2026 School Safety Training Forum: Full Schedule

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8:45am EDT

From Tragedy to Change: Stand with Parkland’s Story

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am EDT

A moving and instructive session highlighting how hard‑earned lessons can guide leaders in creating clearer, stronger safety systems.

Speakers

Tony Montalto

President, Stand with Parkland - The National Association of Families for Safe Schools

Tony Montalto is the father of forever 14-year-old Gina Rose Montalto, who was a victim at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. Tony is also the President of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools, an advocacy group founded... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am EDT
Grand Ballroom

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Audience All Conference

10:00am EDT

Mapping the Vision: Practical Skills for Clearer Planning and Coordination

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

A hands‑on emergency planning exercise that reinforces key concepts and helps translate the school safety vision into focused, actionable strategies—followed by closing reflections.

Speakers

Adam Keene

Assistant Director, VADCJS

Adam began his career in public safety in 2005 serving in various capacities that began with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC), the Virginia Department of State Police (VSP) and now the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). He has served as an adjunct... Read More →

Alex Carney

Chief Sales Officer, CRG

Lt. Col Alex Carney left active duty in 2017 as a decorated Special Operations Officer in the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). He served as the ground force commander for dozens of high-risk direct action raids in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and is the recipient... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom