Future-proof in times of crisis

Against the backdrop of global crises and tensions, INTERSCHUTZ will open in Hanover on 1 June 2026 (1–6 June). With 1,750 exhibitors from 55 countries, the world’s leading international trade fair for fire and rescue services as well as civil protection is already set to become the largest INTERSCHUTZ in its history under the motto “Safeguarding Tomorrow.”

Knowledge Transfer at the Highest Level – Premiere of the WildfireCamp

Dense smoke, flames in the undergrowth, crackling brushwood – and right in the middle, emergency responders battling against time and the forces of nature: these are images from incidents that regularly make headlines around the world. INTERSCHUTZ 2026 (June 1–6 in Hanover, Germany) will, for the first time, bring this threatening reality to life with the WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ.

PPE Innovations at INTERSCHUTZ set new safety Standards

Long since evolved from simple workwear into a highly intelligent life-saving system: personal protective equipment (PPE). At INTERSCHUTZ 2026 (1–6 June), the industry will showcase how protective clothing has adapted to new challenges.

From “Red Rooster” to the world’s leading trade fair INTERSCHUTZ

A success story that began 73 years ago.

INTERSCHUTZ Forum 2026 – fully booked and with a clear practical Focus

At the INTERSCHUTZ Forum in Hall 17 – the civil protection hall – all slots are fully booked. The individual contributions by all speakers have a clearer practical focus than ever before. A particular highlight: each day, Colonel (General Staff) Armin Schaus, Head of Department J9 – CIMIC (Civil-Military Cooperation), German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), will present OPLAN Germany.

Safeguarding Tomorrow: Protecting the Future, Strengthening Resilience

From June 1 to 6, 2026, INTERSCHUTZ will shine an unprecedented spotlight on modern civil protection at the world-leading trade fair in Hannover.

The control center of tomorrow at INTERSCHUTZ 2026

Innovative solutions with AI – but people remain at the center.

Fire Prevention: International and constantly facing new challenges

The most effective protection against fires is to prevent them from starting in the first place. Fire Prevention helps keep the risk as low as possible. At a dedicated exhibition focus area, exhibitors at INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in Hanover (1-6 June) will present their technologies and innovative concepts.

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in the Context of a Turning Point

The countdown to INTERSCHUTZ 2026 is entering the home stretch. Just a few weeks before the world’s leading trade fair for fire and rescue services and civil protection (1-6 June 2026 in Hannover), the organizers drew attention to the growing challenges faced by emergency responders around the world. Under the motto “Safeguarding tomorrow”, 1,525 exhibitors from 51 nations will present their products, innovative solutions, and services on 112,463 sqm net exhibition space.

Diverse Supporting Program, Competitions, and Special Events

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 offers visitors – in addition to exhibitor product presentations at the stands – a diverse supporting program featuring a wide range of special events. These cover topics ranging from wildfire suppression and rescue operations to live demonstrations of various firefighting exercises.

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 | At a glance

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INTERSCHUTZ 2026 | Information for Journalists

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INTERSCHUTZ presents the Firefighting World of Tomorrow

Changing threat scenarios are confronting fire services around the world with ever-new challenges. INTERSCHUTZ, the world’s leading trade fair for firefighting, rescue services and civil protection, will take place in Hanover from June 1 to 6, 2026, serving as a showcase for the wide range of changes in vehicles and equipment.

New INTERSCHUTZ Project Director

Thilo Horstmann succeeds Bernd Heinold.

Program Highlights of the FEU Leadership Conference at INTERSCHUTZ

On Wednesday, the conference program will focus on the theme “Global Strategy and Security,” while Thursday’s sessions will be grouped under “Climate, Innovation, Leadership.” Commitments have already been received from senior representatives of the European Commission, NATO, as well as national fire and civil protection authorities for the two conference days.

Emergency Services @ INTERSCHUTZ 2026

Modern Requirements in Emergency Services: INTERSCHUTZ 2026 as an International Innovation Platform

INTERSCHUTZ ticket shop opens on December 1, 2025

Just in time for the 2025 Advent season, the INTERSCHUTZ ticket shop opens.

INTERSCHUTZ places civil protection at the heart of the trade fair

In addition to its established focus on firefighting and rescue services, INTERSCHUTZ 2026 will highlight the widely discussed ‘turning point in civil protection’.

REAS 2025 has set a new record

REAS: AN ENORMOUS SUCCESS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY EXHIBITION 311 EXHIBITORS AND OVER 30 THOUSAND ATTENDEES FROM ITALY AND 50 OTHER COUNTRIES

INTERSCHUTZ 2026: “Turning Point” brings new momentum

Three-quarters of exhibition halls already booked | Civil protection to be a key focus area

WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ – A new attraction at the leading trade fair

With three strong partners for fewer forest fires: Bosch Building Technologies, European Forest Institute (EFI), @fire – Internationaler Katastrophenschutz Deutschland e. V.

Promising registration status for INTERSCHUTZ 2026

Almost 450 companies registered | Early bird price for exhibitors available until 31 December 2024.

FEU: First Leadership Conference at INTERSCHUTZ 2026, Hannover/Germany

The Federation of EUropean Fire Officers (FEU) will hold its first Leadership Conference at INTERSCHUTZ 2026, Hannover (Germany). MOU signing on November 8, 2024, in Limassol (Cyprus).

Hendrik Rawe is the new department head for INTERSCHUTZ

Hendrik Rawe is the new department head for the trade fairs LIGNA, INTERSCHUTZ, parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology GERMANY at Deutsche Messe.

REAS 2024 ends with new record figures

A great success for the international emergency management trade fair with new record figures: 30,000 visitors from Italy and 40 countries worldwide.