The Top Courses and Education Sessions Coming to ISC East 2026

ISC East 2026 is coming up Nov. 3–5 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC East program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 60 sessions from over 140 expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

Among the robust lineup of conference offerings are several workshop and add-on course options, as well as standout sessions on the conference program. At ISC East 2026, you’ll discover expert insights on project management, interoperability, data center security, ESG and more. Here are six learning opportunities you won’t want to miss; make sure to add them to your ISC East calendar!

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CSPM Review Course

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

SIA’s CSPM Review Course is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam. This 6-hour course covers key concepts and skills outlined in the CSPM exam blueprint and leverages interactive learning tools that will help you identify specific areas where you might need to do some additional studying before the exam. During this one-day course, experienced instructors will guide you through an in-depth review of the key knowledge domains and subdomains of the CSPM exam, discuss exam preparation strategies and provide direct feedback on any questions.

Instructor:

• Chris Wilson, chief technology officer/principal, MxV Consulting

SIA OSDP Boot Camp

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is an access control communications standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products. With the protocol now in wide use by many top product developers, including Brivo, Cypress Integration Solutions, HID Global, LenelS2, Mercury, Safetrust, Suprema, Third Millennium, Wavelynx and others, knowledge of how to design, specify and configure OSDP systems is becoming vital for security systems integrators, government security teams, corporate security practitioners and specifying consultants.

SIA’s OSDP Boot Camp is a daylong in-depth training on how to design, configure and deploy modern, interoperable, OSDP-compliant access control systems. Attendees will learn how to more effectively do business with sophisticated firms that demand current security technologies, receive the information needed to train teams on OSDP, gain the skills to transition from legacy access control to today’s modern technologies and more.

“The OSDP Boot Camp at ISC East brings together industry leading experts in OSDP in a single location.  The instructors share their real-world experience based on decades of lessons learned, hands-on, in the field.  The instructors also represent some of the leading open-source developers. Attendees will gain important insights into the history of the OSDP standards, the current 2.2.2 specification, and the changes in the works for OSDP 3.0. Attendees will be prepared to work with the next generation of reader and credential standards. Students are able to perform live exercises using OSDP Verified hardware. We encourage students to ‘bring your own’ OSDP devices to try with these exercises. Education credits and discounts on OSDP products are also included with course participation.  Attendees will learn how to lead with confidence in OSDP deployments to better secure and service their products, systems, facilities and customer property and people.”

—Salvatore D’Agostino, CEO, IDmachines

Instructors:

• Salvatore D’Agostino, CEO, IDmachines
• Dan Schleifer, business development, IDmachines
• Rodney Thayer, convergence engineer, Smithee Solutions

From Detection to Direction: Driving Better Security Outcomes With Intelligent Communications

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 11:00–11:45 a.m.

Security strategies often focus on cameras, access control, and detection systems, yet the critical question remains: what happens after a threat is identified? Without clear communication even the most advanced detection tools can fall short in preventing harm or ensuring efficient response. This session will explore how intelligent communications serve as the connective technology between detection and decisive action.

“Security technology can detect a threat, but audio gives security teams direction. I’m excited to speak at ISC East and showcase how audio, intercom and intelligent communication solutions transform detection into action. When every second matters, the ability to communicate clearly, deliver real-time instructions and coordinate a response can be the difference between simply seeing a threat and actively managing it.”

—Dan Rothrock, senior vice president of global business development, Zenitel

Speakers:

• Spencer Himelberger, senior product manager, Hanwha Vision
• Cameron Javdani, vice president of market development, security solutions, AtlasIED
• Dan Rothrock, senior vice president of global business development, Zenitel
• Gina Sansivero, vice president, marketing and corporate communications, AtlasIED

What Multifamily Owners Told Us: A First Look at the SIA Multifamily Security Trends

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1:00–1:45 p.m.

Multifamily is one of the fastest-growing verticals for security technology, but integrators and consultants are largely selling into it without hard data on what these buyers say they actually need. SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board went directly to the source. This session presents findings from the advisory board’s Multifamily Security Trends Report, an original survey of multifamily owners, operators and technology decision-makers.

“Multifamily is one of the biggest growth markets for security technology, but the data on what owners and operators want from it has been scattered and mostly written for the real estate side. Our board partnered with a national multifamily trade association to change that. The 2026 Multifamily Security Trends Report consolidates that market data and reads it specifically for the security industry, and we’re releasing it at this session. Attendees will get the findings first, along with the board’s take on what they mean for anyone selling, integrating or specifying into this market.”

—Andrew Campagnola, director of product management, Kastle Systems; chair, SIA Built Environment Advisory Board

Speakers:

• Andrew Campagnola, director of product management, Kastle Systems; chair, SIA Built Environment Advisory Board
• Dan Cremins, senior sales and market development manager, Delta Electronics; immediate past chair, SIA Built Environment Advisory Board
• Sean Miller, chief revenue officer, Lessen
• Nolan Mondrow, CEO, RemoteLock

Beyond the ESG Checklist: Building Resilient Security Organizations Through People, Infrastructure and Governance

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly shaping how security organizations manage risk, protect critical infrastructure, develop their workforce, select technology and make long-term business decisions, yet ESG creates the greatest value when it moves beyond reporting and becomes embedded in everyday operations. This session brings together distinct perspectives from across the security ecosystem to explore what ESG actually looks like inside the security industry.

“ESG needs to be a part of the organizational security strategy, not a separate function within the organization. We will look at how one technology decision can be viewed through multiple ESG lenses along with the people it impacts, the infrastructure it protects, the technology and data it introduces and the governance needed to manage the risk and, ultimately, the blast radius.”

—Dr. Jill Frack, founder and CEO, Fracktional Solutions

“ESG has become a corporate checkbox, and that misses the point. For security leaders, this is really about resilience. We’re going to get practical about what that means for our people, our infrastructure, and the decisions we make before something goes wrong.”

—Austan Palmer, critical infrastructure leader, Convergint

Speakers:

• Dr. Jill Frack, founder and CEO, Fracktional Solutions
• Austan Palmer, critical infrastructure leader, Convergint

Security Megatrends 2026: What Happens Next?

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9:30–10:15 a.m.

The security industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence, automation, platform aggregation, operational convergence, and evolving customer expectations. Based on the 2026 SIA Security Megatrends Report, this interactive session moves beyond the traditional panel discussion format and challenges industry leaders to present, defend and debate the trends most likely to reshape the future of security.

Speakers:

• David Furcayg, president, Ruben & Company
• Geoff Kohl, senior director of marketing, SIA
• Steven McCory, director, business development, ViewScan
• Denise Niles, vice president, AES

You can access the full SIA Education at ISC East conference program by registering for a SIA Education@ISC 3-day pass. Even better, use SIA’s links to get free access to the ISC East trade show and save 20% on your conference pass!