ESX 2011 Advance Registration Up 100% Over 2010

Exhibit Growth, Program Enhancements and Expanded Promotions Drive Record-Level Registration

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2011 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is currently reporting an all-time high in registrations, better than doubling its registration rate this time last year. As educational sessions continue to fill, exhibitors and attendees alike are preparing for this year’s event being held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., June 6-10.

“ESX is a must-attend event in the electronic security industry for monitoring and integration companies, and this year's expo in Charlotte promises to be the best yet”

“ESX is a must-attend event in the electronic security industry for monitoring and integration companies, and this year's expo in Charlotte promises to be the best yet,” says George De Marco, ESX Chair.

It is due to this influx of registrations that the Early Bird discounted pricing deadline has been extended until this Friday, May 20, giving the electronic security industry a few more days to get their registration in at a discounted rate.

“With the Early Bird registration deadline being extended, this is another opportunity for companies to secure the discounted pricing and join their colleagues at ESX in Charlotte,” says De Marco.

Discounts with Early Bird registration include:

• ESX Deluxe Pass - $799 ($899 regular)

• Sessions a-la-carte - $59 ($99 regular)

• Workshops a-la-carte - $129 ($169 regular)

• Exhibits Only - $0 ($25 regular)

• Spouse Registration - $189 ($249 regular)

Early Bird discounts also apply to Special Events at ESX. All of the details can be found at www.ESXweb.com/regpackages.

In addition to these savings, ESX will continue to offer its Bring Your Pit Crew Team Discount, where five or more paid registrations from one company receive a 15% discount off of the total company registration fee.

To register for ESX 2011 before Friday’s early bird registration deadline, visit www.ESXweb.com/register or call 877-628-9558.

ESX will take place June 6-10 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. ESX will feature nearly 50 educational offerings, diverse networking opportunities and the largest expo, solely for security integration and monitoring companies in the nation. For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities contact Shannon Murphy at [e-mail] or 508-618-4224.

About ESX

Owned, directed and sponsored by industry leading trade associations, ESA and CSAA, ESX is the education and networking event for security integration and monitoring companies. ESX offers the highest quality and most comprehensive seminar program, the most interesting and enjoyable networking events and the most focused exposition in the industry. ESX attracts the biggest, best and most progressive installing and monitoring companies in the world to meet with hundreds of exhibiting electronic security equipment vendors and industry service providers. For more information, visit www.ESXweb.com.

About ESA

Formerly the NBFAA, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) is the largest and longest established trade association representing the electronic life safety and security industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. In cooperation with an alliance of chapter associations, ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools, and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper. The ESA may be reached at [phone] or on the Web at www.ESAweb.org.

About CSAA

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is the trade association representing providers, users, bureaus, and other agencies of Central Station protection services that are certified by one of the CSAA-approved NRTLs. It is legally entitled to represent its members before Congress, regulatory agencies on the local, state and federal levels, and other authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) over the industry. Now in its 60th year, CSAA continues to serve its members' interests in an ever-increasing variety of ways. The CSAA may be reached at 703-242-4670 or on the Web at www.csaaintl.org.