Security Essen is poised to make a significant impact on the security industry by featuring cutting-edge products, technologies, and a robust supporting programme. Scheduled from 22 to 25 September, this civil security trade fair will tackle current challenges and forward-looking issues through its conferences, expert forums, and themed days at Messe Essen.
Attendees will benefit from a rich programme covering topics like talent development, cybersecurity, drone technology, and the protection of critical infrastructure, all designed to foster knowledge transfer, networking, and practical insights without additional costs beyond the trade fair ticket.
Focus on cross-organisational cooperation
One of the key priorities this year is nurturing young talent. The Training and Further Education Day, set for 22 September, will bring together companies, educational institutions, and associations to explore career pathways, qualifications, and prospects within the security sector.
It presents young individuals with a chance to gain practical insights into various professions and directly engage with potential employers. Concurrently, the Emergency Services Day will offer a platform for police, fire, ambulance services, and other emergency response organisations to explore the latest operational scenarios, technologies, and cross-organisational collaborative strategies.
Practice-oriented presentations
Additionally, the Security Experts Forum will run throughout the four days of the event
The DNS Digital Networking Security Conference, running from 22 to 23 September, will delve into the forefront of digital security innovations. Experts spanning industry, research, and public authorities will discuss issues such as cyber defence, network security, artificial intelligence, and challenges like doxing and the dark web.
Additionally, the Security Experts Forum will run throughout the four days of the event, featuring practice-oriented presentations on trends, solutions, and best practices across the security industry.
Exploration of drone technology and infrastructure protection
On 23 and 24 September, the European Drone Conference will spotlight the potentials and challenges of unmanned systems in security applications. International experts will illuminate current and future developments in this growing technology. Meanwhile, 24 September will also host the Banks and Savings Banks Day, targeting security professionals in the financial sector. The event will address the protection of branches, cash machines, and safe deposit facilities amidst increasing threats and security demands.
Tickets for Security Essen 2026 are currently available online. A day pass costs 49 euros. The exhibition hours span from 9 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, and 9 am to 4 pm on Friday. It is important to note that a separate ticket is required for EUDEX, the concurrent international defence industry trade fair.
Security Essen is once again providing strong momentum for the security industry – not only through innovative products and technologies, but also with a high-calibre supporting programme. From 22 to 25 September, the trade fair for civil security will place current challenges and future-oriented topics centre stage through conferences, expert forums and themed days.
Whether talent development, cybersecurity, drone technology or the protection of critical infrastructure, the programme at Messe Essen combines knowledge transfer, networking and practical insights at the highest level. Best of all, most events are freely accessible and already included in the trade fair ticket.
Cross-organisational cooperation
A key focus is on attracting young talent: the Training and Further Education Day will take place on 22 September. Companies, educational institutions and associations will provide information on career paths, qualification opportunities and prospects within the security industry. Young people will gain practical insights into a wide range of professions and have the opportunity to speak directly with potential employers.
Also on 22 September, the Emergency Services Day will be held. Representatives of the police, fire services, ambulance services and other emergency response organisations will learn about current operational scenarios, new technologies and cross-organisational cooperation.
Practice-oriented presentations
Cybersecurity and knowledge transfer at the highest level Running in parallel, the DNS Digital Networking Security Conference will begin on 22 September and continue until 23 September, highlighting the latest developments in digital security. Experts from industry, research and public authorities will discuss current threat scenarios and strategies for a secure digital future. Topics will include cyber defence, network security and artificial intelligence, as well as insights into the dark web and phenomena such as doxing.
Continuous knowledge transfer will also be provided by the Security Experts Forum, which will take place throughout all four days of the exhibition. In practice-oriented presentations, specialists will showcase trends, solutions and best practices from all areas of the security industry. Future technologies and the protection of critical infrastructure Another highlight will be the European Drone Conference, taking place on 23 and 24 September. The event focuses on the opportunities and challenges of unmanned systems in the security sector.
Growing security requirements
International experts will provide insights into current applications and future developments in this technology, which is becoming increasingly The Banks and Savings Banks Day on 24 September is specifically aimed at security professionals in the financial sector. The focus is on current requirements for the protection of branches, cash machines and safe deposit facilities. In light of rising threats and growing security requirements, the event offers valuable insights for banks, savings banks and financial service providers.
Tickets available online Tickets for Security Essen 2026 are available online. A day ticket costs 49 euros. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Important note: A separate exhibition ticket is required for EUDEX, the international defence industry trade fair taking place at the same time.
