IRVING, Texas — The Electronic Security Expo (ESX), owned and produced by industry association Electronic Security Association, will extend expo hours at its 2026 event to accommodate increasing interest from security professionals.
The extended expo programming “will give security integrators, dealers and monitoring professionals additional dedicated time to discover innovations, compare solutions and build partnerships that drive recurring revenue and operational excellence,” according to the ESA announcement.
“While many shows are seeing increases in end user attendance, ESX has stayed true to its niche and mission of serving the channel,” says Jillian Bateman-McIntosh, chief operating officer of ESA, in the association announcement.
“This is where decision makers from electronic security and life safety integration and dealer companies from across the nation gather to take their business to the next level,” she says. “We are unwavering to our commitment to delivering an unmatched experience to help them do just that.”
Why is ESA Extending the Expo Hours for ESX 2026?
While ESX is “known for its standout educational sessions focused on best practice sharing,” according to the ESA announcement, the dedicated expo hours “are where decision-makers can find partners to help them compete and grow.”
By extending dedicated expo hours and programming, ESX aims to make it easier for attendees to see more technology — not for surface-level product demos, but to dig into how products and services can be implemented, sold, marketed and more to drive better business results.
ESX 2026 Expo Hours
Day 1: Tuesday, June 2 from 2-6 p.m. (additional hour added)
Day 2: Wednesday, June 3 from noon to 3 p.m.
“Exhibitors asked for more face time with qualified buyers—and buyers asked for more time to evaluate critical categories like video analytics, cloud-based access control, fire alarm systems and more,” says George De Marco, ESX chairman, in the ESA announcement. “This update is in direct response to that feedback.”
ESX 2026 does not offer programming that competes with dedicated expo hours. Instead, educational and networking-focused programming bookends the expo hours “to provide a comprehensive experience for business owners and leaders,” the ESA announcement says.
“Integrators learn from each other in classrooms — taking away tactical advice they can implement immediately,” says De Marco in the announcement. “They can interface with the people, products, and partners that can help them grow the business. It’s a comprehensive learning experience.”
ESX 2026 exhibit sales are up more than 15% compared to 2025. Available expo booths and show sponsorships can be found at www.esxweb.com/esx-2026-expo.
ESX 2026 registration will open in November.
