# ASIS GSX Security Atlanta 2026 — Global Security Exchange Physical & Cyber Enterprise Security Expo
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/iabc-cleanpower-ishn-buildings-atlanta
- **Dates:** September 28–30, 2026 (2026-09-28 to 2026-09-30)
- **Host Facility:** Georgia World Congress Center (Building C) (Atlanta, GA)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/georgia-world-congress-center-atlanta
- **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:** $182/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** ASIS International Official Housing Desk (gsx.org, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
<strong>ASIS GSX Security Atlanta 2026</strong> (Global Security Exchange Physical & Cyber Enterprise Security Expo) convenes <strong>18,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Georgia World Congress Center (Building C)</strong> in Atlanta, GA (September 28–30, 2026). Compare walkable Atlanta corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Confirmed Dates:** September 28–30, 2026
- **Audited Scale:** 18,000+ Attendees
- **Host Campus:** Georgia World Congress Center (Building C)
- **Market:** Atlanta, GA
- **10x10 Booth Benchmark:** $3,900 Raw → ~$11.8k–$17.2k All-In
- **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%
## 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:** GWCC Atlanta Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Atlanta)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center | Directly Connected to GWCC Building C | ~$475/nt | ~$209/nt | Limited (<15%) | 976 |
| Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park | Connected to GWCC Building A | ~$445/nt | ~$195/nt | Limited (<15%) | 1,067 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park | 4-Min Parkside Walk to Halls A & B | ~$350/nt | ~$169/nt | Limited (<15%) | 321 |
| Atlanta Marriott Marquis | 10-Min Walk / 2 MARTA Stops | ~$340/nt | ~$159/nt | Available | 1,663 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops, Compressed Air & Overhead Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $245 – $1,390+ per drop | Exclusive Facility Utility | Order 30d Early (Save 30%) |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Video Walls & Keynote AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,750 – $6,400 / show | $475 – $2,050 (Local Atlanta EAC AV) | Save 55% – 70% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & Booth I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $22,000 – $60,000 (Official Turnkey) | $11,800 – $34,000 (Local Atlanta Builders) | Save 40% – 55% (Right-to-Work) |
| 24hr Local Rush Print, Backlit SEG Graphics & Hotel Delivery | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $390+ signage + CWT dock drayage | $145 – $1,150 Delivered in Atlanta | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ray's in the City (Peachtree Corridor) | Prime Steaks & Fresh Gulf Seafood ($$$) | 8-min walk across Centennial Olympic Park | 18–160 Guests (Private Boardrooms) | $4,000 – $22,000+ | Yes |
| Marcel (Westside Provisions) | Classic European Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 8-min rideshare north of GWCC | 16–110 Guests | $5,500 – $26,000+ | Yes |
| Glenn's Kitchen & SkyLounge Rooftop | Southern Contemporary & Skyline Cocktails ($$$) | 5-min walk from GWCC Building A | 40–175 Guests (Rooftop Reception) | $4,500 – $20,000+ | Yes |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### Where is ASIS GSX Security Atlanta 2026 held and what are the dates?
ASIS GSX Security Atlanta 2026 takes place September 28–30, 2026 at Georgia World Congress Center (Building C) in Atlanta, GA, organized by ASIS International.
*Source: ASIS GSX Security Atlanta Official Schedule*
### How can exhibitors reduce 10x10 and 20x20 booth costs at ASIS GSX Security Atlanta?
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 Atlanta suppliers to bypass cross-country LTL drayage.
*Source: Conventions.com Exhibitor Cost Audit*