
With uncertainty still surrounding the viability of large-scale in-person events in the United States, many security industry trade shows and conferences have been forced to adjust for the second time in as many years. ISC West is the latest to do so, while also announcing that it plans to go ahead with its event.
“At ISC West, the expo will run July 19-21, and the SIA Education@ISCWest will also run across the same three days, with over 65 sessions and 100+ speakers that have been confirmed. In parallel with the in-person conference/event, ISC West 2021 will have a Hybrid model with a virtual conference program (50+ sessions), online product showrooms and ‘ISC News Desk’ event coverage / interviews and commentary presented to the remote audience via our ISC West virtual platform that week,” Wise says. “ISC West attendee registration will go live in mid-April, along with hotel room block details, rollout of the full SIA Education@ISC West program, exhibit floor map/layout and continued guidance on our health and safety protocols."
In early March, Electronic Security Expo organizers announced it would go fully virtual, canceling its planned live June event in Louisville, Kentucky. Later in March, ASIS International announced its decision to convert GSX 2021, which is scheduled to take place Sept. 27-29 in Orlando, Florida, into a hybrid event featuring in-person and online attendance options.
Nevada on March 12 released a detailed set of COVID-19-related safety guidelines and restrictions for large events that will affect the planned event. Among the restrictions:
- A venue hosting more than 250 individuals for an event, (live entertainment show, convention, trade show, etc.) may have up to 50 percent of fire code capacity. The number of workers at a venue doesn’t have to be included when considering occupant capacity.
- A statewide mask mandate will remain in effect in all public areas.
- Health screenings must be performed for every individual prior to admittance to the event, including preshow screening survey, survey upon arrival and check-in, contactless temperature checks and surveys at the conclusion of the event.
- 6-foot social distancing for all seated events and food venues.
- Recommended but not required: COVID testing for all individuals prior to admittance.
- Create a single line of booths instead of double rows. If this isn’t possible, create a thoroughfare between the two sides with enough space to allow for a single file, one-way path down the middle.
- Giveaway items, business cards, show bags and brochures are discouraged but not outlawed.
- Use of transparent barriers in booth design by all exhibitors.
For more information, visit: www.iscwest.com.
Joel Griffin
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