LAS VEGAS — The ultimate annual gathering of about 30,000 security industry pros, better known as ISC West 2026, kicks off today at The Venetian Expo with the first slate of 150 education sessions covering the latest topics of importance to help those new to the sector or with decades of experience navigate the ever-changing space.
Dan Ferrisi, group director of content + editorial, industrial + tech, for Emerald, will be on the ground and all over the city getting all the latest news and notes for SSI readers during the show, as well as handing out some hardware to our 2026 SAMMY Award winners and 2026 SSI Industry Hall of Fame inductees.
If you need to quickly prepare for your trip to ISC West 2026 and want to learn everything you can about this year’s show in one place, we’ve got you covered with our annual roundup.
ISC West 2026: What’s Back, What’s New and What You Must See
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It’s not easy to keep a show with a history dating back more than 50 years that attracts 30,000 people every year fresh, but the organizers of ISC West 2026 are confident they’ve done it again this year, preserving the best elements of previous shows and adding even more to see and do.
This year’s event, which is scheduled for March 23 through March 27 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, features four days of education sessions from Monday through Thursday and three days to traverse the exhibit floor, from Wednesday to Friday.
ISC West brings together end users, practitioners, consultants, integrators, dealers, installers, technicians and more to one place. This year, attendees will see more than 700 exhibitors and 150 education sessions with 330 speakers, says event vice president Mary Beth Shaughnessy.
2026 SAMMY Awards Winners Announced at ISC West 2026
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LAS VEGAS — SSI today presented the 2026 SAMMY Awards to winners in 14 categories at a lavish ceremony in coordination with PSA at ISC West 2026, honoring the best and brightest in promoting their work and the security industry as a whole.
The SAMMY (short for Sales & Marketing) Awards are among the most prestigious honors that a security systems company can earn. When a dealer, installer or integrator wins a SAMMY Award, it attests to their exceptional expertise in creating sales and marketing materials, executing business best practices and delivering outstanding installations.
Resideo Introduces AI Smart Search on First Alert Security Solutions
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Global home comfort, safety and security solutions provider Resideo Technologies introduced AI Smart Search available for First Alert CX4 video cameras and a cloud-based access control integration between ProdataKey (PDK) and First Alert security solutions at ISC West 2026 this week.
The new features reflect the company’s commitment to enhance user experiences and unlock new business opportunities for residential and small-to-medium business (SMB) security professionals.
ADI Showcases Expanded Security Solutions at ISC West 2026
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LAS VEGAS — ADI has announced its presence at ISC West 2026, where the company is showcasing how its ecosystem of exclusive brands and distributed brands work seamlessly together to deliver comprehensive, end‑to‑end solutions.
Under the mantra, “ADI Gives You More,” in booth #12043, the global distributor will highlight how customers benefit from expanded products and enhanced services, while having the power to design, deploy and support security systems.
i-PRO Hosts Security Technician Scholarship Recipients at ISC West
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LAS VEGAS — i-PRO Americas Inc., today announced the first recipients of its Security Technician Scholarship Program, a workforce initiative “designed to help address the growing shortage of trained technicians across the physical security industry,” at its ISC West 2026 booth (#26053).
The program awarded scholarships to 19 Las Vegas–area participants, providing each recipient with hands-on technical training valued at approximately $4,000. Applicants were sourced through outreach to technical and vocational programs at the College of Southern Nevada along with industry referrals.
Security Industry Association Announces New Board of Directors
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LAS VEGAS —The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its new board of directors chairman—Mike Mathes of Convergint—and presented two new members to the SIA board of directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, during ISC West 2026.
The SIA Executive Committee for 2026 includes:
- Chairman: Mike Mathes, executive vice president, Convergint
- Immediate Past Chairman: Scott Dunn, president, Dunn Strategic Advisory
- Secretary: Dave Ilardi, senior vice president and president of the Americas, Allegion
- Treasurer: John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer, SAGE Integration
- At-Large Officer: Tara Dunning, vice president of converging technologies, global strategy and sales, Wesco
SSI Introduces Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at ISC West
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LAS VEGAS — SSI will induct five new members into its Industry Hall of Fame on Thursday afternoon at ISC West in conjunction with PSA Network, honoring five industry legends who have left their marks on the security industry in a variety of ways.
Congratulations to Darryl Keeler, executive chairman of Tech Systems, Inc. (TSi); John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer of SAGE Integration; Tricia Parks, founder of Parks Associates; Ira D. Riklis, chairman and CEO of COPS Monitoring; and Steve Rubin, partner at Bridgepoint Advisors, LLC.
VOSKER PRO Expands Offering for Professional Security Market
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MONTREAL — Surveillance solutions provider VOSKER recently announced the company’s expansion into the professional security market with the launch of the latest iteration of its surveillance camera line, the VOSKER PRO, in tandem with VOSKER’s new monitoring platform.
This launch “immediately establishes VOSKER as a leading contender in the professional security space,” according to the company announcement.
AtlasIED Debuts AIX Platform at ISC West 2026
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LAS VEGAS — AtlasIED has introduced the AIX platform at ISC West 2026, a next-generation IP endpoint solution designed to enhance security and situational awareness.
Built for integrators, AIX “shifts the focus from reactive security to smarter prevention while seamlessly fitting into real-world deployments,” according to the company announcement. The platform will be showcased at booth 30061 at the Venetian Convention Center in Las Vegas from March 25-27.
AtlasIED Unveils AIX RapidAlert Wearable Emergency Solution
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LAS VEGAS — AtlasIED will launch its new AIX RapidAlert at ISC West 2026 this week. It is a wearable, easy-to-use badge-based solution that enables staff and visitors to instantly request help during emergencies, delivering faster response times and greater peace of mind in schools, healthcare and commercial environments.
The badges will be on display in the AtlasIED booth 30061 at the Venetian Convention Center from March 25-27.
Wesco Launches Managed Services Suite for Integrators, Customers
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PITTSBURGH — Business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions provider Wesco International recently announced a new suite of managed services designed to “help organizations optimize technology assets, strengthen workplace safety programs and improve facility performance with data and expert support,” according to the company announcement.
Wesco will showcase the newly available service and technology offerings at ISC West 2026, taking place this week at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
D-Tools Showcases SI v24 and Cloud Advancements at ISC West 2026
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CONCORD, Calif. — Business management software provider D-Tools will demonstrate an array of advancements at ISC West 2026 in The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from March 25-27.
In booth #1064, the company will be offering previews of its upcoming release of System Integrator (SI) version 24 (v24) on-premises software, along with live demos of web-based D-Tools Cloud for the first time at an ISC West trade show.
IQSIGHT Unveils AI-Driven Visual Intelligence Solutions at ISC West 2026
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LAS VEGAS — IQSIGHT, formerly Bosch Video Systems, is set to make a significant impact at ISC West 2026, taking place March 25-27 in Las Vegas. At booth 11053, the company will highlight its AI-driven solutions designed to empower organizations to see clearly, act confidently and improve security outcomes.
Sachin Khanna on IQSIGHT’s Debut at ISC West 2026
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LAS VEGAS — IQSIGHT will make its official debut at ISC West 2026, showcasing its expanded portfolio of intelligent video solutions designed to enhance security, safety and operational performance.
The show marks a pivotal moment for IQSIGHT to introduce its brand and demonstrate how visual intelligence empowers organizations to act confidently in critical environments.
i-PRO Enables Connectivity Within Milestone Arcules VSaaS Platform
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TOKYO — Global professional security and public safety solutions provider i-PRO Co., Ltd., and global data-driven video technology platform Milestone Systems today announced that selected cameras now support native camera-to-cloud connectivity within Milestone’s video surveillance-as-a-service platform, Arcules.
The integration “enables i-PRO cameras to connect directly to Milestone’s Arcules cloud without requiring on-site servers, recorders or hardware gateways,” according to the joint announcement.
What AtlasIED is Bringing to ISC West 2026 and Why You Must See It
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As the largest security industry event in North America approaches, professionals are eagerly anticipating the market’s latest innovations. At ISC West 2026, AtlasIED is set to demonstrate why their 91-year history of audio-first principles gives them a unique advantage in the commercial security sector.
Monitoring Matters: The Ethical Use of AI in Security, Part 1
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With ISC West 2026 set to take place this month at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence (AI) will most certainly be a very large part of virtually all the conversations going on at the show. Just about every vendor will no doubt either have an AI solution or be working on one.
I believe we are at the outside edge of where AI can take us, both good and bad.
2026 SAMMY Awards Finalists Announced
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Security Sales & Integration today announces our 2026 SAMMY Awards finalists. Our editors will announce the winners during the annual SAMMY Awards ceremony at ISC West 2026, with this year’s ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. Pacific Time at The Venetian Las Vegas, First Level, Marco Polo 806 in partnership with PSA Network.
“The SAMMY Awards are themselves a brand name in the physical and electronic security space,” Dan Ferrisi, group director of content and editorial, industrial and tech, Emerald, says. “That’s fitting because the SAMMYs focus on highlighting dealers, installers and integrators’ excellence in marketing, branding, promotional initiatives and digital outreach.”
SIA Names 2026 Women in Security Forum Power 100 Honorees
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SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2026 honorees for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100.
This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, “honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry,” the announcement says.
ONVIF Highlights Interoperability Standards at ISC West 2026
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SAN RAMON, Calif. – ONVIF, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, will exhibit at ISC West 2026 at booth L20 from March 25-27 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
The organization will discuss the value of open, standardized interoperability and highlight how its profile specifications enable integrators, consultants and end users to build flexible, vendor-independent security systems.
ISC West: Hard Truths That Vendors Need to Hear About Their Marketing
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March is here, which means ISC West 2026 is rapidly approaching. For vendors in the security industry— whether manufacturers, software companies, service providers or other organizations—the next few weeks could determine whether your booth is forgettable or unforgettable.
As an integrator who’s seen both, here are the harsh truths about what works and what makes us grab a pen and leave.
Four Top Conference Sessions on Converged Security at ISC West 2026
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ISC West 2026 is coming up March 23-27 in Las Vegas and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program, including keynote presentations and more than 150 sessions from more than 330 speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.
Five Can’t-Miss ISC West 2026 Cybersecurity and IT Sessions
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Among the lineup of ISC West 2026 conference offerings are several sessions related to cybersecurity and IT. At ISC West 2026, you’ll discover expert insights on zero trust in physical security, cyber penetration and evasion tactics and more.
Here are five sessions you won’t want to miss; make sure to add them to your ISC West calendar!
SIA Names Dan Merkle as 2026 Committee Chairperson of the Year
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SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Merkle as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for “excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives,” according to the association announcement.
SIA will present Merkle with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which is scheduled for March 24 at 10:30 a.m. at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas during ISC West 2026.
Security Industry Association Names 2026 Sandy Jones Volunteers of Year
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SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Daniël Reichman and Mark Schreiber as the 2026 recipients of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award.
SIA will present Reichman and Schreiber with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, scheduled for March 24 during ISC West 2026.
ISC West 2026 Unveils Keynote Speakers and AI Learning Platform
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NORWALK, Conn. — ISC West 2026, scheduled for March 23 to March 27 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announces this year’s SIA Education@ISC Program “aimed to educate the industry on what’s new and next.”
With a three-day keynote series and sessions featuring cybersecurity experts and stakeholders from organizations across the private and public sector, 2026 sessions “will provide attendees with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the field of security,” according to the joint announcement.
SIA Names Dan Cremins 2026 Standards Service Award Recipient
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SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Cremins as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Standards Service Award. SIA will present Cremins with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, scheduled for March 24 during ISC West 2026 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
The SIA Standards Service Award is presented to individuals “who have demonstrated continued excellence and tireless service in volunteer efforts related to the leadership, development, education and advocacy of SIA’s standards programs and services,” according to the association announcement.
Security Industry Association Names 2026 SIA Chair’s Award Honorees
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SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dakota Mackie and John Nemerofsky as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s board of directors chairperson.
The award recognizes “SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future,” according to the association announcement.
SIA will present Mackie and Nemerofsky with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which is scheduled March 24 at 10:30 a.m. at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas during ISC West 2026.
Between Us Pros: A New Year’s Video Monitoring Resolution
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One resolution that I believe you absolutely can stick with is adopting or expanding your company’s involvement with video monitoring. To put it another way: Although you may not lose inches around your waistline, take solace in knowing your business will most certainly add to its bottom line!
For more on this topic, please join me for a panel I’m leading at ISC West 2026 in Las Vegas in March: “How Remote Video Guarding’s Revolutionary Crime Prevention Generates High-Dollar RMR.”
