20 PM
MY VIEW: We as an industry can do better
LARS KÄMPE, ZENITEL
12:35 PM
Wednesday, May 28
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
TESS MATTISSON, ZAPLOX
1:2 FIRESIDE CHAT
ALPER CETINGOK, RAYMOND JAMES
JOHN MACK, RAYMOND JAMES
12:45 PM
LUNCH
1:30 PM
PANEL: Smart Locks: Revolutionary Security Platforms or Expensive Tech Deadbolts?
BILL WOOD, SALTO
JUERGEN SEPT, TANLOCK
OLIVIA RENAUD, ALLEGION
RAFAEL FRANKOW, IGLOO
1:50 PM
MY VIEW: More than Mobile: Building the Trusted Identity and Access Network for the Real World
MATT KOPEL, SWIFTCONNECT
1:55 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
HEIKKI HILTUNEN, ILOQ
2:05 PM
MY VIEW: Real time, online and straight to the source of truth. How and why beep-click is turning into beep-think-click.
DAN ISAAMAN, DOT ORIGIN
2:10 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
KYLE GORDON, AMAG
2:20 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
PHILIP BRADNEY, PDQ MANUFACTURING
2:30 PM
PANEL: Beyond Barriers: The AI Paradox in Access Control's Evolving Identity
EYAL ROND, INTEL REALSENSE
DIVYAKANT GUPTA, IDCUBE
JOSEF SACHTA, SHARRY
ZAK HABGOOD, ID-WARE UK LTD
2:50 PM
MY VIEW: Exponential Growth: How the access control industry achieves velocity
ROBERT LYDIC, WAVELYNX
2:55 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
EWA PIGNA, HONEYWELL
3:05 PM
1:2 FIRESIDE CHAT
TARA DUNNING, WESCO
JOSE MAGANA, WESCO
3:15 PM
PANEL: The Convergence Revolution: Navigating Digital Transformation, Value Evolution, and Strategic Expansion in Associations and Exhibitions
DON ERICKSON, Security Industry Association
MATT BARNETTE, PSA Security Network
JORDAN TUCHBAND, RX USA / ISC Events
3:40 PM
MY VIEW: Redefining Trust: The Identity Revolution That's Unlocking Our Future
DANNY SMITH, COLORID
3:35 PM
BREAK
3:55 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
JOSH HARTMANN, HARTMANN CONTROLS
4:10 PM
MY VIEW: Your API ain't enough
SY BOHY, SEAM
4:05 PM
PANEL: The Plus Protocol: Redefining the Power of Access Systems
JAMES SHANNON, ESSENSYS
BART VANSEVENANT, RIGHTCROWD
VINCENT HAMERLINCK, SYNGUARD
ONUR SIRMATEL, ONES TECHNOLOGY
4:30 PM
MY VIEW: The Digital Store – Unlocking New Value in Access Control
GIOVANNI BETTINAZZI, ISEO
4:35 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
MARTIN HUDDART, HID GLOBAL
4:45 PM
4:50 PM
MY VIEW: Reimagining Safe Space in an Age of Digital Vulnerability
ANE UNCETABARRENECHEA, SALTO
PANEL: Beyond Blinky Lights: Reimagining Security Industry Marketing for the Mainstream Moment
HEATHER PETERKA, AMAZON KEY
MIRIAM SHAW, GALLAGHER SECURITY
PJ APPLETON, BLOXSPRING
VIRGINIA RAMSEY, VERKADA
5:10 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
MARK LONEY, ACCESSIA
5:20 PM
MY VIEW: Beyond the Big Tech Fear: Separating Myth from Reality
MIKHAIL STRUNKIN, GOOGLE
5:25 PM
1:1 FIRESIDE CHAT
STEVEN HUMPHREYS, HIRSCH / VITAPROTECH GROUPE
5:35 PM
CLOSING
LEE ODESS, TACC
AZNAR SETHNA, SALTO
6 PM
RECEPTION
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THE Global Security Event
The Access Control Summit (ACS) is a prestigious global event, held annually, that brings together executives, thought leaders, and industry professionals from the fields of access control, smart lock technology, and related sectors. Now in its third year, ACS has established itself as an important forum for fostering collaboration and innovation in the industry.
This year, ACS will be hosted in collaboration with city-host SALTO WECOSYSTEM, in their hometown of San Sebastian, Spain. With a capacity of 150 seats, the summit provides an exclusive platform for sharing valuable insights, discussing emerging trends, and exploring future opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Participants gain access to meaningful discussions, networking opportunities, and the chance to help shape the future of access control solutions.
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Hear & Learn from Industry Experts
Discover the latest trends and innovations from top executives and thought leaders in access control and smart technology.
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Network with 150 industry professionals, decision-makers, and innovators in an exclusive setting..
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Join discussions that shape the direction of access control and smart lock technologies.

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FAQs
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ACS is designed for executives, thought leaders, industry professionals, and innovators in access control, smart lock technology, and related fields.
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You can register online by visiting our registration page here.
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The fee includes access to all sessions, keynote speeches, and networking. Meals and refreshments included on event day as well.
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Yes, recordings will be available to registered attendees.
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For attendees traveling to ACS, there are a few options:
Bilbao Airport (BIO): Best for international travelers, especially from North America, with great connections and a 1-hour 15-minute transfer to San Sebastián.
San Sebastián Airport (EAS): Just 20 minutes from the city, ideal for regional European flights via Madrid or Barcelona.
Biarritz Airport (BIQ): A 40–50 minute drive from across the French border, perfect for European travelers.
For Hotels:
Zinema 7 – Business Hotel
30 min walking
~$150 per night
Discount code: SALTO
Conditions that apply: 25% off current available rate. Possibility to cancel at no charge up to 72 hours prior to check-in
Hotel Londres – Luxury Hotel
15 min walking
~$315 per night
No codes but they will apply a 5% off current available rate if you reach out to their reservations department and tell them they are here “for the Salto congress”.