Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety, and fire protection, will open its 7th edition on 29 September at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), running until 1 October.
Following a record-breaking 2024 edition, the event has grown further, hosting over 380 exhibitors from more than 36 countries and expecting upwards of 27,000 attendees.
Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and in association with the General Directorate of Civil Defense, Intersec Saudi Arabia serves as a key meeting point for global and regional experts.
The conference programme features two flagship summits: the Future Security Summit, powered by ASIS International - Dahran Chapter, and the Fire Protection & Technology Summit. These sessions will spotlight innovative strategies supporting Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects, smart city developments, and national security initiatives. For the first time, all conference sessions are CPD-certified, allowing delegates to earn recognised professional credits while engaging with industry insights.
The Future Security Summit spans two days of sessions delivered by regional experts, global thought leaders, and industry professionals, covering topics such as mega-event security, cybersecurity, homeland security, and aviation security. On the opening day, a panel will explore the security of giga-projects, featuring representatives from King Salman Park Foundation and Red Sea Global, alongside regional security specialists, discussing how protection strategies integrate with environmentally conscious urban planning.
Other sessions include “Beyond Borders: Regional and Global Security Cooperation in a Shifting Geopolitical Climate,” with contributions from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Aramco, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, and the National Security Services Company (SAFE).
The Fire Protection and Technology Summit will highlight the future of fire and emergency response, featuring international leaders at the forefront of innovation. This year introduces a collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which will host a dedicated programme on the second day, bringing world-class fire protection expertise to the Saudi market. Highlights on the first day include a keynote from Saudi Civil Defense, followed by a session with the International Code Council on updates to the Saudi Building Code (SBC).
Terrance Tsang, Chief Fire Officer, Hong Kong Fire Services Department, will present on “Enhancing the Safety Standard of Super High-rise Buildings,” while representatives from King Fahad International Airport will discuss “Fire Prevention Management for Airport Facilities.”
