LAS VEGAS- ISC Westwhich was held from April 9 to 12 in The Venice Convention and Exhibition Centerproduced by Reaction with the Security Industry Association (SIA) as the title sponsor, increased by 20,000 net square feet this year.
The annual event welcomed more than 29,000 industry professionals (an increase of more than 2,000 from 2023) and 750 exhibitors, approximately 200 more than last year.
“It is essential that we stay current with new products and companies emerging in the industry. With that in mind, we are always looking to expand our exhibitor base,” said Mary Beth Shaughnessy, vice president of events at ISC Security Events, RX.
“At ISC West, we work tirelessly to enhance the guest experience by delivering fan-favorite programming and new offerings each year… Plus, industry professionals are excited to return to in-person events post-pandemic. This has created the perfect storm to help drive our numbers forward in 2024!”
New experiences and educational opportunities
Wave Lynx sponsored the first-ever ISC West concert on April 10, and Grammy-winning rock band The Wallflowers performed on the show’s main stage, providing a memorable networking experience.
A new AI Discovery Zone at the show floor used interactive displays and demonstrations to show how the technology could revolutionize security. ISC West plans to expand its AI offerings in the future, according to Shaughnessy.
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In addition, a new SIA Education at ISC West The Passport program made educational programs easier for industry professionals to access, providing three full days of training, entry to the show’s exhibit hall and more.
Ensure carbon neutrality
ISC West 2024 was the first U.S. RX event to launch a multi-year strategy aligned with its commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040and introduced a sustainability guide for exhibitors, waste stream receptacles, recyclable cutlery at all retail outlets, manual sorting operations and a program for reusing exhibitor stand supplies.
““As we continue to work toward our goal of becoming a zero-waste event, we look forward to rethinking how event hosts, exhibitors and attendees can all help minimize environmental impact and contribute to a sustainable future,” Shaughnessy said.
ISC West 2025
The next ISC West is scheduled for April 1-4, 2025 at the Venetian, and Shaughnessy expects continued growth: “We already have exhibitors expressing interest in attending next year, and it’s only been a few weeks since the event ended! Our industry is excited to return to in-person events now that we’re past the pandemic, especially as we look to keep up with the ever-evolving technologies and solutions in the space.”
ISC West is part of the Trade Show Executive (TSE) 2023 Fastest 50 Classand is honored for his impressive growth at the TSE Fastest 50 Awards and Summit 2024where Shaughnessy is presented as a Education Summit panelist. Learn more.
Contact Mary Beth Shaughnessy at marybeth.shaughnessy@rxglobal.com
Photo credit: ISC Security Events