Intersec Shanghai is set to return from 7–9 May 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, in alignment with China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026 – 2030) that prioritises innovation-driven growth with a focus on digital intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
This prominent event will bring together national industry leaders and international exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge security solutions. A significant feature will be the introduction of the International Zone, which will host overseas brands displaying AI and tech-based security innovations, including fire safety and integrated safety measures for industrial facilities, buildings, and public environments.
Production line safety
China's manufacturing landscape is undergoing a transformation driven by digitisation and automation, enhancing both efficiency and safety on production lines. The national strategy focuses on building advanced manufacturing systems through the integration of industry, services, and technology.
The “AI Plus” initiative is expanding artificial intelligence applications in operations, safety management, and emergency response. This includes increased investment in fire-safety technology, with enterprises adopting IoT and AI-based systems to improve detection, prevention, and response capabilities, demonstrating China's commitment to high-value, predictive, and preventive operations.
Safety training authorities
Highlighting these industry advancements, Mr Edward Che, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, shared that the upcoming fair will demonstrate the link between global expertise and local practice through AI and connected technologies.
He stated, “Intersec Shanghai 2026 highlights the growing confidence and international reach of China’s safety sector.” Messe Frankfurt is leveraging its extensive global network to enhance collaborations with entities like the German Centre Taicang & Shanghai and VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, a renowned certification and safety training organisation, further enhancing the fair's professional credibility.
Intelligent protection systems
The 2026 edition will feature a new International Zone focusing on fire protection, access management, and intelligent safety systems. VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, a key participant, will present updated guidelines on radio transmission, smoke alarms, and sprinkler reliability.
This participation underscores their expertise in fire protection and cybersecurity systems
This participation underscores their expertise in fire protection and cybersecurity systems. Tecnofire Detection from Italy will showcase scalable fire detection and extinguishing products, while Duyar Valve from Türkiye will demonstrate precision flow control and alarm valve technologies. Debuting from Slovenia, Sigur Access Management will display a modular access control platform with AI-enhanced monitoring.
Advanced security screening
Domestic companies such as Suishi Technology (Yantai) Co Ltd and Beijing Zhixin Tianyi Technology Co Ltd are also highlighting their roles at Intersec Shanghai. Suishi Technology will present intelligent optoelectronics and thermal imaging solutions, while Beijing Zhixin Tianyi will showcase advanced security screening, explosive disposal, and smart low-voltage systems.
These contributions illustrate China's ongoing advancements in smart-safety technology. The event is further enhanced by a series of specialised summits, conferences, and networking sessions, drawing participants from France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the UAE, the UK, and the US to foster partnerships and share insights.
Smart-safety technologies
Preceding the fair, a webinar titled “Tap into China's booming safety technology market: Join the leaders and drive the growth now” will be held, featuring speakers from the German Centre Taicang & Shanghai, Sigur Access Management, and Shanghai ZANRAY Industrial Co Ltd. They will offer strategic insights on business models, market potential, and collaboration pathways for both domestic and international manufacturers looking to expand into each other's markets.
Safer cities and stronger infrastructure
Coinciding with the Yangtze Delta International Emergency Disaster and Rescue Expo (EDRR) and Sea Safety, Intersec Shanghai will also delve into emergency management. Bringing together safety and rescue capabilities, the joint exposition underscores the role of innovative technologies and coordinated planning in creating safer cities and robust infrastructure.
The fair will feature six key application areas: public premises, workplaces, buildings, energy, environment, telecommunication, and IT & network, encouraging integrated development across industrial, environmental, and digital safety domains.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026 – 2030) has set a decisive course toward high quality, innovation-driven growth, calling for modern industrial systems powered by digital intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
Aligned with this direction, Intersec Shanghai will return from 7 – 9 May 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, bringing together domestic industry leaders and global exhibitors. A newly introduced International Zone will be a key highlight, featuring overseas brands presenting AI and tech-based security, fire prevention, and integrated safety solutions for industrial facilities, building premises, and public spaces.
Production line safety
China’s manufacturing sector has reached a critical turning point, where digitalisation and automation are enhancing overall efficiency and production line safety. In line with the new national plan for innovation-driven industrial upgrading, the government aims to build advanced manufacturing systems with closer integration between industry, services, and technology.
The plan’s “AI Plus” initiative expands the use of artificial intelligence in operations, safety management, and emergency response. Investment in fire-safety technology is rising in development zones as enterprises introduce loT and AI-based systems to strengthen detection, prevention, and response. Together, these initiatives reflect the country’s continued approach in backing high-value and predictive and preventive operations.
Safety training authorities
In light of these industry advances, Mr Edward Che, General Manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, revealed that the upcoming fair will demonstrate how AI and connected technologies are linking global expertise with local practice. “Intersec Shanghai 2026 highlights the growing confidence and international reach of China’s safety sector,” said Mr Che.
“Leveraging Messe Frankfurt’s extensive global network, we are strengthening our collaboration with organisations such as the German Centre Taicang & Shanghai, which supports overseas companies in connecting with the local market, and VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, one of the world’s most respected certification and safety training authorities whose participation further enhances the fair’s professional creditability.”
Intelligent protection systems
The 2026 edition will feature a dedicated International Zone, gathering prominent names that advance fire protection, access management, and intelligent safety systems. Returning to the show and newly joining as a supporting partner, VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH will present its updated guidelines on radio transmission, smoke alarm devises, and sprinkler reliability, reflecting its strong expertise in fire protection, access management, and cybersecurity systems.
VdS’s certification standards are exemplified by Tecnofire Detection from Italy, who will present scalable fire detection and extinguishing products combining functionality with form. Representing Türkiye’s engineering excellence, Duyar Valve will demonstrate precision flow control and alarm valve technologies designed for dependable fire protection networks. While Sigur Access Management, debuting from Slovenia will showcase a modular access control platform with AI-enabled monitoring for effective facility management.
Advanced security screening
Alongside these international participants, domestic firms are also playing a key role at Intersec Shanghai. Suishi Technology (Yantai) Co Ltd will showcase its intelligent optoelectronics and thermal imaging solutions, while Beijing Zhixin Tianyi Technology Co Ltd will present advanced security screening, explosive disposal, and intelligent
low-voltage system. Together with other leading enterprises, these exhibitors demonstrate how Chinese innovation continues to advance the next generation of smart-safety technologies. The event’s international reach is further highlighted by a series of specialised summits, conferences, and exclusive networking sessions. Industry representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the UAE, the UK, and the US will convene to foster new partnerships and exchange insights on the latest safety and security trends.
Smart-safety technologies
Ahead of the fair, a pre show webinar titled, Tap into China’s booming safety technology market: Join the leaders and drive the growth now, will be hosted. The session will feature German Centre Taicang & Shanghai, Sigur Access Management and Shanghai ZANRAY Industrial Co Ltd, who will share practical insights on business models, market opportunities and collaboration pathways for overseas and domestic manufacturers seeking to expand in each other’s markets.
Webinar details:
- Date: 29 April 2026
- Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fblFbporTwupQHU2bVJ1pg
Safer cities and stronger infrastructure
The fair will once again be held in conjunction with the Yangtze Delta International Emergency Disaster and Rescue Expo (EDRR) and Sea Safety, expanding its reach to include the wider field of emergency management. By aligning safety and rescue expertise under one roof, the joint setting highlights how innovative technologies and coordinated planning contribute to safer cities and stronger infrastructure.
Six major application areas will be showcased including public premises, workplace, building, energy, environment, telecommunication, and IT & network, encouraging integrated development across the industrial, environmental, and digital safety fields.
