The upcoming Security Essen 2026 trade fair is generating substantial interest within the security industry, as evidenced by strong company participation and high exhibitor demand months before the event.
Scheduled from 22 to 25 September at Messe Essen, the fair promises a comprehensive market overview, featuring the latest innovations and excellent opportunities for networking and business development. Interested attendees can now purchase tickets through the Security Essen website.
Exhibitor participation and product range
A diverse array of companies has committed to early involvement in Security Essen 2026, demonstrating their dedication to maintaining a strong market presence and close customer relations.
A diverse array of companies has committed to early involvement in Security Essen 2026
Exhibitors will include major system providers, specialised product manufacturers, start-ups, associations, and organisations. The event will cover a broad spectrum of the security sector, showcasing mechanical security systems, access control, video surveillance, fire protection, alarm technology, cybersecurity, and integrated security solutions and services.
Fully booked and limited spaces
Hall 7, which is dedicated to fire protection, intrusion prevention, and security systems, is already fully booked, indicating high exhibitor interest. Additionally, Hall 6, concentrating on mechatronics, mechanics, and system solutions, has limited space left for exhibitors.
Julia Jacob, Head of Project, commented on the event's robust demand, stating, "The exceptionally high demand underlines the importance of personal interaction and technological innovation for the industry." In addition to the trade fair, Security Essen offers a comprehensive supporting programme addressing current challenges and trends in the security sector. This includes:
- Day of training and further education (22 September)
- Emergency services day (22 September)
- DNS Digital Networking Security Conference (22 and 23 September)
- European drone conference (23 and 24 September)
- Day of banks and saving banks (24 September)
Strategic milestones and parallel events
The 2026 event marks a significant milestone by hosting the Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) concurrently for the first time. This new trade fair targets defence industry stakeholders and underscores the increasing relevance of security policy issues in Europe. An exhibition area focused on civil protection and resilience will help connect civil security, defence, public authorities, and armed forces, expanding the professional network available to decision-makers.
International attention from NATO conference
The venue will further attract international interest, as it will also host the annual conference of the NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC). This event is expected to draw high-ranking military officials seeking insight into the latest developments within the field.
Ticketing information
Tickets for Security Essen 2026 are currently available for purchase online. The price for a day ticket is €49. The exhibition will open its doors from Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is important to note that attending EUDEX requires a separate ticket.
The security industry is positioning itself: months ahead of the event, Security Essen 2026 is already seeing strong demand from companies and a correspondingly high level of exhibitor participation. From 22 to 25 September at Messe Essen, trade visitors can look forward to a comprehensive market overview, a wealth of innovation and excellent opportunities for networking and business development.
The ticket shop is now open; tickets for the trade fair are available at the Security Essen website. A wide range of companies have secured their participation in Security Essen at an early stage, sending a clear signal of their commitment to market presence and customer proximity.
Specialised product manufacturers
Exhibitors include major system providers as well as specialised product manufacturers, start-ups, associations and organisations. Together, they represent the full spectrum of the security sector – from mechanical security systems, access control and video surveillance to fire protection and alarm technology, as well as cybersecurity, integrated security solutions and services.
Hall 7, dedicated to fire protection, intrusion prevention and security systems, is already fully booked. Only a limited amount of space remains available in Hall 6, which focuses on mechatronics, mechanics and system solutions.
Addressing current challenges
“The exceptionally high demand underlines the importance of personal interaction and technological innovation for the industry,” says Julia Jacob, Head of Project. Alongside the trade fair, Security Essen offers a high-calibre supporting programme addressing current challenges and trends in the security sector:
- Day of training and further education (22 September)
- Emergency services day (22 September)
- DNS Digital Networking Security Conference (22 and 23 September)
- European drone conference (23 and 24 September)
- Day of banks and saving banks (24 September)
Operators of critical infrastructure
This creates targeted touchpoints for all key audiences – from security service providers and industry to public authorities and operators of critical infrastructure. Security Essen and EUDEX held in parallel for the first time In 2026, Security Essen will also set an important strategic milestone: for the first time, the Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) will take place concurrently at Messe Essen.
This new trade fair is aimed at stakeholders in the defence industry and highlights the growing importance of security policy issues in Europe. An exhibition area dedicated to civil protection and resilience will provide a thematic link between the two events. This creates new interfaces between civil security, defence, public authorities and armed forces – offering an expanded network for decision-makers across both domains.
Additional international attention
The venue will receive additional international attention from the annual conference of the NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC), which is taking place at the same time and is expected to attract high ranking military representatives.
Tickets now available Tickets for Security Essen 2026 are available online now. A day ticket costs €49. The exhibition will be open Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please note: a separate ticket is required for EUDEX.