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ISC West 2027 Las Vegas

Apr 5-9, 2027 · Venetian Expo

Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history

DatesMon, Apr 5, 2027
to Fri, Apr 9, 2027
VenueVenetian Expo
Venue guide: Venetian Expo
Expected attendance~29,000 source (2026 figure)
City fullness (est.)Packed ~72K in town

How full will Vegas be during ISC West 2027?

Packed: Strip rates typically spike. Book rooms 4-6 months out and lock private rooms early.

ISC West 2027 falls mostly in the week of Apr 5, 2027, which we rate Packed on trade-show attendance: about 72,500 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting ISC West 2027 and 1 other tracked show that overlap its dates.

Overlapping shows

Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week’s trade label. A trade show carries the trade label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), on every tile and page. A week’s headline label can be lifted by the leisure floor (“Busy (leisure)” or “Peak (leisure)”); trade-show tiles never inherit it. Method.

When to book entertainment for ISC West 2027

Book entertainment: Plenty of time

Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Oct 18). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.

What is ISC West?

ISC West is RX's security industry show at the Venetian Expo, with the Security Industry Association as premier sponsor. It covers video, access control, identity, public safety and integration.

Who attends: Security dealers, integrators, installers, end users, and public-safety buyers.

Attendance trend: Flat at about 29,000. Attendance history.

When it usually happens

Late March or April. ISC West 2027 runs April 5-9 (exhibit hall April 7-9), overlapping NAB Show.

Where to stay

For hotels connected to or near the venue, plus Loop and Monorail options, see our Venetian Expo and The Venetian Convention Center guide.

Entertainment ideas for ISC West

At the booth
  • A mentalist (fits a security crowd's taste for misdirection)
  • An emcee for timed product demos
  • A caricature artist
Client parties and dinners
  • A dealer dinner with a comedian
  • A cover band for an integrator party
  • Book early: NAB week competes for venues

Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.

ISC West FAQ

When is ISC West 2027?

ISC West 2027 runs Apr 5-9, 2027 in Las Vegas.

Where is ISC West 2027 held?

At Venetian Expo, Las Vegas.

How many people attend ISC West?

About 29,000 (2026 figure, per the source linked on this page).

How busy will Las Vegas be during ISC West 2027?

We rate the week of Apr 5, 2027 as Packed: about 72,500 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).

When should I book entertainment for ISC West 2027?

Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.

Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the ISC West page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →

Attendance history and past editions

YearWhereAttendanceWhat it counts / source
2026Las Vegas29,000security professionals ("29,000+") source TSNN 2025: 19,247.
2025Las Vegas29,000security and industry professionals ("nearly") source

Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.

Sources and notes

Organizer 2026 key figures: 29,000+. TSNN 2025: 19,247. Exhibit hall Apr 7-9.

Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.