Nearly 200 Salto Business Partners from across North America joined the Salto Americas team in Atlanta for the 2026 Salto Partner Summit, held Sept. 28–30 at the InterContinental Buckhead. The three-day event included sharing ideas, exploring new opportunities, and discussing how collaboration can support continued growth across the access industry.
“After the inaugural summit in 2025, we thought we set the bar at a spot that would be difficult to attain,” said Salto Americas President Bill Wood. “This time, the content was even more on point and meaningful. I think we really raised the standard once again.”
Marc Gómez, Group CEO of SALTO WECOSYSTEM, said bringing partners together helps Salto develop better solutions.
I strongly believe that innovation is not something that happens to the market; it’s something that happens with the market, and partners play a very important role.
Exploring what’s next in access
Throughout the Partner Summit, Salto leadership shared updates on the business, product innovation, and technology roadmap. Information sessions explored the evolving access landscape and how Salto and its partners can continue to respond to changing customer needs.
Keynote speaker Dave Nelson of Dialog Consulting presented “Unleashing Productivity with Generative AI,” examining how generative AI can support productivity and innovation. Attendees also took part in breakout sessions on topics ranging from Salto Space, KS, and Nebula solutions to cloud access, integrations, mobile credentials, smart lockers, face recognition, and industry-specific needs.
Sponsors also contributed to the event’s success through exhibits, demonstrations, and discussions on the technology they provide that enhances Salto’s access solutions. Their participation highlighted the role technology and integration partners play in creating connected experiences and addressing customer needs.
A closer look at Salto’s new Atlanta home
The Summit offered attendees a chance to tour Salto Americas’ new Buckhead office and XSperience Center, located next door to the event venue at the InterContinental Buckhead. The popular tours gave partners a firsthand look at the space where customers and partners can experience Salto’s connected access solutions.
Recognizing a lasting contribution and retirement with the Salto Eagle Award
One of the Summit’s memorable moments was the presentation of Salto’s prestigious Eagle Award to Mike Mahon, Senior Director of National Business Partners. A 17-year Salto Americas employee, Mahon has helped build and support the company’s partner community throughout his career. Wood presented Mahon with the award to recognize his lasting contributions and the relationships he has developed across the Salto ecosystem.
Salto XSchange: Gathering input from end users
Held one day before the Summit sessions began, Salto XSchange brought Salto team members together with end users for open conversations about their experiences, feedback, and priorities. Representatives from organizations including the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T, the City of Atlanta, IWG, Hilton, Hyatt and many more shared perspectives from a range of industries and environments.
Continuing the conversation
Salto’s commitment to its partner ecosystem was a central theme of the Summit: listening, sharing expertise, and working together to create value for customers. That spirit carried through the breakout sessions, connections across the event, and conversations with end users.
Wood said Salto Americas hosts events like the Summit to share solution information but to also stay connected and recognize contributions. “Life is about people and connections. It’s so important to take a moment to reflect and really show the appreciation for what individuals have done and the sacrifices they have made.”
General sessions and breakout recordings are available to Summit attendees through the Salto Partner Summit Mobile Hub, the platform used to manage the conference.
Stay in touch with Salto to learn more about the next Partner event.