Header Logo
Log In
← Back to all posts

Volume 46

Aug 02, 2026

Volume 46 | February 20, 2024

Welcome to Brief 46, your preview of what lies ahead for ACS24 Europe in Zurich. Building on the success of our previous Access Control Summit (ACS23) in Washington, DC, we're thrilled to bring ACS to Europe on May 29 (reception) and May 30 (full day).

Our exciting news for today is:

We are delighted to announce that ACS24 Europe will be held in collaboration with Google at their European headquarters in Zurich.

Staying true to this collaboration, our theme will be "Power of the Ecosystem."

For those who have been with us since the beginning, you know how meaningful this is for our members, the wider industry, and the Access Control Executive Brief. It's exciting to see that Google not only acknowledges the potential of collaborating on this event but also appreciates our industry as a place to invest in technology and nurture relationships.

Stay tuned as we'll soon roll out the agenda and speakers. If you or anyone from your C-Suite are interested in speaking at ACS24 Europe, please do reach out. With only 250 tickets available for the event, we're confident they'll sell out quickly, especially considering the tremendous response we received last year and the unique location for this summit.

To secure your spot, you can purchase your tickets here. We've introduced various packages and options this year, including:

  • Bulk Pricing Packages for Members: Enjoy the advantages of member bulk pricing with packages available in sets of 5, 10, and 20. For details, please get in touch with me directly..

  • Member Rate: Members access a preferential rate with tickets priced at €1000 (50% off). Use code ACEBMD24EU during checkout for instant savings.

  • Guest Attendance for Members: Members have the option to bring a guest for an additional €500. Contact us to obtain the guest code and make your event experience complete.

  • Speaker and Guest Ticket Pricing: If you or a company representative are speaking and wish to bring a guest, the guest ticket is priced at €1000. A unique code will be provided upon confirmation of a speaking spot.

  • Full-Price Tickets for Non-Members: Non-members can secure their tickets at €2000. Members will receive preferred access to ACS24 Europe.

For more details, please refer to the press release below that went out broadly today.

Join us at ACS24 Europe in Zurich, co-hosted in collaboration with Google, on 5/29 and 5/30. We look forward to seeing you there!

As always…If, for any reason, I am not meeting your expectations, please feel free to let me know.

Thank you!

PS: I am sure some of you may forward this on but please do so sparingly and encourage others to sign up here. Thank you!


Unlocking the Ecosystem: The Access Control Executive Brief’s ACS24 Europe to Take Place in Zurich in Collaboration with Google

Bethesda, MD, February 20, 2024 – The Access Control Executive Brief is thrilled to announce ACS24 Europe, a groundbreaking event will be hosted in collaboration with Google and will take place in Zurich on May 29th and 30th. Following the success of the inaugural ACS in Washington, D.C. last year, where 166 global leaders in the access control, smart lock, and broader ecosystem came together to discuss the impacts and opportunities brought upon by digital transformation, ACS24 Europe is the first of its kind on the European stage. This exclusive summit is poised to bring together influential executives and thought leaders from diverse companies, fostering networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and industry growth.

Under the theme “Power of the Ecosystem,” ACS24 Europe will spotlight the value creation within the ecosystem, addressing crucial issues and initiatives in the access control and smart lock industry. With a carefully curated audience of nearly 250 executives from some of the industry's most innovative companies, ACS24 Europe promises a vibrant and collaborative environment for learning and networking.

Lee Odess, CEO of the Access Control Executive Brief, shared his excitement, saying, "Following the success of our inaugural ACS, we were compelled to take this event to Europe. It's thrilling that Google recognizes ACS as a platform for fostering industry relations and promoting meaningful dialogue. Together with Google, our aim in Europe is to deliver an unparalleled, immersive summit experience for our attendees, enabling them to gain valuable insights and connections.”

ACS24 Europe will feature distinguished speakers, interactive sessions, panel discussions, and fireside chats, offering ample opportunities for attendees to engage with industry leaders, innovators, and disruptors. By participating in ACS24 Europe, attendees will expand their network, gain industry knowledge, and contribute to shaping the future of the access control and smart lock industry.

Join us at ACS24 Europe for an exclusive opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with top executives and leaders in the European access control and smart lock industry. To register and unlock the full potential of your network, visit https://www.leeodess.com/acs24europe.

Volume 142
Volume 142 | April 20, 2026 Reminder to JOIN the The PhySec Collective community Slack channel to network, engage, and be part of something big! You can sign up here. While others rushed to comment after Bloomberg broke the news, for some reason, I took a breath to think it through. And after a long run, I packed up for a flight home, and then a long sit at the airport to gather my thought...
Volume 141
Volume 141 | April 17, 2026 Reminder to JOIN the The PhySec Collective community Slack channel to network, engage, and be part of something big! You can sign up here. Allegion sits at an interesting point in its corporate life cycle. At roughly $12.3 billion in market capitalization, Allegion has just pushed past the mid-cap range into that awkward in-between zone. It’s no longer small eno...
Volume 140
Volume 140 | April 10, 2026 Reminder to JOIN the The PhySec Collective community Slack channel to network, engage, and be part of something big! You can sign up here. Let me be clear about what this Brief is and what it is not. This is not an attempt to blow anything up or stoke controversy for its own sake. There are no gotchas, or if it bleeds, it leads headlines. What it is is an honest...
Footer Logo
© 2026 The Access Control Collective.
All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy Terms of Use

Join Our Free Trial

Get started today before this once in a lifetime opportunity expires.