Intersec 2026, the world-leading exhibition for security, safety and fire protection, delivered its largest and most internationally diverse edition to date, welcoming 44,764 trade visitors from 151 countries.
The three-day event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, featured a 60/40 split of domestic and international attendees, reinforcing the event’s status as a global hub for regulators, government authorities, industry leaders, and solution providers.
Spanning over 65,000 sq m, the 27th edition hosted 1,180 exhibitors from 56 countries, including 10 international country pavilions. A comprehensive programme of 14 conferences and specialist features reflected the growing convergence of physical, digital and human safety, demonstrating Intersec’s role in shaping the future of resilience.
International participation accounted for 82% of exhibitors, led by established safety and technology markets such as the United States, China, France, Germany, Italy, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom, alongside high-growth economies including India and South Korea. The UAE remained the largest domestic exhibiting market, highlighting the country’s growing prominence in advancing security, fire protection, and safety standards through national initiatives that promote regulatory frameworks, technology adoption, and ecosystem resilience.
Exhibition sectors showcased next-generation technologies and integrated solutions across Homeland Security & Policing, Cybersecurity, Commercial & Perimeter Security, Fire & Rescue, and Health & Safety. Attendees experienced innovations addressing critical challenges including emergency response, cyber resilience, workforce safety, and infrastructure protection.
The 2026 edition also marked the launch of the Intersec Global identity, emphasising the platform’s evolution from national security to human-centred safety. From macro-level national resilience and cybersecurity to surveillance, fire, rescue and workplace wellbeing, Intersec Global demonstrated how its international ecosystem connects operational and human safety across sectors.
Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Intersec at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “This edition represents a pivotal moment for the platform, with expanded scale and engagement from the global safety and security community. The Intersec Global identity reflects Dubai’s role as a hub for international collaboration, bringing together established markets and high-growth regions. From policy discussions to frontline operational challenges, the focus was firmly on resilience, readiness, and partnership.”
The Intersec Awards 2026 celebrated industry excellence, with 17 categories recognising leadership, innovation and impact. Khalid Mubarak of Dubai Municipality received the H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Emirati Rising Star Award, while Albadr Jannah of Saudi Aramco was named Industry Leader of the Year. Jazyah Aldossary, also from Saudi Aramco, won the Women Trailblazers in Security, Fire Safety and HSE award.
The event, supported by UAE authorities including Dubai Civil Defense and SIRA, will return from 12-14 January 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, continuing to advance global safety, security, and resilience.
