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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ACS25 Speakers

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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Why Attend

Hear & Learn from Industry Experts

Discover the latest trends and innovations from top executives and thought leaders in access control and smart technology.

Build Powerful Connections

Network with 150 industry professionals, decision-makers, and innovators in an exclusive setting..

Drive the Future

Join discussions that shape the direction of access control and smart lock technologies.

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 FAQs

  • ACS is designed for executives, thought leaders, industry professionals, and innovators in access control, smart lock technology, and related fields.

  • You can register online by visiting our registration page here.

  • The fee includes access to all sessions, keynote speeches, and networking. Meals and refreshments included on event day as well.

  • Yes, recordings will be available to registered attendees.

  • 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”.