Intersec 2026 to reflect UAE’s vision for a safer future

Messe Frankfurt Middle East has unveiled the first details of the 27th edition of Intersec, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

The event will take place from 12–14 January 2026.

According to Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the event will have an expanded show floor to address record demand from the global security, safety and fire protection industries.

Intersec 2026

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Intersec is expected to welcome record numbers, with over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and over 50,000 trade visitors.

To address this increased global demand, floor space will be expanded by nearly 12,000 square metres, representing a 13% growth through the addition of two halls and will now span 67,000 square metres of gross exhibition space.

According to Messe Frankfurt, the forthcoming edition is set to deliver an enriched programme and expanded features with a remit to advance emergency response capabilities and secure digital and physical infrastructure.

The event will welcome global leaders showcasing the latest innovative technologies and frontline solutions, aligned with the UAE’s vision for a secure and sustainable future, which has seen the country ranked safest in the world in 2025 by global aggregator, Numbeo.

“A critical platform”

Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Intersec at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Intersec continues to set the benchmark for advancing global dialogue and partnerships in security, safety and fire protection.

“The growth of the 2026 edition underscores the event’s role as a critical platform where industry leaders, innovators and government stakeholders converge to shape the future of emergency response and infrastructure protection.

“This expansion not only reflects the increased demand for cutting-edge solutions but also reinforces Dubai’s position as a global hub for security innovation and collaboration,” Isaac concluded.

Featuring at Intersec 2025

The show will feature five redefined product sectors, including:

• Homeland Security and Policing
• Cybersecurity
• Commercial and Perimeter Security
• Fire and Rescue
• Health and Safety

Featuring these five product sectors reflects the complexity and interconnectedness of the current safety and security landscape, Messe Frankfurt added.

Across all five sectors, visitors can expect immersive showcases, pioneering product launches, high-level technical content and business-critical networking opportunities.

Exhibitors

The organisation explains that the key returning exhibitors include Hikvision, Hanwha, Transguard, Genetec, Gunnebo, Salto and TP-Link, along with showcases from international pavilions from the UK, Germany, Singapore, Italy, France and Sweden, among others.

Intersec 2026 will also present a dynamic conference programme, addressing the pressing issues of the global security, safety and fire protection community.

Transformative topics

As part of the International Security Leaders Summit, Fire and Rescue Conference, Health & Safety Conference, Access Control Theatre and the SIRA Forum, global and regional experts will come together to explore transformative topics, ranging from AI in policing and predictive analytics in emergency response to workforce protection in high-risk environments and smart infrastructure security.

In line with a raft of national objectives and targets, including the ‘1 Billion Readiness’ initiative, which aims to train and raise awareness among one billion people worldwide on safety and fire hazard prevention, the Passive Fire Day, hosted by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), will spotlight the advancements being made in this area, the organisation adds.

“Innovation, visibility and industry-wide engagement”

Eng. Khalid Al Khatib, Chief Executive Officer, NAFFCO said: “As a global leader in fire safety solutions and a trusted strategic partner of Intersec, NAFFCO values the event as a driving force for innovation, visibility and industry-wide engagement.

“Intersec stands out as a global premier event where we unveiled next-generation technologies, connected with decision-makers and contributed to transforming the future of fire protection,” added Eng. Khalid Al Khatib.

Support

Messe Frankfurt states that the event continues to enjoy the support of leading UAE government bodies, including:

• The General Command of Dubai Civil Defense
• The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA)
• Dubai Municipality
• The Cyber Security Council
• The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC).

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