Milestone XPerience Days 2026 brought together more than 400 security professionals to examine what it means to build video security systems that are truly ready for the AI era.
Security professionals gathered at Milestone Systems’ Milestone XPerience Days (MXD) 2026 in Las Vegas to discuss how the industry can prepare video security systems for the growing demands of artificial intelligence, data intelligence, and predictive security operations.
Held at Resorts World Las Vegas, the two-day event brought together more than 400 attendees, including system integrators, end users, technology partners, and industry media. Rather than focusing only on product announcements, MXD centered on the decisions shaping the future of security technology.
The key message from the event was clear: organizations that build security systems on open, flexible platforms will be better positioned to adopt future AI capabilities, while closed and proprietary systems may face increasing limitations.
“We think of this event as a place to look into the future, contemplate where the industry is going, and be part of that discussion actively,” said Tim Palmquist, Vice President Americas, Milestone Systems.
“The stores of data this industry has been discarding are now more valuable than ever. We are doubling down on the idea that data has extreme value, and the tools we are building and the partnerships we are developing are about helping our customers capture everything and understand what matters most.”
Moving From Reactive Security To Predictive Intelligence
A major theme throughout MXD was the transformation from traditional reactive security operations toward predictive intelligence.
Traditional security models focused on recording, storing, and reviewing footage after incidents occurred. New AI-driven approaches are enabling systems to analyze events in real time, identify important information, and provide operators with actionable insights.
Speakers highlighted alert fatigue as a major challenge in security operations centers. When systems generate excessive or inaccurate alerts, operators begin to lose confidence in the technology. Improved AI capabilities aim not only to increase detection accuracy but also to rebuild trust between security teams and their systems.
Physical AI And The Future Of Security Operations
The second day of MXD expanded the conversation into Physical AI, exploring how intelligent systems can understand, interpret, and respond within real-world environments.
Andrew Burnett, Chief Technology Officer, Milestone Systems, and Adam Scraba from NVIDIA discussed the future of Physical AI and the collaboration between the two companies, including work on the NVIDIA Reason 1 traffic model.
Milestone demonstrated improvements in advanced AI models through access to compliantly sourced and licensed video data, showing how responsible data practices can support the next generation of intelligent security solutions.
“Human in the loop is sacrosanct for us,” said Andrew Burnett, Chief Technology Officer, Milestone Systems.
“The goal is to pull together the right intelligence and hand it to an operator so they can take a decision, not to have the system take that decision for them. What we are building toward is a platform that is open by design, future-proofed, and responsible, and those principles apply whether we are talking about Physical AI, edge computing, or what comes after.”
Responsible AI And Data Compliance Take Center Stage
Responsible AI was a central topic throughout MXD. Discussions focused on how AI training data is collected, managed, and used while meeting regulatory expectations.
Milestone Systems’ Project Hafnia, a video data library designed for compliant AI model training, was presented as a solution to one of the industry’s biggest challenges: developing accurate AI models using legally and ethically sourced data.
With regulations such as the EU AI Act influencing global technology strategies, organizations investing in responsible AI infrastructure are gaining both compliance readiness and competitive advantages.
Building The Future Of Open Security Platforms
For integrators, end users, and technology partners attending MXD, the event represented more than announcements. It highlighted the direction the security industry is moving toward.
Industries including stadiums, transportation networks, campuses, critical infrastructure, and large urban environments increasingly require security systems capable of handling complexity, scaling effectively, and supporting informed human decision-making.
The future opportunity for manufacturers, developers, and integrators is significant, but so is the responsibility to create secure, trusted, and adaptable technologies.
Milestone Systems is a global provider of data-driven video technology used across industries including manufacturing, airports, law enforcement, retail, and traffic management. Its solutions include XProtect video management software, BriefCam AI-powered analytics, and Arcules cloud VSaaS. Milestone also advances responsible Vision AI through Project Hafnia and brighter AI anonymization technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What was the focus of Milestone XPerience Days 2026?
MXD 2026 focused on preparing the security industry for AI-driven transformation, including open platforms, predictive security, Physical AI, and responsible data use.
2. Why is AI becoming important in video security?
AI helps security systems move beyond recording and reviewing footage by enabling real-time analysis, predictive insights, and improved operator decision-making.
3. What is Physical AI in security?
Physical AI refers to intelligent systems that can perceive, reason, and interact with real-world environments using technologies such as AI models, sensors, and video intelligence.
4. What is Project Hafnia?
Project Hafnia is Milestone’s video data library designed to support compliant AI model training using responsibly sourced data.
5. Why are open security platforms important for the future?
Open platforms allow organizations to integrate new technologies and AI capabilities more easily as security needs continue to evolve.