SafeAbroad Team Engages with the Security Professional Community at ASIS Travel Risk Management Conference Hosted by Snap Inc.

Published by Sydney Rubinstein

Date

February 28, 2024

SANTA MONICA, CA—SafeAbroad, a leading provider of safety and crisis preparedness solutions, participated in the ASIS Travel Risk Management (TRM) Conference and Training Event hosted at Snap Inc. Headquarters in Santa Monica, CA, on Thursday, February 22.

The SafeAbroad team contributed to discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, sharing safety and crisis preparedness expertise. SafeAbroad team members attended various presentations such as “Journey Management: Security Considerations in Context” presented by Patrick Kane, “Locating your Travelers in a Crisis” with Aash Shravah of Trexo, Kathan Fish of Alert Media, and David Hammel of Balcony, and “Protecting Digital Devices for Global Travel” with Brian Von Krause of Fire Watch. The conference concluded with in-depth group discussions regarding destination risk assessments, traveler briefings, and traveler risk awareness.

About the ASIS Travel Risk Management Conference
Organized by the ASIS International Travel Risk Management Working Group, this event marked the third TRM conference, sponsored by Snap Inc. Corporate Security Team. The full-day immersive experience was tailored for travel risk management practitioners, offering specialized training, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences.

Key Highlights of the Conference:

Specialized Training: The conference featured eight educational sessions designed to enhance the skill set of TRM professionals across various sectors, including corporate travel, NGO missions, and study abroad programs.
Networking Opportunities: Attendees had the chance to connect with fellow TRM and security professionals, fostering invaluable connections and idea exchange.
Target Audience: The conference was tailored for seasoned TRM professionals and those new to the role, responsible for their organization’s travel safety and security.

About SafeAbroad
SafeAbroad is a global safety and risk management firm that provides real-time intelligence and safety solutions to international education professionals, university risk managers, and study abroad leaders. Staffed by a global team of analysts, SafeAbroad specializes in providing actionable and timely intelligence by actively monitoring real-time sources for worldwide risks that could impact the safety of travelers. SafeAbroad delivers location-specific and highly curated safety and security reports, crisis simulation training, and workshops for international education program managers and their travelers. With a team of experienced professionals and a network of global partners, SafeAbroad is committed to ensuring that travelers have the information and support they need to travel confidently abroad. Learn more at SafeAbroad.com.

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Sydney Rubinstein
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sydney@safeabroad.org

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