General Colin L. Powell, USA -Ret.- to Serve as Keynote Speaker for ASIS International's 51st Annual Seminar and Exhibits

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2005--

Security Industry's Largest Show being held Sept. 12-15, 2005

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), the former U.S. Secretary of State and a luminary on the global and national security challenges of the 21st century, will be the keynote speaker at the ASIS International 51st Annual Seminar and Exhibits, being held Sept. 12-15, 2005 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Drawing on the experience culled from his careers in defense, diplomacy and public service, Powell's speech will be the highlight of the ASIS program which has established itself as the premier networking and educational event in the security industry, as well as the world's largest show dedicated to security.

Developed by security professionals for security professionals, more than 135 educational sessions led by recognized leaders in the field will address the hot topics and pressing challenges facing the industry today. In addition, more than 850 vendors will display the newest in security-related products, technologies and services, utilizing more than a half-million square feet of the convention center. More than 19,000 people are expected, with more than half reporting that the ASIS Seminar will be the only national or international security-related trade show they attend this year.

For more information, go to www.asisonline.org or call Member Services at 703-519-6200.

ASIS International (ASIS) is the preeminent organization for security professionals, with more than 33,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities, and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the industry's number one magazine -- Security Management -- ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.