ACS26 New Zealand
ACS26 — The Access Control Summit (New Zealand)
Theme: Our Moment
With city-host Gallagher Security
The Access Control Summit (ACS) is where the global access control industry comes together, not for another conference, but for a focused, high-trust room of operators, executives, innovators, and builders shaping what’s next.
This is our moment.
The industry is moving. Fast.
From doors to identity.
From hardware to platforms.
From legacy businesses to reinvention.
From steady growth to capital-driven strategy shifts.
ACS exists to meet that moment head-on.
Now in its fourth year, ACS has become a key moment on the industry calendar, with past summits hosted in Washington, DC, Zurich (with Google), and San Sebastián (with SALTO).
In 2026, we’re heading to New Zealand, hosted in collaboration with our city-host Gallagher Security. Whether you’re coming from across town or across the world, this is one of those destinations that makes the trip worth it. World-class scenery, incredible food and wine, and the kind of place people dream about visiting for years.
ACS26 will bring together 40+ speakers from across the global access control industry — operators, executives, and innovators sharing what's actually working and what's coming next.
ACS26 is limited to approximately 150 senior executives, operators, and builders across the access control industry. If that's you, this is the room.
Hamilton, New Zealand
📍 Tuesday, October 6 — Welcome Reception from 6 - 9pm
📍 Wednesday, October 7 — Full Summit Day 8am - 7pm
The summit is October 6–7 in Hamilton, but we're building out a full week of optional experiences in Auckland for those who want to make the most of the trip. More details coming soon.