Security Essen 2026 is set to drive innovation in the civil security sector. Taking place from September 22 to 25, this trade fair will spotlight current challenges and future-focused topics through a variety of conferences, expert forums, and themed days at Messe Essen. Attendees will benefit from knowledge exchange, networking, and practical insights, with most events included in the cost of a trade fair ticket.
The event will emphasize attracting new talent to the security industry. Scheduled for September 22, the Training and Further Education Day will offer insights on career paths, qualifications, and prospects within the sector.
Participants will have the chance to engage directly with prospective employers. Concurrently, Emergency Services Day invites personnel from police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency response units to explore current operational scenarios and emerging technologies.
Advancements in Cybersecurity
The European Drone Conference on September 23 and 24 will explore unmanned systems' potential
The DNS Digital Networking Security Conference, occurring on September 22 and 23, will address the latest in digital security. Industry experts, researchers, and public authorities will discuss strategies regarding cyber threats, network security, artificial intelligence, and insights into the dark web. Complementing this, the Security Experts Forum will run throughout the event, offering presentations on trends, solutions, and practical insights into various security industry segments.
The European Drone Conference on September 23 and 24 will explore unmanned systems' potential and challenges in security. International experts will provide perspectives on current applications and anticipate future developments. Meanwhile, the Banks and Savings Banks Day on September 24 targets security professionals in the financial sector, addressing protection measures for branches, ATMs, and safe deposit facilities amidst rising security demands.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Security Essen 2026 are available online. Daily entrance costs 49 euros, with the exhibition running from 9 am to 6 pm, Tuesday to Thursday, and until 4 pm on Friday. Please note that a separate ticket is required for EUDEX, the concurrent international defense industry trade fair.
Security Essen is once again providing strong momentum for the security industry – not only through innovative products and technologies, but also with a high-calibre supporting program. From 22 to 25 September, the trade fair for civil security will place current challenges and future-oriented topics centre stage through conferences, expert forums and themed days.
Whether talent development, cybersecurity, drone technology or the protection of critical infrastructure, the program at Messe Essen combines knowledge transfer, networking and practical insights at the highest level. Best of all, most events are freely accessible and already included in the trade fair ticket.
Cross-organizational cooperation
A key focus is on attracting young talent: the Training and Further Education Day will take place on 22 September. Companies, educational institutions and associations will provide information on career paths, qualification opportunities and prospects within the security industry. Young people will gain practical insights into a wide range of professions and have the opportunity to speak directly with potential employers.
Also on 22 September, the Emergency Services Day will be held. Representatives of the police, fire services, anbulance services and other emergency response organizations will learn about current operational scenarios, new technologies and cross-organizational cooperation.
Practice-oriented presentations
Cybersecurity and knowledge transfer at the highest level Running in parallel, the DNS Digital Networking Security Conference will begin on 22 September and continue until 23 September, highlighting the latest developments in digital security. Experts from industry, research and public authorities will discuss current threat scenarios and strategies for a secure digital future. Topics will include cyber defense, network security and artificial intelligence, as well as insights into the dark web and phenomena such as doxing.
Continuous knowledge transfer will also be provided by the Security Experts Forum, which will take place throughout all four days of the exhibition. In practice-oriented presentations, specialists will showcase trends, solutions and best practices from all areas of the security industry. Future technologies and the protection of critical infrastructure Another highlight will be the European Drone Conference, taking place on 23 and 24 September. The event focuses on the opportunities and challenges of unmanned systems in the security sector.
Growing security requirements
International experts will provide insights into current applications and future developments in this technology, which is becoming increasingly The Banks and Savings Banks Day on 24 September is specifically aimed at security professionals in the financial sector. The focus is on current requirements for the protection of branches, cash machines and safe deposit facilities. In light of rising threats and growing security requirements, the event offers valuable insights for banks, savings banks and financial service providers.
Tickets available online Tickets for Security Essen 2026 are available online. A day ticket costs 49 euros. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Important note: A separate exhibition ticket is required for EUDEX, the international defense industry trade fair taking place at the same time.
