Tag: Electronic Security Expo (ESX)
Security Connected
June 7, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
When I arrived in Louisville this week for ESX 2023, one of the first things I noticed while walking to the registration area was a big display with balloons and neon lights celebrating 75 years of the Electronic Security Association (ESA).
I said to myself, “Wow, that is quite an accomplishment.” 75 years of ESA serving as the largest trade association in the U.S. representing the electronic life safety and security industry.
I’m not exactly going out on a limb to say that...
ESX announces 2023 Innovation Award winners
June 6, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) has revealed the winners of the 2023 Innovation Awards, distinguishing innovation and excellence in the industry, and identifying the next-gen products and services that will offer significant opportunities for growth for integrator companies.
These products and services were selected by an independent panel of judges based on a specific set of criteria, including ingenuity, applicability, response to market need, and more.
The 2023...
Kirk MacDowell wins Sara E. Jackson Award at ESX 2023
June 6, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Industry veteran Kirk MacDowell was recognized for his more than 40 years of contributions to the security industry by winning the Sara E. Jackson Award during Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2023.
Named for Electronic Security Association’s (ESA’s) former president, the Sara E. Jackson Award recognizes an ESA member's work on an association committee, task force or board. ESA Chairman John Loud presented MacDowell with the award during the opening keynote...
ESX announces 2023 Executive Leadership Workshops
April 6, 2023SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) has announced its 2023 Executive Leadership Workshops, led by John Maxwell Leadership. These intensive leadership workshops have been built around NY Times best-selling author John Maxwell’s method for teaching leadership and influence.
The 2023 Electronic Security Expo takes place June 5-8 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.
In business, everything rises and falls on leadership. Executive Leadership...
ESX announces Jon Acuff, NY Times bestselling author, as General Session speaker
February 22, 2023SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced that New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff will be the General Session speaker at the 2023 Electronic Security Expo (ESX), which takes place June 5-8 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.
Acuff will take the ESX Main Stage to motivate and inspire. Whether you are driving change, chasing new goals, or re-motivating a team, this ESX Main Stage session will bring the kind of...
ESX releases 2023 education tracks and sessions
February 9, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Expo (ESX), presented by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), has released its full educational lineup for 2023. The conference will take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville from June 5-8, 2023.
In addition to its main stage presentations, engaging networking opportunities, and interactive expo floor, ESX 2023 will bring over 30 educational sessions spanning four tracks and two additional focus areas...
ESA announces inspiration expert Kenyon Salo as ESX 2023 keynote speaker
January 25, 2023SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced that inspiration expert Kenyon Salo will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 Electronic Security Expo (ESX), which takes place June 5-8 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.
Salo has been crafting his inspirational speeches based on his extensive adventurous life experiences for over 20 years. Join security pros at the ESX Main Stage on Tuesday, June 6, and learn how to elevate your life...
ESA names Kevin Stone as Finance Committee Chair
September 23, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced that Kevin Stone, CEO of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, NY, who was recently appointed as Treasurer on the association’s Board of Directors, has additionally become the Chair of ESA’s Finance Committee.
“My goal is to make things even better,” Stone said. “Anything we can do to increase ESA membership is very good for the industry and obviously a lot of our revenue comes...
ESA's Executive Management Professionals (EMP) Group accepting new members
August 11, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced that its Executive Management Professionals (EMP) Group is accepting applications for new members.
The EMP Group is the leading community for individuals charged with the strategic and financial leadership of electronic security integration and monitoring companies. It tackles issues such as company valuation, financing, business model development, mergers and acquisitions, human capital development, executive leadership, change...
What Are You Looking For?
July 20, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
I’m channeling my wife’s favorite band, U2, for this week’s blog. Why? Well, perhaps you still haven’t found what you’re looking for.
I’m not talking about an earring or a set of keys that you’re tearing your room apart trying to find. I’m talking about filling an open job position with a qualified, or perhaps an unqualified candidate for your security company.
It’s no secret that hiring good, quality security people has proven to be extremely...