Beyond Trade Shows: SVIP Launches Industry First Permanent, End-User Driven Security Experience Center in DFW

SVIP unveils a year-round security innovation hub designed to replace outdated trade show models with continuous engagement.

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The security industry is about to experience a fundamental shift.

SecurityVIP Enterprises (SVIP) today announced the launch of the SVIP Experience Center, a first-of-its-kind, permanent, year-round innovation hub designed to replace outdated, high-cost, short-duration trade show models with an always-on, end-user-first ecosystem where technology, education, and real-world security decision-making collide.

Set to open in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex later this year, the SVIP Experience Center will serve as the industry’s central destination for manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end users to engage in live demonstrations, hands-on testing, training, and business collaboration without the massive financial waste traditionally associated with trade shows.

“SVIP is home to the people who actually make security decisions,” said Taylor May, Founder and CEO of SecurityVIP Enterprises. “We’re not trying to replicate trade shows. We’re taking what actually matters from them, access to real decision makers, real conversations, real outcomes, and building something permanent, scalable, and radically more valuable.”

A Permanent Home for the Security Industry

Unlike traditional events that last three days and disappear, the SVIP Experience Center operates 12 months a year. Manufacturers showcase technology continuously. End users engage on demand. Education happens weekly. Relationships compound over time.

The Center will feature 11 immersive vertical zones, including:

Retail
Casino
Healthcare
Education
Law Enforcement
Data Center
Presentation Stage
Podcast Studio
Conference Rooms
SVIP Security Operations Center (SOC)
Outdoor Simulation Zone

Each zone is purpose-built to mirror real-world environments, allowing end users to evaluate solutions exactly how they would deploy them in the field.

This environment enables security leaders from K-12 districts, hospitals, casinos, retail chains, law enforcement agencies, critical infrastructure organizations and more to test products side-by-side not through sales decks, but through live demonstrations.

Legacy Leaders and Bleeding-Edge Innovators Already On Board

Momentum behind the SVIP Experience Center has accelerated rapidly. Established industry leaders including Garrett Metal Detectors, IMRON Corporation, and Smarter Security have already committed to showcasing inside the Center.

At the same time, next-generation technology innovators such as SWEAR, Scylla, Brecourt Solutions, Vision InSites, AI-RGUS, HiveWatch, iLOQ, and Smartphone Key have also joined the ecosystem.

This blend of legacy manufacturers and bleeding-edge AI, robotics, drone, and analytics companies is intentional.

“The future of security isn’t built in silos,” said May. “It’s built when established leaders and disruptive innovators sit in the same room with end users and solve real problems together.”

A Revenue Model Built on Value. Not Booth Fees

The SVIP Experience Center introduces a radically different business model than traditional expos.

Instead of charging manufacturers exorbitant booth fees, SVIP monetizes through three core pillars:

1. Membership Ecosystem

Access to the Experience Center is driven by SVIP’s membership program. Security professionals, manufacturers, integrators, and end users gain recurring access through tiered memberships that include:

Facility access Monday - Friday
Guest passes for customer visits
Access to all SVIP hosted end user events
Priority event invitations
Private meeting room usage
Exclusive networking opportunities
End-user led courses

This creates predictable, recurring revenue while ensuring the Center remains populated by decision-makers, not just foot traffic.

2. Title Sponsorships for Experience Zones

Each of the 11 zones offers exclusive annual Title Sponsorship opportunities. Sponsors receive permanent branding, digital content placement, event exposure, and co-marketing benefits tied directly to their vertical.

Unlike temporary signage at trade shows that disappears after three days, SVIP zone sponsorships provide year-round visibility, engagement, and ROI.

3. SVIP University (SVIPU)

Education is the third pillar of the ecosystem.

SVIP University delivers professional training courses taught by active end users, not theoretical instructors. These courses cover real-world security operations, emerging threats, technology evaluation, and leadership development.

Classes are hosted inside the Experience Center and supported through both in-person and hybrid formats, creating an ongoing education engine tied directly to real deployments.

“Education should be led by practitioners, not PowerPoint,” said May. “SVIP University delivers real world lessons from the men and women who live it everyday".

Monthly Vertical Events and Private Industry Activations

In addition to daily operations, the SVIP Experience Center will host monthly vertical-specific events, rotating focus across healthcare, education, casinos, retail, law enforcement, financial institutions, logistics, data centers, multi family, critical infrastructure, and more.

These curated gatherings allow manufacturers to meet targeted buyer groups, while end users gain direct exposure to relevant solutions.

The facility will also host:

Manufacturer product launches
Demo Showcase Days
Career Days
Simulation Trainings
Investor Roundtables
Tech Influencer Roundtables
C-Suite Keynotes
Private executive briefings
Sales kickoffs
Company events
Partner summits
Podcast recordings and media productions

This transforms the Experience Center into a continuous industry activation hub rather than a once-per-year destination.

Redefining Industry Engagement

For decades, security companies have accepted rising trade show costs, shrinking ROI, and limited buyer engagement as “just part of the business.”

SVIP is challenging that mindset.

“We’re not anti-trade show,” said May. “We’re anti-paying six figures for three days of attention. The industry deserves something better and that’s what we’re building.”

With a central location near DFW International Airport and expansion plans into additional U.S. markets, the SVIP Experience Center is positioned to become the national hub for security innovation and collaboration.

About SecurityVIP Enterprises
SecurityVIP (SVIP) is a research firm in the security industry with a mission to bridge the gap between manufacturers & end users. We achieve this by providing exclusive interviews, comprehensive product reviews, podcasts, and educational content for the security industry that covers both physical & cybersecurity. Our end user community includes thousands of security professionals across a wide range of industries, including retail, gaming, healthcare, education, third-party logistics (3PL), and more.

Those interested in participating in the SVIP Experience Center can contact the team using the information below.

Media Contact:
SecurityVIP Enterprises
Email: info@securityvip.net
Website: www.svip.news

Kelsey Jane
SVIP
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