The Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON) organization and its members comprise a community of thought leaders focused on collaborative learning and innovation through advanced networking, technology, and research in Arkansas.

Fast Guard Service is a fully licensed/insured private security and protection agency owned and operated by certified law enforcement officers. Fast Guard Service provides security services to Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, condominiums, hotels, events, and night life establishments.

Safe Zone Technologies provides Gunfire Detection System which is a stand-alone, affordable, automated indoor gunfire detection system providing actionable intelligence to law enforcement, first responders, and onsite personnel within seconds of a gunshot. Safe Zone’s open API enables easy integration with third-party systems, like an alarm or access control system for a complete emergency solution.

Threat Extinguisher focuses on the communication aspects related to large scale mishaps. They work to normalize things by alerting people about the issue and giving updates. They also provide the necessary equipment to bring the situation under control.

ZeroEyes helps stop active shooters with real time weapon detection and alerts. The company is a team of US military veterans and technologists and former Navy SEALs and combat veterans who have served and continue to serve as protectors. ZeroEyes uses Artificial Intelligence to actively monitor camera feeds and the system instantly sends alerts that provide the ability to lock down the building.

Argon Electronics was established in 1987 and has since become a world pioneer in the development and manufacture of hazardous material detector simulators, most notably in the fields of military Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defense. Simulators have applications from civil response to unconventional terrorism and accidental release and international treaty verification, with a growing presence in nuclear energy.

Experia specializes in conceptualizing, creating and curating trade events of strategic interest that spur industry development. The event company brings together captains of industries from all over the world to inspire ideas and influence decisions that move the needle in strategic issues for global, national and societal needs and progress.

IFSEC Global provides a forum to learn, connect and discuss everything security and fire-related. Preeminent in the UK with a truly global audience, it covers developments in long-established physical technologies such as CCTV and video surveillance, access control, intruder/fire alarms, and guarding, as well as emerging innovations in cyber security, drones, smart buildings, home automation, the internet of things (IoT) and more.