Intersec 2025, the world’s biggest business event mapping the future of security, safety and fire protection, officially opened this morning with the participation of 1,200 exhibitors from 61 countries.

 

The show was opened by Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Border Security Council. 

 

The 26th edition of the event will take place till January 16 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Over 52,000 visitors expected from more than 140 countries and it will be the largest and most comprehensive event on record.

 

During an opening tour of Intersec 2025, Sheikh Mansoor visited several exhibition stands, including Transguard, SIRA, Johnson Control, Tele-radio, Tabbara and Axis, to name a few. Additionally, he visited the UK and German Pavilions.

 

Held under the theme ‘Mapping the Future of Security, Safety, and Fire Protection’, Intersec 2025 is the world's leading platform where manufacturers and buyers in the security, safety, and fire protection industries meet and do business, the latest technology is unveiled, and thought leaders and innovators discuss future trends.

 

Grant Tuchten, Portfolio Director at Intersec organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Intersec 2025 showcases global collaboration, bringing together industry leaders to unveil cutting-edge innovations in safety, security, and fire protection. With the record-breaking scale and exciting new features in 2025, we are eager to see the transformative ideas and solutions that will emerge in the days ahead to shape a safer, more secure future.”

 

This year’s event covers an expansive 31,000 sq m across 12 halls - an impressive 20% growth compared to the previous year. 

 

Notably, 254 exhibitors will be making their first appearance, including Dormakaba, Transguard, Emcode, Aksa and Chubb. With a total of 185 exhibitors from the UAE, returning UAE exhibitors include Naffco, Hikvision, Genetec, Milestone, Bristol, BMW, Tabbara, Motorola and Axis, to name a few.

 

Elsewhere on the opening day, the Security Leader’s Summit welcomed more than 60 speakers across 33 sessions to explore trends in security threat evolution, security during mega events, the development of diverse and resilient security teams, and advanced threat detection.

 

Meanwhile, Day 1 at the Innovators Arena focused on startups' roles in cyber and national security, while the debut of the Intersec Startup Arena, hosted in collaboration with Ignyte, opened the stage for startups to present disruptive solutions to industry leaders and investors.  -TradeArabia News Service