AGENDA

8:00 AM – Welcome

Coffee? Check. Beignets? Double check. Now all that’s missing is a little networking! Mingle with fellow guests over breakfast before we dive into the day’s lineup of badge brilliance.

8:30 – Mobile Credentials: What’s All the Hype? Learn About the Future of Virtual Badges

Allegion kicks off the morning with an inside look at what’s next for virtual badges, where the industry is headed, how to prepare for the shift, and what trends will shape both the near and long-term future of mobile access. Whether you’re all-in on mobile or still evaluating its place in your security strategy, this session will bring clarity (and maybe a little hype) to your mobile roadmap.

9:00 – Designing Your Best Badge: Incorporating Design Elements for Usability & Security

In this session, Entrust and BadgePass explore the key elements of badge design that drive both security and human connection. From secure print features like laminate and tactile impressions to thoughtful design choices like bold first names (because Your Name Has Value), you’ll learn how to create badges that are easy to verify, hard to replicate, and meaningful to wear. Discover how to balance form and function for a badge that does more than open doors…it opens conversations.

9:30 – Behind the Badge: End Users Weigh In on Badge Use Cases & Best Practices

How do real-world organizations use their badges to support policies, shape culture, and strengthen security? Hear directly from end users during this panel discussion, where they’ll share practical insights, creative use cases, and lessons learned from their ID badge issuance. Whether you’re rethinking your current strategy or just curious about what others are doing, this session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the badge works in action.