Intersec Saudi Arabia to be held under the patronage of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

 Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s premier platform for security, safety and fire protection industries, will be held 

under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and in association with the General Directorate of Civil Defense.  

Organised by 1st Arabia and licensed by Messe Frankfurt, Intersec Saudi Arabia will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from 29 September to 1 October. This year marks the largest edition of the event to date, showcasing over 370 exhibitors, with more than 27,000 visitors expected to attend. 

Focused specifically on the needs of the Saudi market, Intersec Saudi Arabia brings together global innovators, government leaders and industry pioneers to strengthen national resilience, enabling future growth and prosperity. 

Bilal Al Barmawi, CEO and Founder of 1st Arabia Trade Shows & Conferences, said: “Now in its seventh edition, Intersec Saudi Arabia provides a vital platform for giga project leaders, critical infrastructure buyers and private sector decision makers to meet, build trusted partnerships and drive progress across the safety, security and fire protection industries.” 

Intersec Saudi now also features CPD-certified content theatres.

The highly anticipated Future Security Summit, Powered by ASIS International Dhahran Chapter, returns, bringing together global experts as they explore the critical trends shaping the future of public safety and national resilience.

Held in partnership with ASIS International Dhahran Chapter, the summit will cover a variety of topics, from AI-driven surveillance and predictive policing to mega-event protection and critical infrastructure security. The summit will also offer in-depth insights into the challenges and solutions shaping the future of the security landscape in the Kingdom and beyond.

Abdullah S. Alshemaly, Chairman of ASIS International Dhahran Chapter, said: “As national development in Saudi Arabia accelerates, public and private sectors are scaling up their investments in advanced surveillance, cyber defence, and critical infrastructure protection. The Future Security Summit at Intersec Saudi Arabia offers a timely platform to explore the technologies, partnerships and policies reshaping the regional security industry.” 

Also returning is the Fire Protection and Technology Summit, which will explore the future of fire and emergency response with international leaders at the forefront of innovation.

From smart city firefighting to high-rise rescue, HAZMAT response, and regional disaster collaboration, this summit equips fire safety professionals to tackle the unique challenges of Saudi Arabia’s evolving urban environments. Key themes discussed at the summit include Talent Investment: Building Human Capital in Fire Protection and Safety at Scale: Safeguarding GIGA developments during large-scale events in the Kingdom. 

Riham Sedik, Exhibition Director, Intersec Saudi Arabia, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “With giga-projects such as NEOM, Red Sea Global, North Pole Riyadh and Qiddiya, Intersec Saudi Arabia offers access to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

“During the event, exhibitors have the opportunity to engage with over 27,000 buyers looking for solutions that address key fire, safety and security challenges while our content theatres deliver the latest market insights and best practices.” 

Intersec Saudi Arabia is organised by 1st Arabia, licensed by Messe Frankfurt.