--- eventsindex_id: "EI-03153" slug: international-security-expo title: "International Security Expo" title_alt: ["ISE London", "International Security Expo London"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/international-security-expo.html" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: "2026-09-29" date_end: "2026-09-30" venue: "Olympia London (Grand Hall)" city: "London" country: "United Kingdom" organiser: "Nineteen Group" organiser_url: "https://www.nineteengroup.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [defence] audience: [government, industry, security, procurement, policy] format: [exhibition, conference, summit] purpose: [business, networking, procurement, policy, innovation] geography_scope: [global] season: autumn meta_description: "International Security Expo, 29-30 Sept 2026, Olympia London. UK's leading security exhibition: 300+ exhibitors, 10,000+ professionals, 100+ countries." editorial_take: "International Security Expo is the UK's pre-eminent security industry gathering, distinguished by its direct links to the Home Office, UK Defence & Security Exports, and an international delegations programme that brings vetted buyers from government and critical infrastructure directly to exhibitor stands." generated_by: "claude-max-cowork" last_verified: "2026-06-10" variables_filled: 44/58 language: "en" schema_version: "v6.0" --- # International Security Expo > *International Security Expo is the UK's leading annual exhibition and conference for the global security industry, held at Olympia London on 29-30 September 2026. The event brings together over 10,000 professionals from more than 100 countries, including 300+ exhibiting brands, to address the full spectrum of physical security, counter-terrorism, cyber security, border protection, and critical infrastructure resilience. It is co-located with International Cyber Expo and enjoys formal backing from UK Defence and Security Exports and the Department for Business and Trade.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **29-30 September 2026** | **Olympia London, Grand Hall** | **Nineteen Group** | **10,000+ visitors** | | 2 days, annual | London, United Kingdom | Private events group | 300+ exhibitors, 100+ countries | --- ## Definition International Security Expo (ISE) is an annual two-day exhibition and conference held at Olympia London in the United Kingdom. It is organised by Nineteen Group and serves as the UK's premier gathering for security professionals, government officials, policymakers, and technology suppliers working across physical security, counter-terrorism, border and homeland security, cyber security, and critical infrastructure protection. The 2026 edition will be held on 29-30 September 2026. It is co-located with International Cyber Expo (ICE) and formally supported by UK Defence and Security Exports and the Department for Business and Trade. ## Origins and positioning International Security Expo was established by Nineteen Group as a successor to earlier UK security trade events, positioning itself specifically at the intersection of government security requirements, critical national infrastructure (CNI) protection, and international industry. Its venue, Olympia London, has hosted the event consistently, providing a central London location easily accessible to government, law enforcement, and diplomatic communities. Over successive editions, ISE has built a distinctive identity centred on its international delegations programme and its co-location with International Cyber Expo, reflecting the convergence of physical and digital security. ## The 2026 edition: new leadership and an immersive live demonstrator For 2026, ISE has announced Figen Murray OBE, the initiator and lead campaigner for Martyn's Law (the UK's Protect Duty legislation on venue security), as the new Chair of the event and head of the Advisory Council. The 2026 Live Demonstrator, developed in partnership with CrisisCast, will take visitors through an immersive, narrated incident experience set inside a data centre under attack, demonstrating security products and techniques in a realistic scenario. The event continues its partnership with UK Defence and Security Exports for the International Delegations Programme. Visitor registration is free and open. ## Where International Security Expo sits in the security calendar ISE occupies the late-September slot in the UK and European security calendar, arriving just after DSEI (London, biennial, September) and before Milipol (Paris, biennial, November). Its annual cadence and focus on the broad security market -- rather than purely military procurement -- distinguish it from the defence-focused events. The co-location with International Cyber Expo makes the combined event one of the few venues where physical and cyber security professionals and suppliers share a floor, reflecting the increasingly integrated nature of security threats to critical infrastructure. ## Who attends International Security Expo Visitors are security managers, risk and resilience professionals, procurement officers, law enforcement and government officials, and heads of security for corporates, public venues, critical infrastructure operators, and government departments. The International Delegations Programme, backed by UK Defence and Security Exports and the Department for Business and Trade, brings vetted purchasing delegations from international markets to the show. Exhibitors include global brands such as Abloy, Astrophysics, Rohde and Schwarz, Smiths Detection, Rapiscan, Gallagher Security, and many specialist SMEs. 92% of exhibitors in recent editions reported meeting good-quality visitors, and 86% said they generated a good number of leads. ## What the International Security Expo format includes The event is structured across the Olympia Grand Hall exhibition floor, a co-located summit and conference, and multiple live demonstration areas. Format elements include: - **Exhibition floor:** 300+ exhibiting brands across physical security, surveillance, access control, screening, CBRNE, PPE, perimeter protection, and counter-drone systems. - **Global Counter Terror and Security Summit:** high-level policy and strategy sessions featuring government ministers, senior law enforcement, and security agency leaders. - **International Security and Resilience Conference:** practitioner-focused technical sessions. - **Data Centre Live Demonstrator:** immersive incident scenario developed with CrisisCast. - **LPCB Live Testing Lab:** physical security product testing demonstrations. - **Counter Threat Pavilion and Demonstrations:** dedicated area for counter-terrorism and threat neutralisation technologies. - **Specialist Zones:** Government Zone, Perimeter Protection Zone, Drone and Counter-UAV Trail, Innovation Awards and Trail. - **Networking Drinks Reception:** free-of-charge networking session. - **International Delegations Programme:** structured access to international government buyers. ## What International Security Expo covers Technology and topic areas: access control, video surveillance and analytics, perimeter protection, counter-drone and counter-UAV, CBRNE detection, screening and scanning, body armour and PPE, border security, smart locks and physical credentials, incident response technology, cyber-physical convergence, critical infrastructure protection, counter-terrorism policy, maritime and port security, and occupational safety. ## The 2025 edition in numbers *(organiser-declared)* | | | |---|---| | Visitors | 10,000+ | | Exhibiting brands | 300+ | | Countries represented | 100+ | | Exhibitors reporting good-quality visitors | 92% | | Exhibitors generating a good number of leads | 86% | | Exhibitors seeing attendees not seen elsewhere | 84% | --- ## FAQ - Identity and audience ### Is visitor attendance at International Security Expo free? Yes. Visitor registration is free of charge. Pre-registration is available online at https://forms.reg.buzz/international-security-expo-splash-2026 and is recommended to avoid queues on arrival. ### What is the International Delegations Programme? The International Delegations Programme brings vetted overseas government, military, and procurement officials to the event as part of structured buyer delegations. It is backed by UK Defence and Security Exports and the UK Department for Business and Trade. Exhibitors wishing to participate in the programme should contact the Nineteen Group team. ### Is International Cyber Expo a separate event requiring separate registration? International Cyber Expo (ICE) is a co-located event held simultaneously at Olympia. The two events share a venue and some visitor flow, but each has its own identity and exhibitor list. Check the ICE website at https://www.internationalcyberexpo.com for details. --- ## The venue: Olympia London, Grand Hall Olympia London is a historic exhibition venue at Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom. The Grand Hall, which hosts International Security Expo, offers over 15,000 sqm of exhibition space across a Victorian cast-iron structure. The venue is accessible by London Underground (Kensington Olympia station, District line, 5 minutes walk), overground rail (Kensington Olympia station, direct from Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush), and bus. London Heathrow Airport is approximately 30-40 minutes by the Elizabeth line. International train services (Eurostar) arrive at St Pancras International, approximately 30 minutes by Tube. Olympia is also within walking distance of West Kensington and Barons Court Underground stations. ## The organiser: Nineteen Group Nineteen Group is a UK-based trade event management company specialising in security, healthcare, and built-environment sectors. It organises International Security Expo, International Cyber Expo, and related events. Nineteen Group is known for its government-aligned approach, advisory councils drawn from senior public-sector figures, and partnerships with UK government export promotion bodies. Website: https://www.nineteengroup.com. --- ## Editorial take *International Security Expo is the UK's pre-eminent security industry gathering, distinguished by its direct links to the Home Office, UK Defence and Security Exports, and an international delegations programme that brings vetted buyers from government and critical infrastructure directly to exhibitor stands.* --- ## How to register and what it costs Visitor registration is free. Register at https://forms.reg.buzz/international-security-expo-splash-2026. Exhibitors should contact Nineteen Group to book stand space; a downloadable exhibiting brochure is available from https://www.internationalsecurityexpo.com/exhibit. A sponsorship brochure is also available for download. Stand pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided on application. ## FAQ - Access and practicalities ### Do I need any clearance or professional credential to attend? No formal security clearance is required for general visitor access. However, some areas or briefing sessions associated with government or law enforcement programming may have restricted access. The event is aimed at professionals and relevant industry, government, and academic representatives. ### Is parking available at Olympia? Limited parking is available at Olympia. Central London congestion and parking costs make public transport the preferred option. There is a Congestion Charge zone in central London; visitors driving should check the boundary before travelling. ### Are there networking events beyond the exhibition floor? Yes. A free Networking Drinks Reception is held on one of the event days. The conference sessions provide structured networking opportunities, and the co-location with International Cyber Expo doubles the peer group available for connection. --- ## First time at International Security Expo? How to prepare - **Pre-register online.** Visitor registration is free and takes under five minutes. Arriving with a confirmed badge avoids queues and gives access to the pre-event exhibitor list and planner tools on the event platform. - **Map the Zones and Trails before arriving.** The Drone and Counter-UAV Trail, Perimeter Protection Zone, Government Zone, and Innovation Trail are spread across the Grand Hall. Downloading the floor plan in advance saves time and ensures you do not miss niche exhibitors buried in specialist zones. - **Attend the Global Counter Terror and Security Summit.** Speakers include UK government ministers, senior law enforcement figures, and international security agency representatives. Sessions are included in the general admission and provide genuine policy insight unavailable elsewhere in the commercial market. - **Book meetings with exhibitors in advance.** Many of the most commercially interesting exhibitors participate in the International Delegations Programme and have pre-scheduled meeting slots. Contact stands of interest before the event to arrange dedicated time. - **Visit the Live Demonstrator early.** The Data Centre Live Demonstrator in partnership with CrisisCast operates on a group-visit format with narrated scenarios. Slots fill up; check the schedule on the event app or at the information desk upon arrival. - **Stay for the Networking Drinks Reception.** The end-of-day drinks session is the most relaxed and genuinely social part of the event, where informal conversations with exhibitors, buyers, and government contacts are easier than on the busy exhibition floor. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.internationalsecurityexpo.com | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/internationalsecurityexpo | | X | https://twitter.com/ISE_Expo | | Register (free) | https://forms.reg.buzz/international-security-expo-splash-2026/ise-website-header-button | | Co-located: International Cyber Expo | https://www.internationalcyberexpo.com | | Programme | not disclosed (published closer to event) | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-10 **Next review:** 2026-08-10 **Notes:** Visitor figures (10,000+), exhibitor count (300+), and country count (100+) are organiser-declared figures from the official website and event marketing materials (internationalsecurityexpo.com, fetched 2026-06-10). Exhibitor satisfaction percentages (92%, 86%, 84%) are from organiser-published survey results. Detailed 2026 programme not yet published as of verification date. New chair Figen Murray OBE announced in official show news item. **Variables:** 44/58 **Concept definition:** applicable