Austin, TX, August 12, 2026: System Surveyor, the leading site survey and system design platform for security integrators and technology managers, today announced the full agenda for their inaugural conference, System Surveyor THRIVE 2026, taking place September 28–30 in Austin, Texas.
NOTE: Standard registration pricing remains available for two more weeks. Get your tickets at www.systemsurveyor.com/thrive-2026.
System Surveyor THRIVE 2026 will bring together security integrators, end users and technology partners for two days of education, community networking and interactive sessions focused on improving operational efficiency throughout the physical security project lifecycle.
“THRIVE was created to give our growing community and industry an opportunity to explore emerging technologies and have meaningful conversations about where our industry is headed,” said Chris Hugman, co-founder and CEO of System Surveyor. “These peer-led sessions set the tone for the conference by combining strategic industry insights with practical takeaways attendees can immediately apply within their organizations.”
Throughout THRIVE 2026, System Surveyor’s product team will announce exciting new offerings and discuss product roadmap and workflow integration opportunities. System Surveyor customers, including Aaron Simpson of Stone Security and Christian Skuce of ASAP Security, will reflect on their experience deploying System Surveyor over the years, spurring discussion on the opportunities and challenges in the field.
Agenda Highlights
- Building Security’s Future Together to Thrive (9/29 at 9:15 AM) – To kick off THRIVE 2026, SIA CEO Don Erickson, M.C. Dean, Inc., Sr. Vice President and SIA Board Member Julaine Simmons and System Surveyor CEO Chris Hugman will draw on key findings from the SIA 2026 Security Megatrends Report to examine three of the industry’s most significant trends and their implications for manufacturers, systems integrators and end users.
- Customer Fireside Chat w/ Aaron Simpson, Stone Security (9/29 at 10:45 AM) – A highly anticipated discussion between Chris Hugman and Stone Security Co-Founder and President, Aaron Simpson, will unpack the ways that the Stone team has streamlined and simplified their site surveys, proposal creation workflows, post-sales delivery and ultimately long-term customer engagement to scale the business efficiently and effectively.
- Stop Selling. Start Solving: 3 Practical Ways to Set Yourself Apart (9/29 at 1:45 PM) – After an interactive demo with System Surveyor’s new “AI Notetaker,” presenters Ken Kocher (Executive Director of Government Solutions, DMP) and Tradd Kendrick (Business Development Manager, System Surveyor) will challenge attendees to rethink how they engage customers and stakeholders, demonstrating how a consultative, problem-solving approach and use of technology tools helps build trust, uncover customer needs and deliver stronger business outcomes.
Explore System Surveyor THRIVE 2026’s full agenda here.
If you haven’t registered yet, the standard registration window (June 13–August 31) closes in two weeks. Registration includes conference sessions, networking events and meals throughout the event. To learn more and register, visit www.systemsurveyor.com/thrive-2026 or email [email protected] with questions. Seating is limited.
ABOUT SYSTEM SURVEYOR
System Surveyor is the trusted standard in physical security site survey and system design software and AI tools, used by thousands of system integrators, technology managers and manufacturers daily. The open platform enables collaborative, intelligent design of AI-powered video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, IoT, AV and building automation systems from any manufacturer. Available to use with leading product catalogs or user-defined packages, System Surveyor streamlines system design, automates bills of materials and maintains digital as-builts — delivering faster sales, accurate project completions and higher customer satisfaction for integrators and technology teams. Ready to transform your system design process? Start your free trial today at SystemSurveyor.com/free-trial.
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