Intersec 2026 opens next week for its 27th edition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council.
Taking place from 12–14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Intersec 2026 is set to be the largest and most comprehensive edition in the event’s history, welcoming more than 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries and in excess of 50,000 trade visitors from across the globe.
As a result of the unprecedented demand, which has seen strong international participation with pavilions from the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Singapore, Sweden, China, Turkey and Korea, the exhibition has expanded by nearly 12,000 square metres, spanning 65,000 sqm of gross exhibition space across multiple halls and outdoor demonstration areas, underscoring Dubai’s role as a global hub for security innovation, emergency preparedness and resilience.
Intersec 2026 will showcase cutting-edge technologies, frontline solutions and integrated strategies across five core product sectors: Homeland Security & Policing, Cybersecurity, Commercial & Perimeter Security, Fire & Rescue, and Health & Safety. Together, these sectors provide an overview of how organisations, governments, and critical infrastructure operators are responding to increasingly complex physical, digital, and environmental risks.
Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Intersec at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Intersec 2026 marks a significant milestone for the event and for the global security, safety and fire protection community. The scale and growth of this edition reflect the urgency with which organisations are seeking clarity, collaboration and future-ready solutions.
“Intersec has evolved into a platform where leadership, innovation and operational realities converge, and we are proud to welcome the industry to our largest and most globally representative edition to date, solidifying our position as a key platform for global collaboration, knowledge exchange and business development.”
A cornerstone of Intersec 2026 is its expanded conference and knowledge programme, delivering high-level insight and practical guidance across multiple dedicated platforms from more than 250 experts. The International Security Leaders’ Summit returns as a flagship forum, bringing together senior decision-makers responsible for national security, critical infrastructure, crisis management and organisational resilience. Sessions will address topics including AI governance, crisis leadership, human risk, public-private collaboration and aligning security strategy with national visions.
The Fire & Rescue Conference will examine advancements in fire prediction, building life-safety systems, passive fire protection and emergency response, with contributions from global fire authorities, engineers and frontline responders. Meanwhile, the Health & Safety Conference will focus on workforce protection, behavioural safety, wellbeing and the evolving responsibilities facing organisations in high-risk environments.
Cyber resilience will take centre stage at the InCyber Briefing, where CISOs and digital risk leaders will explore AI, post-quantum readiness, data sovereignty, and cyber crisis simulation, while specialist theatres, including the Access Control Theatre, Control Room Innovation Theatre, and the SIRA Forum, will deliver targeted technical insight and regulatory perspectives.
The IFPO Certified Security Supervision and Management (CSSMP) Workshop and Challenge Exam is an interactive session designed for security professionals looking to advance their supervisory and management skills and includes scenario-based exercises to prepare participants for the final exam and real-world application.
The Passive Fire Day and the FCIA–NFCA PFPCON ’26 Dubai, a co-located event that connects global experts, innovators, and practitioners to advance standards, competency, and collaboration across the passive fire sector, round out the features.
Intersec 2026 will also launch a series of exclusive, invitation-only Executive Roundtables led by PwC and Kearney that bring together senior leaders from government, industry, and technology for focused, high-level dialogue on the most pressing challenges facing the security, safety, and fire protection sectors.
In addition to conferences and workshops, visitors can experience live features and immersive demonstrations, including real-world response scenarios and innovation showcases that bridge strategy and on-the-ground execution. The Intersec Awards 2026, recognising excellence across security, fire safety, cybersecurity and HSE, will also take place during the week, celebrating the leaders and organisations shaping the future of the industry.
Intersec 2026 continues to benefit from the strategic support of key UAE authorities, including the General Command of Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) and the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), underlining its alignment with national resilience and safety priorities.
Intersec 2026 opens its doors on Monday, 12 January, and will run until Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
