Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 Postponed to October 2027
Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, the organizer of Intersec Saudi Arabia, announced on 19 October 2026 that this year’s edition is postponed to October 2027 in Riyadh. The show had been scheduled for 16–18 November 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The organizer has not yet announced the exact dates or the venue for 2027.
The postponement at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Original dates | 16–18 November 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center |
| New timing | October 2027 in Riyadh; exact dates and venue to be announced through Intersec Saudi Arabia’s official channels |
| Reason | Taken after close monitoring of recent developments in Saudi Arabia, in coordination with the venue, local government partners and the event’s local and international stakeholders, to prioritize the safety and security of exhibitors, visitors, partners, suppliers and staff |
| Announced | 19 October 2026 |
What the show was set to offer
The 2026 edition would have been the eighth, covering five sectors: Commercial & Perimeter Security, Homeland Security & Policing, Cybersecurity, Fire & Rescue, and Safety & Health. Its program included two CPD-certified summits: the Future Security Summit and the Fire Protection & Technology Summit.
The postponement notice does not mention Intersec Global in Dubai, which its official website still lists for 12–14 January 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
What it means for facilities and professionals
The postponement is an event decision only. It changes nothing in the Saudi Fire Protection Code (SBC 801) or Civil Defense requirements, so ongoing projects, maintenance contracts and inspection and testing schedules continue as before.
Practical steps now
- If you were exhibiting or had registered to visit, follow the organizer’s official announcements for the new dates and venue, and check your booking and registration arrangements with the organizer.
- If you were counting on the summits for continuing professional development hours, plan alternatives until the 2027 program is announced.
- If you planned to compare fire protection systems and equipment at the show, request technical proposals, specifications and approval certificates directly from suppliers now rather than waiting for the event.
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