Anticipation builds for Security Essen 2026 as companies show significant interest well ahead of the event, resulting in a strong exhibitor turnout. From September 22 to 25, Messe Essen will host this pivotal gathering for trade visitors, offering a thorough market glimpse, numerous innovations, and ample opportunities for networking and business enhancement.
The ticket shop is now open, with tickets available through the Security Essen website. A diverse array of companies have committed early to participate, demonstrating their dedication to maintaining a market presence and staying close to their customers.
Varied Exhibitor Profile
Participants at Security Essen 2026 will include major system providers, specialized product manufacturers, startups, associations, and organizations.
These exhibitors cover all areas of the security sector, including mechanical security systems, access control, video surveillance, fire protection, alarm technology, and cybersecurity, alongside integrated security solutions and services. Hall 7, dedicated to fire protection, intrusion prevention, and security systems, is already fully booked. Meanwhile, Hall 6, focusing on mechatronics, mechanics, and system solutions, has limited space remaining.
Addressing Industry Challenges
Julia Jacob, Head of Project, states, "The exceptionally high demand underlines the importance of personal interaction and technological innovation for the industry." During the event, a comprehensive supporting program will tackle prevailing challenges and trends within the security sector. Notably, there are themed days such as the Day of Training and Further Education, Emergency Services Day, DNS Digital Networking Security Conference, European Drone Conference, and the Day of Banks and Saving Banks.
New Strategic Partnerships
The Euro Defense Expo (EUDEX) will run concurrently with Security Essen at Messe Essen
For the first time, the Euro Defense Expo (EUDEX) will run concurrently with Security Essen at Messe Essen, signifying a strategic milestone. This new event targets defense industry stakeholders and underscores the growing significance of European security policy. It offers an exhibition space devoted to civil protection and resilience, bridging the gap between civil security, defense, public authorities, and armed forces, thus enhancing networking possibilities for decision-makers across both fields.
International Spotlight
The NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) annual conference will coincide with these events, bringing high-level military officials to the venue and drawing further international focus.
Tickets for Security Essen 2026 are now available online. A day ticket costs €49, and the exhibition will open from Tuesday to Thursday between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, and on Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please note that separate tickets are necessary for EUDEX participation.
The security industry is positioning itself: months ahead of the event, Security Essen 2026 is already seeing strong demand from companies and a correspondingly high level of exhibitor participation. From 22 to 25 September at Messe Essen, trade visitors can look forward to a comprehensive market overview, a wealth of innovation and excellent opportunities for networking and business development.
The ticket shop is now open; tickets for the trade fair are available at the Security Essen website. A wide range of companies have secured their participation in Security Essen at an early stage, sending a clear signal of their commitment to market presence and customer proximity.
Specialized product manufacturers
Exhibitors include major system providers as well as specialized product manufacturers, start-ups, associations and organizations. Together, they represent the full spectrum of the security sector – from mechanical security systems, access control and video surveillance to fire protection and alarm technology, as well as cybersecurity, integrated security solutions and services.
Hall 7, dedicated to fire protection, intrusion prevention and security systems, is already fully booked. Only a limited amount of space remains available in Hall 6, which focuses on mechatronics, mechanics and system solutions.
Addressing current challenges
“The exceptionally high demand underlines the importance of personal interaction and technological innovation for the industry,” says Julia Jacob, Head of Project. Alongside the trade fair, Security Essen offers a high-calibre supporting program addressing current challenges and trends in the security sector:
- Day of training and further education (22 September)
- Emergency services day (22 September)
- DNS Digital Networking Security Conference (22 and 23 September)
- European drone conference (23 and 24 September)
- Day of banks and saving banks (24 September)
Operators of critical infrastructure
This creates targeted touchpoints for all key audiences – from security service providers and industry to public authorities and operators of critical infrastructure. Security Essen and EUDEX held in parallel for the first time In 2026, Security Essen will also set an important strategic milestone: for the first time, the Euro Defense Expo (EUDEX) will take place concurrently at Messe Essen.
This new trade fair is aimed at stakeholders in the defense industry and highlights the growing importance of security policy issues in Europe. An exhibition area dedicated to civil protection and resilience will provide a thematic link between the two events. This creates new interfaces between civil security, defense, public authorities and armed forces – offering an expanded network for decision-makers across both domains.
Additional international attention
The venue will receive additional international attention from the annual conference of the NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC), which is taking place at the same time and is expected to attract high ranking military representatives.
Tickets now available Tickets for Security Essen 2026 are available online now. A day ticket costs €49. The exhibition will be open Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please note: a separate ticket is required for EUDEX.