In short
ISC West visitors are integrators and security managers who want to see cameras, access control and alarms working together, so booths run live system demos on monitoring screens, mount devices as they would be installed and give integrators tables for partner talks. Start a custom booth about 6–9 months ahead and confirm dates, height limits and rules in the exhibitor manual.
Key points
- Where and when: Las Vegas, annual, in spring.
- The audience is mostly security integrators.
- Devices mounted as installed, with live feeds on monitoring screens.
- Integrated demos showing systems working together.
- Plan a custom booth about 6–9 months before the show.
ISC West for exhibitors
ISC West covers video surveillance, access control, intrusion, fire and life safety, and related software. Integrated demos and dealer programmes are central.
| ISC West | |
|---|---|
| City | Las Vegas |
| Venue | Venetian Expo |
| Sector | Physical security and safety |
| Cycle | Annual, in spring |
| Main stand activity | Demonstrations |
| Custom stand lead time | 6–9 months |
Who you are designing for
Security integrators, dealers, consultants and end-user security managers.
What matters most on a ISC West booth:
- Devices mounted as installed, with live feeds on monitoring screens.
- Integrated demos showing systems working together.
- Integrator and dealer meeting tables.
- Clear product family organisation.
Layouts for demonstrations, by stand type
Most ISC West exhibitors build around demonstrations. How that works depends on how many sides of your plot are open. If you are unsure which type you have, see exhibition stand types.
| Stand type | Open sides | What works |
|---|---|---|
| Row (inline) | 1 | One demo point at the front edge with a screen behind it and a counter to one side; visitors watch from the aisle and step in. |
| Corner | 2 | A demo facing each aisle, with the tallest brand element at the closed corner so it reads from both approaches. |
| Peninsula | 3 | Demo pods on the three open sides, a small meeting table against the back wall for follow-up conversations. |
| Island | 4 | A hero product or small stage at the centre, demo pods on each face, and a closed core for storage and a meeting room. |
Stand ideas for ISC West
- Cameras and readers mounted on walls and doors as on site.
- A monitoring station with live feeds.
- An integrated scenario demo at set times.
Planning, approvals and logistics
Network and power for many live devices; Las Vegas venue labour rules apply.
Allow about 6–9 months for a custom booth. The exhibitor manual sets height limits, open-side rules and service deadlines; see venue approval and technical drawings.
Mistakes we see at ISC West
- Cameras on shelves rather than installed and working.
- Demos needing hall Wi-Fi.
Try your ISC West layout in 3D
ExhibitionBase Studio turns your plot size, open sides and a brief about demonstrations into an editable 3D booth for 5 credits, renders it and exports a plan for your builder. New workspaces get 5 free credits.
Frequently asked questions
01How should security products be displayed?
Installed as they would be on site, connected to a live monitoring screen, so visitors see the result.
02Where is ISC West?
At the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, usually in spring. Confirm dates on the official site.
03How early should I start designing a ISC West booth?
For a custom booth, about 6–9 months ahead: long enough for design, organiser approval, production and shipping. Shell scheme booths can be planned in weeks.
04Can I reuse my ISC West booth at other shows?
Often, if it is modular. Design the core (walls, counters, demonstrations area) to work on several plot sizes, and swap graphics per show. See [modular vs custom stands](/guides/modular-vs-custom-exhibition-stands).
Put it into practice
From a client brief to a 3D stand concept in minutes
An editable 3D exhibition stand concept from a written brief and the brand's website, at your exact size.
Guidance here reflects common practice. Venues, organisers and countries set their own rules: always check the exhibitor manual and work with a qualified stand builder and engineer for structures.
