Private security industry “Close Protection Conference” to be held in Nashville next month

As destabilization continues to trend around the world, private military companies and security firms catering both to the foreign and domestic markets are on the rise— and Music City will be home to an industry conference next month.

In less than one month, protection and security experts will descend upon Nashville for the 2024 Close Protection Conference, which is scheduled to take place at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville.

The event is star-studded from a security/privatized protection aspect, and is hosted by the International Protective Security Board (IPSB), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), independent, volunteer-driven organization “dedicated to advancing the interests and professionalization of the close protection industry.”

“We focus on promoting industry growth, raising standards, and supporting the global community of security professionals,” the organization’s website reads.

As for what the CPC will offer, the IPSB claims the “2024 Close Protection Conference…gathers global security practitioners for discussion, keynotes, and networking.”

“Attendees gain insights into the latest techniques and best practices in close protection and its tangential sectors, enhancing their skills to mitigate emerging threats,” the organization continued, “From tactical training to crisis management discussions, this event offers invaluable knowledge for safeguarding lives and assets.”

The event is by ticket purchase/invitation only, and the high-octane conference entry ranges from $495 to 550 if one registers before November 30th. Door entry prices will shoot up to $650.

Those interested in entering the industry who may lack the often restrictive credentials looked for by companies (traditionally reflective of a long career in military special operations fields, law enforcement specialty roles or other “upper crust” training may be interested to know that several vocational training institutions will be present, including Executive Security International, a Colorado-based institution that has been around nearly 45 years and is touted within industry circles as the “Ivy League of Bodyguard Schools.”

The school in question, which has been featured on podcasts and discussed by “Joey “CoCo” Diaz” is cleared to utilize a student’s Post-9/11 GI Bill and other programs for many of their classes, as well as providing resources to help prospective professionals get noticed by high-tier companies.

Other big name companies such as Keelson Strategic, Swiss Protection Service, Delta Strategic Solutions, and others.

The private security industry is a multi-faceted one, with roles ranging from celebrity protection in the Continental United States to high-stakes overseas “contracting” that attracts many with a sense of adventure.

Contrary to many media depictions of suited thugs and ruthless mercenaries, the US private security industry tends to draw from a higher stock of professionals, as drive, professionalism and determination is required to meet the demands of respective companies and the public images they wish to uphold.


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