Interschutz 2026 is set to open in Hanover on Monday, June 1 and run until to Saturday, June 6 under the theme “Safeguarding Tomorrow”.
Event organisers have confirmed it will become the largest edition in the event’s history.
The world-leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, disaster relief and civil protection will feature 1,750 exhibitors from 55 countries across more than 118,000 square metres of exhibition space.
Civil Protection and Technology Take Centre Stage
Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG, said Interschutz has evolved from a traditional firefighting exhibition into a global platform focused on resilience, integrated crisis response and civil military cooperation.
He said: “The face of Interschutz has changed significantly in recent years. What began in its early years as a pure firefighting trade fair has long since evolved into a world-leading event focused on protecting people in a wide range of crisis situations.
“Today, exhibitors see themselves as providers of integrated solutions in a world that must become more resilient.”
For the first time, the German Red Cross will operate a 3,000 square metre mobile field hospital in Hall 23, giving visitors practical insight into medical infrastructure in crisis environments.
Artificial Intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems and connected technologies will feature heavily throughout the exhibition, alongside discussions surrounding sustainability, climate change and operational resilience.
More than 40 international delegations from politics, business and associations are expected to attend.
Action Packed Demonstrations and Competitions
The supporting programme includes the WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ, the new High Angle Rescue Pavilion, the Holmatro Rescue Challenge, FireFit European Championships and LUKAS CRASH DAYS technical rescue training sessions.
Visitors can also participate in the S GARD SAFETYTOUR and the Mayday Rescue Challenge organised by the Hamburg Fire Department.
At the Smart Public Safety Hub in Hall 16 and the Interschutz Forum in Hall 17, experts will present innovations in incident command, emergency response coordination and future civil protection strategies for emergency responders worldwide.
President of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection, Dirk Aschenbrenner, said: “The world-leading trade fair offers a unique opportunity for networking between users, developers and manufacturers.”
President of the German Firefighters Association, Karl-Heinz Banse, added: “Thanks to the many innovations from Germany and abroad, we are well on our way to being prepared for changing requirements.”
