Global Security Exchange now accepting applications for 2018 Innovative Product Awards

Alexandria, VA—June 21, 2018—ASIS International, the leading organization for security management professionals worldwide, invites exhibiting companies to enter the 2018 Innovative Product Awards (IPA)—a competition recognizing the most groundbreaking offerings on the Global Security Exchange (GSX) expo floor. Winners will be announced and recognized at GSX, which takes place September 23-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, and is expected to attract more than 20,000 security professionals from 100+ countries.

“While there are many awards programs out there, the Innovative Product Awards stand apart because the judges are security practitioners,” said Howard Belfor, CPP, co-chair of the awards program and member, ASIS Board of Directors. “They are the individuals who use these products every day, and they bring tremendous expertise to the judging process. For attendees, this means that award winners offer peer-distinguished products that address industry trends and are well worth exploring on the GSX expo floor.”

Formerly the ASIS Accolade Competition, the newly revamped IPAs will spotlight the leading products—hardware, software, testing materials, practices or thought leadership—designed to tackle current and emerging global security risks and threats. A team of judges representing security practitioners, thought leaders, and industry experts will select up to 10 winners based on their level of innovation, unique attributes, and specific benefit to the security industry. In addition, one product will be named the “Judges Choice”.

The IPAs provides an opportunity for companies to distinguish new products and services at the show—and across the security marketplace. The submission deadline is August 3. Winners will be honored at GSX and will be given time to showcase how their product addresses market needs on the new X stage—a learning theater on the GSX expo floor where esteemed industry experts will present future-forward sessions on topics such as AI, mixed reality, robotics, drones, and more.

For complete entry details, visit the IPA webpage at https://www.gsx.org/highlights-events/awards/ or email [email protected].