About Exhibition

One of the leading trade fairs in the security and fire prevention equipment sector, Security Essen, has been bringing together industry-leading companies with professional visitors from all over the world for 43 years.

Held biennially, Security Essen presents all the latest innovations in the security industry and continues to inspire the sector.

In 2018, the exhibition achieved great success by hosting 950 exhibitors from 43 countries and 36,000 professional visitors from 125 countries across a 70,000 m² exhibition area. Covering all areas of the security sector—from cybersecurity to building security technologies—Security Essen stands out as a leading global platform for the industry.

Taking place across 7 halls, the exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to explore all services related to the security sector up close. Exhibitors, on the other hand, gain the chance to compete for the industry’s prestigious “Security Innovation Award” with their newly developed products.