--- eventsindex_id: "EI-00679" slug: balkan-security-expo title: "Balkan Security Expo" title_alt: ["BSE", "Balkan Security EXPO", "Sajam bezbednosti Balkana"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/balkan-security-expo.html" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: "null" date_end: "null" venue: "Belgrade Fair (Hall 2C)" city: "Belgrade" country: "Serbia" organiser: "RASEC (Regional Association for Security and Crisis Management) / S4 Glosec Global Security / SECURITYSEE" organiser_url: "https://www.balkanexposec.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [defence] audience: [government, industry, security, procurement] format: [exhibition, conference] purpose: [business, networking, policy, education] geography_scope: [regional] season: autumn meta_description: "Balkan Security Expo, November 2026, Belgrade Fair. Annual B2B security exhibition covering cyber, physical, fire, occupational and crisis management." editorial_take: "The Balkan Security Expo is a young, fast-growing regional security platform that fills the gap for a dedicated professional security marketplace in the Western Balkans, covering civil security as much as defence." generated_by: "claude-max-cowork" last_verified: "2026-06-10" variables_filled: 33/58 language: "en" schema_version: "v6.0" --- # Balkan Security Expo > *The Balkan Security Expo (BSE) is an annual professional security exhibition and conference held in Belgrade, Serbia at the Belgrade Fair. Organised by RASEC, S4 Glosec Global Security and the SECURITYSEE magazine, it brings together exhibitors and professionals from across all segments of the security sector -- technical protection, cybersecurity, physical security, fire protection, occupational safety, risk and crisis management. The 2026 edition is planned for November 2026.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **November 2026 (exact dates not disclosed)** | **Belgrade Fair, Hall 2C** | **RASEC / S4 Glosec / SECURITYSEE** | **not disclosed** | | Annual | Bulevar vojvode Misica 14, Belgrade | Regional security associations + media | Professional visitors, 2-day format | --- ## Definition The Balkan Security Expo is an annual regional trade fair and professional conference dedicated to all sectors of the security industry. Held at Belgrade Fair in Serbia, the exhibition was inaugurated in its current format in 2024 (the second edition was held May 2025). It is organised by RASEC (Regional Association for Security and Crisis Management) in partnership with S4 Glosec Global Security and the regional security magazine SECURITYSEE. The event targets professionals from both private and public security sectors across the Western Balkans and Southeast Europe, and is described by its organisers as the leading event for security professionals in the region. ## History and origin The Balkan Security Expo is a recently established event: the 2025 edition at Belgrade Fair was the second instalment (described as the "2nd Balkan Security Expo"). The show was created to address the absence of a dedicated regional security trade platform in the Western Balkans -- a gap identified by RASEC and its partners given the region's growing security sector, expanding private security market and increasing professionalisation of crisis management functions. Marketing support for the event is provided by TopMarketing. The event sits within Belgrade Fair's annual calendar of professional trade shows and benefits from the venue's established infrastructure and visitor base. ## The 2026 edition: growing the regional platform The 2026 edition is planned for November 2026 at Belgrade Fair. Exact dates had not been announced as of June 2026. The organiser's description positions the event as a gathering of "key players from all sectors of security in one place," and the 2026 edition is expected to continue the interactive programme format established in 2025: workshops, panel discussions, expert debates, live demonstrations, presentations and business matchmaking sessions. The project director is Maja Mijatovic (info@balkanexposec.com, +381 (0)69 1233 605). ## Where Balkan Security Expo sits in the defence calendar The Balkan Security Expo is a civil and professional security show first, with defence-adjacent content (crisis management, military-grade equipment for law enforcement) rather than a primary defence procurement event. It occupies a distinct segment of the regional security calendar alongside the larger military-oriented PARTNER exhibition at Belgrade Fair (held in September in odd years). BSE's civil security and private sector orientation distinguishes it from PARTNER's predominantly defence-procurement focus. In the Balkan regional context, BSE competes for attention with smaller national security shows in Croatia, Slovenia and Romania but is the largest dedicated regional security platform based in Serbia. ## Who attends Balkan Security Expo The event targets a broad professional security constituency including: security managers and directors from the private sector; government officials responsible for public security, border management and crisis management; law enforcement professionals; manufacturers and distributors of security products and systems; cybersecurity specialists; fire safety professionals; occupational health and safety officers; consultants and educators in the security field. The exhibitor profile covers technology vendors (CCTV, access control, alarm systems), service providers (guarding, risk assessment), cybersecurity firms, fire suppression companies and crisis management specialists. ## What the Balkan Security Expo format includes The exhibition runs across two days in Hall 2C at Belgrade Fair. The programme combines: - Product and service exhibition by security companies - Workshops led by sector specialists - Panel discussions on security policy and technology trends - Expert debates on current security challenges - Live product demonstrations - Business matchmaking between vendors and buyers - Presentations by government and regulatory bodies ## What Balkan Security Expo covers Key sectors represented at the exhibition include: - Technical protection (CCTV, access control, alarm and detection systems) - Physical security (guarding, barriers, perimeter security) - Cybersecurity (information security, network protection, incident response) - Occupational safety and health (PPE, workplace safety systems) - Fire protection (detection, suppression, evacuation systems) - Environmental protection and industrial safety - Risk management - Crisis management - Security education and professional training ## The 2025 edition in numbers *(organiser-declared)* | | | |---|---| | Dates | 28-29 May 2025 | | Venue | Belgrade Fair, Hall 2C | | Edition | 2nd | | Entry ticket | 600 RSD (single) | | Working hours | 10:00-18:00 | | Organiser contact | info@balkanexposec.com | | Exhibitor and visitor counts | not disclosed | --- ## FAQ - Identity and audience ### Is Balkan Security Expo a military or civil security event? Primarily civil and professional security. The event covers technical protection, cybersecurity, occupational safety, fire protection and crisis management. Defence-adjacent topics appear in the crisis management and risk management tracks, but the event is not a procurement show for military equipment. It is more comparable to Milipol Paris (homeland security) or Security Essen (professional security) in its scope, though at a much smaller regional scale. ### Who organises the Balkan Security Expo? The event is co-organised by RASEC (Regional Association for Security and Crisis Management), S4 Glosec Global Security (an international security consulting and solutions group) and the regional security magazine SECURITYSEE. Marketing is provided by TopMarketing. The project director is Maja Mijatovic. ### Is it different from the PARTNER defence exhibition at Belgrade Fair? Yes. PARTNER is Serbia's major international defence exhibition, held biennially in September at Belgrade Fair under the auspices of the Serbian defence ministry. It focuses on military hardware and procurement. Balkan Security Expo focuses on civil and private security technology and services. Both events use Belgrade Fair as a venue but are organised by different bodies and serve different professional audiences. --- ## The venue: Belgrade Fair Belgrade Fair (Beogradski sajam) is Serbia's principal exhibition complex, located at Bulevar vojvode Misica 14, Belgrade, approximately 5 km from the city centre. It comprises multiple halls with a total indoor exhibition area of over 120,000 sqm. The venue is accessible by tram, bus and taxi from central Belgrade; there is a dedicated tram line (lines 9 and 10) stopping at the fair entrance. Hall 2C is one of the venue's standard exhibition halls used for mid-sized professional trade events. Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is approximately 20 km from the venue. ## The organiser: RASEC / S4 Glosec / SECURITYSEE RASEC (Regional Association for Security and Crisis Management) is a Belgrade-based professional association focused on security management across the Western Balkans region. S4 Glosec Global Security is an international security services and consulting group that co-organises the event and brings an international industry network. SECURITYSEE is the regional security industry magazine serving Southeast European security professionals, which provides media and audience reach to the show. Together, the three organisations cover professional representation, commercial security services and media distribution across the regional security sector. --- ## Editorial take *The Balkan Security Expo is a young, fast-growing regional security platform that fills the gap for a dedicated professional security marketplace in the Western Balkans, covering civil security as much as defence.* --- ## How to register and what it costs Visitor tickets are available on-site (2025 price: 600 RSD per single entry). Professional visitor registration and exhibitor enquiries are managed via the official website (balkanexposec.com) or directly with the project director (info@balkanexposec.com). Exhibitor stand pricing is not publicly listed and requires direct enquiry to the organiser. The event is designed to be accessible to local and regional security professionals; the 600 RSD visitor fee is modest relative to Western European trade fair entry prices. ## FAQ - Access and practicalities ### What currency is used in Serbia? Serbia uses the Serbian dinar (RSD). Payment cards are widely accepted in Belgrade. ATMs are available throughout the city. EUR is informally accepted in many Belgrade establishments but change may be given in RSD. ### How is Belgrade reached from Western Europe? Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) has direct connections from most major European hubs. Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air and Ryanair serve the route. The venue is reached by taxi or tram from the airport (approximately 30-40 minutes). Serbia is not in the Schengen Area; check visa requirements for your nationality before travelling. ### Is interpretation available at the event? The working language of the event is Serbian, with English used for international sessions and exhibitors. Confirm language arrangements with the organiser if you require English-language access throughout the programme. --- ## First time at Balkan Security Expo? How to prepare - **Register in advance and confirm dates early.** The event is young and exact dates for 2026 had not been published as of June 2026. Monitor balkanexposec.com and the Facebook page (facebook.com/balkanexposec) for the official announcement, and register as soon as dates are confirmed. - **Prepare materials in Serbian if possible.** While English is used at international sessions, many Serbian and regional visitors are more comfortable engaging in Serbian. A Serbian-language product summary or one-pager signals regional commitment and opens more conversations than English-only materials. - **Plan to attend the workshops and panel sessions.** The interactive programme -- workshops, panel discussions and expert debates -- is where the substantive professional content sits. Block time for at least two or three sessions aligned with your sector focus. - **Target public and private sector buyers equally.** The visitor base spans both government security agencies and private sector security buyers. Bring materials relevant to both segments; the Balkans security market is a mix of public procurement and growing private sector investment. - **Use the networking time effectively.** The event is compact (2 days, one hall) which makes it easy to cover the full floor in half a day. Allocate the remainder of your time to structured conversations and follow-up meetings. Bring business cards in adequate quantity; digital card exchange is not yet universal in the regional market. - **Combine with a visit to the PARTNER exhibition if timing allows.** PARTNER -- Serbia's major biennial defence exhibition at the same venue -- is held in September in odd years. If your product range bridges defence and security, planning visits to both events in alternate years maximises your Belgrade engagement. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.balkanexposec.com/ | | Belgrade Fair calendar | https://sajam.rs/en | | Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/balkanexposec/ | | LinkedIn | not disclosed | | X | not disclosed | | Register / contact | info@balkanexposec.com | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-10 **Next review:** 2026-09-10 **Notes:** 2026 edition date confirmed as November 2026 via eventseye.com and showsbee.com aggregators; official website (balkanexposec.com) showed 2025 content as of June 2026. Second edition (2025) details (28-29 May 2025, Hall 2C, 600 RSD entry) confirmed via sajam.rs official Belgrade Fair calendar page. Organisers (RASEC, S4 Glosec, SECURITYSEE, TopMarketing) and project director (Maja Mijatovic) confirmed via sajam.rs page. Visitor and exhibitor counts for any edition not publicly disclosed. Event is in its early lifecycle (first edition appears to be 2024); scale data will improve after more editions. **Variables:** 33/58 **Concept definition:** applicable