The "WHY" Behind ESOC
Two Days of Thought-Provoking Discussions Presented by Leaders at the Forefront of Industry.
The Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP) is committed to elevating the standards within the Executive Security Operations community. After years of attending security conferences, it became evident that professionals within our industry deserved a level of engagement and enrichment which was unavailable. This realization led to the inception of the Executive Security Operations Conference (ESOC), founded and hosted by the BEPP.
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In contrast to conferences primarily driven by financial motives, the BEPP adopted a principled and rigorous approach to establishing the ESOC. The primary objective is to deliver an exceptional conference experience for attendees, offer maximum value to our sponsors, and uphold complete transparency regarding conference revenue and expenses. This is not about generating revenue.
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In 2023, The BEPP successfully achieved this objective, and the ESOC not only exceeded expectations but also redefined the standards of excellence in our field.
* Ticket sales are limited
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About the ESOC
The ESOC is a conference where industry leaders, decision-makers, and executive protection professionals gather for two and a half days of enlightening educational sessions and relationship-building opportunities. Renowned industry experts will deliver thought-provoking presentations on pressing matters facing the field.
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The conference encompasses two networking mixers, serving as valuable opportunities for professionals to engage in rich exchanges of ideas, fostering connections across diverse professional tiers, and enhancing individual and organizational visibility.
Additionally, attendees will benefit from receiving comprehensive presentation printouts, earning continuing education units (CEUs), and availing themselves to other valuable resources.
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The Executive Security Operations Conference (ESOC) stands as the premier EP conference, drawing attendees from Fortune 50 companies and countries worldwide. It offers top-tier presenters, content and unparalleled networking opportunities.
ESOC 2024 Expectations
Attendees*
10
Countries Represented
16
Presentations
Speakers
Speakers
Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the globe
Keynote Speakers
Keith Prewitt
Former, Deputy Director
U.S. Secret Service
Jeff Irvine
Sr. Vice President & Chief Physical Security Officer
American Express & American Express National Bank
Stefanie Drysdale
Senior Vice President
Prescient
TOPIC
Cyber Security During Executive Protection Operations
Jacquie Davis
Operations Director
Optimal Risk
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TOPIC
U.S. EP Operation Considerations in the UK
Kevin Koharki PhD
Associate Professor of Accounting
Purdue University
TOPIC
Increasing the likelihood of Security Proposal Approval by effectively communicating through “The Language of Business"
Garry Bergin, PC, MSc CSyP CPP, FSyI F.ISRM
Commercial Manager & Security Consultant
Manguard Plus
TOPIC
Emotional Intelligence: A Key Competency for Executive Protection Professionals
Eric Schorr
Deputy Director of Intel
TAM-C Solutions
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TOPIC
Open Source Intelligence OSINT
Fred Ketchem
Vice President of Physical and Protective Security
Orion Security Solutions
TOPIC
Leadership in Non-Permissive Protective Security Environments
Julie Marzheuser
Investigations Manager & Executive Protection
The Kroger Co.
(Fortune 25 Company)
TOPIC
Dynamics of a Corporate EP Team​
Kelly Sayre
President & Founder
The Diamond Arrow Group​
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TOPIC
Sharpening your Situational Awareness during EP Operations
Rob Rawson
Vice President
Rozin Security​
TOPIC
Red Team Operations​
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Kevin Dye
Senior Manager Executive Protection, Threat Assessment Team
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Procter and Gamble
(Fortune 21 Company)
TOPIC
Advance Operations and AI Integration
Anthony DeMolina
CEO & Founder
Tactical Drone Concepts, Inc.
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TOPIC
Integrating sUAS in EP Operations and Counter Drone
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James Cameron, CPP
President/Chairman
Board of Executive Protection Professionals
TOPIC
Update on proposed ANSI Standard for Providing Executive Protection
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Registration
$499.00
​Included with each registration
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Admission to two (2) day ESOC and all presentations
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Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and mid-day snacks
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Invitation to two (2) networking mixers with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres
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Printed and bound copies of all presentation materials and speaker bios
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Certificate of Attendance
Hotel
Group Reservations for 6/18/2024- 6/20/2024 is now CLOSED However, the BEPP has been able to reserve a limited amount of rooms for Wednesday and Thursday. If you need a room for those dates email us and if we have rooms available we reserve it for you.
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JW Marriott Indianapolis welcomes you to an urban renaissance, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Crafted with modern design elements, contemporary ambiance, ample event space and unparalleled service, the Crown Jewel of Indianapolis is a distinct destination for business and leisure travelers. Boasting 1,013 spacious guest rooms and over 103,000 square feet of perfectly designed event and meeting space for groups of 30 attendees to 2,750 attendees, this modern oasis is the #2 Hotel in America's Midwest (Condé Nast).
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In addition to exquisite dining options onsite, over 200 shopping, dining and entertainment options including White River State Park, Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse are just steps away.
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JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S West Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Tel: +1 317-860-5800
Indianapolis International Airport
Distance from Property: 14 Miles
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Special Room Rates
Wednesday Thursday Friday
6/19/2024 6/20/2024 Sold Out
$229 $229
Group Reservations for 6/18/2024- 6/20/2024 is now CLOSED However, the BEPP has been able to reserve a limited amount of rooms for Wednesday and Thursday. If you need a room for those dates email us and if we have rooms available we reserve it for you.
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Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Mail and Credential Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Affiliations and Memberships
Joe Crane
TAM-C Solutions
(title sponsor)
“You put Executive in Executive Security Operations"
Jacquie Davis
Optimal Risk
“I never sit through whole entire presentations, I did during this conference though.”
Nathaniel Jones
Aflac
"This is a great conference with wonderful networking opportunities.
Excellent subject matter experts that presented on relevant topics."
Julie Marzheuswer
The Kroger Company
The presenters, the networking, the attendees, the sponsors, and the new friends and mentors made in the industry…all top notch
Chris Farrell
Strategos International
"The level of detail and professionalism that has been put into this event cannot and should not go unnoticed."
Past Events
2023 Photo Album (click on photo below)
ESOC 2023 Summary
Total Attendees: 232
Attendance Rate: 95.08%
Countries Represented: 6
Proceeds: $154,801.43
Expenses: $148,847.69
Net Proceeds: $5,953.74
Net Proceeds Percent: 3.85%
All net proceeds will be used for BEPP Operational Costs and ANSI Standards Fee's
Article about the ESOC 2023 - Planning and Executing a Conference: Challenges Faced and Solutions Discovered
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