ASIS Europe 2027: Sam Roper as Conference Co‑Chair
Sam Roper has been appointed by ASIS International as Conference Co‑Chair for ASIS Europe 2027, joining Lee Pokorski to shape the programme for next year’s event in Liverpool on 3-5 March.
A Security Leader with Global Experience
Sam is an experienced security leader with over 15 years of international expertise across the technology, entertainment and consulting sectors. Currently serving as Strategic Security Lead at Solventum, she advises senior leadership on complex risk landscapes and leads large-scale security programmes, crisis response efforts and business continuity initiatives across diverse markets.
“I’m honoured to take on the role of Conference Co‑Chair for ASIS Europe – says Roper – an event that plays a vital role helping security leaders tackle the most pressing challenges. I look forward to working with Lee to create a dynamic programme that addresses the strategic risk environment while delivering practical value to attendees”.
Sam began her career with Control Risks and has since held senior positions at Netflix and Google, where she built and scaled regional security functions, led crisis management efforts during major global events and developed global programmes in travel risk and workplace violence prevention. A recognised voice in the industry, she is also a seasoned speaker known for translating complex risk into practical, business-focused strategies.
Shaping the Future of ASIS Europe
“It’s fantastic to welcome Sam as Co‑Chair for ASIS Europe 2027 – adds Pokorski. – Her breadth of experience across multiple sectors and her ability to connect risk to business outcomes will be invaluable in shaping a programme that resonates with our audience”.
Initial programme development has started and will be completed with input from the Call for Content, which will be launched in early September.
