Abu dhabi: Under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) will return for its ninth and largest edition. The event is scheduled to take place from 19th to 21st May at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, featuring participation from eight key sectors spanning safety and security, firefighting, cybersecurity, student innovations, and advanced emergency response technologies and operations management.
According to Emirates News Agency, the 2026 edition is organized by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association with the Ministry of Interior and in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. As the premier platform for national security and civil defence solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, ISNR 2026 will convene senior national security and cybersecurity officials, global buyers, and supply chain stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
The exhibition will spotlight eight critical sectors, including homeland security, cybersecurity, commercial security, physical security, fire and safety, policing and law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection, and artificial intelligence (AI) and surveillance technologies. This year's edition has achieved growth in scale and participation, with 253 exhibitors-representing a 19 percent increase compared to the 2024 edition.
National companies accounted for 60 percent of the exhibitors, while international companies made up the remaining 40 percent, indicating the event's growing prominence on a global scale. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accounted for 20 percent of the total exhibitors, highlighting the event's support for emerging businesses. The exhibition space has also expanded to over 28,000 square meters, marking a 17 percent growth compared to the previous edition.
ISNR 2026 will bring together leading international security organizations, government entities, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, fostering strategic collaborations and reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global leader in the security sector. The 2026 edition will highlight innovations in cybersecurity, AI, surveillance technologies, and emergency response systems, showcasing advanced security solutions tailored for key civil and commercial sectors, including healthcare, smart agriculture, logistics, and smart cities.
Additionally, ISNR 2026 will offer opportunities for business growth by connecting buyers, business owners, security professionals, and key decision-makers in the civil defence, national security, law enforcement, and emergency response services domains. The event will also strengthen partnerships between governments and industry stakeholders, fostering collaboration between participating organizations and government entities to shape regional policies, procurement agreements, and innovation frameworks.
As the region's leading event for advanced security and safety technologies, ISNR 2026 will amplify the visibility of its participants by offering a platform to showcase their cutting-edge programs and solutions to a global audience. The event will also serve as a platform for market expansion, with participation from over 37 countries, including nine new countries, and 150 speakers participating in the accompanying summit, engaging over 4,000 delegation members and 3,000 visitors.