--- eventsindex_id: "EI-06452" slug: warsaw-security-expo title: "Warsaw Security Expo" title_alt: ["Security Expo Poland", "Warsaw Security & Defence Expo", "International Trade Fair for Security and Protection Systems"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/warsaw-security-expo.html" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: "2026-12-01" date_end: "2026-12-03" venue: "Ptak Warsaw Expo, Hall E" city: "Nadarzyn (Warsaw)" country: "Poland" organiser: "Ptak Warsaw Expo Sp. z o.o." organiser_url: "https://warsawexpo.eu/en/" b2b: true vector: sector: [defence] audience: [government, industry, security, procurement] format: [exhibition, conference] purpose: [business, networking, procurement, education] geography_scope: [regional] season: winter meta_description: "Warsaw Security Expo, 1-3 Dec 2026, Ptak Warsaw Expo. Annual B2B security and protection systems fair: ~5,000 visitors, 85+ exhibitors." editorial_take: "Poland's principal annual security trade fair, positioned at the centre of a growing Central and Eastern European procurement market for physical, cyber, and critical-infrastructure protection." generated_by: "claude-max-cowork" last_verified: "2026-06-10" variables_filled: 38/58 language: "en" schema_version: "v6.0" --- # Warsaw Security Expo > *Warsaw Security Expo is an annual international trade fair for security and protection systems held each December at Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn near Warsaw, Poland. Now in its fourth edition, the event brings together manufacturers, system integrators, installers, and end-users of advanced security technology, and is supported by the Polish Security Industry Congress held alongside the fair.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **1-3 December 2026** | **Ptak Warsaw Expo, Hall E** | **Ptak Warsaw Expo Sp. z o.o.** | **~5,200 visitors (2025)** | | 3 days, annual | Nadarzyn (Warsaw), Poland | Private trade-fair operator | 85+ exhibitors (2025) | --- ## Definition Warsaw Security Expo is an annual international trade fair for security and protection systems organised by Ptak Warsaw Expo at the largest exhibition centre in Central and Eastern Europe. The fourth edition takes place 1-3 December 2026 in Hall E of the Ptak Warsaw Expo complex at Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn, approximately 20 km south-west of Warsaw city centre. The event covers physical security, cybersecurity, access control, CCTV, drone and counter-drone technology, CBRNE detection, and critical-infrastructure protection. It is co-located during Industry Week alongside parallel fairs in electrotechnics, electromobility, and photonics, creating a broader ecosystem of industrial visitors. ## Origin and growth The first edition of Warsaw Security Expo launched in 2023 as a dedicated trade platform for Poland's expanding security sector. The fair grew steadily: the second edition in 2024 attracted approximately 4,541 visitors across 15,000 m2 of exhibition space with 90 exhibitors. The third edition in December 2025 recorded 5,194 total visitors from Poland and abroad, 85 exhibitors, and 18,000 m2 of exhibition space -- a new record at the time of reporting. The fair positions itself as a complement to Western European security shows such as Security Essen, IFSEC International, SICUR, and Milipol Paris, and explicitly lists those as benchmarks on its website. ## The 2026 edition: fourth year, growing format The fourth edition is confirmed for 1-3 December 2026, 10:00-17:00 daily in Hall E, with a post-show report for 2025 already published in May 2026. The Polish Security Congress (Congress of the Security Industry) returns as the main accompanying conference, co-organised with CartPoland. A Trade Fair Medals ceremony and an Exhibitors' Presentation and Trends Panel are also scheduled. Registration for visitors is free of charge via the online portal or at the fair office on site. Free parking is available at the venue. ## Where Warsaw Security Expo sits in the defence calendar The fair occupies the first week of December, a slot free of major competing events in the European security calendar. Its timing at the close of the procurement year makes it useful for companies finalising annual supplier relationships or scouting technologies for the coming budget cycle. Being co-located with Industry Week amplifies cross-sector foot traffic from electrical, electromobility, and photonics professionals. ## Who attends Warsaw Security Expo On the visitor side, the 2025 edition recorded 5,194 attendees of whom approximately 3,612 came from Poland and 191 from other European countries. Key visitor roles include: security system installers (26%), technical and investment managers (26%), sales representatives (20%), safety engineers (15%), and physical security specialists (13%). On the exhibitor side, the 2025 fair had 85 companies covering CCTV and video surveillance, cybersecurity, access control, biometrics, alarm systems, drone and counter-drone systems, VIP protection, CBRNE detection, and emergency equipment. ## What the Warsaw Security Expo format includes The fair runs across Hall E of Ptak Warsaw Expo. The exhibition floor hosts product demonstrations, live technology showcases, and networking booths. The parallel Polish Security Congress delivers keynote addresses, expert panels, and workshops covering topics such as risk management, critical infrastructure protection, and AI-based access control. A Trade Fair Medals ceremony recognises innovation and outstanding exhibition design. The Exhibitors' Presentation and Trends Panel offers a curated overview of market developments. Visitor registration and entry are free; exhibitors pay for stand space according to the published trade fair offer. ## What Warsaw Security Expo covers Core thematic areas: cybersecurity and data protection; video surveillance and CCTV; access control and biometrics; ICS/OT risk management; alarm and intrusion prevention; perimeter protection; CBRNE threat detection and monitoring; drone and counter-drone technology; VIP and physical protection services; rescue equipment; fire protection systems; intelligent building systems; security systems management software. ## The 2025 edition in numbers *(organiser-declared)* | | | |---|---| | Total visitors | 5,194 | | Visitors from Poland | 3,612 | | Visitors from other European countries | 191 | | Exhibitors | 85 | | Exhibition space | 18,000 m2 | | Conference speakers | 33 | | Marketing AVE distribution | 320,000 EUR | | Promotional content views | 421,000 | --- ## FAQ - Identity and audience ### Is Warsaw Security Expo focused on defence or civil security? The fair covers both civil security (CCTV, alarm systems, building protection, fire safety) and defence-adjacent technologies (CBRNE, drone/counter-drone, critical infrastructure protection). It is more civilian-oriented than a dedicated defence procurement show such as MSPO, but it attracts defence contractors and government security services. ### Is admission free? Yes. All visitors who register online in advance or at the fair office on site receive a free pass. Car parking at the Ptak Warsaw Expo complex is also free of charge. ### What is the Polish Security Congress? The Congress of the Security Industry (Polish: Kongres Branzy Bezpieczenstwa) is a conference co-organised with CartPoland that runs alongside the fair. It features expert talks and panel discussions for security practitioners. Participation is included with the free visitor pass. --- ## The venue: Ptak Warsaw Expo, Hall E Ptak Warsaw Expo is located at Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn, approximately 20 km south-west of Warsaw city centre, near the A2 motorway (Janki junction). It is the largest exhibition and congress centre in Central and Eastern Europe, with more than 153,000 m2 of total area, hosting over 140 B2B trade fairs per year and attracting more than one million visitors annually. Warsaw Security Expo occupies Hall E. Shuttle connections from Warsaw city centre and Warsaw Chopin Airport are available during fair days; free on-site parking accommodates several thousand vehicles. The venue is UFI-certified and a member of the global exhibition industry association. ## The organiser: Ptak Warsaw Expo Sp. z o.o. Ptak Warsaw Expo is the private operator of the Ptak Warsaw Expo fairground and the organiser of Warsaw Security Expo. The company hosts more than 20,000 exhibitors and one million visitors per year across 140 fairs. It is endorsed by UFI (Global Association of the Exhibition Industry). The company's contact for media and exhibitor enquiries is media3@warsawexpo.eu. --- ## Editorial take *Warsaw Security Expo is maturing rapidly as Central and Eastern Europe's own security trade calendar gains geopolitical urgency, and its free-admission model creates unusually direct access to Polish procurement decision-makers.* --- ## How to register and what it costs Visitor admission is free. Register at https://warsawsecurityexpo.com/en/registration/ or at the fair office on arrival. Exhibitors and sponsors can request a trade fair offer at https://warsawsecurityexpo.com/en/become-an-exhibitor/ or contact the team via the website. Stand space pricing is published annually in the Trade Fair Offer document (2026 edition available on the exhibitor page). ## FAQ - Access and practicalities ### How do I get to Ptak Warsaw Expo from Warsaw? By car: take the A2 motorway west, exit at Janki, follow signs to Al. Katowicka 62, Nadarzyn. Journey time from central Warsaw is approximately 25-30 minutes. By public transport: take bus route 709 from Warsaw Zachodnia railway station, or connect via Janki stop on several suburban bus lines. ### Is accommodation available nearby? The Ptak Warsaw Expo website lists accommodation partners at https://warsawexpo.eu/en/accomodation/. Several hotels are available in Nadarzyn, Raszyn, and western Warsaw, and there is a hotel on the fairground complex itself. ### What language is the fair conducted in? The fair operates bilingually in Polish and English. The Polish Security Congress is predominantly in Polish. Conference materials and exhibitor catalogs are available in both languages. --- ## First time at Warsaw Security Expo? How to prepare - **Register online in advance.** Visitor admission is free but pre-registration speeds badge collection and gives access to the digital exhibitor catalogue ahead of the fair. - **Download the exhibitor catalogue.** The catalogue is published at https://warsawsecurityexpo.com/en/exhibitors-catalog/ before the fair opens; use it to plan which stands to prioritise and to identify potential suppliers or partners before arriving. - **Allocate time to the Polish Security Congress.** The parallel conference programme is included with the free pass and runs in dedicated session rooms; check the conference schedule on the website before attending to select relevant panels on cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, or access control. - **Plan for co-located fairs.** Industry Week runs simultaneously with parallel fairs in electrical engineering, electromobility, photonics, and cabling technology. If your scope overlaps those sectors, budget additional time. - **Dress smart-casual and bring business cards.** The event is professional and B2B-oriented; visitor badges display company and role. Pre-book meetings with targeted exhibitors via the online portal or by direct email before arrival. - **Arrive early on day one.** The Medal Ceremony typically takes place on the first or second day of the fair; attending it is an efficient way to identify industry award-winners and learn which products the show's jury rated most highly. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://warsawsecurityexpo.com/en/ | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/warsaw-security-expo | | X | not disclosed | | Register (visitors) | https://warsawsecurityexpo.com/en/registration/ | | Programme / Conferences | https://warsawsecurityexpo.com/en/conferences/ | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-10 **Next review:** 2026-09-10 **Notes:** Data sourced from official website (warsawsecurityexpo.com), 2025 Post-Show Report PDF, and Ptak Warsaw Expo press pages, fetched 2026-06-10. Visitor and exhibitor figures are organiser-declared. 2026-edition specific statistics not yet published; 2025 figures used as proxies. **Variables:** 38/58 **Concept definition:** applicable