Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 will take place from 16 to 18 November at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, with organizers expecting over 25,000 visitors and more than 500 exhibitors. The event marks the largest edition in the show’s history, with exhibition space increased by 40% to accommodate demand.
The expansion reflects growth in Saudi Arabia’s security and fire protection sectors. The Kingdom’s security market is projected to reach USD 3.4 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%, according to Grand View Horizon research. Meanwhile, the fire and safety equipment market is forecast to grow to USD 7.1 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.2%, based on data from Mobility Foresights.
Confirmed exhibitors include Bristol, NAFFCO, Axis, Genetic, Saudi Sicli, Al Alamya, and Elm. The show covers commercial and perimeter security, homeland security and policing, fire and rescue, safety and health, and cybersecurity.
Market Drivers and Infrastructure Projects
The growth is driven by large-scale infrastructure projects including NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, and Diriyah Gate. Public safety upgrades across critical infrastructure services and smart cities have expanded opportunities for private security and technology providers across the Kingdom.
Riham Sedik, Exhibition Director at Intersec Saudi Arabia, stated: “Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 marks a defining step in the event’s evolution. The move to Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center allows us to scale the platform in line with market forecasts, elevating the experience and creating stronger avenues for industry stakeholders to engage, collaborate, and do business.”
Sedik added: “As the need for advanced security, fire protection, and safety solutions continues to grow, Intersec Saudi Arabia is positioned to support this momentum, bringing international providers together with key public and private sector decision-makers across the Kingdom.”
Conference Programme and Expert Dialogue
The 2026 edition will host two CPD-certified conferences: the Future Security Summit and the Fire Protection & Technology Summit. Over 110 global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders will participate in discussions covering protection, resilience, and operational continuity.
Topics include evolving security and safety challenges in critical infrastructure, emerging threats, cyber-physical convergence, artificial intelligence-enabled command and control, crisis response, fire resilience in energy and logistics, and advancements in detection and suppression systems.
Strategic Entry Point for Global Suppliers
As Saudi Arabia advances its economic transformation under Vision 2030, Intersec Saudi Arabia serves as a gateway for international companies seeking to enter or expand in the Kingdom’s security and fire protection markets. The show connects global suppliers with buyers, policymakers, and investment opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Sedik concluded: “Saudi Arabia is entering a new phase of infrastructure and urban development, and that requires advanced security, fire protection, and resilience systems. Intersec Saudi Arabia is where those solutions meet opportunity.”
The event is organized by Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, whose portfolio includes ACHEMA Middle East, AERO Middle East, Automechanika Riyadh, and Beautyworld Riyadh. In 2025, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia events brought together over 1,300 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors from more than 70 countries.
