ESX is pleased to announce its 2026 lineup of educational speakers, delivering a peer-driven program built for today’s security leaders. A defining strength of ESX education is its peer-led format, where integrators, monitoring professionals, and executives share real-world strategies that directly impact business performance.

The 2026 program spans four core tracks, Sales & Marketing, Field Operations, Management, and Monitoring—along with Executive Leadership Workshops designed for senior decision-makers. Each session is built to address the priorities that matter most, from driving RMR growth and improving operational efficiency to strengthening leadership and scaling sustainably.

This year’s program also takes a practical look at how AI is reshaping the industry. From improving monitoring accuracy and reducing false alarms to enabling more proactive service models and smarter operational decisions, sessions will focus on how security companies can apply AI in ways that drive real business outcomes

““ESX is built on a simple belief that our industry grows strongest when its people grow together,” says George De Marco, ESX Chairman. “Our peer-to-peer educational model continues to set ESX apart, bringing security professionals together with experienced practitioners who deliver real-world insight in every session. Whether it’s staying ahead of emerging trends, strengthening leadership, or understanding what AI means for your business, ESX provides the knowledge, community, and perspective to move forward with confidence.”” 

ESX Best Practice Sharing Speakers 

Michael Alfano	John Armstrong	Chris Atwood	Rob Bado
Jeremy Bates	Julie Beaver	Amy Becker	Dean Belisle
Kelly Bond	Matthew Brandon	George R. Breyer	Melissa Brinkman
Matthew Carlson	April Chastain	David Charney	John Chiaramonte
Tammy Cozby	Jeremy Daumen	Joshua Davis	David DeCamp
Josh Dice	Dena Domey	Jack Doyle	Scott Elkins
Janet Fenner	Bob Finney	Will Fleenor	Sean Foley
Sean Forrest	Brandon Freedman	Jonathan George	Sean Githens
Peter Goldring	Lynnie Guzman	Matthew Hanley	Melanie Henson
Anthony Iannone	Jack Johnson	John Kostelac	John Loud
Jason Lutz	Kirk MacDowell	Daniel Morrin	John Nemerofsky
Brian Page	Rob Pedregon	John Perry	Chris Peterson
Mike Picciola	Audrey Pierson	Cindy Ponder	Mark Popkowski
Mike Proudfit	Ben Purcell	Spencer Rogers	Aaron Salma
Taylor Sears	Kathy Sizemore	John Smith	Marvin Smith
Max Thomas	Joseph Usie	Heather Walkowiak	Tony Wilson

View the full list of speakers by directing your browser to – www.esxweb.com/esx-2026-speakers 

Education at ESX is intentionally built for the pro-installed channel, ensuring every session is relevant to the challenges and opportunities facing integrators and monitoring professionals today. From strengthening RMR models to improving operational performance and leadership execution, attendees leave with strategies they can put to work immediately.

Access to the education sessions and esteemed speakers is reserved for Deluxe and Executive pass holders. Register your team today to secure your spot at this unparalleled industry event!  

The ESX Management Education Track is available for sposnorship, the Monitoring Track is sponsored by Becklar, the Field Operations Track is sponsored by Becklar, and the Sales & Marketing Track is sponsored by Rocket Media.