# GSX (Global Security Exchange) 2027 — ASIS International Physical, Cyber & Enterprise Security Exposition
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/asis-gsx-global-security-exchange
- **Dates:** September 20–22, 2027 (2027-09-20 to 2027-09-22)
- **Host Facility:** Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) (Orlando, FL)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/orange-county-convention-center-orlando
- **Organizer:** ASIS International (https://www.gsx.org)
- **Attendance & Format:** 18,000+ Attendees | Verified Industry & B2B Trade Professionals | Enterprise Security Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** 8.6 / 10 GWCC Corridor Compression
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $198/night Lodging | $74/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** ASIS International Official Housing Desk (gsx.org, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
GSX 2027 — Global Security Exchange (ASIS International Physical, Cyber & Enterprise Security Exposition) gathers 18,000+ Chief Security Officers, federal defense buyers, and physical/cyber integrators at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL (September 20–22, 2027). Leverage Florida Right-to-Work exhibitor setup savings, skybridge-connected I-Drive headquarters hotels 18 minutes from MCO, and Pointe Orlando private steakhouse buyouts.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Confirmed Dates:** September 20–22, 2027
- **Audited Scale:** 18,000+ Attendees
- **Host Campus:** Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)
- **Badge / Pass Band:** $0–$125 Expo Only ($895–$1,395 All-Access Member/Non-Member)
- **Corridor 10x10 Est.:** $3,900–$5,100 Raw → ~$10.3k–$15.5k All-In (Right-to-Work)
- **Advance Utility Cutoff:** 30 Days Pre-Show (Save 30%–35%)
## Audience Composition
- **Enterprise Buyers, Operators & Decision Makers:** 46%
- **VPs, Directors & Technical Department Heads:** 28%
- **Exhibiting Manufacturers, SaaS & Solution Partners:** 18%
- **Analysts, Media & Channel Distributors:** 8%
## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **HID Global** (hidglobal.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Official Show Presenting Sponsor & Main Stage Keynote | *Sponsors 3 tracked conventions*
- **Johnson Controls** (johnsoncontrols.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Official Innovation Theater & Technology Showcase Presenting Sponsor
- **Allegion** (allegion.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Hosted Buyer Program & Executive Lounge Sponsor | *Sponsors 2 tracked conventions*
- **Fortinet** (fortinet.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Cybersecurity Pavilion & Networking Reception Sponsor | *Sponsors 5 tracked conventions*
- **Genetec** (genetec.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Conference Track & Education Session Sponsor
- **Motorola Solutions** (motorolasolutions.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $30,000 – $74,999): Critical Communications & Video Security Track Sponsor | *Sponsors 5 tracked conventions*
- **RapidDeploy** (rapiddeploy.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $30,000 – $74,999): Emergency Communications & Public Safety Track Sponsor
- **Axis Communications** (axis.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $15,000 – $29,999): Official Wi-Fi & Charging Lounge Sponsor | *Sponsors 3 tracked conventions*
- **LenelS2** (lenels2.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $15,000 – $29,999): Official Registration & Lanyard Underwriter | *Sponsors 2 tracked conventions*
## Notable Exhibitors, Anchor Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Physical Security Pavilion • Cyber Security Pavilion • Drones & Robotics Pavilion • Public Safety & Law Enforcement Zone
- **Keynote Tracks:** Global Security Challenges & Solutions • Cybersecurity & Data Protection • Emerging Technologies in Security • Leadership & Professional Development
- **Motorola Solutions** (Anchor Exhibitor — Critical communications & video security): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **HID Global** (Headline Sponsor — Access control & identity solutions): Platinum Sponsor & Demo Suite
- **Axis Communications** (Anchor Exhibitor — Network video & surveillance): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Honeywell Commercial Security** (Anchor Exhibitor — Integrated security systems): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Johnson Controls** (Headline Sponsor — Building technologies & security): Gold Sponsor & Executive Lounge
- **Dahua Technology** (Anchor Exhibitor — Video surveillance products): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Hanwha Vision** (Anchor Exhibitor — Video surveillance solutions): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Allegion** (Pavilion Leader — Security doors & access): Physical Security Pavilion Anchor
- **LenelS2** (Anchor Exhibitor — Access control & video management): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Genetec** (Headline Sponsor — Unified security platform): Silver Sponsor & Meeting Rooms
- **FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR)** (Anchor Exhibitor — Thermal imaging & sensing): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **RapidDeploy** (Pavilion Leader — Public safety software): Public Safety Zone Anchor
- **Fortinet** (Keynote Brand — Cybersecurity solutions): Cyber Security Pavilion & Speaking Slot
- **Boston Dynamics** (Pavilion Leader — Advanced robotics): Drones & Robotics Pavilion Feature
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Book walkable or skybridge-connected Atlanta headquarters hotels 60+ days out and pick up badges the afternoon prior to opening day to bypass Day-1 morning registration lines.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Day 1–2 Main Exhibition Hours (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM) & Evening Atlanta Corridor Client Buyout Dinners.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Florida Right-to-Work Advantage @ OCCC: Full-time exhibitor employees may carry in personal vehicle gear and assemble or dismantle booths of almost any size using their own tools without mandatory union carpenter labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Orlando)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected) | Covered Skybridge Direct to OCCC West | ~$460/nt | ~$189/nt | Limited (<15%) | 1,641 |
| Hilton Orlando (Skybridge Connected) | Covered Skybridge to North/South Concourse | ~$445/nt | ~$179/nt | Limited (<15%) | 1,424 |
| Rosen Centre Hotel (Skybridge Connected) | Covered Skybridge + No Resort Fee Policy | ~$380/nt | ~$155/nt | Available | 1,334 |
| Rosen Plaza Hotel (Adjacent Pointe Orlando) | 6-Min Walk to OCCC West + Pointe Orlando | ~$325/nt | ~$135/nt | Available | 800 |
| Rosen Shingle Creek (Executive Golf & Suite Resort) | 5-Min Universal Blvd Drive to North/South | ~$405/nt | ~$175/nt | Overflow Block Open | 1,501 |
| Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center (Per-Diem Value) | 9-Min Walk to OCCC North/South + Free Breakfast | ~$245/nt | ~$109/nt | Available | 259 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld (Group Value Block) | 4-Min I-Ride Trolley / Shuttle to OCCC | ~$250/nt | ~$112/nt | Available | 1,042 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air, Plumbing & OCCC Internet (Smart City) | Exclusive Building Service | Smart City Hardwired Ethernet: $1,195+ | Exclusive Venue Provider | Order 21d Early (Save 25%) |
| Booth Assembly & Dismantle Labor (Florida Right-to-Work) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $125–$185/hr Official Decorator Labor | $0 Self-Setup or Local Orlando EAC Crew | Save 40% – 100% |
| 4K Booth Monitors, LED Video Walls & Skybridge Suite AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,950 – $6,400 / show (Official Kit) | $425 – $1,850 (Local Orlando AV Warehouse) | Save 55% – 70% |
| I-Drive Hotel-Delivered Graphics, Rush Print & Collateral | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $380+ signs + dock drayage minimums | $140 – $1,100 Delivered to Skybridge Hotel | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
| Group Hotel Blocks (9+ Rooms) & Pointe Orlando Private Dining | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $379+/nt Official Peak Block | $179 – $289/nt I-Drive Corridor Group Rates | Save 25% – 35% |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Capital Grille (Pointe Orlando) | Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 5-min walk across I-Drive from OCCC West | 3 AV Boardrooms (12–60) • 250 Full Buyout | $2,200–$8,500 PDR • $35,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar (Pointe Orlando) | Latin Tropical & Two-Story Atrium ($$$) | 5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse | Mezzanine (35–120) • 550 Full Two-Level Buyout | $4,000–$14,000 Mezzanine • $42,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (I-Drive) | Two-Story Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 4-min ride north on International Drive | Wine Cellar & Balcony PDRs (16–85) • 450 Buyout | $2,800–$12,000 PDR • $48,000+ Two-Story Buyout | Yes |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room (Pointe Orlando) | Fresh Jet-Flown Seafood & Chops ($$$$) | 5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse | Captain's Room (16–55) • 230 Full Buyout | $2,400–$7,800 PDR • $32,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Maggiano's Little Italy Banquet Wing (Pointe Orlando) | Classic Italian & Dedicated Ballroom PDRs ($$) | 5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse | 3 Banquet Rooms (25–140 seated w/ Full AV) | $1,800–$7,500 Private Ballroom Wing | Yes |
| Taverna Opa Orlando (Pointe Orlando) | Mediterranean Reception & Mezze Hall ($$) | 5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse | Semi-Private Terrace (40–140) • 480 Full Buyout | $3,200–$10,500 Wing • $34,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Fiorenzo Italian Steakhouse (Hyatt Regency Skybridge) | Prime Chops & House-Made Pasta ($$$) | 4-min covered skybridge walk from OCCC West | Private Room (14–48) • 190 Patio & Room Buyout | $2,400–$6,800 PDR • $28,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Spencer's for Steaks and Chops (Hilton Orlando Skybridge) | USDA Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 5-min covered skybridge from OCCC North/South | Executive Boardroom PDR (10–36) • 140 Buyout | $2,500–$6,500 Board PDR • $26,000+ Buyout | Yes |
| Everglades Prime Steak & Seafood (Rosen Centre Skybridge) | Florida Prime Steak & Local Seafood ($$$) | 4-min covered skybridge from OCCC West | Private Dining Suite (14–50) • 150 Buyout | $2,000–$5,800 PDR • $22,000+ Buyout | Yes |
| Ocean Prime Orlando (Sand Lake Restaurant Row) | Modern Seafood & Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 8-min ride to Sand Lake Restaurant Row | 4 Glass AV Rooms (12–70) • 300 Full Buyout | $2,500–$9,800 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood (Sand Lake Restaurant Row) | Prime Seafood & Live Jazz Lounge ($$$$) | 8-min ride to Sand Lake Restaurant Row | 3 Private Rooms (12–52) • 240 Full Buyout | $2,400–$8,200 PDR • $34,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Ole Red Orlando Stage & Rooftop (ICON Park I-Drive) | Southern Smokehouse & Concert Buyout Stage ($$) | 5-min ride north on International Drive | VIP Mezzanine (75–200) • 600+ Full Venue Buyout | $8,500–$20,000 Mezzanine • $55,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### Where is GSX (Global Security Exchange) 2027 held and what are the dates?
GSX (Global Security Exchange) 2027 takes place September 20–22, 2027 at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL, organized by ASIS International.
*Source: GSX (Global Security Exchange) Official Schedule*
### How can exhibitors reduce 10x10 and 20x20 booth costs at GSX (Global Security Exchange)?
Submit electrical, internet, and rigging orders before the 30-day advance deadline to avoid 30%–40% floor penalties, and source 4K monitors, rush print, and turnkey rental booths from local Orlando suppliers to bypass cross-country LTL drayage.
*Source: Conventions.com Exhibitor Cost Audit*