ESX will extend expo hours at its 2026 event to accommodate increasing interest from security professionals.
The extended expo programming will give security integrators, dealers, and monitoring professionals additional dedicated time to discover innovations, compare solutions, and build partnerships that drive recurring revenue and operational excellence.
“While many shows are seeing increases in end user attendance, ESX has stayed true to its niche and mission of serving the channel,” says Jillian Bateman-McIntosh, COO of ESA. “This is where decision makers from electronic security and life safety integration and dealer companies from across the nation gather to take their business to the next level. We are unwavering to our commitment to delivering an unmatched experience to help them do just that.”
While the event is known for its standout educational sessions focused on best practice sharing, the dedicated expo hours are where decision makers can find partners to help them compete and grow.
By extending dedicated expo hours and programming, ESX aims to make it easier for attendees to see more technology — not for surface-level product demos, but to dig into how products and services can be implemented, sold, marketed and more to drive better business results.
2026 Dedicated Expo Hours
- Day 1: Tuesday, June 2: 2:00-6:00 p.m.
An additional hour has been added to the expo on this day. - Day 2: Wednesday, June 3: 12:00-3:00 p.m.
“Exhibitors asked for more face time with qualified buyers—and buyers asked for more time to evaluate critical categories like video analytics, cloud-based access control, fire alarm systems and more,” says George De Marco, ESX Chairman. “This update is in direct response to that feedback.”
ESX does not offer programming that competes with dedicated expo hours. Instead, educational and networking-focused programming bookends the expo hours to provide a comprehensive experience for business owners and leaders.
ESX reports exhibit sales are up more than 15% compared to 2025.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Available expo booths and show sponsorships can be found at:
ESX 2026 Floorplan – ESX