Aluma CEO speaks at 8th Annual VenuesNow Conference 2025 September 9-11, 2025 in Las Vegas

Aluma Founder & CEO, Akmal Ali, speaks at 8th Annual VenuesNow Conference 2025 September 9-11, 2025 in Las Vegas.

We’re excited to share that Akmal Ali, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aluma, will be a featured panelist at the 8th Annual VenuesNow Conference, taking place September 9–11, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Akmal will join leading security and risk management professionals for the session titled: “Security Impact on Budget: The Cost of Loss Management, Risk Avoidance & Insurance in Strange Times” on Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

This panel will explore the financial and operational impacts of security decisions on public assembly facilities, including budget allocations, cost-benefit analysis, preventive measures, technology integration, insurance, and adaptability to emerging threats. The discussion will also touch on how the SAFETY Act can play a role in helping organizations manage risk and potentially reduce insurance premiums by demonstrating the adoption of DHS-recognized practices.

Joining this panel of distinguished industry leaders, Akmal will bring his expertise as a long-time subject matter expert in venue security. He will emphasize the importance of maintaining a security program rooted in the mantra of Memorialize, Execute, Document, and Defend—ensuring that security strategies are clearly articulated, consistently carried out, thoroughly recorded, and defensible under scrutiny. This approach not only reinforces operational resilience but also provides financial and reputational value, helping venues align risk management with budget realities while protecting fans, staff, and assets.

Joining Akmal on the panel are distinguished industry leaders:

• Mike Downing – Chief Security Officer & President, Oak View Group / Prevent Advisors

• D’Juana Thomas – Vice President, Risk Management, Oak View Group

• Scott Anderson – Vice President, Business Services, Prevent Advisors

• Dr. Mark Hamilton – Consultant, Pink Bows Foundation / Crowdsafety.org

The VenuesNow Conference brings together decision-makers from across the venue, entertainment, and sports industries to discuss the biggest issues shaping the future of live events. Akmal looks forward to contributing to this important conversation and connecting with colleagues who are leading the way in advancing safety, security, and operational excellence.

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8th Annual VenuesNow Conference 2025