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Agenda - Day 1

We have an exciting lineup of activities planned to keep you inspired and engaged. From thought-provoking keynotes to hands-on breakout sessions, and panel discussion, it is all about exploring new ideas and building stronger connections. 

Make time to visit the XSperience Lab, open all day, and join us for evening dinners, team-building activities, and a Gala to cap off productive and memorable days.

MAR 03 - Welcome: Inspire Together

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  

Registration & Check-In – "Your Journey Begins Here" 
Satellite desk across from the Lobby
Arrive and set the stage for your experience at Inspire: Empowering Our Partners. Pick up your swag bag, meeting materials and begin networking with industry peers.

Registration & Check-In – "Your Journey Continues Here" 
Paseo East
Arrive and set the stage for your experience at Inspire: Empowering Our Partners. Pick up your swag bag, meeting materials and begin networking with industry peers.

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception – "Ignite Connections" 
Paseo West
Kick off Inspire: Empowering Our Partners with an evening of refreshing drinks, food, and engaging conversations with key leaders in our partner ecosystem.

MAR 04 - Day 1: Empower the Future

6:30 AM – 7:15 AM

Morning Wellness – "Rise & Recharge: Yoga for Focus" 
Start your day with a relaxing yoga session to energize and prepare for the summit. 

6:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast & Networking – "Fuel for Inspiration" 
Camelback Patio
Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet while building connections with fellow attendees.

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Opening Session – "Welcome to Inspire: Empowering Our Partners" 
Sonoran Sky Ballroom
Speaker: Colin Depree
Kick off the summit with an inspiring welcome message. Learn how this event is designed to equip you for success in today’s competitive landscape.

8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Kickoff – "Vision 2025: Shaping the Future Together" 
Speaker: Bill Wood
Sonoran Sky Ballroom
Explore the evolving opportunities in the security and access control industry, along with a clear roadmap to thrive.

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Product Roadmap – "What’s Next: Innovating for Success" 
Sonoran Sky Ballroom
Speakers: Marc Handels, Jon Mendizabal, Bart Klaver, Aitor Apezteguia
Get an exclusive look at our upcoming innovations and solutions designed to empower your business growth.

10:15 AM – 5:00 PM

XSperience Lab Open – "Discover & Engage" 
Sonoran Sky Ballroom 3
Visit the XSperience Lab to connect with product managers and explore Salto and Gantner's latest and greatest solutions. Discover cutting-edge products firsthand and gain valuable insights into their capabilities. Partners can also schedule dedicated time with technical support to get their questions answered and address specific challenges. The XSperience Lab is your go-to destination for innovation, collaboration, and expert guidance.  

10:15 AM – 5:00 PM

Sponsor Expo - "Connect & Collaborate"
Camelback Patio
Visit the Sponsor Expo to meet with industry-leading partners and explore their innovative solutions.  Engage with sponsors to learn how their offerings can enhance your business, discover new collaboration opportunities, and build valuable connections. The Sponsor Expo is your hub for networking and discovering impactful partnerships.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Networking Break – "Recharge & Reconnect"
Camelback Patio

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM

Breakout Session 1

1. Business Development: Unlocking New Business Opportunities with Kantech and SALTO Integration DIAMOND SPONSOR
   Sonoran Sky Main Ballroom
   Speaker: Tom Giftochristos - Product Manager
   Explore how Kantech access control seamlessly integrates with Salto to deliver comprehensive security solutions. Learn how this powerful combination simplifies installation, enhances flexibility, and opens doors to more project opportunities. Discover real-world examples of how this integration reduces costs, streamlines management, and creates scalable solutions for clients across various industries. Perfect for security professionals looking to expand their portfolio and drive revenue growth.

2. Solution Awareness: Tech Troubles Unlocked – Top 5 Support Issues and Best Practices for Success
   Sonoran Sky 2
   Speaker: Kelly Waldron - Technical Services Lead
   Dive into the top five tech support challenges and learn actionable best practices to address them effectively. This session will cover real-world examples, common pitfalls, and proven strategies to streamline troubleshooting, reduce downtime, and enhance customer satisfaction. Perfect for those looking to optimize support processes and stay ahead of recurring issues.

3. Partnership: Thriving in the 55+ Community Market – Insights and Opportunities for Success
   Sonoran Sky 1
   Speakers: Bryan Boone - Managing Director of Consulting and Design for M&R Design Services Group, LLC and Kyle Pfeiffer - Healthcare Industry Lead
   Explore the booming 55+ community market, featuring developments that include assisted living, skilled nursing facilities and hospice care options.   Hear directly from a consultant about what it takes to successfully collaborate in this growing vertical.  Gain valuable insides into their needs, expectations, and opportunities to position your business effectively. 

11:20 AM – 11:30 AM

Networking Break
Sonoran Sky Ballroom/Camelback Patio

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Breakout Session 2

1. Business Development: Social Media Roundtable – Building Your Brand and Amplifying Your Companies Presence
   Sonoran Sky Main Ballroom
   Speakers: Ann Murphy - Marketing Manager, Imaan Premjee - Marketing Specialist, and Preston Grutzmacher - Residential Industry Lead
   Explore the impact of social media from both company and individual perspectives. Learn strategies to enhance your online presence, engage audiences, and build credibility. Discover the power of case studies in showcasing real-world success stories and how they differ from white papers, which focus on detailed analysis and technical insights. This session will equip you with tools to leverage social media effectively and tell compelling stories that drive results.

2. Solution Awareness: Simplifying Storage –Turnkey Locker Solutions
   Sonoran Sky 2
   Speakers: Dan Nohr - Lockering Solutions Development Engineer and John Wright - Engagement Management Leaders
   Discover Salto's new turnkey locker solution, featuring locker banks, battery locks, wired locks, commissioning, and deployment services. Learn how to integrate lockers seamlessly into your existing SPACE and KS installations using the software you already know. Explore versatile use cases across verticals and see how turnkey lockers provide an effortless "easy button" for your storage and security projects.

3. Partnership: Seamless Vehicle Access – AARFID ViQ Integration with Salto PLATINUM SPONSOR
   Sonoran Sky 1
   Speakers: Chad Carpenter - President and Matt Monnet - VP Sales
   Discover how ViQ, AARFID’s leading long-range vehicle identification system, integrates with Salto to enhance security, efficiency, and convenience in parking and gated access. As a top supplier of customizable RFID and NFC credentials, AARFID delivers advanced technology that streamlines guest and resident experiences while improving security for customers, employees, and residents.

12:20 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch & Networking – "Energize & Collaborate"
Camelback Patio

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Panel Discussion – Evolution of Security Industry: Navigating Change and Embracing Opportunity
Sonoran Sky Ballroom
Moderator: Brett Huffman - Senior Regional Sales Manage WEST, North America, Salto Systems.  
Participants:  Angela Suchin Leaney - CEO Hogan Security Group, Mike Ryan - Director of Sales, West Pavion, James Segil - Vice President of Marketing, Video Security and Access Control,  Motorola Solutions
The consolidation of security integrators is transforming the physical security landscape, redefining partnerships, and reshaping the path to market. Join Salto Business Partners, manufacturers, and industry experts for a dynamic discussion on:   

• Market disruptions caused by mergers and acquisitions.   
• Evolving relationships between manufacturers, integrators, and end-users.
• Challenges and opportunities in innovation and customer service.
• Predictions and strategies for thriving in a consolidating market.

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Networking Break
Camelback Patio

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Breakout Session 3

1. Business Development: Smart Synergy – Creating Safer, Smarter Communities with Salto and 1Valet DIAMOND SPONSOR
   Sonoran Sky 2
   Speakers: Hanna Haddad - CTO and Adrian Wang - VP of IoT and Construction
   Join Hanna Haddad, CTO, and Adrian Wang, VP of IoT and Construction, for a demonstration of 1VALET's smart building access control solution, featuring Salto. Discover the power of our Salto integration, and how its unparalleled user experience can help you leverage our multi-family platform to differentiate your offering and maximize profitability.

2. Solution Awareness: Hospitality Insights –  Elevating Security and Guest Experience
   Sonoran Sky 1
   Speakers: John Carlyon - Director of Security for The Arizona Grand and Roland Smith - Hospitality Industry Lead
   Dive into the hospitality market with insights from the Director of Security, John Carlyon of the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa.  Learn about their approach to integrating technology, managing security challenges, and enhancing the guest expewrience.  Gain valuable strategies and actionable takeways to elevate your hospitality solutions.

3. Partnership: Enhancing Partner Success Through First Service and Client XSperience Manager – Business Partner Inside Support Roundtable
   Sonoran Sky Main Ballroom
   Speakers: Armin Zmajavac - First Service Supervisor, Dustin Baity - Client XSperience Manager West, Jasmine Johnson - Client XSperience Manager Southeast, Jordan Blatchley, Client XSperience Manager Northeast
   Join this interactive roundtable featuring First Service and Client XSperience Managers as they share strategies and insights to elevate Business Partner success. Dive into real-world scenarios, discuss support best practices, and explore how these roles work collaboratively to address challenges and deliver exceptional value. Engage in open dialogue to enhance your understanding of inside support resources and strengthen your partnership with Salto.

3:50 PM – 4:00 PM

Networking Break
Camelback Patio

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

Breakout Session 4

1. Business Development: Unraveling the Smart Workplace
   Sonoran Sky Main Ballroom
   Speakers: Faith Espinoza - Director of Facilities,  Industrious Office, Nikki Seidman - Engagement Manager Smart Office and Miles Ethridge - Product Manager KS
   Explore how smart technologies are transforming modern workplaces, enhancing efficiency, collaboration and security.   Gain insights into innovative solutions and strategies are shaping the future of the workplace.

2. Solution Awareness: Doors Demystified: Understanding Handing, Hardware and compliance with Salto
   Sonoran Sky 1
   Speakers: Don Lopatka - Western Canada Regional Sales Manager and Vincent Longobardi - Northeast Regional Sales Manager
   This session dives into the essentials of door preparation and hardware compatibility, including door handing, accurate measurements, and lock type selection. Explore key considerations for exit devices, fire door and stairwell requirements, and basic fire and ADA compliance. Whether you’re installing or specifying, gain practical insights to ensure successful projects with Salto's innovative access solutions.

3. Partnership: Powering Integration – Streamline Salto Access Deployments with Altronix Power Integration Solutions PLATINUM SPONSOR
   Sonoran Sky 2
   Learn about new scalable power solutions that integrate with Salto systems to provide a single point access control system, with network power management and pre-wired options that make access control more efficient.

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Shaping the Future: Salto's Vision for Growth in the WECOSYSTEM 
Sonoran Sky Ballroom
Speaker: Marc Gómez
Join Marc Gómez, CEO of Salto Wecosystem, as he sets the stage for Salto's future within the dynamic Wecosystem. Gain exclusive insights into the company’s vision for growth, innovation, and collaboration, and learn how partners can align with this strategy to drive mutual success. This keynote will inspire and empower you to be a key part of Salto's journey toward a more connected and innovative future. 

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dinner & Collaboration – "Together We Lead" 
Event Lawn

Enjoy a lively evening of team building, networking, and celebration with partners and peers. 

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PLATINUM SPONSORS