SECON & eGISEC 2026 successfully gathered 412 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, alongside 26,389 industry experts from more than 31 locations. This significant event comprised 32 conference tracks, over 159 sessions, and facilitated over 410 business meetings, involving more than 170 hosted buyers internationally.
Taking place at KINTEX from 18–20 March, the event underscored the increasing convergence of physical and cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence. Celebrating its 25th edition, SECON, along with eGISEC, stands as the first-ever global event merging both physical and cybersecurity solutions.
Integrated security event
As Korea’s most established security trade exhibition, SECON highlighted the integration of AI, cloud computing, and quantum security, which are becoming essential in combating cyber threats. The theme “Building Trust in the Age of AI” showcased the industry's trend towards merging physical and cybersecurity with AI and IoT solutions.
The event demonstrated AI’s role in integrated security through applications like biometric access control and real-time detection of unusual behaviours, providing enhanced safety for smart cities, ICT frameworks, and wildfire monitoring. Technologies such as Explainable AI (XAI) and Proactive AI were presented, promoting transparent decision-making and predictive responses.
Integrating facial authentication
TP-Link revealed a comprehensive platform linking its B2B and B2C products
Major exhibitors like Verkada, Suprema, TP-Link, Hanwha Vision, and Union Biometrics showcased solutions blending video security, access control, and data analytics. Suprema introduced the "Suprema AI Platform," which integrates facial authentication with video analytics, providing a unified system for managing access logs and CCTV footage.
TP-Link revealed a comprehensive platform linking its B2B and B2C products—"VIGI," "Omada," and "Tapo"—along with its AI assistant "Aireal™," designed for network management and video control. Union Biometrics unveiled its cloud-based solution "Alpeta X" and cutting-edge biometric verification technologies.
Hardware–software integration
Verkada featured a cloud-based system that combines video security, access control, and sensors, enhancing security through AI-powered analytics. Hanwha Vision introduced a platform that supports design to operation phases, featuring AI cameras for improved low-light imaging and dynamic privacy masking.
Within the camera and video surveillance segment, TVT demonstrated AI video search and thermal imaging solutions tailored to various industries, while IDIS presented "IDIS Safety CINEMA" with its ultra-low-light "NOVA" cameras.
Shortage of cybersecurity professionals
Real-time analysis using AI helped detect and respond to security threats efficiently
Overall, SECON & eGISEC 2026 showcased the potential of AI-driven integrated security market advancements. As a pioneer cybersecurity event, eGISEC promoted automation and integration solutions to address the workforce gap in cybersecurity. Real-time analysis using AI helped detect and respond to security threats efficiently.
Exhibitors such as AhnLab, INCA Internet, SoftCamp, and WAREVALLEY led the way in demonstrating Zero Trust solutions and AI-based analytics to counteract internal and external threats in hybrid environments.
Core data protection
AhnLab introduced the “AhnLab XTG” platform, integrating firewall, VPN, and other security technologies, while INCA Internet showcased the “TACHYON” endpoint security platform. SoftCamp offered “AX Security Enabler” and “SHIELDGATE” for Zero Trust remote access solutions, and WAREVALLEY presented two platforms for data protection and security operations.
Visitors experienced an array of AI-based security solutions and explored upcoming trends. The organisers officially invited over 170 hosted buyers and international delegates, facilitating productive business meetings through an advanced Business Matching Platform.
Valuable networking opportunities
The Hosted Buyer Programme illustrated SECON & eGISEC’s importance in fostering global security sector connections. The 32 conference tracks and 159 sessions covered vital topics, including AI security, Zero Trust practices, and trends in the sector, attracting experts from renowned institutions.
SECON & eGISEC 2027 is scheduled for 17–19 March 2027, at KINTEX, Korea. The upcoming edition is set to feature over 30,000 m² of exhibit space, 400 exhibitors, and 30,000 visitors, maintaining its role as a leading platform for security innovations and knowledge exchange.
SECON & eGISEC 2026 attracted 412 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions and 26,389 industry professionals from over 31 countries and regions. The event featured 32 conference tracks, over 159 sessions, more than 410 business-matching meetings, and over 170 international hosted buyers.
Held at KINTEX from 18–20 March, SECON & eGISEC 2026 highlighted the growing convergence of physical and cybersecurity in the AI era. Now in its 25th edition, SECON, together with eGISEC, is the world’s first integrated security event encompassing both physical and cybersecurity solutions.
Integrated security event
It is also recognised as Korea’s longest-running and most established security exhibition. As AI, cloud computing, and quantum security become central to addressing cyber threats, the convergence of physical and cybersecurity—along with AI- and IoT-based solutions—has emerged as a key industry trend. This shift was evident at SECON & eGISEC 2026, held under the theme “Building Trust in the Age of AI.”
As a pioneer integrated security event, SECON demonstrated how AI is being applied across integrated security. Key applications included biometric access control, real-time abnormal behaviour detection, and safety solutions for smart cities, ICT infrastructure, and wildfire monitoring. The event also highlighted Explainable AI (XAI) and Proactive AI technologies, enabling transparent decision-making and predictive response capabilities.
Integrating facial authentication
Major exhibitors including Verkada, Suprema, TP-Link, Hanwha Vision, and Union Biometrics presented platform-based solutions integrating video security, access control, and analytics. Suprema introduced its “Suprema AI Platform,” integrating facial authentication, video analytics, and access control, allowing centralised management of access logs and CCTV footage in a single system.
TP-Link showcased an integrated solution connecting its B2B and B2C products— “VIGI,” “Omada,” and “Tapo”—along with its AI assistant “Aireal™” for network management, device control, and video search in one platform. Union Biometrics unveiled its cloud-based access control platform “Alpeta X” and “Integrated Authentication Center,” along with biometric authentication technologies such as pet nose print registration system and “Live Guard”.
Hardware–software integration
Verkada presented a cloud-based platform integrating video security, access control, and sensor systems, enhancing security and operational efficiency through AI analytics and hardware–software integration.
Hanwha Vision introduced an integrated platform covering design to operation, featuring AI cameras with enhanced low-light performance, WDR, and noise reduction, along with cloud-based video surveillance and dynamic privacy masking. n the camera and video surveillance sector, TVT highlighted AI video search and thermal imaging solutions tailored to various industries, while IDIS offered an immersive “IDIS Safety CINEMA” to showcase ultra-low-light “NOVA” cameras and web-based transaction-blocking solutions.
Shortage of cybersecurity professionals
Overall, SECON 2026 demonstrated the growth potential of the AI-driven integrated security market through a diverse range of monitoring platforms and analytics solutions. eGISEC 2026, a pioneer cybersecurity-focused event, focused on automation and integration technologies addressing the shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
AI-driven real-time analysis and pattern recognition enabled large-scale threat detection and response, while Proactive AI and natural language-based analytics supported tasks difficult for humans to handle. Zero Trust solutions were also widely showcased, addressing insider threats and lateral movement in remote and hybrid environments. Key exhibitors included AhnLab, INCA Internet, SoftCamp, and WAREVALLEY.
Core data protection
AhnLab presented its next-generation network security solution “AhnLab XTG” platform, integrating firewall, VPN, ZTNA, IPS, and DLP, along with virtual system deployment use cases for large enterprises and data centers. INCA Internet introduced its centralised endpoint security platform “TACHYON,” demonstrating USB/external storage control, DLP, and malware prevention for corporate, public, financial, and gaming sectors.
SoftCamp showcased “AX Security Enabler,” integrating document security (DRM) and access control with hands-on SaaS use cases, and its Zero Trust remote access solution “SHIELDGATE,” featuring RBI technology, IAP-based access control, and web isolation. WAREVALLEY presented “Chakra Max,” integrating database access control and auditing, and “LogCatch,” offering integrated log management and anomaly detection for core data protection and security operations.
AI-based integrated security solutions
Through eGISEC, visitors were able to experience how various AI-based integrated security solutions and automation technologies are applied in real-world scenarios, while gaining a comprehensive view of the latest trends in next-generation cybersecurity. SECON & eGISEC 2026 officially invited more than 170 Hosted Buyers and delegates from 15 countries and regions, including the USA, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Lebanon, and South Korea.
The Organiser provided a Business Matching Platform to facilitate pre-event communication and scheduling between buyers and over 300 exhibitors. The platform enabled smooth online discussions ahead of the show, resulting in highly productive on-site 1:1 meetings. As a result, more than 410 meetings were pre-matched, with potential business valued at USD 45 million discussed. Hosted Buyers praised the programme for its efficiency and the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies and potential partnerships.
Valuable networking opportunities
Mr. Jincai Yang, International President of Asia Pacific Security Association (APSA), said, “This is like the fourth industrial revolution-to experience all these new technologies like AI, security solutions, and UAV/unmanned systems, how they cooperate with each other in SECON & eGISEC.” Mr. Bede Lau, Business Development Manager at ASSA ABLOY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS SINGAPORE PTE LTD, noted, “The online platform made it easy to understand each other’s business and prepare for meetings in advance, saving valuable time on-site.”
Ms. Shereen Wong, Head of Product & Marketing at ICT Zone Ventures Berhad, added, “SECON & eGISEC not only provide business opportunities but also valuable networking opportunities and keep up with trends. This is where we can bring everyone together to share information, see how they are doing, and explore how to collaborate.”
Key challenges of AI security
The Hosted Buyer & Match-Making Programme reinforced SECON & eGISEC’s role as a key platform for global business connections, delivering measurable results and fostering collaboration in the integrated security market. SECON & eGISEC 2026 featured a comprehensive lineup of conferences and seminars, comprising 32 tracks and 159 sessions.
The programme covered a wide range of topics, including the Exhibitor Technical Seminar, ASIS Korea Chapter: Shaping the Future of Security, Asia Pacific Security Association Seoul Conference, e-Government Information Security Conference, Industrial Security Trends, Aviation Security, and more. In particular, the 2026 Security World Conference, held under the theme “Empowering Trust in the Age of AI,” was conducted with simultaneous Korean–English interpretation and served as a platform to share the current status and key challenges of AI security.
AI security trends
The conference featured experts from Yonsei University, KAIST Cybersecurity Research Center, ETRI, GH Solution, OMDIA APAC, and TAPA APAC, with presentations covering AI security trends, cloud and supply chain risks, Zero Trust transitions, and responsible engineering in the AI era. SECON & eGISEC 2027 will take place from 17 to 19 March 2027 at KINTEX, Korea.
The upcoming edition is expected to feature over 30,000 m² of exhibition space, 400+ exhibitors, 30,000+ visitors, and 160+ conferences and seminars. Key categories will include AI Security, Video Surveillance, Cybersecurity, Smart City Security, Industrial Security, OT Security, Access Control, Homeland Security, Social Security, Fault Diagnosis/Monitoring, Backup/Recovery, and Network. SECON & eGISEC 2027 will continue to offer a premier platform for global business networking, knowledge sharing, and exploration of the latest security innovations.
