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  • ASSA ABLOY hosts summit on security and safety in education in Philadelphia.
  • Speakers include experts from universities, healthcare, and law enforcement tackling active threat response.
  • Latest ASSA ABLOY safety innovations featured in 27-foot showroom for stakeholders.

ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is organizing a pivotal summit in Philadelphia to address the crucial issues of security and life safety in educational settings.

This event targets pressing concerns impacting students in higher education, K-12, and the wider community in Pennsylvania and across the United States, including parents and those in education and healthcare.

Expert Insights on Safety Solutions

The summit will feature experienced professionals from universities, school districts, healthcare, and law enforcement

The summit will feature experienced professionals from universities, school districts, healthcare, and law enforcement, all gathered to explore collaborative methods to bolster school safety.

Attendees will benefit from the insights of keynote speakers, including Julie Banister, Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh, who will discuss the intersection of safety, security, and digital transformation.

Jin Kim, a retired FBI Special Agent with expertise in active threat response, will provide insights on "The Evolving Active Shooter Risk: Maintaining Modern-Day Resiliency."

Panel Discussion and Collaboration

An important panel titled "Beyond the Blueprint: Strategic Collaboration for Safer Learning Environments" will feature a line-up of influential voices.

Participants include Joe Delucca, Director of Administrative Services at Luzerne Intermediate Unit; Jim McCormack, Associate Vice President of Fiscal Affairs at Commonwealth University; Ben Gollotti, Founder of LARGO Consulting; Nicole Morson, Principal of Health Sciences at NORR Architects; and Derek Ommert, Director of Business Development at ASSA ABLOY.

This discussion aims to foster strategic collaborations for enhancing the safety of educational environments.

Fostering Dialogue and Innovation

According to Tony Denisco, Principal at ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State, "We need to talk about this issue because we gain so much from the insights, experiences, and ideas of others."

"This summit has been a platform for elevating the conversation, sharing important information, establishing best practices, and making our places of learning safer for all stakeholders. I am confident this summit will emulate our previous success and empower attendees to advance safety and security in learning environments."

Innovative Safety Solutions on Display

The summit will also showcase ASSA ABLOY's latest products in safety, security, and sustainability within a 27-foot traveling showroom.

This unique display offers stakeholders the opportunity to engage with innovative technologies firsthand, aligning with ASSA ABLOY's commitment to enhancing global safety through education, innovation, and community collaboration.

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