--- eventsindex_id: "EI-04493" slug: polsecure title: "POLSECURE" title_alt: ["International Police and Public Safety Fair", "POLSECURE Expo", "4th International POLSECURE"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/polsecure.html" next_edition_year: 2028 date_start: "null" date_end: "null" venue: "Targi Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre" city: "Kielce" country: "Poland" organiser: "Targi Kielce S.A." organiser_url: "https://www.targikielce.pl/en/" b2b: true vector: sector: [defence, security] audience: [government, security, military, procurement] format: [exhibition, conference] purpose: [business, networking, procurement, policy] geography_scope: [regional] season: spring meta_description: "POLSECURE, Kielce, Poland. Biennial international police and public safety fair: 219 exhibitors, 17 countries, 6,000+ visitors (April 2026). Next: 2028." editorial_take: "Poland's leading security procurement platform, where the national police and uniformed services translate operational doctrine into supplier relationships under a single roof." generated_by: "claude-max-cowork" last_verified: "2026-06-10" variables_filled: 42/58 language: "en" schema_version: "v6.0" --- # POLSECURE International Police and Public Safety Fair > *POLSECURE is Poland's premier biennial trade fair for police, public safety and security technology, held at the Targi Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre. The 4th edition took place 21-23 April 2026 under the honorary patronage of the Polish Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration, co-organised with the National Police Headquarters, and debuted the new STRATEXPO civil protection salon. The next edition is scheduled for 2028.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **21-23 April 2026 (past)** | **Targi Kielce, Kielce** | **Targi Kielce S.A.** | **6,000+ visitors** | | 3 days, biennial (every 2 years) | Kielce, Poland | Trade fair operator | 219 exhibitors / 17 countries | --- ## Definition POLSECURE is an international trade fair focused on public safety, security technology and critical infrastructure protection, held biennially at Targi Kielce in Poland. It is co-organised by Targi Kielce S.A. and the National Police Headquarters, with honorary patronage from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration. The fair brings together uniformed services, government agencies, technology suppliers and the defence industry for exhibitions, live demonstrations, conferences and expert panels. Since its first edition it has grown to become the most important security procurement event in Central and Eastern Europe for uniformed services. ## Origins and growth POLSECURE was established to give Poland's uniformed services a dedicated national platform for evaluating equipment and engaging with technology suppliers. The first edition was held in 2020, with subsequent editions in 2022 and 2024. Each edition has expanded in scope and attendance. By the 4th edition in 2026, the fair had evolved from a primarily domestic police procurement event into a broader security and resilience platform, adding the STRATEXPO civil protection and strategic reserves salon and attracting foreign delegations from across Central and Eastern Europe. ## The 2026 edition: resilience and state security The 4th POLSECURE took place 21-23 April 2026 at Targi Kielce, gathering 219 exhibitors and institutions from 17 countries over three days, with over 6,000 professional visitors. Key thematic additions for 2026 included the debut of STRATEXPO, a co-located salon on civil protection and strategic reserves organised in partnership with the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS). The main conference programme, anchored by the National Police Headquarters, addressed contemporary security threats, state resilience, the role of the police in a changing geopolitical environment, AI applications for law enforcement, railway security and online child safety. Live demonstrations by the State Protection Service (SOP), Bureau of Counter Terrorist Operations (BOA), Border Guard and State Fire Service were a prominent feature. WB Group was the strategic partner of the 2026 edition. ## Where POLSECURE sits in the defence calendar POLSECURE occupies a distinct niche as the only large-format trade fair in Poland dedicated specifically to police and public safety procurement. It complements the broader defence exhibition MSPO (International Defence Industry Exhibition), also held at Targi Kielce in September (the next MSPO is 8-11 September 2026). Together the two Kielce events form the backbone of the Polish security procurement calendar. POLSECURE's biennial rhythm (even years) and MSPO's annual rhythm make Kielce the dominant European venue for Central European defence and security procurement in 2026. ## Who attends POLSECURE **Visitors.** Commanding officers and equipment managers from the Polish National Police, Border Guard, State Fire Service, State Protection Service, Prison Service, Railway Protection Service, Road Transport Inspection, Territorial Defence Forces and the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves. Foreign delegations from other Central and Eastern European services also attend. IT and procurement directors from critical infrastructure operators form a secondary audience. **Exhibitors.** Polish and international suppliers of police and security equipment, including personal protective equipment, communications and command-and-control systems, CBRN detection and protection, non-lethal weapons, surveillance and drone technology, cyber security, medical equipment, armoured vehicles and fire-fighting technology. The 2026 exhibitor list included WB Group (PGZ subsidiary), Rohde and Schwarz, Enigma, Draeger, Rosenbauer, Land Rover, Synology and dozens of Polish specialist suppliers. ## What the POLSECURE format includes **Exhibition halls.** Indoor display space for equipment in categories ranging from tactical communications to medical intervention kits. Live equipment demonstrations on the outdoor demonstration area allow services to conduct realistic operational scenarios. **Live demonstrations.** Uniformed services stage operational simulations throughout the three days: tactical entry, bomb disposal, hostage rescue, civil emergency response. The 2026 edition featured joint demonstrations by SOP, BOA, the Border Guard and the State Fire Service. **International Police Conference.** The flagship conference programme, organised by the National Police Headquarters, runs across all three days. The 2026 programme covered state resilience, digital threats, sports heritage (100 years of police sport), and child online safety. **STRATEXPO (from 2026).** A co-located salon on civil protection and strategic reserves, organised with RARS. Covers strategic reserve systems, crisis preparedness and inter-agency cooperation. **Exhibitors' Contest.** Products and solutions judged by a jury of security professionals; awards presented at a gala ceremony on the final day. ## What POLSECURE covers - Police and law enforcement technology - Personal protective equipment and tactical gear - Communications, C2 and surveillance systems - Unmanned systems and counter-drone technology - Cybersecurity and information security - Critical infrastructure protection - Border management and detection technology - Emergency response and fire fighting - Civil protection and strategic reserves (STRATEXPO) - Medical equipment and trauma care ## The 2026 edition in numbers *(organiser-declared)* | | | |---|---| | Exhibitors and institutions | 219 | | Countries represented | 17 | | Visitors (over 3 days) | over 6,000 | | Conferences and expert panels | 10 | | New co-located event | STRATEXPO (civil protection) | | Strategic partner | WB Group | | Honorary patron | Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration | | Co-organiser | National Police Headquarters | | Next edition | 2028 | --- ## FAQ - Identity and audience ### Who can attend POLSECURE as a visitor? POLSECURE is a professional trade fair restricted to industry representatives and officials from uniformed services, government agencies, critical infrastructure operators and academic and research institutions. It is not open to the general public. ### Is POLSECURE relevant outside Poland? Yes. The 2026 edition drew exhibitors and delegations from 17 countries, and POLSECURE is increasingly positioned as the leading security procurement platform for Central and Eastern Europe, a region with substantial investment in law enforcement and civil resilience in the current geopolitical context. ### How does STRATEXPO relate to POLSECURE? STRATEXPO is a co-located salon organised by the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS) within the POLSECURE trade fair. It focuses on civil protection, strategic reserves and crisis preparedness, complementing the core police and security focus of POLSECURE. --- ## The venue: Targi Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre Targi Kielce is a major international exhibition centre located at ul. Zakladowa 1, 25-672 Kielce, Poland. The complex covers multiple indoor exhibition halls and outdoor demonstration areas. It is accessible by: - **Road:** direct access via expressways; Kielce is roughly 7 hours from Berlin, 6 hours from Prague and Vienna, 5.5 hours from Bratislava. - **Rail:** Kielce main station is a short distance from the fairground. - **Air:** Seven international airports within a 2-hour drive, including Warsaw Chopin (WAW), Krakow (KRK) and Katowice (KTW). A new exhibition hall is under construction at Targi Kielce and was expected to be ready for the MSPO 2026 fair in September. ## The organiser: Targi Kielce S.A. Targi Kielce S.A. is a publicly listed Polish trade fair company headquartered at the Kielce fairground. It organises over 30 international trade fairs annually across sectors including defence, security, agriculture, construction and industry. Its flagship defence event is MSPO (International Defence Industry Exhibition), held annually in September. POLSECURE is co-organised with the National Police Headquarters (Komenda Glowna Policji). The President of Targi Kielce's Management Board is Dr Andrzej Mocho. Contact: biuro@targikielce.pl, tel. +48 41 365 12 22. --- ## Editorial take *With 219 exhibitors, 17 countries and over 6,000 professional visitors at its 4th edition, POLSECURE has solidified its position as the premier procurement platform for Central and Eastern European police and public safety agencies at exactly the moment when regional security budgets are at their highest in a generation.* --- ## How to register and what it costs **Visitors.** Registration for the 2028 edition is not yet open. For previous editions, visitor admission was free for accredited professionals and uniformed service members. Journalist accreditation is available via the Targi Kielce website. Monitor www.targikielce.pl/en/polsecure for 2028 announcements. **Exhibitors.** Stand booking for 2028 will open in due course via the Targi Kielce Exhibitor Portal (portalklienta.targikielce.pl). Contact: biuro@targikielce.pl. ## FAQ - Access and practicalities ### When will POLSECURE 2028 take place? The organiser confirmed at the close of the 2026 edition that the next POLSECURE will take place in 2028, also at Targi Kielce. Exact dates are not yet published. ### Is the event conducted in English as well as Polish? The main conference programme is primarily in Polish. International delegations receive interpretation support. Exhibition floor communication is in both Polish and English; major international exhibitors operate bilingual stands. ### How do I get press accreditation? Accreditation requests for journalists are submitted via the Targi Kielce website at https://www.targikielce.pl/en/user-account/accreditations. Polish and international security media received accreditation for the 2026 edition. --- ## First time at POLSECURE? How to prepare - **Register in advance as a professional visitor.** The event is closed to the general public; bring proof of your professional role or institution. Registration is free for qualified professionals but confirmation in advance is required to gain access to the fairground. - **Prioritise the live demonstrations.** The outdoor operational demos by uniformed services are a highlight unique to POLSECURE and rarely seen at technology trade fairs. Arrive early on opening day to secure good viewing positions; the demonstrations run to a published schedule. - **Study the conference programme before you arrive.** With 10 panels and conferences across three days, including the flagship International Police Conference, the programme is dense. Identify the sessions most relevant to your role and plan your day around them, as some run simultaneously in separate halls. - **Bring Polish-language capability or a colleague who has it.** Most on-site signage and a large proportion of conference content is in Polish. International exhibitors and government delegations are accustomed to English, but smaller Polish suppliers may not have English-speaking staff available. - **Plan for the STRATEXPO zone.** If your interests include civil protection, crisis preparedness or strategic reserves, allocate time to the STRATEXPO area within the fair. It is a separate zone with its own programme of workshops and expert panels, not covered by the main POLSECURE conference programme. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.targikielce.pl/en/polsecure | | LinkedIn (POLSECURE) | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/polsecure | | Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/polsecure | | Register (exhibitor) | https://www.targikielce.pl/en/polsecure/exhibit/become-an-exhibitor | | Programme | https://www.targikielce.pl/en/polsecure/programme-of-the-fair | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-10 **Next review:** 2026-12-10 **Notes:** Data sourced from official Targi Kielce post-show report published April 2026 (targikielce.pl/en/polsecure), Crisis Response Journal preview, bodyarmornews.com, defenseadvancement.com and MILMAG, all fetched 2026-06-10. Attendance figures (219 exhibitors, 17 countries, 6,000+ visitors) are organiser-declared from the post-show summary. 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