2026 Midwest School Security Spring Conference

2026 MIDWEST SCHOOL SECURITY SPRING CONFERENCE: UNLOCK CRITICAL SAFETY INSIGHTS

May 21st - Omaha, NE | Creighton University

The Midwest School Security Spring Conference is designed to provide K-12, Higher Education, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Security Professionals with critical safety insights and knowledge to empower best safety practices. This conference is led and crafted by security advocates and industry leaders, filled with information you won't find anywhere else. From prominent school safety leader panels, comprehensive and educational breakout sessions, industry-leading security technology vendors, and a peer-led panel discussion; the Midwest School Security Spring Conference will unlock critical safety insights for all attendees.

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CONFERENCE LOCATION

Creighton University - Mike & Josie Harper Center | Ahmanson Ballroom(4th Floor)

>> 602 N 20th St, Omaha, NE 68178

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KEYNOTE PANEL

EVERY SECOND COUNTS: How to Optimize Crisis Response Times in Schools

MODERATOR: RYAN PETTY, SCHOOL SAFETY ADVOCATE - PARKLAND PARENT

Ryan Petty is a passionate school safety advocate, dedicated to preventing violence in schools through policy reform and community action. After losing his daughter, Alaina, in the Parkland school shooting, he co-founded The WalkUp Foundation to promote early intervention and threat assessment strategies and is appointed to the Florida State Board of Education. Join Ryan for a crucial panel discussion with security leaders on optimizing response in the face of a crisis.

BREAKOUT SPEAKERS

Breakout Speakers

PASSK12 Panel

Chuck Wilson, Guy Grace, Michael Garcia, Scott Lord

The mission of PASS is to provide school administrators, school boards and public safety and security professionals with information, tools and insight needed to implement a tiered approach to securing and enhancing the safety of school environments based on their individual needs, nationwide best practices, and making the most effective use of resources available. The PASS School Safety and Security Guidelines are the most comprehensive best practices available.

Axis

Jill Renihan, Segment Development Manager-Education

As the industry leader in video surveillance, Axis develops and supplies innovative network solutions that improve safety, security, business intelligence, and operational efficiency for customers across the world. They provide network solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. They are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.

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2026 MIDWEST SCHOOL SECURITY SPRING CONFERENCE

📅 May 21st, 2026

📍 Creighton University - Mike & Josie Harper Center
Ahmanson Ballroom (4th Floor)

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✔️ LUNCH ✔️ SNACKS ✔️ REFRESHMENTS

✔️ VALUABLE SECURITY INSIGHTS

Event Schedule (Subject to Change)

TBD (May 20th)	Early Vendor Set-Up
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Vendor Set-Up & Registration
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Attendee Registration
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM	Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM	Breakout Session: PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools) — New Revision 7 Safety Guidelines & The Importance of Tiered Security • The PASS School Safety and Security Guidelines are the most comprehensive information available on best practices specifically for securing K-12 school facilities, including elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has a singular focus: To provide school administrators, school boards and public safety and security professionals with guidelines for implementing a layered and tiered approach to securing and enhancing the safety of school environments.
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM	Breakout Session: TBD
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM	Security Technology Expo
11:25 AM - 11:55 PM	Security Highlight: Evolv — Concealed Weapons Detection • Evolv delivers the latest in concealed weapons detection technology with AI-powered solutions that aim to provide an efficient and positive experience for students. Their weapon detection solutions aim to offer schools an efficient screening process that seeks to reduce long lines and overly invasive pat-downs. Evolv Express systems can integrate with other school security investments and processes, aiming to accelerate response times and provide real-time information. See how they're helping create safer experiences for students, staff, and school visitors.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Lunch
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM	Breakout Session: Axis Communications
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM	Focus Panel Discussion + Q&A: Vital School Security Protocols and Bolstering Law Enforcement Communication Coordination Moderator: • Scott Lord, Founding Member - Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS); Solutions Consultant - Electronic Contracting Company (ECC)
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM	Break + Security Technology Expo
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM	Keynote Panel: EVERY SECOND COUNTS: How to Optimize Crisis Response Times in Schools Moderator: • Ryan Petty, School Safety Advocate - Parkland Parent
3:35 PM - 4:20 PM	Breakout Session: TBD
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM	Networking + Security Technology Expo
5:00 PM	Conference End + Vendor Teardown

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