Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety, and fire protection, is ensuring that its flagship conferences are aligned with national priorities with the appointment of advisory committees bringing together the region’s experts to provide input into their agendas
Taking place during Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 from 16–18 November at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), the Future Security Summit and Fire Protection & Technology Summit will bring together international experts, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss trends, technologies and strategies in the fast-evolving security and fire protection landscape. AI, resilience, cyber-physical securtiy convergence, predictive risk management and next-generation fire protection strategies are just some of the hot topics that will be explored.
The Future Security Summit Advisory Committee includes representatives from the Royal Commission for AlUla, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dubai Airports, IFPO MENASA, King Salman International Airport and other leading organisations. Meanwhile, the Fire Protection & Technology Summit Advisory Committee brings together specialists from Saudi Aramco, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya City, King Fahd International Airport and AECOM.
Riham Sedik, exhibition director, Intersec Saudi Arabia, said, "The advisory committees bring together professionals with decades of operational, strategic and technical experience across security, emergency management, fire protection and resilience.
"Their in-depth knowledge will help ensure that the Future Security Summit and Fire Protection & Technology Summit address the real-world challenges facing organisations today, while providing practical insights into the technologies, frameworks and leadership strategies shaping these sectors in the Kingdom and beyond."
Addressing the next generation of security challenges
Yusuf Hasan, senior aviation security advisor at the International Civil Aviation Organization and member of the Future Security Summit Advisory Committee, comments that the convergence of rapid development and evolving risks is creating a new security paradigm across the region.
"The key challenge today is managing rapid growth while maintaining secure, resilient and trusted environments," said Hasan. "As Saudi Arabia's tourism, aviation, logistics and digital sectors expand, so too does the complexity of the threat landscape."
He added that artificial intelligence is accelerating the shift from reactive security to predictive, intelligence-led models through enhanced threat detection, analytics and automation.
The Future Security Summit will explore many of these themes through discussions focused on cyber-physical security convergence, AI-enabled security operations, crisis and emergency management, critical infrastructure protection, workforce development and resilience planning.
Advancing fire protection for a new generation of infrastructure
The fire protection sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, according to Dr Reginald D. Freeman, member of the Board of Directors, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and member of the Fire Protection & Technology Summit Advisory Committee.
"One of the most significant trends is the shift from traditional code compliance toward risk-informed, performance-based fire engineering. The complexity of today's mega-projects requires more sophisticated approaches to fire and life safety.
"The future of fire protection in Saudi Arabia will not simply be about responding to emergencies; it will be about anticipating risk, strengthening resilience, and enabling sustainable growth," said Freeman.
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 is expected to attract more than 25,000 visitors and over 500 exhibitors from around the world.
