ISC East 2024 delivers another year of growth in attendance and programming

NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2024 officials have announced another year-over-year increase in attendance along with another year of dynamic programming as one of the Northeast’s leading security and public safety events.

Over three days, ISC East showcased premier keynote speakers, educational sessions, professional development and over 200 exhibitors displaying the latest innovations in the field. 

From Nov. 19-21, ISC East welcomed nearly 6,000 total security professionals to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year’s turnout continued to display year-over-year growth for general attendance, with more than 4,600 attendees. Adding to the success, the SIA Education@ISC East program achieved over 40% growth, underscoring the value of ISC East’s educational offerings.

“Both our attendees and exhibitors gather at ISC East to discover the industry’s latest products and solutions, cultivate professional relationships, and celebrate the biggest innovations in the world of security and public safety,” said ISC Event Vice President Mary Beth Shaughnessy. “Over the three-day event, we saw attendees who were eager to learn from industry experts and conduct business face-to-face with new and existing vendors, which all contributes to a maximized customer experience year after year.”

ISC East 2024 Highlights

SIA Education@ISC East

This year’s event executed the largest SIA Education@ISC East program yet, which doubled in size from last year with 70+ sessions and 150+ speakers – all carefully curated by the newly formed SIA Education@ISC Advisory Board. This team of industry experts provides critical guidance on the newest trends and most relevant technologies in the world of security to best inform show programming at ISC Security Events. 

“The 2024 ISC East show was one of the best yet – boasting outstanding attendance as well as top-quality SIA Education at ISC East conference content, training courses and other offerings,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “Attendees at the show were able to see the most cutting-edge innovations in security, and the experience was further elevated by the highly engaging SIA meetings and special events that brought together our industry to explore essential topics in security interoperability, mobile credentials, the return on security and safeguarding our utilities and critical infrastructure, honor the exceptional work of SIA member leaders and volunteers and give back to the future of the security workforce. This year’s show highlighted why ISC East is the Northeast’s premier security and public safety event.”

Brand New at ISC East

SIA New Products and Solutions

New to the ISC East show floor this year, several product submissions from the SIA New Products & Solutions (NPS) Awards at ISC West 2024 had the chance to remain in the spotlight. With the debut of the dedicated NPS area on the show floor, exhibitors were able to showcase their latest solutions and attract potential buyers eager to discover what’s new and exciting in the industry.

Critical Infrastructure Pavilion

The Critical Infrastructure Pavilion was also new to ISC East this year. With this elevated focus, exhibitors displayed how critical infrastructure impacts transportation, energy and communications and how to protect these essential services from cyberattacks, intruders and other potential threats. The products and solutions showcased in this pavilion offered the tools to safeguard the systems we depend on every day.

The Bridge  

The Bridge, ISC East’s newly revamped main stage destination, hosted a lineup of speakers, education sessions and other exclusive events. Located right on the show floor, The Bridge was home to the Keynote Series, which featured prominent experts making waves in today’s security landscape.  

Day 1 Keynote: Proactive Security Strategies at Navy Pier, Chicago: A Unified Approach to Emergency Preparedness and Response 

• Brian Murphy, chief operating officer, Navy Pier 

Day 2 Keynote, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum: Living Ambitiously, a Career of Continuous Learning and Innovation 

• Anjené Abston, executive director and security division director, JPMorganChase 

Career Zone 

Industry experts at the Career Zone led workshops on how to advance your career, attract and retain young talent, foster supportive networks for women in security, manage your career trajectory effectively and much more. ISC East also brought back the fan-favorite Headshot Studio where guests could receive a complimentary professional photo to add to their portfolios. 

ISC West 2025 takes place March 31–April 4 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, where attendees can experience one of the largest and most dynamic security events of the year, officials said.

ISC East 2025 is scheduled from Nov. 18-20 at the Javits Center in New York City.