Allegion out and about: Reflecting on Q1 2026

Every day our employees play a vital role in developing and supporting solutions from trusted brands around the world that drive us toward achieving our vision of creating a safer, more accessible world. We engage deeply with the communities and industries we serve — actively participating in key industry conversations, hosting impactful events and exhibiting at some of the world's premier tradeshows.

As we reflect on the first quarter of 2026, discover where Allegion and our brands have been out and about — listening, learning, sharing insights and showcasing solutions that are shaping the future of security and access.

Allegion’s thought leaders are featured:

Explore a selection of Allegion thought leadership, including articles featured in industry publications and content published directly by Allegion and our brands. Hear from our experts, who share valuable insights that spark meaningful conversations about the future of security and access.

Allegion’s Ann Timme discusses the transition to mobile credentials in higher education in the February 2026 issue of Security Journal Americas. (Photo courtesy of SJA.)

The future of access control in 2026: Featured in Security Today, this article by Allegion’s KeShia Thomas, brand and solutions marketing manager, explores the five key trends in access control as physical security and digital infrastructure converge to create more connected, user-centric and open ecosystems.

Allegion helps Ohio State modernize thousands of doors while preserving hardware: In this Campus ID News article, Allegion’s Jeff Koziol, business development manager for mobile credentials, discusses Allegion’s role in the multi-year project to modernize physical security at Ohio State University. Allegion’s AD lock platform was designed to evolve alongside campus strategies.

Key steps for seamless mobile credential adoption: Featured in the February 2026 edition of Security Journal Americas, this article by Allegion’s Ann Timme, senior brand and solutions marketing manager, examines how to lay the foundation for an easy transition to mobile credentials in higher education.

Allegion UK commentary links building safety to digital fire door data: In this article by International Fire and Safety Journal, Allegion UK’s Sue Corrick, product marketing manager, discusses how digital information is being used in building safety, including how fire door hardware can act as a source of recorded data. She argues that improving the structure, quality and usability of digital handover information is central to meeting Regulation 38 and Golden Thread requirements.

Electromagnetic door closers: Combining safety and access control in busy spaces: In this Design Buy Build magazine article, Lee Piper, sales and marketing director at Allegion UK’s Boss Door Controls brand, discusses how electromagnetic door closers help improve safety and access in busy buildings while supporting traffic flow.

Unified access control for modern multi-tenant living: This article published by Allegion’s ELATEC, one of our readers and credentials brands, explores the growing need for unified access control in today’s multi-tenant residential buildings. With residents, guests, vendors and staff moving through a mix of private and shared spaces daily, a unified system helps buildings meet rising expectations without adding complexity — creating environments that feel effortless to live in and easier to manage.

Why self-guided tours require smart unit locks: The complete security and leasing playbook: This article published by Allegion’s Gatewise, a multifamily access control brand, discusses why smart unit locks are the non-negotiable layer that makes self-guided tours actually work — and how connecting gate access control to unit-level security transforms vacancy key performance indicators (KPIs), conversion rates and net operating income.

7 common retail problems in 2026 and how to fix them: This article published by Allegion’s Waitwhile, our queue management system brand, explores key challenges facing the retail industry. It offers practical tips to help retailers boost customer loyalty and strengthen their presence across both physical and digital channels through innovative software solutions.

Allegion hosts, attends and exhibits at industry events:

Take a closer look at some of the premier tradeshows and events where Allegion showcased innovative solutions and engaged with industry leaders and emerging talent worldwide.

Allegion Australia’s Gainsborough brand exhibits at Total Tools and Hardware Group Expo.

Intersec Dubai (Jan. 12-14, 2026): Allegion’s ELATEC exhibited at the premier global trade event for security, safety and fire protection in Dubai, showcasing its latest RFID and mobile access technologies for secure authentication. ELATEC representatives presented sessions on how unified access is enabling the Middle East’s vision for future-ready authentication, covering access control, open standards and the path to interoperable, scalable security ecosystems.

Total Tools and Hardware Group Expo (Feb. 10-11, 2026): Allegion Australia’s Gainsborough brand exhibited in Adelaide, Australia, showcasing its Mode Smart Lock Collection and launching the new Smart Pull Handle as the latest addition to the Mode family.

NORDBAT (Feb. 11-13, 2026): Allegion’s Bricard exhibited at the premier construction trade show in northern France, and the “rendez-vous” for experts in the construction industry. At the show, Bricard’s XE360 solution received the Visitors’ Choice Award in the Best Innovations 2026 competition.

Call Center World (Feb. 24-26, 2026): Allegion’s workforce management brand, plano, showcased its workforce management (WFM) solutions at Europe’s largest trade show for customer dialogue in Berlin, Germany. At the show, plano hosted a discussion demonstrating how document planning is just as critical in customer service as traditional telephony planning (phone-channel forecasting and scheduling).

American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) Summit (March 8-11, 2026): Allegion and several of our brands exhibited at the PDC Summit in Houston, Texas, showcasing how our integrated solutions work together to address complex healthcare design challenges. AD Systems, alongside Unicel Architectural, presented the DualSwing™ flexible swing-door system, while STANLEY Access Technologies showcased the ProCare™ 8500 telescoping ICU door, featuring the industry’s widest clear-door opening to enhance patient safety.

Allegion team members sport Allegion-branded shoes at ISC West.

ISC West (Mar. 23-27): Allegion and several of our brands — including Schlage, ELATEC, Zentra, Von Duprin, LCN and STANLEY Access Technologies — exhibited at the largest security event in the U.S., hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the conference, Allegion hosted multiple gatherings to discuss the future of access and security and took part in the ISC West 5K race.

Highlights included a recognition ceremony for SIA Power 100 honorees, including Allegion’s Beth Anderson and Erika Flores, and LCN’s AdaptivIQ™ Technology winning a 2026 SIA New Products and Solutions Award in the “Access Control Hardware, Devices and Peripherals — Wired” category. Additionally, SecurityInfoWatch interviewed Allegion’s Olivia Renaud, group product manager for credentials, on the evolution of wallet-based mobile credentials and their impact on the future of access control.

Glass Expo Northeast (Mar. 25-26): Allegion and several of our brands exhibited at this premier event for the architectural glass and metal industries in Uniondale, New York. At the show, Allegion’s Tim Donaldson, architectural services manager for Technical Glass Products (TGP), delivered an in-depth overview of modern fire-rated glass and framing systems, addressing common questions about fire-rated glazing. Unicel Architectural and AD Systems showcased industry innovations, including Vision Control® and Timber Curtain Wall (TCW) systems.