Security Industry Calendar: Events Canceled or Postponed by Coronavirus – Security Sales & Integration

ISC West may have been the first big security industry event in North America to be derailed by the coronavirus crisis, but many such conferences and association conventions of all sizes have been and continue to be postponed or cancelled outright.

With all the disruption to the 2020 industry calendar, SSI created a quick list of events that have been cancelled, postponed or are taking place as originally scheduled. Also included are events geared for integrators that ply the pro A/V and consumer electronics (CE) industries. The list will be updated continually. (Send event notices to rodney.bosch@emeraldx.com.)

SECURITY INDUSTRY

Rescheduled:

•  ISC West — July 20-22 (Read more here.)
• Connections Connected Home Conference — Aug. 4-6
• International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) — Aug. 24–28
• Securing Federal Identity 2020 — Sept. 16-17
• Northeast Security Systems Contractors Expo — Sept. 22-23 (Read more here.)
• Transport Security Conference — Sept. 28-30

Postponed or Canceled:

•  PSA TEC — postponed indefinitely (Read more here.)
• Illinois School Safety Conference — postponed until the fall
• Pennsylvania Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (PBFAA) Expo — canceled
• NRF Protect — canceled

Proceeding as scheduled:

•  CAA Palm Springs Convention — CAA will host a virtual format of the event May 14-15. Learn more here.
• Security Industry Association GovSummit — SIA will host a virtual format of the event June 2-3. Learn more here.
• Electronic Security Expo (ESX) — The event is scheduled for June 9-12 in Nashville, Tenn.
• NFPA Conference & Expo — The event is scheduled for June 15-18 in Orlando, Fla.
• Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) Convention — To be held in Kansas City, Mo. Classes, July 19-23; security expo, July 24-25.
• Global Security Exchange (GSX) — Scheduled for Sept. 21-23 in Atlanta.

PRO A/V & CE INDUSTRIES UPDATE

Many stakeholders following the goings-on in the commercial A/V and consumer electronics (CE) industries might be wondering about the annual CEDIA Expo show. Emerald, owner of CEDIA Expo as well as SSI, has posted on the custom integration tradeshow’s website its status update about the coronavirus situation, with no changes to report as of March 19.

Here is the COVID-19 update:

With the ongoing coverage surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and its potential effects, it is CEDIA Expo and Emerald’s top priority to keep our community safe and informed. With CEDIA Expo 2020 more than 5 months away, we do not foresee any changes at this time. We are actively planning the upcoming show for September 8-12 in Denver, CO. 

The CEDIA Expo team is monitoring the situation daily and following the guidelines set-forth by our federal and local government and health agencies and are in close, on-going contact with local Denver authorities. In addition, we are implementing control measures and best practices recommended by the CDC and local health officials around the show and on-site. Our focus is to keep attendees, exhibitors and the home technology community updated regularly. 

Please reach out to our team with any questions.

Those interested in attending can register for CEDIA Expo 2020 here.

Following are other big events that have been postponed or canceled:

Cancelled Events

• InfoComm 2020 (Read more here.)
• E3: Electronic Entertainment Expo
• Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) Spring Conference

Postponed/Rescheduled Events

• AXPONA Audio Show — rescheduled from April 17-19 to August 7-9.
• Azione Unlimited Spring Extroversive Experience — The buying group Azione Unlimited postponed its conference in Bonita Springs, Fla. until July 1-3.
• CEDIA Tech Summits (Calif. and Texas) —CEDIA has called off Tech Summits scheduled for Woodland Hills, Calif.; Irvine, Calif.; Dallas; and Houston. Read more here.
• DSE 2020: This year’s Digital Signage Expo has now been rescheduled for Sept. 15-18, with access to the exhibit hall Sept. 16-17. DSE 2020 will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in South Hall Three.
• Fiber Connect 2020: The Fiber Broadband Association’s annual show has been postponed until Dec. 14-16, and will still take place at the Gaylord Opryland hotel in Nashville.
• LightFair 2020: The world’s largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference was scheduled for May 3-7 in Las Vegas and will now take place in late summer or early fall pending improved conditions, according to organizers.
• WELL Conference: The conference, presented by the International WELL Building Institute, the American Society of Interior Designers and Emerald, has been moved from March 29-April 1 to August 16-19 due to the coronavirus.