A Security Industry Show, ISC West, Named Best Tradeshow of 2023; CES Dubbed Marketing Genius
Trade Show Executive has named ISC West as the Greatest Trade Show of 2023 at the 2024 TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit. This awards program recognizes trade shows across various industries that were the largest and most innovative in 2023. The event celebrated not only the winners but also the recovery of the trade show industry since the pandemic. The Marketing Genius Award went to the CES (Consumer Technology Association) Show, held every January in Las Vegas.
“The ISC West team is honored to be recognized as the Greatest Trade Show of 2023 by Trade Show Executive magazine,” said Mary Beth Shaughnessy, ISC event vice president. “Every year, we are committed to delivering a standout show with innovative programming to create an unrivaled customer experience. With a show floor of almost 250,000 square feet, we were proud to offer our exhibitors and attendees a wide range of offerings that keep them coming back year after year.”
Held at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association and hosted by RX, ISC West 2023 showcased an environment where innovation and creativity came to life. As safety continues to dominate headlines, ISC West addressed society’s pressing security challenges throughout the four-day event and brought advanced products, services, and solutions to both novices and experts in the security field. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with industry experts, make professional connections, share insights, and explore cutting-edge solutions to physical and cybersecurity challenges in a hands-on setting.
ISC West 2023 welcomed more than 27,000 security industry professionals, including over 650 exhibitors displaying their latest technologies. Post-show attendance totaled over 18,000, marking an increase of 56.2% from ISC West 2022. Additionally, the 2023 show saw an 89.6% increase in attendance for SIA Education@ISC sessions compared to 2022. As the industry eagerly returned to in-person events, ISC West 2023 experienced significant growth, with heavy foot traffic on the show floor from open to close.