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  • Secutech 2026 showcases global innovation in security and fire safety across 15,000 sqm.
  • Exhibitors present solutions addressing cybersecurity, access control, and fire management for safety.
  • Forums discuss AI ethics, data governance, and smart infrastructure aligning with global standards.

The 27th edition of Secutech, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, opens today, showcasing innovations in security and fire safety.

Hosting around 400 exhibitors from regions including China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the UK, and the US, the event spans over 15,000 sqm. It aims to be a premier hub for smart, secure, and sustainable solutions within Asia Pacific's security and fire safety sector.

Focus on data privacy and AI ethics

With heightened attention on data privacy, supply chain integrity, and AI ethics, Secutech 2026 welcomes buying delegations from India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Buyers seek out secure-by-design solutions and aim to forge strategic partnerships to enhance intelligent infrastructure across the region.

According to Ms Regina Tsai, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, Taiwan Branch, "Security today is defined by trust, transparency, and resilience. This year’s show spotlights how these three pillars translate into real-world innovation. Exhibitors are demonstrating a clear commitment to cybersecurity, quality assurance, and system compatibility." The event provides a collaborative platform for technology suppliers and solution providers to advance secure and connected industries.

Application zones and their impact

This year's exhibition includes five specialised application zones: Critical Infrastructure Security Applications, Smart Building and Living Applications, Smart Factory and Industrial Safety, Security + AIoT, and Fire Protection / Disaster Prevention & Rescue. These zones illustrate how intelligent technologies integrate safety, efficiency, and sustainability in industrial, commercial, and urban settings.

Enhancing workplace safety

These discussions assist professionals in aligning innovation with global practices and evolving regulations

Exhibitors such as Cheng Deh Fire Protection, Network Optix, REXLiTE.AI, TDV, Top Hi-Tech, and VIVOTEK reveal advancements in smart sensing, video analytics, access control, and fire management to elevate public and workplace safety standards. The event also nurtures regional collaboration through groups from the Asia Pacific Security Association (India), Asosiasi Kontraktor Konstruksi Indonesia, Security Solutions Association of Singapore, and the Thai Security Association, alongside key firms from Myanmar, Vietnam, and Japan.

Alongside Fire & Safety and SMABuilding, Secutech offers a combined platform that intersects security, building, and emergency technologies. Its fringe programme includes 20 seminars with over 130 sessions on topics such as AI ethics, data governance, cyber risk management, and smart infrastructure standards. These discussions assist professionals in aligning innovation with global practices and evolving regulations.

Key highlights of Secutech 2026

  • 2026 Asia Disaster Prevention Summit: Supervised by the National Fire Agency and co-organised with various regional bodies, this summit focuses on strengthening disaster resilience across Taiwan and the APAC region.
  • Smart Building and Living Innovation Forum: This forum addresses urban development influenced by climate change and digital transformation, focusing on sustainability, digital innovation, energy efficiency, and building safety.
  • AI Trend Forum: Industry experts delve into AI applications enhancing precision, automation, and cross-sector integration, aiding strategic AI adoption.
  • Fire Safety & Disaster Prevention Seminar Series: Concentrating on cutting-edge firefighting and industrial safety, this series presents technologies improving detection, disaster response, and risk management.

Organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, Taiwan Branch, Secutech is part of a global network of Safety, Security & Fire trade fairs. As security becomes an indispensable necessity worldwide, Messe Frankfurt facilitates the intersection of demand and supply with innovative security solutions across its international events.

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