Get ready to see how artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming the electronic security and life safety industry —and why it’s time to take action. Companies you know are already executing AI tools for a competitive edge on hiring high-performing talent, marketing initiatives and supporting field operations.

This session will show you where AI stands today, where it’s going next, and how you can use it to stay ahead of your competition. Experience the amazing things AI can already do for your business — and the risks of ignoring it. You’ll walk away with a new way of thinking about what’s possible.

This energizing keynote turns AI from something futuristic into something real and ready for ESX attendees. It will inspire you to take bold steps that can have a major impact on how you do business today.

ESA is unveiling a new initiative, the ESA Industry Research Center, aimed at helping integrators and dealers better understand the market forces shaping business today and tomorrow. Backed by Beacon Economics and ESA Chief Economist Christopher Thornberg, PhD, this effort will provide meaningful insight to support smarter planning and stronger growth.

Built to support the security industry, this effort will focus on the key factors that influence performance, resilience, and future success. With the partnership with Beacon, the ESA Industry Research Center will build an Industry Performance Index (IPI) based on: 

• Business Activity & Market Growth to highlight current conditions and future demand.
• Workforce Capacity & Pressure to examine labor availability and operational strain.
• Revenue & Business Model Health to help assess business strength and sustainability.
• Technology & AI Adoption to explore how emerging tools are changing the industry.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is designed to give integrators, dealers, and industry leaders a clearer view of where the market stands today and where it’s headed next.