ALOA | Security Expo & Convention 2026
Event Date
June 21–27, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ALOA Convention & Security Expo is the annual flagship event of the ALOA Security Professionals Association, billed as the physical-security industry's premier gathering. In 2026 the event returns to Las Vegas, where the ALOA Convention & Security Expo is a premier gathering for security professionals featuring industry-leading, hands-on training, certification testing, and a major security expo.
The show draws locksmiths, security installers, access-control specialists and business owners. The trade show provides hands-on experience with a product-focused approach, where physical security specialists come to test products, compare solutions, and close on-the-spot deals. The week combines classroom education and certification testing with a busy exhibit floor.
For attendees, the value lies in a focused, product-driven environment. As ALOA celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026, the ALOA Convention & Security Expo brings a long legacy in the industry. Whether the goal is earning credentials, evaluating new hardware, or building supplier relationships, the event concentrates the industry's decision-makers in one place for a week of learning and dealmaking.
Show Highlights
- Hands-on education and certification testing — the convention features industry-leading, hands-on training, certification testing, and a major security expo.
- Product-focused Security Expo — physical security specialists come to test products, compare solutions, and close on-the-spot deals, with exhibitors providing hands-on experience in front of a focused customer base.
- 70th-anniversary milestone — ALOA Security Expo 2026 is celebrating its 70th anniversary.
- Industry connections — the event is designed to help attendees and exhibitors create new connections, engage industry leaders, enhance client relationships, and introduce new products.
Registration
Registration and booth information are handled through the ALOA website and the official convention pages. Exhibitors reserve space via the Booth Application/Contract and can also add sponsorships such as event, reception and lunch sponsorships, lanyards, Wi-Fi, tote bags and more.
Prospective exhibitors can contact the ALOA exhibit sales team directly:
- Kelly Parker — kelly@aloa.org, (912) 713-9680
- Phyllis Jones — phyllis@aloa.org, (469) 453-5588
Associate membership applications are also available through ALOA for companies wishing to exhibit. Attendee registration is available through the main convention page on the ALOA website.
History
The ALOA Convention & Security Expo is organized by the ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc. As ALOA celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026, the event carries a long legacy in the industry, placing the association's founding in the mid-1950s. The convention rotates among major U.S. cities; the 2027 edition is scheduled for July 11–17, 2027, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. Over the decades the show has grown into what the association describes as the industry's premier annual event, combining education, certification and a major exhibit floor.
Venue & Travel
Venue
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
9777 Las Vegas Blvd S.
The event is held at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, a full-service off-Strip resort in the southwest Las Vegas valley. South Point is home to over 155,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including a 75,000-square-foot Conference Center featuring 22 meeting rooms and a 21,600-square-foot Grand Ballroom. Its 80,000-square-foot, column-free, carpeted Exhibit Hall can accommodate everything from small board meetings and conventions to trade shows, and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout all meeting and exhibit spaces. The resort features more than 2,100 spacious guest rooms and suites, complimentary parking and valet service. On-site amenities include a casino, an equestrian center, a 64-lane bowling center, a 16-screen movie theater, and a showroom hosting headliner entertainment.
Parking
Parking is free for guests and attendees. There is free parking in a secure 7-story covered garage, just steps from the casino floor and restaurants, plus a spacious free outdoor parking lot; the garage is well-lit and patrolled 24/7. Autel electric-vehicle charging stations are located on the backside of the third floor in the parking garage, with 20 charging stations available. The resort is accessible via I-15 at Exit 31 (Silverado Ranch), and parking for semi-trucks and trailers is available on the corner of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard across from South Point. Complimentary valet parking is also offered.
Getting There
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). South Point is conveniently located at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, just 9 miles from Harry Reid International Airport. The driving distance from LAS to South Point is about 7 miles and roughly 10 minutes. The hotel offers free parking and a complimentary airport shuttle. To use the free airport shuttle you must call ahead to make reservations, toll-free at 1-866-796-7111, at least 24 hours prior to arrival. The resort also runs a paid shuttle to the Strip and Downtown, and Uber, Lyft and taxi services are available along with RTC public bus routes.
Nearby Hotels
The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is itself the host hotel, offering the most convenient option for attendees. This 3.5-star resort has more than 2,100 guestrooms and offers a casino, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Because the resort sits off the Strip in the Enterprise/southwest valley, most attendees stay on-site. Other lodging is available a short drive away near the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard and along I-15, though the Strip's main hotel cluster is roughly 3 to 9 miles north.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 ALOA Convention & Security Expo?
The 2026 event takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, with the convention week running June 21–27, 2026. The Security Expo exhibit floor is open June 26 and June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who should attend the ALOA Convention & Security Expo?
The show is aimed at locksmiths, security installers, access-control specialists and security business owners. It attracts physical-security professionals who come to test products, earn certifications, compare solutions and make purchasing decisions.
What makes the 2026 show special?
2026 marks ALOA's 70th anniversary, making it a milestone edition of the association's premier annual event. It combines hands-on education, certification testing and a large product-focused security expo.
How do I register or reserve exhibitor space?
Attendees register through the main convention page on the ALOA website, while exhibitors reserve space using the official Booth Application/Contract. Exhibitors can also contact the ALOA exhibit sales team, Kelly Parker (kelly@aloa.org) or Phyllis Jones (phyllis@aloa.org).
How do I get to the venue and where can I park?
The South Point Hotel is about 7 to 9 miles from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), roughly a 10-minute drive, and offers a complimentary airport shuttle for hotel guests with a 24-hour advance reservation. Free self and valet parking are available on site, including a covered 7-story garage with EV charging.
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