BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ESX - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ESX X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://esxweb.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ESX REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dubai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T171621 CREATED:20260409T210252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T012358Z UID:10000156-1780326000-1780329600@esxweb.com SUMMARY:ESA AI Readiness Council (ARC) Meeting DESCRIPTION:ESA AI Readiness Council (ARC) MeetingThe ESA AI Readiness Council (ARC) Meeting at ESX 2026 invites industry leaders to focus on how artificial intelligence can be practically implemented across integrator and dealer operations. \nThis meeting is designed to move beyond theory and into execution\, exploring real-world strategies for leveraging AI to improve efficiency\, enhance service delivery\, and drive recurring revenue. Discussions will center on how AI can be applied across everyday business functions\, from monitoring and operations to customer engagement and decision-making. \nAttendees will gain insight into ARC’s ongoing initiatives\, including workforce enablement\, standards development\, and client-facing applications\, while identifying actionable opportunities to integrate AI into their businesses today. \nVideo Link goes in section ( it should be 1920×800 px )Key Takeaways:Harness your own capacity for creativity and innovation.Practical tips for how to get more (and better!) ideas out of yourself and your team)The 5 things that every idea needsAvoid common idea-killers in your organization.True creative work exists in the gap between what you have and what you think you need. The ESX Keynote Luncheon will provide the tools your team needs to become more innovative.\nThe 2025 Sara Jackson Award Winner Will Be PresentedThe Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award\, which honors the memory of the 1950-51 ESA President\, recognizes an ESA volunteer who has exhibited exceptional leadership skills on an ESA committee\, task force or board. \nThe award is graciously sponsored by Telguard\, ESA’s exclusive Platinum Executive Strategic Partner. \nThis event is sponsored by:Sponsor This Event!Become a Sponsor for ESX Today! URL:https://esxweb.com/event/esa-ai-readiness-council-arc-meeting/ LOCATION:Boardroom CATEGORIES:ESA Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esxweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ARC-Meeting-Event-Header_1920x640_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T171621 CREATED:20251126T173544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T081251Z UID:10000098-1780322400-1780326000@esxweb.com SUMMARY:ESA Associate Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:ESA Associate Member MeetingJoin us for the ESA Associate Member Meeting\, where ESA’s valued associate members come together to engage in meaningful dialogue about the evolving needs of the industry. This meeting is an opportunity to stay informed about ESA initiatives\, discover new opportunities to enhance your membership\, and contribute your voice to shaping the future of the association. \nINCLUDING A PANEL PRESENTATION LED BY BOARD MEMBER\, JAKE VOLLInside the Dealer’s Mind: What Top ESA Members Want from Associate PartnersJoin us for a candid “voice of the customer” conversation with three SDM 100 dealers who are also active ESA members. This panel will give associate members a rare opportunity to hear directly from some of the industry’s leading security companies about what they value most in ESA membership\, how they view the role of associate members\, and what makes a manufacturer\, distributor\, service provider\, or industry partner truly stand out.\nPanelists will share their perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s top dealers\, what they look for from vendor and associate member relationships\, and how ESA can continue to create meaningful connections between dealers and the companies that support them.\nThis session is designed to help associate members better understand the needs\, priorities\, and expectations of leading ESA dealer members while creating a stronger bridge between the dealer community and the associate member community.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Track is sponsored by:Sponsor This Event!Become a Sponsor for ESX Today! URL:https://esxweb.com/event/esa-associate-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Meeting Room 4 CATEGORIES:ESA Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esxweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESA-Meetings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T171621 CREATED:20251126T154350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T142911Z UID:10000097-1780315200-1780327800@esxweb.com SUMMARY:Innovation Awards: TechVision Challenge Round DESCRIPTION:Innovation Awards: TechVision Challenge RoundThe Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is honored to represent and bolster industry innovators each year through the ESX Innovation Awards. These Awards distinguish excellence and identify next-gen products and services that offer significant opportunities for growth and operational excellence within the electronic security and life safety industry.   \nThis is an amazing opportunity for member companies and integrators to contend for an ESX award showcase\, top industry recognition across trade publications\, and a chance to compete in the ESX TechVision Challenge\, a Shark Tank-style pitch competition for video promotions and an ESX Mainstage feature. The competition is open to all manufacturers and service providers serving the channel with innovative end user offerings and tools that help dealers\, integrators\, and monitoring professionals become more efficient and profitable. \nWinners will be announced during the TechVision Award Ceremony on June 2\, at the ESA Central Stage. \n2026 People’s Choice AwardsWatch This Year’s Presentations at the Display Case & Vote on the 2026 People’s Choice Award! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Track is sponsored by:Sponsor This Event!Become a Sponsor for ESX Today! URL:https://esxweb.com/event/techvision-challenge-2/ LOCATION:Meeting Rooms 5 & 6 CATEGORIES:Innovation Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esxweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Techvision-Challenge.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T171621 CREATED:20251120T203246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190648Z UID:10000090-1780311600-1780338600@esxweb.com SUMMARY:Welcome Desk Open DESCRIPTION:Our Team is Here to Help!The ESX Welcome Desk is your first stop at ESX 2026! \nWhether you’re picking up your badge\, upgrading your pass type\, or have questions about the schedule\, venue\, or event details\, we’ve got you covered. Need guidance on finding workshops\, locating exhibitors\, or exploring Irving during your stay? Stop by\, and we’ll be happy to help. The ESX Welcome Desk is your go-to resource for ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience! \nThe ESX Welcome Desk is your first stop at ESX 2026!line divider – Dont delete\n\nOur Team is here to help at the ESX Welcome Desk! \nWhether you’re picking up your badge\, upgrading your pass type\, or have questions about the schedule\, venue\, or event details\, we’ve got you covered. Need guidance on finding workshops\, locating exhibitors\, or exploring Irving during your stay? Stop by\, and we’ll be happy to help. The Welcome Desk is your go-to resource for ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ESX experience! \nFrom casual conversations to potential business connections\, every moment at ESX is an opportunity to expand your network — and catch up with industry colleagues. Whether you’re swapping stories\, sharing insights\, or exchanging business cards\, this is networking at its most effortless.\n\nThe ESX Opening Celebration is the kick off to the week’s ESX events. Take this opportunity to launch the event right by networking\, catching up with old industry friends and creating new ones! This event is open to all ESX registrants. \nStop settling for quick\, unmeaningful badge scans and celebrate what the power of a focused event can do for your growth. ESX delivers an experience with a higher level of collaboration and thoughtful conversations among peers. No end users. No chaotic crowds. This is a tailored educational event designed to help you grow your business. Join us for the Electronic Security Expo\, a meaningful event open exclusively to the pro-installer and integrator. This event is designed to allow passionate professionals the ability to learn more\, share more and interact more. \nDealers\, integrators and monitoring professionals will have access to quality education driven by peers and thought leaders with real-world advice. It’s been boasted as the strongest educational programming in the industry. Learn about proven marketing tactics\, sales team management practices\, what key performance indicators to monitor\, how to increase RMR and more. \nESX is most popularly known for its industry-leading education programming\, delivering actionable advice and best practice sharing opportunities for pros responsible for service and maintenance management\, installation management\, sales management\, marketing\, finance and more. \nThe ESX Electronic Security Expo community is a group of passionate security professionals who gather each year to up their game. ESX offers unique experiences that break the ice and gets you engaged with the pro security community. See you there! \n\nThis event is sponsored by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is Sponsored By: URL:https://esxweb.com/event/esx-welcome-desk/ LOCATION:Level 1 near Main Entrance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esxweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Registration.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260531T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T171621 CREATED:20251205T203931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T134730Z UID:10000118-1780228800-1780322400@esxweb.com SUMMARY:2026 FlyLock National Convention DESCRIPTION:2026 FlyLock National ConventionThe FlyLock National Convention brings together nearly 100 FlyLock franchise owners\, technicians\, and corporate leadership from across the country for collaboration\, education\, and networking within the electronic security and access control industry. Held in tandem with ESX 2026\, the convention provides attendees with opportunities to connect with industry partners\, explore the latest technologies in access control and integrated security systems\, and gain valuable insights into business growth\, operations\, and best practices. Through presentations\, training sessions\, and peer engagement\, the FlyLock National Convention strengthens relationships across the network while reinforcing innovation\, service excellence\, and leadership in the evolving security marketplace. \nNote: This is a closed\, invitation-only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis Event is sponsored by:\nSponsor This Event!Become a Sponsor for ESX Today! URL:https://esxweb.com/event/2026-flylock-national-convention/ LOCATION:Junior Ballroom AB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esxweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Flylock.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T121500 DTSTAMP:20260619T171621 CREATED:20241213T200936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165132Z UID:10000018-1750158000-1750162500@esxweb.com SUMMARY:From Tension to Teamwork: Managing Conflict Between Operations and Sales DESCRIPTION:OPERATIONSFrom Tension to Teamwork: Managing Conflict Between Operations and SalesThe relationship between sales and operations can be challenging\, with sales focused on closing deals and operations centered on efficiency and resource management.This session will explore strategies to manage the sales-to-operations handoff\, addressing common conflicts such as misaligned goals and communication breakdowns. Participants will gain practical techniques for fostering collaboration\, improving communication\, and aligning team objectives. Effectively managing these conflicts will enhance teamwork\, streamline processes\, and drive better results. \nThe ESA team is excited to see you at this session in 2025. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: How to identify sources of conflict between sales and operations\, including misaligned goals and differing priorities. Strategies to improve communication\, reduce misunderstandings\, and foster collaboration between teams. Techniques and tools for aligning sales and operations goals to enhance the overall customer experience. An ESX Executive Pass or Deluxe Pass is required to gain access to this and all best-practice sharing sessions. \nREGISTER FOR AN EXECUTIVE OR DELUXE PASS TO ACCESS THIS COURSE.See all CEU credits available for attending ESX 2025 education sessions. MORE \nTHIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CEU CREDITSESX EDUCATION TRACKOperations\n\nESX Operations Track: Successful operation teams deliver high-quality service to customers. A well-oiled machine can mean high customer retention and strong workflow efficiencies. \nDiscover best practices during the ESX Operations Track that will improve your company’s operational excellence and customer experience. Explore ways to build efficiencies in installation\, service methodologies\, and human resources. Examine how others are solving today’s most common operations struggles like recruiting and retaining employees\, supply chain lags\, truck rolls\, job safety\, training\, and more. \n\n\nPresenters: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joel BarfieldSr. Account ManagerSAGE Integration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa BrinkmanCEOCustom Alarm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cameron MunroVP of SalesDoor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audrey Pierson (Moderator)Sales & Leadership ConsultantAudrey Pierson ConsultingSponsored by: URL:https://esxweb.com/event/from-tension-to-teamwork-managing-conflict-between-operations-and-sales/ CATEGORIES:Education Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esxweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Operations.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250606T084500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250606T100000 DTSTAMP:20260619T171621 CREATED:20241111T211745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T234739Z UID:10000001-1749199500-1749204000@esxweb.com SUMMARY:Mastering the Art of Selling Video Monitoring Solutions (Template) DESCRIPTION:MANAGEMENTVisionary Insights: How and Why Video Monitoring Can Supercharge Your RMRIn today’s security-conscious world\, video monitoring is no longer a luxury but a necessity for residential and commercial end users.Uncover innovative strategies and applications to leverage video monitoring for significant RMR growth. From surveillance enhancements to customized solutions\, learn how this technology can serve as a catalyst for diversification and revenue acceleration. \nThe ESA team is excited to see you at this event. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: The top applications that resonate with users How AI and analytics shape video monitoring How to implement effective marketing strategies to promote video monitoring The best practices in aligning video services seamlessly with customer expectations Unlocking Profitability through Video Monitoring Services An ESX Executive Pass or Deluxe Pass is required to gain access to this and all best-practice sharing sessions. \nREGISTER FOR AN EXECUTIVE OR DELUXE PASS TO ACCESS THIS COURSE.See all CEU credits available for attending ESX 2026 education sessions. MORE \nTHIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CEU CREDITSPresenters:Dave MathewsVice President at ResideoDave MathewsVice President at ResideoDo You Want to Be a Presenter?Apply TodayESX EDUCATION TRACKManagementLearn to implement and manage key performance indicators that help to streamline processes and improve top and bottom line results. Find ways to build a strong culture that helps you drive transformational leadership and change throughout the organization. Examine emerging trends and leading-edge technologies that will excite your customers’ changing demands and open new markets to evolve your business. \nThis Track is sponsored by:Sponsor This ESX Education Track! Showcase Your Product or Service with Engaged Security Pros! LEARN MORE URL:https://esxweb.com/event/edu-template/ CATEGORIES:Education Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esxweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/new2024_Management.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR