ASIS Toronto Chapter - 31st Annual Best Practices Seminar

The Toronto Chapter is one of the largest ASIS chapters globally and our annual Best Practices Seminar is our largest education event of the year! We have already confirmed a number of exciting speakers from Canada and internationally. Please join hundreds of your fellow security professionals from across the Greater Toronto Area and across Canada for this all-day event that should not be missed!

Stay tuned to this space, and communications from the ASIS Toronto Chapter (www.asistoronto.org) for new speaker announcements and a final agenda.

Info: Geopolitical instability. Converging risks. Faster decisions. Higher stakes. The world security leaders operate in today is more complex than ever. A South African born, globally experienced security executive, Wayne is currently the Head of Global Security at MetLife in New York City. His career path is a masterclass in high-stakes leadership. From elite service in the South African Special Forces protecting Nelson Mandela, to building security functions from the ground up at Macquarie and Goldman Sachs across London and New York...Wayne hasn't just managed security programs; he has architected them from the ground up. This is not theory. This is leadership forged under pressure, designed for global complexity, and applied where it matters most.

Info: As Artificial Intelligence moves from a "future trend" to a "present-day requirement," physical security leaders face a daunting challenge: How do you separate transformative technology from "vaporware" marketing? For senior executives, the entry into the AI market is fraught with complex decisions regarding infrastructure, talent, and data privacy. In this session, Christina Fung—Global Head of AI at CGI—cuts through the noise to provide a pragmatic roadmap for the modern security practitioner. This is not a technical deep dive into code, but a strategic briefing designed for decision-makers who need to know where to invest, what to avoid, and how to prepare their organizations for an AI-enabled world.

Info: Why do so many security designs fail in the real world? Usually, it’s because of the space between a great idea, technology and a functional deployment. Effective security is not just the technology you buy, it’s about how that technology integrates and survives under the friction of operations, infrastructure, and human behavior. This high-energy, workshop-style session pulls back the curtain on that process. Rather than a standard presentation, Moderator Jeff Hannah will lead an expert panel of asset owners, operators, and tech innovators through a series of real-world challenges. This is a deep dive into how the industry's elite bridge the gap to turn a conceptual blueprint into a resilient, operational reality.

Info: Large urban centers present distinct security challenges, and small-scale incidents can quickly escalate into large-scale emergencies and crisis situations. This session will feature a live tabletop exercise focused on a major incident in downtown Toronto with a range of security implications. The presenter will introduce a realistic, fast-moving scenario using advanced multimedia injects. Participants will be asked to consider and discuss key scenario impacts related to their respective organizations or areas of expertise. The exercise will follow a flexible discussion format, allowing participants to take an active role in the conversation or observe the discussion while reflecting on potential impacts within their own organizations.

Info: When the security landscape acts like quicksand, a static plan is a liability. You need a dynamic operation. Fresh off orchestrating security for the massive, high-pressure crowds of the Blue Jays' legendary 2025 World Series run, Mario is stepping onto the ASIS Toronto Best Practices Stage to share his pressure-tested blueprint. This is not just about stadiums, it is about survival and adaptability in any security environment. In his session, Mario will break down: How to translate instability into operational readiness; Why yesterday’s training won't survive tomorrow’s threats and how to build a dynamic security culture, and; How partnerships are your ultimate operational anchor and provide a decisive advantage when a crisis strikes. Whether you are managing boots on the ground or directing global risk, this session delivers the rapid-pivot strategies every security professional needs to stay ahead of the threat.

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