--- eventsindex_id: "EI-00821" slug: bezpeka-security-2.0 title: "Bezpeka / Security 2.0" title_alt: ["БЕЗПЕКА", "Security 2.0", "Безпека"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/bezpeka-security-2.0.html" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: "2026-10-06" date_end: "2026-10-08" venue: "Kiev ExpoPlaza Exhibition Center" city: "Kyiv" country: "Ukraine" organiser: "Euroindex Ltd." organiser_url: "https://www.euroindex.ua/" b2b: true vector: sector: [defence, security] audience: [government, industry, security, military, researcher] format: [exhibition, conference] purpose: [business, networking, procurement, education] geography_scope: [regional] season: autumn meta_description: "Bezpeka / Security 2.0, 6-8 Oct 2026, Kyiv. Security exhibition covering cybersecurity, civil protection, critical infrastructure and emergency response." editorial_take: "Ukraine's longest-running security exhibition, now rebranded as a wartime civil-protection and dual-use technology platform, making it uniquely relevant to practitioners operating under active conflict conditions." generated_by: "claude-max-cowork" last_verified: "2026-06-10" variables_filled: 36/58 language: "en" schema_version: "v6.0" --- # Bezpeka / Security 2.0 > *Ukraine's principal security and civil-protection trade exhibition, held annually each autumn at the Kiev ExpoPlaza Exhibition Center. Organised since 1999 by Euroindex Ltd., Security 2.0 has evolved from a conventional safety-industry fair into a wartime platform covering emergency management, critical-infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and humanitarian demining, gathering government agencies, industry professionals, and international partners in Kyiv.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **6-8 October 2026** | **Kiev ExpoPlaza Exhibition Center** | **Euroindex Ltd.** | **not disclosed** | | Annual, 3 days | Kyiv, Ukraine | Private trade exhibition organiser | Professionals only | --- ## Definition Bezpeka / Security 2.0 is an annual trade exhibition and professional forum dedicated to security equipment, technologies, and software for the protection of civilians and civil infrastructure in Ukraine. Organised by Euroindex Ltd. (Kyiv), the event has run continuously since 1999, making it one of the oldest security industry gatherings in Eastern Europe. The next edition takes place 6 to 8 October 2026 at the Kiev ExpoPlaza Exhibition Center in Berezivka village, Buchansky district, Kyiv region. The audience is strictly trade and professional: representatives of government ministries, emergency services, critical infrastructure operators, local administrations, and private security companies. ## History and evolution Originally established in the late 1990s under the name "Bezpeka" (Ukrainian for "security"), the event focused on fire safety, personal protection, and industrial security equipment. Over more than two decades it grew into Ukraine's benchmark annual gathering for the safety and security sector. Following the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, Euroindex suspended the large-format spring cycle and reoriented the event toward civil-protection urgency: the exhibition was relaunched as "Security 2.0" with an explicitly humanitarian remit, emphasising protection of the civilian population and civil infrastructure rather than offensive systems. The renaming also signals a technological upgrade: the 2.0 suffix reflects the integration of digital, drone-based, and robotic emergency technologies. ## The 2026 edition: wartime relevance as a differentiator The 2026 edition is scheduled for 6 to 8 October and continues to be held under the humanitarian mandate introduced after 2022. The event organises a live demonstration session titled "Fire Safety and Emergency Management" at a training ground on the venue site, where robotic systems, advanced firefighting vehicles, and search-and-rescue drones are put through simulated scenarios. A parallel forum, "Disaster Management in Times of War: Coordination, Technology and Risk Management," brings together specialists from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS), territorial communities, volunteer emergency teams, and critical infrastructure enterprises to share protocols and technologies adapted to active-conflict conditions. ## Where Security 2.0 sits in the regional security calendar Security 2.0 is the only major security trade exhibition operating inside Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. It occupies a unique calendar position in early October, adjacent to international peer events such as ISAF International Istanbul (7-10 October 2026). While Western European shows such as Security Essen or Milipol Paris attract broader international exhibitor bases, Security 2.0 draws its authority from its direct operational context: products and technologies displayed are assessed by practitioners working under real wartime constraints. ## Who attends Security 2.0 The professional audience includes representatives of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the National Police, municipal civil defence departments, amalgamated territorial communities (ATCs), critical infrastructure enterprises (energy, transport, water), forestry services, volunteer emergency teams, and corporate security managers from Ukrainian industry. International attendance is limited by the conflict environment but includes donors, NGO procurement officers, and foreign firms with Ukrainian operations. The exhibition is explicitly closed to the general public and oriented toward purchasing and procurement professionals. ## What the Security 2.0 format includes The event combines a standard trade exhibition hall with a live demonstration field for large equipment and rescue vehicles, and a structured conference forum. Thematic areas within the exhibition include: civil protection and bomb shelters, fire detection and alarm systems, pre-hospital medical aid equipment, unmanned aerial systems for search-and-rescue and firefighting, rescue tools and personal protection equipment for fire services, and specialised emergency vehicles. The cybersecurity vertical is showcased under a dedicated sub-brand (CYBERSECURITY by Bezpeka), and a separate strand addresses digital security for communities (DIGITAL SECURITY OF COMMUNITIES). The organiser also runs a modern security technologies showcase. ## What Security 2.0 covers Key thematic pillars for 2026: - Civil shelters and blast/radiation protection structures - Fire safety: detection, suppression, evacuation management - Pre-hospital medical equipment: tourniquets, portable ventilators, trauma kits - Drone technologies: search-and-rescue, fire-suppression, victim evacuation - Emergency vehicles: fire engines, specialised rescue trucks, robotic platforms - Cybersecurity for manufacturing enterprises and government agencies - Digital security systems for territorial communities - Critical infrastructure protection: physical and electronic security - Humanitarian demining technologies (featured since 2022) ## The 2026 edition in numbers *(organiser-declared)* | | | |---|---| | Editions held since 1999 | 27+ | | Exhibition dates | 6-8 October 2026 | | Number of exhibitors | not disclosed | | Number of visitors | not disclosed | | Thematic sub-events | 4 (Fire Safety Demo, Cybersecurity, Digital Security of Communities, Modern Security Technologies) | --- ## FAQ - Identity and audience ### Is Security 2.0 open to the public? No. The exhibition is strictly professional and trade-oriented. Admission requires registration as an industry representative, government official, or invited guest. General public tickets are not available. ### Is the event focused on military equipment? No. Security 2.0 operates under an explicitly humanitarian mandate. The exhibition covers civil protection, emergency management, fire safety, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure security. Military weapons and offensive systems are excluded from the scope. ### Does the event take place despite the ongoing war in Ukraine? Yes. The organiser has maintained annual editions since the 2022 invasion, adapting the programme to wartime civil-protection needs and holding the event in Kyiv. All dates are subject to security conditions; attendees should monitor official communications from Euroindex Ltd. before travel. --- ## The venue: Kiev ExpoPlaza Exhibition Center Kiev ExpoPlaza is located at 1 Amsterdamska Street, Berezivka village, Buchansky district, Kyiv region. It lies approximately 20 km west of central Kyiv, accessible in about 20 minutes by car or by free shuttle bus from Zhytomyrska metro station (Line 3, Kyiv Metro). The facility includes indoor exhibition halls and an outdoor demonstration area suitable for large emergency vehicles and live demonstrations. Contact: +380 (67) 647-67-06; web: expoplaza.kiev.ua. ## The organiser: Euroindex Ltd. Euroindex Ltd. is a Ukrainian private event organiser based at 56 Peremoha Avenue, Kyiv 03680. Founded in the 1990s, Euroindex specialises in security-sector trade exhibitions and has organised the Bezpeka / Security 2.0 exhibition for more than 25 years. The company also produces concurrent events at the same venue in the medical and rehabilitation sectors. Contact: +380 (44) 461-9300; info@eindex.kiev.ua. --- ## Editorial take *Security 2.0 is not merely a trade show that persists despite the war – it has been reshaped by the war into the most operationally relevant civil-protection exhibition in Eastern Europe, where real-world procurement decisions are made against a backdrop of active shelling alerts.* --- ## How to register and what it costs Registration is handled through the organiser's website (expo.bezpeka.ua). Visitor registration for professionals is available online ahead of the event. Exhibitor space enquiries and registration go through Euroindex Ltd. directly (contact: Valentina Mikhailova, mikhailova@eindex.kiev.ua, +380 (67) 504-0149; Diana Batsman, security2.0@eindex.kiev.ua, +380 (73) 608-0921). Pricing for exhibition space and visitor admission is not publicly disclosed; contact the organiser for rates. ## FAQ - Access and practicalities ### How do I reach the venue from central Kyiv? Take the Kyiv Metro to Zhytomyrska station (Line 3, western terminus). A free shuttle bus runs to the ExpoPlaza site. By car, the venue is approximately 20 minutes from the city centre via the Zhytomyrske highway. There is on-site parking. ### Are there security checks at the venue entrance? Yes. All attendees pass standard security screening at the venue perimeter. Bring official identification and your registered badge or invitation. Follow any additional security instructions issued by the organiser in the days before the event, as procedures may be reinforced based on prevailing security conditions. ### Is travel to Kyiv safe for foreign visitors? Foreign visitors should consult their government's travel advisory before booking. Kyiv operates under martial law and air-raid alerts occur regularly. The organiser maintains close contact with Ukrainian civil authorities and will issue communications if the event schedule changes. --- ## First time at Bezpeka / Security 2.0? How to prepare - **Register in advance and get accredited.** The event is trade-only; walk-in access without a pre-registered badge is not guaranteed. Complete the online registration at expo.bezpeka.ua and bring printed or mobile confirmation. - **Plan your visit around the demonstration session.** The live "Fire Safety and Emergency Management" demo at the outdoor training ground is the most distinctive feature of Security 2.0 and not replicated elsewhere in the region. Allocate at least 90 minutes for it and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for an outdoor site. - **Follow security protocols at the venue.** The ExpoPlaza site enforces Ukrainian security rules including checkpoint procedures. Keep your badge visible at all times and bring a government-issued photo ID. Download the Kyiv city air-alert app (e.g. "Alarm" app) before arrival. - **Use the forum to meet procurement decision-makers.** The parallel "Disaster Management in Times of War" forum attracts heads of territorial communities and State Emergency Service commanders – audiences rarely accessible at Western trade shows. Pre-book any targeted meetings through the organiser. - **Pack practically for a working-day format.** The event runs 09:00-17:00 and the ExpoPlaza site is primarily industrial in character. Wear business-casual or fieldwork attire; the outdoor demo area may be muddy depending on weather. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://bezpeka.ua/en/home/ | | Exhibition portal | https://expo.bezpeka.ua/en/home/ | | LinkedIn | not disclosed | | X | not disclosed | | Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/bezpeka.euroindex/ | | Register | https://expo.bezpeka.ua/en/home/ | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-10 **Next review:** 2026-08-10 **Notes:** Data sourced from eventseye.com (updated Feb 2026), showsbee.com, expo.bezpeka.ua (organiser site fetched June 2026), and thedefender.media. Visitor and exhibitor figures not publicly disclosed by organiser. Dates confirmed as 6-8 October 2026. Venue confirmed as Kiev ExpoPlaza, 1 Amsterdamska St., Berezivka/Kyiv region. **Variables:** 36/58 **Concept definition:** applicable