Returning to Olympia, London on 29 - 30 September 2026, International Security Expo will bring together thousands of the top security professionals from around the world.
The event will offer an unrivalled opportunity to explore the latest products coming to market from a wide selection of manufacturers and solution providers; from the biggest names in the industry to new companies doing exciting and innovative work. Visitors will hear from a range of experts on key security issues, be able to check out live demonstrations, and forge new connections via numerous networking opportunities. Plus the world of cybersecurity is being brought closer than ever this year.
Where innovation comes to life
Innovation can be found in abundance at this year’s International Security Expo. The exhibition floor will be packed with products, solutions and innovations crucial for those who head up the security and resilience of critical national infrastructure, transport hubs, the public sector, private sector businesses, or are involved in homeland and international security
There will be over 300 global exhibiting brands, representing all sectors of the industry; from screening & scanning, HVM and perimeter security; to access control, intelligence and drone & counter-drone; plus much more besides.
This year’s Premier Partners include Rohde & Schwarz, Multicontrol, Smiths Detection, CLD Physical Security Systems, Abloy, Hirsch, Astrophysics, Jacksons Fencing, LINEV Systems UK, Pitagone, Gallagher Security, Varex Imaging, Selfcair, Inner Range and Rapiscan Systems. Plus brand new Premier Partners this year, and exhibiting for the first time, are OpusApeiro and Nice.
The popular Innovation Award & Trail returns, highlighting some of the groundbreaking work exhibitors are doing. With a judging panel comprised of Advisory Council members and other industry leaders, the Trail will guide visitors to all the shortlisted exhibitor stands, with the overall winner announced during the Networking Drinks Reception on day one of the event. This years Award is also open to International Cyber Expo exhibitors meaning a mixture of physical and cyber innovation will be found across the Trail.
Hear from industry & Government experts
On two theatres packed with essential talks – the Global Counter Terror & Security Summit and the International Security & Resilience Conference (sponsored by OpusAperio and in partnership with Resilience First) – a host of Government speakers and security experts will offer the type of content you won’t find anywhere else.
Members of UK Government will use the event as a key opportunity to provide industry with updates on policy and the current state of homeland and international security. Expect to hear from those heading up the likes of JSaRC (Joint Security & Resilience Centre), SIA (Security Industry Authority), NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office), Counter Terrorism Policing, UKDI (UK Defence Innovation), ACE (Home Office Accelerated Capability Environment), as well as the Home Office’s Homeland Security Group.
For the past five years the UK Minister of State for Security has attended the event and provided a keynote on the Summit. Last year Dan Jarvis MBE MP said that International Security Expo “showcases the very best that our security sector has to offer”.
With the guidance for Martyn’s Law having been published earlier this year, this will offer the ideal time to assess how the implementation is going from both the policymakers and those in charge of enforcement. Figen Murray OBE, the driving force behind the legislation, has recently take on the role of Chair of International Security Expo, and she will be speaking at the event too.
Talks elsewhere will discuss the latest terrorist threats and challenges combatting these, the impact of the current geopolitical crises, key topics affecting senior security professionals, whilst exploring resilience which remains inexorably linked to security.
HMPPS (HM Prison and Probation Service) will talk about how they’re fighting back against the threat of UAS, UK Space Agency will be talking about contemporary space security, preparedness for marine-based terror threats, two Resilience First panels will look at AI in resilience and hybrid warfare & operational sovereignty, and much more.
Exciting demos throughout the event
This year an all new live demonstrator, in partnership with CrisisCast, will see groups of visitors taken through an immersive, narrated incident experience, set inside a data centre under attack. Each wall inside will represent a live node in the unfolding incident – a coordinated perimeter breach combined with a sophisticated cyber intrusion targeting critical infrastructure. Exhibitor products and solutions will be deployed to showcase how they can be implemented to detect, contain and recover.
This year the ever-popular LPCB Live Testing Lab will feature a packed schedule of perimeter security products tested by forced-entry experts, showing why they have achieved LPCB certification. Fences, roller shutters, doorsets, automated pedestrian gates, locks and much more will be tested live in front of attendees.
Elsewhere on the exhibition floor, teams from CBRNUK and Counter-EO UK will be running demonstrations in the Counter Threat Pavilion showing how they deal with suspected chemical, biological and explosive threats.
Zones, Pavilions & Trails to visit
A central feature of the event every year, the Government Zone will include stands from numerous UK Government departments, agencies and organisations who are responsible for the various aspects of homeland security. Government exhibitors will include JSaRC & the Home Office, NaCTSO, SIA, FCDO Services, UKDI, RISC and British Transport Police. The Government Zone offers an unprecedented opportunity to engage directly with so many departments and agencies in one place over two-days.
The Perimeter Protection Zone is the ideal place to find a wide range of perimeter security products, with numerous suppliers showcasing their solutions. This is the part of the event to check out if you’re needing to find perimeter solutions.
The SCEG Pavilion returns, with more SCEG members exhibiting than ever before. This is the ideal opportunity to meet companies who specialise working in complex environments, whilst they will be hosting a panel on each day of the event. For those looking for solutions to counter the IED and CBRN threat, the Counter Threat Pavilion, in partnership with Counter-EO UK, CBRNUK & DPAC, is the place to visit.
Trails across the event this year include the Drone & Counter-UAV Trail, Border Security Trail and Innovation Award & Trail.
Physical & cyber brought closer than ever
As cybersecurity continues to be an ever-important consideration for those working in security, attendees can benefit from an all-encompassing view of both physical and cyber security thanks to co-located International Cyber Expo.
Moving ever closer to the physical security world, this year’s International Cyber Expo will run around the balcony within the Grand Hall of Olympia. Over 100 global cybersecurity brands will be showing off their latest solutions. The Global Cyber Summit will assemble some of the industry’s key experts to discuss threats, challenges and priorities for the industry, whilst the Tech Hub Stage will see exhibitors giving in depth talks about their solutions and products and how you can benefit.
Within the cyber Government Zone expect to meet DCMS (Department for Culture, Media & Sport), NCA (National Crime Agency), Metropolitan Police, Cyber Griffin and more. DCMS will also have a Pavilion highlighting some of the innovative companies working in the cyber sphere. IASME will also return with their biggest ever International Cyber Expo Pavilion featuring many of their members.
New Chair & Event Director
Of her appointment to the role of Chair of International Security Expo Figen Murray OBE said, “for many years it has been clear how important this event is to the global security industry – from the wealth of innovation on display to the incredible speakers who impart their knowledge and experience, along with the unique opportunity to engage with the UK Government. I know first-hand just how valuable this has been in the long journey to get Martyn's Law signed into legislation. The event is one of my highlights of the year.”
Taking on the role of Group Event Director in June this year, Hayley Simpson said: “I’m very excited at the prospect of this year’s events. These events have an incredible purpose and reputation, and it’s an honour to be in the position to lead them. The team have been doing a superb job pulling everything together for what is set to be another fantastic edition. The quality of people registering is as fantastic as ever, and this year’s Global Meetings & Delegations Programme looks set to bring in some exceptional attendees from the world over. I very much look forward to connecting with the industry this September.”
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