Intersec Shanghai 2026 recently concluded at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), providing a comprehensive showcase of safety and security technologies.
The event gathered suppliers, buyers, and experts from sectors such as public safety, fire protection, and emergency management, establishing itself as a vital platform for business and knowledge exchange in the global safety community.
Integrated Safety Market and Participation
The event, held alongside the Yangtze River Delta International Emergency Disaster and Rescue Expo (EDRR) and Sea Safety, spanned 60,000 square meters and featured over 500 exhibitors. Attendees were able to explore a variety of products and intelligent solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of cities, industrial sites, and infrastructure. This facilitated numerous partnership and sourcing opportunities within China’s integrated safety market.
Following the fair, Mr. Edward Che, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, noted, “The feedback from both Chinese and international participants was encouraging...we saw productive discussions on how intelligent and connected systems can improve risk management, coordination, and operational reliability.”
Advancements in Emergency Management
The 2026 edition focused on how digital and intelligent systems can improve emergency management
The 2026 edition focused on how digital and intelligent systems can improve emergency management and infrastructure safety. Exhibitors showcased technologies such as access control, AI-powered video analysis, and infrared thermal imaging, emphasizing solutions that integrate detection, response, and decision support. This reflects a broader industry trend: moving from standalone technologies to comprehensive, scenario-based systems that enhance public safety and industrial operations.
Returning exhibitor Mr. Lu Pengfei, Manager of Raythink Technology Co Ltd, commented on the event's value, saying, “Intersec Shanghai brought together equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and end users...creating an ideal environment for industry exchange and cooperation.” His sentiments were echoed by international participants like Mr. Lothar Sysk, Chief Representative of VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, who stressed the importance of continued participation to demonstrate his company’s commitment to high quality and reliability.
Role as a Sourcing Hub
Intersec Shanghai reinforced its reputation as a vital sourcing hub, linking global demand with China's growing safety manufacturing and technology sector. Ms. Shakira Kalmuratova from Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank noted the event was invaluable for finding technologies like AI-powered analytics that could enhance their operations. “It also helped us benchmark our current systems and learn about new developments,” she said.
Global Engagement and New Innovations
A significant highlight was the debut of the Resilient Infrastructure & Satellite Solutions Zone
The three concurrent fairs recorded a total of 80,202 visits, demonstrating sustained interest and market engagement. The event catered to the needs of domestic buyers seeking new technologies for evolving project requirements. Innovations based on AI, big data, and cloud platforms were prominently showcased.
A significant highlight was the debut of the Resilient Infrastructure & Satellite Solutions Zone, focusing on integrating satellite technology with the low-altitude economy for emergency response and public safety applications. This zone attracted considerable international attention, underscoring its global relevance. Mr. Zhen Li from Shenzhen MagicCubeSat Technology Co Ltd remarked on the broad application potential, especially given the international interest from regions such as the Middle East and Europe.
Opportunities for Long-term Collaborations
The zone's significance was also noted by international buyers like Mr. Amine Ibssaten of Success Trading Company, who expressed the importance of finding long-term cooperation opportunities for introducing Chinese technologies into African markets.
In addition to the showcase, the event featured high-level summits and award ceremonies, addressing developments in safety technology, resilient infrastructure, and the application of satellite communications. Mr. Mohd Noor Ahmad from PETRONAS emphasized the role of predictive analytics in enhancing security, while Mr. Sunny Li from MPS Archonic Group GmbH shared insights on compliance and localization for foreign enterprises in China.
Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and CCPIT Shanghai, Intersec Shanghai continues to be a pivotal platform for exploring emerging technologies and fostering industry collaborations.
Intersec Shanghai 2026 concluded at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, after presenting a comprehensive array of safety and security technologies. Bringing together suppliers, buyers and experts from public safety, fire protection, emergency management, and related sectors, the fair served as a professional business and knowledge-exchange platform for the global safety community, redefining the way safety technologies are demonstrated.
Held alongside the Yangtze River Delta International Emergency Disaster and Rescue Expo (EDRR) and Sea Safety, the shows spanned 60,000 sqm and welcomed over 500 exhibitors. Participants explored a wide range of products, digital systems and intelligent solutions supporting safer cities, industrial sites and infrastructure, and discovered partnership and sourcing opportunities in China’s integrated safety market.
Integrated safety market
Speaking after the fair, Mr Edward Che, General Manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said Intersec Shanghai 2026 demonstrated how domestic innovation is increasingly connected with international demand.
“The feedback from both Chinese and international participants was encouraging,” Mr Che said. “Across the fairground and in the conference sessions, we saw productive discussions on how intelligent and connected systems can improve risk management, coordination, and operational reliability. The show’s overarching theme of ‘International Leading Technology + Comprehensive Safety Scenarios’ reflected that focus – with innovation viewed from a practical and applications-driven perspective.”
Effective emergency management
The 2026 edition highlighted how digital and intelligent systems are advancing safer infrastructure and more effective emergency management.
From access control, AI-powered video analysis and infrared thermal imaged-based technology to data management platforms and integrated communication systems, exhibitors emphasized solutions that combine detection, response, and decision support. Beyond showcasing standalone technologies, the fair reflected a broader industry shift: from individual devices to integrated, scenario-based solutions that enhance public safety, industrial operations, and critical infrastructure.
Scenario-based solutions
Returning exhibitor Mr Lu Pengfei, Manager, Raythink Technology Co Ltd said, “Intersec Shanghai brought together equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and end users from both China and overseas, creating an ideal environment for industry exchange and cooperation. The communication quality and client feedback were encouraging, and we will continue to follow up on the business opportunities identified during the fair. This platform helped us understand different regional needs and industry trends.”
Echoing this from an international perspective, Mr Lothar Sysk, Chief Representative, VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH shared: “This was our second time exhibiting at Intersec Shanghai and we continued participating to demonstrate, especially to government stakeholders, that our certification represents high quality, reliability, and long-term trustworthiness. Being at the fair was an important way to remain visible and support the industry’s development. Over the past few days, we met manufacturers, existing partners, and potential new customers. We also welcomed visitors from Canada, China, Italy and Türkiye. The international recognition of our certification further supports companies looking to expand into global markets.”
AI-powered analytics
On the buyer side, the fair reinforced its role as a sourcing hub linking global demand with China’s expanding safety manufacturing and technology base.
Ms Shakira Kalmuratova, Head of HR Service at Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank (Uzbek), commented: “This was my first visit at Intersec Shanghai, and I came to look for solutions that could support our employees and customers, particularly in video AI-powered analytics and behavioural assessment. The business matching meetings were invaluable for connecting me with diversifying suppliers offering technologies relevant to our needs, and we hope to have further discussions after. It also helped us benchmark our current systems and learn about new developments. It would be very interesting to come back again next year.”
Active market engagement
Across the three concurrent fairs, a total of 80,202 visits were recorded over the three days, reflecting sustained industry interest and active market engagement.
For domestic buyers, the platform proved to be closely aligned with their evolving sourcing and project needs. Mr Xu Zhengxi, Procurement Manager, Xuzhou Transportation Engineering General Contracting Co Ltd said: “I joined the fair to explore new technologies and solutions for emergency safety, particularly for bank projects and fire protection needs. With rising demand for intelligent security products, many exhibitors presented innovations based on AI, big data, and cloud platforms. The fair was very helpful for our business development and procurement plans, and for connecting with potential partners.”
Rising global relevance
Building on the industry’s push toward integrated safety systems, the new Resilient Infrastructure & Satellite Solutions Zone made its debut this year.
The zone focused on “space, air and ground” integration – one of China’s fastest-growing innovation areas on safety and security application, linking satellite technology with the expanding low-altitude economy, to support emergency response, infrastructure monitoring and public safety application. Four new exhibitors showcased their latest satellite-based safety monitoring systems that highlighted real-world applications of this new concept. The zone attracted strong interest from international visitors, reflecting its rising global relevance.
Broad application potential
Mr Zhen Li, Satellite Application Product Director, Shenzhen MagicCubeSat Technology Co Ltd, remarked: “This field is developing rapidly and offers broad application potential for both professional and public service users. Over the past three days, we welcomed visitors from the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Europe who showed great interest in our technologies. With domestic competition intensifying, we are expanding into global markets where there are still significant opportunities for growth.”
The zone’s relevance was also evident among international buyers seeking specialized satellite-enabled solutions. Mr Amine Ibssaten, General Manager, Success Trading Company (Algeria) said, “Intersec Shanghai is very important for us. We are looking for advanced safety, fire protection and new satellite communication solutions to support government and infrastructure projects. We have already identified a supplier that matches our needs precisely and arranged follow-up discussions with company representatives and government officials. What we are seeking is not a one-time transaction, but long-term cooperation to introduce Chinese technologies into our country and connect with broader African markets.”
Award presentation ceremonies
Complementing the latest offerings on the show floor, this year’s fringe programme featured a series of high-level summits, forums, and award presentation ceremonies.
Key sessions covered the development of the safety industry ecosystem, emerging trends in the safety technology, resilient infrastructure, and satellite communication applications, as well as workplace, building, energy, and cybersecurity. Experts from government, industry, and academia shared policy insights and practical case studies, promoting deeper exchange and real-world application across the safety and security industry.
Exploring potential collaborations
Mr Mohd Noor Ahmad, Head of Group Security, PETRONAS shared insights from his seminar: “At Intersec Shanghai, I spoke about how AI can enhance security through predictive analysis and data driven decision making.”
“Instead of relying solely on manual monitoring, technology enables continuous observation and faster response during emergencies, as well as risk management. The platform offered relevant solutions and valuable opportunities to connect with state-owned domestic technology providers of our field, and we’re exploring potential collaborations to apply these innovations within our security operations.”
Delivering strong potential
Similarly, Mr Sunny Li, Managing Partner China, MPS Archonic Group GmbH said: “I took part in this forum as many of the new products showcased at the fair align closely with our ongoing projects, which delivered strong potential for our rapid implementation.”
“My presentation highlighted the development of industrial cities, including compliance requirements for foreign enterprises entering the domestic market, localisation channels, and key design considerations. It was a valuable platform to explore emerging technologies and practical applications, and it further reinforced my confidence in long term collaboration with local innovators.” Intersec Shanghai is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and CCPIT Shanghai.
