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SIA Startups in Security Pitch Competition at ISC East

A Growth Event for Technology Startups in the Security Industry

Wednesday, Nov. 4–Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
The Bridge Stage at ISC East, Javits Center, New York City

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About the Event

Join us at ISC East(opens in new tab) for a brand-new event hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) Startups in Security community.

The first-ever SIA Startups in Security Pitch Competition will spotlight the most promising emerging companies in the security industry, providing a high-profile platform for innovators to present their market-ready solutions to leading investors, industry executives, integrators, end users and technology partners. This pitch competition will recognize companies making waves in the security technology and services sector, and selected winners will receive cash prizes, one-to-one mentorship and visibility for their emerging firm.

Up to 10 selected startup companies will pitch their businesses before an elite panel of security industry experts and investors known as the SIA StartUps Wolf Pack. Following the first-round competition to be held on Nov. 4 at The Bridge stage at ISC East(opens in new tab), three finalists will advance to a live championship event the following morning, Nov. 5, back on The Bridge stage, where audience voting, final judging and selection will occur in front of the live audience of ISC East attendees.

Whether you want to attend to see what the newest technologies and services are or whether you’re ready to get your company on the main stage, this event is for you! Attendance of the judging competition is open to all and free.

2026 Schedule at a Glance (All Times EST)

  • Day 1 Finalist Round: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 4:05–5:00 p.m., The Bridge Stage at ISC East
  • Day 2 Championship Round: Thursday, Nov. 5, 10:15–10:45 a.m., The Bridge Stage at ISC East

Why Enter:

  • Gain visibility among investors, customers and strategic partners
  • Receive feedback from experienced industry leaders
  • Accelerate business development opportunities
  • Increase brand awareness through SIA and ISC East promotional channels
  • Compete for cash prizes and access one-to-one sessions with top industry executives

Who Can Enter:

The program is open to any startup company that has been in business less than five years, is a SIA corporate member (access our special discounted rate for startups) and has a brand presence at ISC East (in ISC StartUps pavilion area or with a booth, meeting space or officially collocated in another company’s booth). In addition, companies must have a commercially available or market-ready solution and be actively generating revenue or have paying customers. Companies that are still in the concept, prototype or pre-revenue stage are not eligible (but we hope to have you participate in our next competition!).