NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West 2026 has opened registration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), scheduled for March 23-27 (SIA Education@ISC: March 23-26 | Exhibit Hall: March 25-27) at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
In addition to the SIA Education@ISC conference program and hundreds of exhibitors, ISC West will showcase new featured areas such as the Security Experience Center, Startups Area and Digital Trust and Identity Pavilion. ISC West will also introduce ISC PRO, the enhanced attendee expo hall badge “designed for professionals who want more access, comfort and connection,” according to the event announcement.
New to ISC West 2026, the Digital Trust & Identity Featured Area “showcases how security is moving beyond perimeter defense to verified, trust-based protection,” the announcement says.
Visitors will be able to “explore hands-on demos and expert insights in digital credentials, unified identity access and real-time identity verification—all designed to help security professionals build more secure, seamless access systems that people can trust,” according to the announcement.
This year also marks the launch of ISC PRO, a premium expo hall badge designed to enhance the overall ISC West experience. ISC PRO provides exclusive perks such as access to the ISC PRO Lounge, priority registration lines, VIP entry to keynote Q&As, early exhibit hall access and more—all “tailored to help attendees maximize their time at the show,” the announcement says.
Why Should You Register for ISC West 2026?
Following its debut at ISC East 2025, ISC West will also introduce the Startups Area and the Security Experience Center to the Las Vegas show floor. The Startups Area will offer attendees “the opportunity to meet emerging companies, engage directly with founders and product teams and preview next-generation technologies,” according to the event announcement.
Meanwhile, the Security Experience Center “will deliver an interactive walkthrough of a connected mini smart building environment, illustrating how devices, data and decision-making come together in real time,” the announcement says.
This year’s SIA Education@ISC program will feature more than 120 sessions led by more than 280 security industry experts. Tracks for 2026 include Credentials and Biometrics, Data Center Security, Perimeter Security and Converged Security—each designed “to equip professionals with the knowledge required to stay ahead of evolving threats and innovations across the security landscape,” according to the event announcement.
With more than 750 exhibitors, ISC West “continues to serve as the leading platform for discovering technologies, insights, and partnerships shaping a more unified approach to security,” the announcement says.
Attendees “will gain a comprehensive look at how physical and digital security are merging to protect people, data and spaces.” The exhibit hall will also feature returning attendee favorites such as The Bridge, Career Zone, Cyber Hub, the SIA New Products and Solutions Awards display area and more.
“ISC West 2026 will be our most comprehensive and forward-looking event yet,” says Mary Beth Shaughnessy, event vice president for ISC West. “As physical and digital security continue to evolve, we’re proud to offer an experience that gives professionals unparalleled access to the innovations, education and connections shaping the future of protection and trust.
“With new featured areas, an enhanced ISC PRO badge experience and over 750 exhibiting brands, this year’s show is designed to empower our entire security community to stay ahead of what’s next,” she says.
What You’ll See at the Event
The Main Stage at ISC West will feature three keynotes and host the ISC West Concert on Wednesday, March 25, with the performer expected to be announced in January.
“This event is an essential opportunity to explore the most cutting-edge security technologies, learn from leading experts and connect with industry professionals at a wide array of events,” says SIA CEO Don Erickson in the event announcement.
“We highly encourage all SIA members and the broader industry to participate in the 2026 show and look forward to seeing you for offerings like the informative SIA Education@ISC West conference, the highly regarded SIA New Products and Solutions Awards program, our top-quality courses on security project management, cybersecurity and interoperability and the lively SIA networking and professional growth events,” he says.
Further information about education, programming, and premier speakers will be announced soon.
