ISC West 2023: Greatest Trade Show Award Winner

Trade Show Executive (TSE) has named ISC West as The Greatest Trade Show of 2023 at the 2024 TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit.

This prestigious awards program recognizes trade shows across various industries that were the largest and most ahead of the curve in innovative approaches in 2023. The event celebrated not only the winners but also the robust recovery of the trade show industry since the pandemic.

Innovative programming

“The ISC West team is honored to be recognized as The Greatest Trade Show of 2023 by Trade Show Executive Magazine,” said Mary Beth Shaughnessy, ISC Event Vice President.

“Every year, we are committed to delivering a standout show with innovative programming to create an unrivaled customer experience. With a show floor of almost 250,000 square feet, we were proud to meet both our exhibitors and attendees with an expanse of offerings that keep them coming back year after year.”

Security challenges

ISC West addressed society’s most pressing security challenges throughout the four-day event

Held at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and hosted by RX, ISC West 2023 showcased an environment where innovation and creativity came to life. 

As safety continues to dominate headlines, ISC West addressed society’s most pressing security challenges throughout the four-day event and broadened the industry’s horizon to bring the most advanced products, services, and solutions to security novices and experts alike. 

Physical and cybersecurity challenges

In 2023, attendees had the opportunity to engage with industry experts, make professional connections, share valuable insights, and explore the most cutting-edge solutions to physical and cybersecurity challenges in a hands-on setting.

ISC West 2023 welcomed over 27,000 security industry professionals, including more than 650 exhibitors displaying their latest technologies. Post-show attendance numbers totaled over 18,000 attendees alone, marking an increase of 56.2% from ISC West 2022. Additionally, the 2023 show saw an 89.6% increase from 2022 for SIA Education@ISC session attendance. As an industry very eager to return to in-person events, ISC West 2023 experienced significant growth with heavy foot traffic on the show floor from open to close.

ISC West 2023 highlights

The Bridge

Enhancements came to life at the revamped space known as The Bridge, the main stage destination

In 2023, ISC West significantly elevated the look and feel of the event, and these enhancements came to life at the revamped space known as The Bridge, the main stage destination.

Here, attendees experienced the immersive nature of the safety and security industry, replete with thought-provoking speakers and special events throughout the show.

Career Zone

The Career Zone was introduced at ISC West 2023. This area on the show floor focused on professional growth and workforce development. The Career Zone also catered to young professionals and next-gen pioneers of the security industry.

With this objective, sessions focused on mentorship and skills workshops so attendees could bring what they learned into their own workplaces.

SIA New Products + Solutions Awards Showcase

The SIA NPS Awards display area underwent a design and layout transformation at ISC West 2023, strategically highlighting the most innovative products and solutions on the market.

It also featured a new visitor-led scanning technology, Colleqt, where attendees could scan exhibitors’ QR codes to learn more about their security technologies on display.

SIA Education@ISC West

When it comes to industry education, ISC West continues to grow and evolve and the security field

When it comes to industry education, ISC West continues to grow and evolve alongside the security field. With that in mind, ISC West updated its annual education offerings to provide the best and most up-to-date experience possible.

SIA Education@ISC hosted over 85 sessions – all with content curated around 2023 Megatrend topics and focusing on Cybersecurity, which was the #1 Megatrend of the year.

ISC West 2023

With 200+ speakers, more than 650 exhibitors, 85+ education sessions, and 27,000 industry professionals spanning 248,000 square feet, ISC West 2023 established its show floor as the place where people want to be and stay. Offering a combination of products, educational programming, and networking opportunities all under one roof cemented ISC West as the premier destination to showcase innovation and illustrate where the industry is moving next.

Already making plans for next year? Save the date for ISC West 2025, held March 31–April 4 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas where security professionals can continue to experience the largest and most dynamic industry trade event of the year.