NCALI NEWS, TRAINING & INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Industry events and training opportunities listed on this page may be provided by independent organizations. Unless specifically identified as an NCALI event, a listing does not indicate NCALI sponsorship, participation, affiliation, or endorsement.
September 8th, 2026
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Prince George’s Community College, Annex A
301 Largo Rd.
Largo, MD 20774
Google Meet Video Link - https://meet.google.com/kpp-rofn-xim
UPCOMING NCALI EVENT
NCALI Regular Membership Meeting
NCALI members are invited to attend the September Regular Membership Meeting. Our guest will be Eric Hirining of General Lock. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow members, become informed about upcoming NCALI activities, and participate in the NCALI professional community.
FEATURED INDUSTRY EVENT
Professional education and industry networking for locksmith professionals, with classroom training March 10–11 followed by the Locksmith Pro Expo on March 12.
EVENT ORGANIZER: Locksmith Pro Academy
2027 Locksmith Pro Expo
March 10–12, 2027
Scottsdale / Fort McDowell, Arizona
Independent Industry Event — Listed as an industry information resource. This event is not presented as an NCALI-sponsored event.
UPCOMING TRAINING & INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Note: Events are listed chronologically. Always confirm current schedules, registration requirements, and program details with the event organizer.
TRADE SHOW & EDUCATION
Doyle Security 40th Annual Trade Show & Educational Weekend
September 25–26, 2026
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Industry trade show and educational weekend offering opportunities for professional education, product exposure, and networking.
TRADE SHOW
IDN-Chicago 2026 Trade Show
October 16, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
An industry trade show providing locksmith and security professionals opportunities to connect with manufacturers, distributors, products, and industry resources.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
2026 DHI Fall Classroom Series
September 28–October 2, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana
Classroom-based professional education serving professionals in the door and architectural hardware industry.
INDUSTRY CONVENTION
2026 Yankee Security Convention
October 20–24, 2026
Springfield, Massachusetts
A multi-day security industry convention featuring educational opportunities, industry exhibits, products, and professional networking.
INDUSTRY EVENT
Lock Museum of America Antique Lock & Hardware Show
October 10, 2026
Terryville, Connecticut
An industry gathering focused on antique locks, keys, hardware, collecting, and the history of the locksmith profession.
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