Intersec 2026 opens next week at Dubai World Trade Centre

Intersec 2026 brings five sectors to Dubai World Trade Centre

Intersec 2026 will open on Monday 12 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubai, UAE.

The event will run until Wednesday 14 January 2026.

The 27th edition is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council.

The organiser expects more than 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries and more than 50,000 trade visitors.

The 2026 show is described as the largest and most comprehensive edition in the event’s history.

Scale and international participation details

The exhibition has expanded by nearly 12,000 square metres to 65,000 sqm of gross exhibition space.

The layout spans multiple halls and outdoor demonstration areas at DWTC.

International pavilions will include the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Singapore, Sweden, China, Turkey and Korea.

Five sectors and conference programme

Intersec 2026 will cover five core product sectors: Homeland Security & Policing, Cybersecurity, Commercial & Perimeter Security, Fire & Rescue and Health & Safety.

The event will include an expanded conference and knowledge programme featuring more than 250 experts.

The International Security Leaders’ Summit will return, with sessions covering AI governance, crisis leadership, human risk, public-private collaboration and aligning security strategy with national visions.

The Fire & Rescue Conference will examine fire prediction, building life-safety systems, passive fire protection and emergency response.

The Health & Safety Conference will focus on workforce protection, behavioural safety, wellbeing and organisational responsibilities in high-risk environments.

The InCyber Briefing will focus on cyber resilience topics including AI, post-quantum readiness, data sovereignty and cyber crisis simulation.

Workshops, roundtables and live features

Specialist theatres will include the Access Control Theatre, Control Room Innovation Theatre and the SIRA Forum.

The IFPO Certified Security Supervision and Management (CSSMP) Workshop and Challenge Exam will offer scenario-based exercises and preparation for the final exam.

Passive Fire Day and the FCIA–NFCA PFPCON ’26 Dubai will be co-located features for the passive fire sector.

Invitation-only Executive Roundtables will be led by PwC and Kearney.

Visitors can also see live features and immersive demonstrations, including real-world response scenarios and innovation showcases.

The Intersec Awards 2026 will take place during the week.

Organiser comments and UAE support

Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Intersec at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Intersec 2026 marks a significant milestone for the event and for the global security, safety and fire protection community.

“The scale and growth of this edition reflect the urgency with which organisations are seeking clarity, collaboration and future-ready solutions.

“Intersec has evolved into a platform where leadership, innovation and operational realities converge, and we are proud to welcome the industry to our largest and most globally representative edition to date, solidifying our position as a key platform for global collaboration, knowledge exchange and business development.”

Intersec 2026 continues to receive strategic support from the General Command of Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) and the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA).