Places to go, people to see: The ultimate guide to maximizing your ISC West experience.

With the biggest trade show of the year just around the corner, security professionals far and wide are scrambling to make the most out of the "CES of the security industry."

With countless seminars, exhibitions, and product launches crammed into this three-day expo, it's good to have an idea of what you'd like to get from this international conference.

Are you looking to scope out new hardware for your next security project? What are the key seminars for your related profession? How can you maximize your value from attending the conference?

Instead of frantically rushing from booth to booth, use our free guide below to maximize your ISC West experience.

Product launches:

• Digifact A: Get ready to hear the latest in audio technology.

The all-new Digifact A is a smart IP microphone that combines crystal clear audio with audio analytics. At its core, the Digifact is designed to be an all-in-one audio solution for security professionals. Sound intriguing? Stop by booth #8038 for an in-person demo or schedule one here.

Exhibits:

New Product Showcase

If the number of new products being revealed seems overwhelming, it’s because it is. The solution? Attend the New Product Showcase ceremony. With over 30 product categories this year, you can let the judges sift through the proverbial haystack of new security products to find the best for your next project.

The award ceremony is on April 11th @ 3:30pm on the Lobby Stage.

Emerging Technology Zone

For the tech startup lovers out there, be sure to check out the Emerging Technology Zone exhibit located in Hall G. Designed to showcase the next generation of innovative products in the security industry, 50 companies will be be exhibiting new technology designed to revolutionize the security industry.

Arrive early because this exhibit opens an hour before the rest of the expo.

Events:

The Advance: SIA Annual Membership Meeting, Tuesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. Sands Convention Center, rooms 505/506.

SIA Market Leaders Reception: An evening of networking and an industry celebration, Tuesday, April 10, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Beer Park at Paris Las Vegas, 3655

SIA InteropFest: SIA's interoperability and OSDP solutions demonstration and networking reception, Wednesday, April 11, 4:30-7:00 p.m, Sands Convention Center, room 701

For more information on these events, visit the ISC West Events Page.

Seminars:

• In case you missed it:

• If you're interested in the mutually beneficial relationship between businesses, communities, and first-responders in mitigating active shooter incidents, then this is the seminar for you. By providing clarity, assistance, and guidance to the first-responder community, we can minimize the threat of active shooter situations and better protect our communities.
  
  • Who should go: Law enforcement, integrators
  • Link: http://www.iscwest.com/en/Sessions/51823/BACK-BY-POPULAR-DEMAND-Active-Shooter-Workshop-1

• Gunshot detection as a solution to active shooters: 

Using Technology to Mitigate the Active Shooter Threat: Gunshot Detection Best Practices

• If you're interested in leveraging technology to protect your community or organization from threats, this is the seminar for you. Everything from automated shooter response benefits to best practices will be covered during this presentation.
  • Who should go: Law enforcement, integrators, security directors, city officials
  • Link: http://www.iscwest.com/en/Sessions/51891/Using-Technology-to-Mitigate-the-Active-Shooter-Threat-Gunshot-Detection-Best-Practices

See you at the ISC West!

Whether you're attending to network, scope out new hardware, or continue your education through hands-on seminars and workshops, we hope this guide has helped you prepare and maximize your return for attending the ISC West.

If you're interested in learning more about audio technology, Louroe Electronics will be in attendance at booth #8038. Come check out our all-new Digifact A or schedule a demo here.