China's 15th Five-Year Plan, spanning 2026 to 2030, aims to promote growth driven by innovation, emphasizing the development of high-quality industrial systems enhanced by digital intelligence and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Aligned with this strategic direction, Intersec Shanghai is set to take place from May 7 to 9, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. The event will bring together key players from the domestic and international security sectors, with a new International Zone highlighting overseas brands that focus on AI-driven security, fire prevention, and integrated safety solutions for industrial environments, buildings, and public areas.
Production Line Safety
China's manufacturing landscape is evolving rapidly, with a significant shift toward digitization and automation to enhance production line efficiency and safety.
China's manufacturing landscape is evolving rapidly, with a significant shift toward digitization
The national plan advocates for innovation-focused industrial advancements with a deeper integration of industries, services, and technologies. Part of this strategy, the "AI Plus" initiative, encourages the expanded use of artificial intelligence in operations, safety oversight, and emergency responses. Concurrently, investments in fire safety technology are rising, with the introduction of IoT and AI-enhanced systems in development zones, reflecting a strategic move towards more predictive and preventive operations.
Safety Training Authorities
With these industry advances, Mr. Edward Che, the General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, shared insights on how the forthcoming fair will showcase the convergence of AI and connected technologies with global expertise and local practices.
"Intersec Shanghai 2026 highlights the growing confidence and international reach of China’s safety sector," stated Mr. Che. He also noted the fair's collaboration with organizations like the German Centre Taicang & Shanghai and VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, reinforcing the event’s professional credibility.
Intelligent Protection Systems
The 2026 edition will spotlight the International Zone, bringing together leading figures in fire protection, access management, and advanced safety systems. VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, returning as a supporting partner, will present enhanced guidelines on radio transmission, smoke alarms, and sprinkler systems.
Their expertise is mirrored by exhibitors such as Tecnofire Detection from Italy, with their functional and scalable fire safety solutions, and Duyar Valve from Türkiye, known for precision flow and alarm valve technologies. Additionally, Sigur Access Management from Slovenia will introduce a modular access control platform featuring AI-driven facility monitoring.
Advanced Security Screening
Domestic companies will also showcase cutting-edge innovations at Intersec Shanghai
Domestic companies will also showcase cutting-edge innovations at Intersec Shanghai. Suishi Technology (Yantai) Co Ltd will display intelligent optoelectronics and thermal imaging solutions, while Beijing Zhixin Tianyi Technology Co Ltd is set to present advanced security screening and explosive disposal systems.
These participants, alongside other domestic and international exhibitors, underline the robust growth of smart-safety technologies in China. Networking sessions, summits, and conferences will facilitate global industry engagement, featuring insights and partnerships from nations like France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the UAE, the UK, and the US.
Smart-Safety Technologies
In anticipation of the event, a webinar titled "Tap into China’s booming safety technology market: Join the leaders and drive the growth now" will be held on April 29, 2026. The session will include contributions from the German Centre Taicang & Shanghai, Sigur Access Management, and Shanghai ZANRAY Industrial Co Ltd, focusing on market opportunities and business model strategies for international and local manufacturers looking to expand across markets.
Safer Cities and Stronger Infrastructure
The fair will occur alongside the Yangtze Delta International Emergency Disaster and Rescue Expo (EDRR) and Sea Safety, broadening its scope to encompass emergency management.
The combined venue aims to showcase how innovative technologies and comprehensive planning can contribute to building safer cities and more robust infrastructure. Demonstrations will cover key application areas, including public spaces, workplaces, buildings, energy, environment, telecommunications, and IT and network safety, promoting integrated development across diverse safety sectors.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026 – 2030) has set a decisive course toward high quality, innovation-driven growth, calling for modern industrial systems powered by digital intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
Aligned with this direction, Intersec Shanghai will return from 7 – 9 May 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, bringing together domestic industry leaders and global exhibitors. A newly introduced International Zone will be a key highlight, featuring overseas brands presenting AI and tech-based security, fire prevention, and integrated safety solutions for industrial facilities, building premises, and public spaces.
Production line safety
China’s manufacturing sector has reached a critical turning point, where digitalisation and automation are enhancing overall efficiency and production line safety. In line with the new national plan for innovation-driven industrial upgrading, the government aims to build advanced manufacturing systems with closer integration between industry, services, and technology.
The plan’s “AI Plus” initiative expands the use of artificial intelligence in operations, safety management, and emergency response. Investment in fire-safety technology is rising in development zones as enterprises introduce loT and AI-based systems to strengthen detection, prevention, and response. Together, these initiatives reflect the country’s continued approach in backing high-value and predictive and preventive operations.
Safety training authorities
In light of these industry advances, Mr Edward Che, General Manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, revealed that the upcoming fair will demonstrate how AI and connected technologies are linking global expertise with local practice. “Intersec Shanghai 2026 highlights the growing confidence and international reach of China’s safety sector,” said Mr Che.
“Leveraging Messe Frankfurt’s extensive global network, we are strengthening our collaboration with organizations such as the German Centre Taicang & Shanghai, which supports overseas companies in connecting with the local market, and VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, one of the world’s most respected certification and safety training authorities whose participation further enhances the fair’s professional creditability.”
Intelligent protection systems
The 2026 edition will feature a dedicated International Zone, gathering prominent names that advance fire protection, access management, and intelligent safety systems. Returning to the show and newly joining as a supporting partner, VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH will present its updated guidelines on radio transmission, smoke alarm devises, and sprinkler reliability, reflecting its strong expertise in fire protection, access management, and cybersecurity systems.
VdS’s certification standards are exemplified by Tecnofire Detection from Italy, who will present scalable fire detection and extinguishing products combining functionality with form. Representing Türkiye’s engineering excellence, Duyar Valve will demonstrate precision flow control and alarm valve technologies designed for dependable fire protection networks. While Sigur Access Management, debuting from Slovenia will showcase a modular access control platform with AI-enabled monitoring for effective facility management.
Advanced security screening
Alongside these international participants, domestic firms are also playing a key role at Intersec Shanghai. Suishi Technology (Yantai) Co Ltd will showcase its intelligent optoelectronics and thermal imaging solutions, while Beijing Zhixin Tianyi Technology Co Ltd will present advanced security screening, explosive disposal, and intelligent
low-voltage system. Together with other leading enterprises, these exhibitors demonstrate how Chinese innovation continues to advance the next generation of smart-safety technologies. The event’s international reach is further highlighted by a series of specialized summits, conferences, and exclusive networking sessions. Industry representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the UAE, the UK, and the US will convene to foster new partnerships and exchange insights on the latest safety and security trends.
Smart-safety technologies
Ahead of the fair, a pre show webinar titled, Tap into China’s booming safety technology market: Join the leaders and drive the growth now, will be hosted. The session will feature German Centre Taicang & Shanghai, Sigur Access Management and Shanghai ZANRAY Industrial Co Ltd, who will share practical insights on business models, market opportunities and collaboration pathways for overseas and domestic manufacturers seeking to expand in each other’s markets.
Webinar details:
- Date: 29 April 2026
- Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fblFbporTwupQHU2bVJ1pg
Safer cities and stronger infrastructure
The fair will once again be held in conjunction with the Yangtze Delta International Emergency Disaster and Rescue Expo (EDRR) and Sea Safety, expanding its reach to include the wider field of emergency management. By aligning safety and rescue expertise under one roof, the joint setting highlights how innovative technologies and coordinated planning contribute to safer cities and stronger infrastructure.
Six major application areas will be showcased including public premises, workplace, building, energy, environment, telecommunication, and IT & network, encouraging integrated development across the industrial, environmental, and digital safety fields.
