HELUG 2026 hosted by Rochester Institute of Technology
The Maker’s Key: Unlocking Innovation in Campus Access Control
The 13th Annual HELUG Conference will be hosted by Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York on June 7-10, 2026. This year, there will be a post-conference training hosted by LenelS2. Just like the conference, the training event will be free, thanks to our business partners.
Please register for the conference using the button below. We’d love to see you in Rochester! Whether you can make it in person or plan to attend virtually, please register. Want to present at HELUG 2026? There’s a button for that too.
If you are flying to Rochester, select ROC (Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport) when booking with your favorite airline. Once you land, you are less than 5 miles from RIT.
Below are the lodging options arranged for this year’s conference.
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton
$192 / night (fees included) – HELUG Conference Rate
Book by May 13, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta
$199.50 / night (fees included) – HELUG Conference Rate
Book by May 16, 2026
There will also be an option to stay on campus at RIT for approximately $60 per night. Details and ability to book these rooms will be coming soon. Stay tuned.
The Maker’s Key: Unlocking Innovation in Campus Access Control
Sunday, June 7
Today’s events will take place at RIT SHED.
Evening
Welcome Reception
Monday, June 8
Today’s events will take place at RIT SHED.
Day
Educational Sessions & Activities
Evening
Free Evening (on your own)
Tuesday, June 9
Today’s events will take place at RIT SHED.
Day
Educational Sessions & Activities
Evening
Free Evening (on your own)
Wednesday, June 10
Today’s morning events will take place at RIT SHED and the afternoon events will be at LenelS2 Headquarters.
Day
Educational Sessions & Activities
Evening
Closing Celebration at Woodcliff Hotel
Thursday, June 11 – Post-Conference Training Day 1
Post-Conference training will be held at LenelS2 Headquarters.
Full Day
OnGuard Administration, Access Control, Alarms, and Mobile Credentials
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Course Description
The OnGuard Administration, Access Control, Alarms, and Mobile Credentials course provides a comprehensive, role-based overview of how to configure, administer, and operate the LenelS2 OnGuard system. Built on the official OnGuard 8.4 Fundamentals curriculum, this course focuses on real-world workflows, best practices, and operational readiness.
Participants will learn how to manage OnGuard system administration, configure access control hardware and door workflows, monitor and respond to alarms, and deploy and manage mobile credentials throughout their lifecycle. The course balances foundational knowledge with practical examples to help administrators, operators, and technical staff confidently support day-to-day operations and long-term system stability.
Target Audience
- System Administrators
- Security Operations and Monitoring Staff
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of physical access control concepts
- Familiarity with Windows environments
- Prior exposure to OnGuard Fundamentals is recommended but not required
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Administer OnGuard users, permissions, services, and system options following best practices
- Configure access control components and understand end-to-end door workflows
- Monitor alarms, acknowledge events, and follow standard response workflows
- Deploy, manage, and revoke mobile credentials using lifecycle-based processes
This is a non-certification course. A certificate of completion will be issued at the conclusion of the training session.
Evening
Free Evening (on your own)
Friday, June 12 – Post-Conference Training Day 2
Post-Conference training will be held at LenelS2 Headquarters.
Full Day
OnGuard Reporting, Analytics, and Auditing
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Course Description
The OnGuard Reporting, Analytics, and Auditing course builds on the OnGuard Custom Reports curriculum to focus on how reporting data is used for operational insight, compliance auditing, and analytics-driven decision making within an OnGuard system.
This course emphasizes practical reporting strategies, audit-focused use cases, and best practices for report design, performance, and accuracy. Participants will learn how to create, interpret, and manage reports that support investigations, regulatory requirements, and ongoing system governance.
Target Audience
- System Administrators
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of OnGuard system concepts and terminology
- Basic understanding of SQL query concepts and report filtering
- Experience navigating OnGuard desktop and browser‑based applications
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain OnGuard reporting architecture and supported reporting tools
- Design operational, analytical, and audit‑focused reports using OnGuard reporting capabilities
- Analyze access, alarm, and event data to identify trends and anomalies
- Produce audit‑ready reports that support compliance and investigations
- Apply best practices for report performance, accuracy, and reporting governance
This is a non-certification course. A certificate of completion will be issued at the conclusion of the training session.
Evening
Free Evening (on your own)
