Everything you need for ACS26 New Zealand lives on this page — your session format, the schedule, travel and entry requirements, and the short list of things we need from you before October.
With city-host Gallagher Security
The Access Control Summit 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 — after Washington, DC; Zurich with Google; and San Sebastián with SALTO — ACS heads to New Zealand, hosted in collaboration with Gallagher Security. It's 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.
Every speaker has one session, in one of three formats.
A solo talk — your view, your voice. No slides, just you and the room.
A fireside-style conversation with Lee. Casual, candid, unscripted.
A moderated discussion with up to four speakers, built around a shared theme.
The best conversations at ACS happen when they're candid, not rehearsed. Here's what to expect instead:
The core ACS26 event runs Tuesday and Wednesday in Hamilton, with optional hosted activities in Auckland on either side.
If your travel allows, join us for optional hosted activities in Auckland the day before the event — a great way to make the most of the trip. More details to come soon. The hosted coach transfer from Auckland to Hamilton runs today.
Hosted coach transfer · Auckland → HamiltonACS26 opens with a welcome reception at the home of Sir William and Lady Judi Gallagher — the best moment to meet the room before you're on stage.
Home of Sir William & Lady Judi GallagherThe event begins at 8:00 am. Please be on time for your session — we run a tight schedule, so your promptness is appreciated. The program wraps at 5:00 pm, but drinks will be served afterward. Please feel free to stay and join us. Breakfast, lunch, and drinks are provided throughout the day.
8:00 am – 5:00 pm · Drinks followThe hosted coach returns from Hamilton to Auckland, with optional hosted activities in Auckland for those staying on. More details to come soon.
Hosted coach transfer · Hamilton → AucklandFlights, entry requirements, hotels, and what to pack.
Most international flights land in Auckland. If you're joining the optional Monday or Thursday activities, plan to fly into Auckland and take the hosted coach from there.
We've got you covered — hosted coach transfer is provided from Auckland to Hamilton on Monday, October 5, and back to Auckland on Thursday, October 8. No need to rent a car.
Most visa-waiver-country travelers will need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), applied for online before departure. Even if your country doesn't require a visa, the NZeTA is still required — worth applying early.
For the event itself, Hamilton is the way to go — it puts you right in the middle of everything, just a short walk from BNZ Theatre.
Joining the optional Monday or Thursday activities? Stay in Auckland for those nights instead — hosted coach transfers run between the two cities either way.
October is New Zealand spring — mild but variable, so pack layers. Currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
No formal dress code — wear what is comfortable and appropriate.
Every ACS26 session is professionally recorded — and keeps working for you after the event.
You'll receive edited video content of your session for personal use.
Comprehensive promotion of your session across social media.
Graphics, video, and photos are provided for you to post.
Extended distribution after the event via LinkedIn, YouTube, and audio platforms.
Four things. That's the whole list.
Your bio, headshot, and session details — this feeds the site, the program, and your promotional assets. Complete the form →
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