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A vital date in the calendar for all those working at the highest levels of the global security industry, International Security Expo returns to Olympia in London on 30 September & 1 October 2025.

With thousands of security professionals coming from across the globe, the event offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the latest products coming to market from a wide and varied selection of manufacturers and solution providers. Visitors will hear from a range of experts on key security issues, be able to check out live demonstrations and forge new connections throughout the industry.

The home of global security innovation

Innovation is a key feature of International Security Expo, and the exhibition floor will be filled with companies who have new products and solutions that anyone heading up the security and resilience of critical national infrastructure, transport hubs, businesses in the private sector, the public sector, or is involved in homeland and international security, will want to see.

There will be over 300 global exhibiting brands represented, ranging from some of the biggest names in the industry to small up-and-coming innovators. These companies will represent all sectors of the industry, from screening & scanning and perimeter security, to access control, intelligence and drone & counter-drone, and much more besides.

New exhibitors this year include Multicontrol, who are coming from Poland as they believe the event offers a great opportunity to showcase their unique technologies and how they actively support global security, as well as Selfcair UK, an innovative company specialised in modular airport baggage handling.

Alongside Multicontrol and Selfcair UK, Premier Partners include Mitie Security, Astrophysics, Rohde & Schwarz, Gallagher Security, ATG Access, Rapiscan, Apstec Systems, Parking Facilities, Audax, Pitagone, Hirsch, Assa Abloy, CLD Physical Security Systems, Crowdguard, Highway Care, Axon and Inner Range, who will all have a large presence at the event.

This year also sees the return of the Innovation Award & Trail, highlighting some of the groundbreaking work exhibitors are doing. With a judging panel comprised of Advisory Council members and other industry leaders, the Trail will guide you to all of the shortlisted exhibitor stands, with the overall winner announced at the event.

Hear from industry experts

Two theatres will be filled with unmissable talks, the type of which you won’t find anywhere else – the Global Counter Terror & Security Summit, sponsored by ATG Access, and the International Security & Resilience Conference, sponsored by ATG Access, Blacksmiths Group and Smiths Detection, and in partnership with Resilience First.

With Martyn’s Law having achieved Royal Assent in recent months, this is the ideal time to hear about the new legislation from those who wrote it and those who will be implementing and licensing it, all under one-roof.

The ever-popular Realities of Terror thread returns, and this year it will take the form of a panel comprised of representatives from terror museums in France and Norway, as well as the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. The team for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will also be giving separate talks, including Lessons from 9/11: Leading Through a Crisis, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the work they do.

Representatives from UK Government will use the event as an opportunity to provide updates on policy and the current state of homeland and international security, with many heads and senior representatives of government agencies and organisations talking. For the last four years the UK Minister of State for Security has provided a keynote address, and an invite is with his office again this year.

Conference partners Resilience First have put together two fascinating panels; one focused on securing the resilience of critical national infrastructure, with speakers from UK Power Networks, National Grid, Network Rail and BT, and another discussing a new model for organisational resilience they have put together in collaboration with Cranfield University.

A selection of other subjects to be covered across the Summit and Conference include hostile vehicle mitigation strategies in light of the recent increase in vehicle ramming incidents, emerging trends in both security and terror attacks, breaking into new markets with speakers coming from the US to discuss, plus panels looking at the human impact of those working in the security industry.

See products and techniques brought to life

The impressive Live Immersive Arena, produced in partnership with CrisisCast, returns, presenting thrilling, narrative-driven scenarios that show how to deal with complex security incidents, utilising exhibitors products to show how they actually work in practice. This year’s scenarios will see a cyber attack allowing protestors to infiltrate an airfield and contaminate the water supply. Exhibitors whose products will be demonstrated include Pitagone, Axon, Hirsch and Airbox Systems.

The always popular LPCB Live Testing Lab will have a packed schedule of perimeter security products tested by forced-entry experts, showing why they have achieved LPCB certification. In the Counter Threat Pavilion the teams from CBRNUK and Counter-EO UK will be running demonstrations showing how they deal with suspected hazardous devices and suspected chemical devices in a vehicle.

Border Force will have a large presence within the Government Zone, running many demonstrations and showcasing the techniques they employ, including the Search of Container Centre of Excellence, the Small Boats Operational Command Joint Control Room, the National Dog Team and more besides. Plus there will be a separate Government-led demo, giving volunteers the opportunity to see if they’re ready to deal with a terrorist incident from a control room perspective.

Zones, Trails & Pavilions

A central feature of the event, this year’s Government Zone will feature stands from over 20 UK Government departments, agencies and organisations who are responsible for the various aspects of homeland security. Exhibitors this year include JSaRC (Joint Security & Resilience Centre), NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office), Border Force, SIA (Security Industry Authority), FCDO Services, ACE and DASA (Defence and Security Accelerator). Plus exhibiting for the first time are UK Resilience Academy, Immigration Enforcement and College of Policing. All the agencies exhibiting in the Zone are looking to meet and engage with a range of people from throughout the industry.

The Perimeter Protection Zone will be packed with manufacturers from this sector, whilst the Drone & Counter-UAV Trail and Aviation Security Trail will lead visitors to exhibitors specialising in these areas. The Counter Threat Pavilion and SCEG Pavilion will also showcase members from these specialist areas.

Where physical & cyber security converge

As cybersecurity becomes an ever increasing concern for Security Directors and those working in physical security, all attendees can benefit from an all-encompassing view of both physical and cyber security thanks to International Cyber Expo, which runs in the adjacent National Hall. No matter which of the two events you register for, you will have full access to both.

In International Cyber Expo, 100+ global suppliers will showcase the latest technological advancements and cutting-edge solutions shaping our digital world. The Global Cyber Summit & Tech Hub Stage assembles some of the industry's greatest minds to review ongoing cyber threats, priorities and challenges. Whilst the Diversity & Skills Stage will allow visitors to connect with peers, discover career-boosting strategies, and dive into initiatives that drive diversity in cybersecurity. Plus there’ll be exciting demo’s and a range of networking opportunities on offer.

Group Event Director Rachael Shattock says:

“International Security Expo continues to be an essential date in the diary of those working at the highest levels of the global security industry, so we’re continuing to strive to make it even more unmissable. We can’t wait to hear the talks from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and are honoured to welcome them this year, whilst we are grateful to continue receiving such fantastic support from UK Government.  Even more international delegations are set to attend, and there’ll be a multitude of networking opportunities across the event as we know that is so important for everyone. We really hope you can join us this year, including at the free Networking Drinks Reception at the end of day one.”

Find out more about International Security Expo & International Cyber Expo 2025 and register for your free pass: International Security Expo 2025 Registration