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One and a half years before INTERSCHUTZ 2026, many well-known companies have already confirmed their participation in the world's renowned trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection in Hanover. International market majors, such as Rosenbauer, Dräger, and Desautel are among the confirmed exhibitors. In total, nearly 450 exhibitors have registered, covering approximately 38,000 square meters of exhibition space. This accounts for more than a third of the total planned space. Exhibitors can still benefit from the early bird rate, which is available until 31 December 2024. Commitment to INTERSCHUTZ In total, 450 exhibitors have registered, covering about 38,000 square meters of exhibition space In addition to Rosenbauer, Dräger, and Desautel, companies such as Binz Automotive, BAI, BMW, Business France, Fireco, FireDos, GSF Sonderfahrzeuge, Haix, Josef Lentner, Lakeland, Maleco, MSA, MUNK, Schlingmann, S-GARD, Schmitz Feuerwehrtechnik, Tatra Trucks, Texport, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, Volkan, WEBER-HYDRAULIK, Wietmarscher Ambulanz + Sonderfahrzeug, and WISS have also confirmed their participation. "The clear commitment to INTERSCHUTZ by many market pioneers a year and a half before the trade fair is an important signal to the entire industry. In view of global crises, climate change, and natural disasters, the message that companies send by participating in INTERSCHUTZ is very significant," says Bernd Heinold, Head of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe. Foster essential international exchange Bernd Heinold adds, "In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ will focus on the innovations of tomorrow that will make our future safer under the motto 'Safeguarding Tomorrow' and foster essential international exchange between decision-makers from politics, business, science, and aid organizations." He continues, "Key themes will include how we network internationally, how communication and knowledge transfer can succeed, what networks need to work together, and how AI can enhance these processes in the future. By participating in INTERSCHUTZ, the registered companies have chosen to invest in the future."

In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover will feature an exciting addition to its program: on June 3 and 4, 2026, around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers in the fire service will come together at the trade fair for the premiere of the 'FEU Leadership Conference'. To formalize this collaboration, the FEU and INTERSCHUTZ signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 56th FEU Council meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, on November 8, 2024. Best practices The FEU is a strong network of European fire officers associations and national fire departments The FEU is a strong network of European fire officers associations and national fire departments, dedicated to connecting full-time fire and rescue service personnel across Europe. It facilitates the exchange of best practices and collaborates on initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing public safety throughout Europe. Public safety "Our commitment to public safety and resilience is strengthened by our shared dedication. Leadership is a cornerstone in shaping our future, and through this partnership, we’re moving closer to that goal," says Stephan Wevers, FEU President. Stephan Wevers adds, "Together at INTERSCHUTZ 2026, we look forward to connecting, learning, and building a safer Europe and beyond." FEU Leadership Conference for INTERSCHUTZ 2026 "We are delighted to have secured the FEU Leadership Conference for INTERSCHUTZ 2026. Welcoming around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers from across Europe is an absolute highlight for us and our exhibitors, visitors, and partners," says Bernd Heinold, Project Director of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe AG. Bernd Heinold adds, "Networking, learning, exchanging ideas, discussing current and future challenges, and finding solutions together are at the heart of INTERSCHUTZ. Having FEU 2026 join this network is a tremendous signal for the global blue light community."

Under the heading “heise goes INTERSCHUTZ”, a new event series by the cooperation partners INTERSCHUTZ and Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG will kick off in January 2025. The cooperation will involve joint talks and networking events in the lead-up to INTERSCHUTZ 2026. These events will focus on overarching industry topics, such as digitalization and AI in civil protection. New event series “INTERSCHUTZ, held every four years as the world’s pioneering trade fair for fire services, rescue services, and civil protection in Hanover, Germany, is a very special event. To make the time until the next fair as informative and brief as possible for all INTERSCHUTZ fans, and to report on the trends currently being intensely discussed in the community, we have teamed up with our media partner ‘heise’ in Hanover." "As two well-known Hanover brands, we have set ourselves the goal of strengthening the Hanover location and showing its potential with this new event series,” says Bernd Heinold, Project Manager of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe AG. Digitalization and AI “Whether for climate research, extreme weather early warning systems, or more efficient crisis management: digitalization and AI are key technologies in civil protection as well." "We are excited to discuss these developments with IT experts and industry representatives,” says Jörg Mühle, Member of the Management Board at Heise Medien. “As a media company based in Hanover, we also have a great interest in showcasing the innovative strength of our region.” Concrete insights of AI The premiere of the new event series “heise goes INTERSCHUTZ” is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Hanover exhibition grounds as a half-day afternoon or evening event for 50 to 100 participants. In a total of four presentation slots, experts will provide concrete insights into the topic of “AI, Cybersecurity (and Storage) in Use for Rescue & Security.” The talk format will be complemented by live demonstrations and opportunities for personal exchange during a post-presentation get-together. The target group for the new format focuses on Lower Saxony, specifically municipalities, emergency services representatives, Lower Saxony politicians, and companies from the INTERSCHUTZ industry in the region.