Our Events

Protos attends many impactful events and conferences throughout the year. We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events! Please view the event list below to learn more or register to attend.

June 2025
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Educational Campus Security,Law Enforcement
June 16 - 19

IACLEA’s premier event for campus law enforcement and public safety is headed to Atlanta, GA – June 16-19, 2025. The event features multiple general sessions with subject matter experts, over 45 breakout sessions, hands-on demonstrations, an expo with the latest in products and services, and valuable networking with your peers.

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Retail
June 23 - 25
Dallas, Texas

The worlds of physical and cybersecurity are experiencing increasing crossover threats. NRF PROTECT is an opportunity to explore the critical partnerships between online and in-store risk management strategies. NRF PROTECT is THE event where retail organizations can find the vetted knowledge and resources they need to shift their risk strategies from reactionary to ready for anything.

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Law Enforcement
June 23 - 26
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

The National Sheriff’s Association Annual Conference is the largest of its kind  showcasing services and equipment relevant to every facet of police work. The four days include high curated seminars and educational content covering cutting edge content for law enforcement at all levels.

August 2025
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Law Enforcement
August 2 - 8
Miami, Florida

The National Fraternal Order of Police will conduct its 67th National Conference and Exposition at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami. This event represents 110 years of professional law enforcement experience for the largest and oldest law enforcement labor organization in the United States.

Law Enforcement
August 19 - 21
Arlington, Texas

Robbery Investigators Of Texas: RIOT seeks to promote and enhance the partnerships that exist between law enforcement and private industry while pursuing a collaborative investigative strategy in criminal investigations. We accomplish our mission by hosting the annual National Law Enforcement and Corporate Crimes Convention in destination locations across the State of Texas.

September 2025
Real Estate
September 8 - 10
Toronto, Ontario

Industrial, office, mixed-use, multifamily. Networking, education, project tours and special events. It all converges at NAIOP’s fall conference! Converge brings together 1,600 of commercial real estate’s top owners, developers, investors and more for insightful sessions, dynamic discussions, networking and deal-making.

Facilities Management
September 17 - 19
Minneapolis, Minnesota

At World Workplace, we’re bringing together the brightest minds in facility management, workplace strategy and business innovation. Come for the knowledge, stay for the experience and leave with a toolbox full of ideas to revolutionize your facilities.

Asset Protection,Retail
September 21 - 24
Nashville, Tennessee

The APEX event series, powered by TalkLPnews, is designed to bring together industry executives for a valuable exchange of ideas, learnings, and to strengthen the relationships within the retail, grocery, convenience store and restaurant community.

Security
September 29 - October 1
New Orleans, Louisiana

At GSX, security leaders and practitioners from every sector converge to take on these unseen risks. Be here to experience top-level, immersive education. Broaden your perspective through cross-industry networking. Find inspiration and wisdom in keynotes by speakers who have been there. Prepare for what’s next as security’s first line of defense.

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Hyatt Regency
June 16 - 19, 2025
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Conference Center
June 23 - 25, 2025
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Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Mark Hjelle

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Hjelle is the CEO of Security Services Holdings, LLC as well as Protos Security and its subsidiaries. Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture. Most recently, he was CEO for CSC ServiceWorks, a B2B2C provider of technology-enabled consumer services. Prior to CSC, Mark was President of Brickman/Valleycrest a national provider of exterior landscape and snow removal services. Over the course of his 18-year tenure at Brickman, he held numerous leadership positions in operations, finance and business development. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government and a Law Degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law.