Security Essen 2026

security essen is the international meeting place for the security industry. Here, leading manufacturers and service providers showcase their latest solutions in the fields of armoured vehicles, civil protection, civil defence, access control, video surveillance, perimeter security, fire protection and cybersecurity. With its unique overview of technologies, trends and innovations, the trade fair is the central platform for trade visitors, decision-makers and security professionals from all over the world.

In 2026, security essen will also provide an important strategic impetus: for the first time, the Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX)  will take place concurrently at Messe Essen. The new trade fair is aimed at stakeholders in the defence industry and underscores the growing importance of security policy issues in Europe.

The exhibition area dedicated to civil protection and civil defence links the two events in terms of content. This creates new interfaces between civil security, defence, public authorities and the armed forces – and thus an expanded network for decision-makers from both worlds.