Expo Protection 2026

Rodolphe Chane-Wai

Sales Manager

Caroline Mezard

Exhibitors Operation Service Manager

Laila Boudrar

Conferences & Content Marketing Manager

Julien Algoud

Technical Director

Yves Degusseau

Safety Coordinator (delegated)

What's on

Programme

Award Ceremony

Coaching

Event days

16:00–18:00

Typical time

Official agenda

This agenda is still being finalised. Check the official agenda for the latest sessions.

Speakers

Claudie Haigneré

Astronaut, Doctor, Former Minister

Decision-making under pressure; inspiration

Romain Grosjean

Former Formula 1 Driver

Decision-making under pressure; risk management

Sophie Lavaud

Mountaineer

Perseverance; risk assessment; high-stakes environments

Virginie Guyot

First Female Leader of the Patrouille de France

Leadership; precision; teamwork under pressure

Vincent Baud

Founder of MASTER® Cabinet, Author & Speaker on QWL @ MASTER®

Quality of Working Life; prevention culture

Marco Tognon

Researcher at Inria (ISFP) @ Inria

Drones in 2035: Application Perspectives for Corporate and Employee Security

Anne-Marie Devaivre

Synthetic Data: A Breakthrough Innovation for Risk Understanding and Management

Pierre-Antoine Gourraud

Professor @ CHU de Nantes

Synthetic Data: A Breakthrough Innovation for Risk Understanding and Management

Jean-Louis Fraysse

Synthetic Data: A Breakthrough Innovation for Risk Understanding and Management

Rami Fayed

Synthetic Data: A Breakthrough Innovation for Risk Understanding and Management

Jacques Bouvet

Synthetic Data: A Breakthrough Innovation for Risk Understanding and Management; PERMACRISES, PERMARISKS.: MANAGEMENT IN UNCERTAINTY

Jacques Repussard

PERMACRISES, PERMARISKS.: MANAGEMENT IN UNCERTAINTY – New contexts require a radical evolution in our approaches to crisis anticipation and management

Emmanuel Clavaud

PERMACRISES, PERMARISKS.: MANAGEMENT IN UNCERTAINTY

Nathalie Perrin

PERMACRISES, PERMARISKS.: MANAGEMENT IN UNCERTAINTY

Nathalie Duchevet

PERMACRISES, PERMARISKS.: MANAGEMENT IN UNCERTAINTY

Marc Pichaud

How to Efficiently Integrate Intelligence into a Video Surveillance Project?

Cécile Weber

Evolution of Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Unstable Environments

Elodie Laldji

Evolution of Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Unstable Environments

Violaine Lepousez

Climate Risk: Assessing Vulnerability, Prioritizing, and Deploying an Action Plan

Gilles Siemens

Climate Risk: Assessing Vulnerability, Prioritizing, and Deploying an Action Plan

Sévrine Diévart

Member of CETI @ CETI

Support Towards Industry X.0: Key Drivers for an Eco-Responsible Evolution

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Time TBA

Hub des Préventeurs – Conference Sessions

Conference

Hub des PréventeursPavillon 5.1

Time TBA

Hub des Préventeurs – Collaborative Workshops

Workshop

Hub des PréventeursPavillon 5.1

Time TBA

Hub des Préventeurs – Coaching Sessions

Coaching

Hub des PréventeursPavillon 5.1

Time TBA

Immersive Experience: Climate Sense

Experience

Pavillon 5.1

16:00

Innovation Awards – Live Ceremony

Award Ceremony

LIVE areaPavillon 5.1

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026

18:00

FFMI Oscars – Exclusive Evening

Award Ceremony

Pavillon 5.1

Topic tracks

Digital Risk ManagementPrevention CultureCSR and SustainabilityNaTech RisksOccupational Health & SafetyInnovation and New Risks

Co-located seminars

Hub des Préventeurs

Paid

Awards

Innovation Awards

Biennial

A selection of innovative solutions from exhibitors participating in the Trophies, available at the exhibition. The awards recognise cutting-edge products and technologies in risk prevention and management

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FFMI Oscars

Annual

Award ceremony organised by the FFMI (Fédération Française des Métiers de l'Incendie) recognising innovations in the fire protection sector. The 2026 edition takes place on the evening of 4 November

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Government supporters

Agence Nationale pour l'amélioration des conditions de travail (ANACT)

Institutional partner

Assurance Maladie – Risques professionnels

Institutional partner

INRS (Institut national de recherche et de sécurité)

Institutional partner

OPPBTP (Organisme professionnel de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics)

Institutional partner

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Current edition

2026 · 14,500 visitors · 660 exhibitors

Organiser forecast for the 30th anniversary edition. 660 exhibitors from 40 countries and more than 14,500 decision-makers expected

Forecast — not final

Visitors

14,500

Exhibitors

660

Floor area (sqm)

18,810

Exhibitor countries

Visitor countries

100

Growth over time

Edition recap

EXPOPROTECTION 2024: le bilan très positif confirme la dynamique du marché

Paris, le 19 novembre 2024 – L'édition 2024 d'EXPOPROTECTION, le salon de référence en matière de prévention et de maîtrise des risques, s'est clôturée le 7 novembre sur un bilan très positif. Avec une hausse de 7% de la fréquentation et une offre de contenu toujours plus riche et internationale, l'événement a confirmé son statut de rendez-vous stratégique pour les professionnels du secteur. EXPOPROTECTION 2024 a rassemblé près de 14 500 visiteurs uniques, venus de plus de 100 pays différents, pour découvrir les dernières innovations et les meilleures pratiques en matière de sécurité et de prévention. Les 660 exposants présents, dont 55% d'internationaux, ont présenté une offre complète couvrant l'ensemble des enjeux liés à la protection des personnes et des biens

New this edition

1
Hub des Préventeurs
New for 2026, a dedicated space for prevention professionals featuring conferences, collaborative workshops, coaching sessions, and networking
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2
Private Security Village
First-time dedicated space for the private security sector, led by the FFSP
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3
Le Podium
A new live demonstration space with PPE & Workwear parades and interactive formats
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4
Expoprotection Connect networking area
New dedicated on-site networking area for pre-scheduled business meetings
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5
Colleqt QR Code lead capture
New QR-code-based lead capture system allowing visitors to scan a code on the stand to leave their contact details
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Testimonials

Expoprotection c'est le salon qui propose des échanges dynamiques, des rencontres et spécialisation sous le village gestion de crises
Arnaud Sraka · Directeur Général · F24 France · 2024

Expoprotection est une passerelle vers les acteurs nationaux de la sécurité, et les responsables sécurité des sites sensibles
Christophe Segall · Président · IP Mirador · 2024

Expoprotection offre la possibilité de rencontrer les clients et de leur présenter nos solutions de sécurité, en démontrant leur fonctionnement et leur application
Simona Villa · EMEA Event Manager · Brady · 2024

Expoprotection c'est le salon historique des solutions de sécurité – avec un impact international et des conférences ciblés !
Sylvain Courmont & Mathieu Cabrera · Responsable Marketing & Communication & Directeur · 2024

Next edition outlook

2026-11-03 – 2026-11-05

confirmed

The 30th anniversary edition of Expoprotection is positioned as a milestone event, building on the 7% attendance growth of 2024. With 660 exhibitors from 40 countries and over 14,500 decision-makers expected, the 2026 edition introduces major innovations including the Hub des Préventeurs, Le Podium demonstration space, and the first Private Security Village. The programme reflects the sector's evolution toward integrated risk management, with strong emphasis on AI, digital risk, climate adaptation, and prevention culture. The show's expanded Expoprotection Connect platform and dedicated networking area enhance business matching capabilities

Greater integration of digital and physical experiences through the Hub des Préventeurs online platform, extending engagement beyond the show dates Enhanced focus on risk convergence, reflecting the interconnected nature of modern threats Expanded demonstration and experiential formats (Le Podium, live parades) to provide hands-on discovery of innovations Stronger emphasis on prevention culture, mental health, and quality of working life (QVCT) as strategic priorities Increased international participation, with 55% international exhibitors and visitors from over 100 countries expected

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

Expoprotection 2024 confirmed its position as the reference event for risk prevention and management in France and internationally. The 29th edition recorded a 7% increase in attendance, with 14,500 unique visitors from over 100 countries and 660 exhibitors (55% international). The show's comprehensive 360° offering across occupational health and safety, climate and industrial risks, emergency response, security, and fire protection resonated strongly with decision-makers. The event featured 650+ innovations, 100+ expert speakers, and the Innovation Awards recognising cutting-edge solutions. The positive momentum and high-quality engagement underscored the market's dynamism and the growing importance of integrated risk management

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

Expoprotection 2024 attracted a high-quality, decision-making audience: 14,500 unique professional visitors from over 100 countries, including 7% more attendees than the previous edition. The visitor profile comprised intermediaries, suppliers, specifiers (40%), and end-users and buyers (60%), ensuring a balanced mix of purchasing influence. The show's international dimension was strong, with 55% of exhibitors coming from abroad and 34 countries represented. The presence of over 100 expert speakers and 650+ innovations on display underscored the audience's focus on cutting-edge solutions and market intelligence. The 17,700 total visits indicate strong engagement, with many attendees spending multiple days at the event

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Exhibitors reported strong business outcomes, with the show serving as a gateway to national security players and security managers of sensitive sites. Testimonials highlighted the value of dynamic exchanges, meetings, and specialisation under the crisis management village, as well as the opportunity to meet clients, present security solutions, and demonstrate functionality and application. The Expoprotection Connect platform facilitated pre-scheduled business meetings, enhancing lead generation and partnership opportunities. The 660 exhibitors (55% international) benefited from access to a qualified, decision-making audience of 14,500 unique visitors, with many exhibitors renewing their participation for the next edition. The Innovation Awards and conference programme further amplified exhibitor visibility and thought leadership

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Europe (primarily France and Western Europe)

Why it matters

Expoprotection 2026 matters because it arrives at a pivotal moment for the risk prevention and management sector. The convergence of digital, climate, industrial, and security risks is reshaping organisational resilience strategies. As the only exhibition in France offering a 360° view of the entire risk spectrum – from occupational health and PPE to cybersecurity, fire protection, and climate risk – it provides a unique marketplace where decision-makers can directly discover market trends and innovations, meet top-level experts, and select the best solutions to protect people and organisations. The 2026 edition introduces transformative new features – the Hub des Préventeurs, Le Podium, and the Private Security Village – that deepen the show's value as a catalyst for innovation and business. With the French PPE market at €1.5 billion-, rising cyber threats, intensifying climate risks, and AI transforming prevention processes, Expoprotection serves as the essential annual forum for buyers, specifiers, and industry leaders to stay ahead of market shifts, benchmark solutions, and build the partnerships needed to navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Convergence of risks and integrated management

The boundaries between human, industrial, climate, digital and security risks are gradually disappearing. Expoprotection 2026 is built around the strategic axis of 'breaking down silos in risk management in the face of the convergence of threats and technologies'- 76, reflecting a sector where cybersecurity, physical security, fire prevention, and occupational health and safety are increasingly interconnected

AI, robotics and connected systems transforming prevention

Artificial intelligence, robotics, and connected systems are profoundly transforming prevention processes. Central themes for 2026 include the impact of AI on prevention, alongside new regulatory, operational, and environmental challenges. The EU AI Act's governance rules favour vendors with robust compliance architectures-. AI-driven anomaly detection, micro-segmentation, and zero-trust architectures are key innovations in cybersecurity

Climate adaptation and business resilience as strategic priorities

The narrative is shifting from 'climate ambition' to 'pragmatism, risk and return'-. 81% of business leaders express concern about future costs and resilience if they do not prepare for climate change-. Sectors vulnerable to extreme weather may face significant operational and financial challenges-. Companies with structured adaptation plans will be better positioned to access green financing and resilience-linked funding

Rising industrial cybersecurity threats and OT security maturity

Operational technology (OT) security has shifted from a specialised concern to a board-level business priority-. 89% of respondents expect new OT regulation within five years-. The industry is shifting toward unified, identity-centric OT access platforms and shared IT/OT governance-. Vendor access is the primary risk multiplier

EHS investment surge and PPE market growth

73% of firms plan to increase EHS budgets in 2027, led by training spend-. The French PPE market is forecast to reach €1.5 billion in 2026-. Hand protection, protective clothing and footwear account for nearly 70% of market share-. Europe accounts for 28% of the global EHS market, estimated at approximately USD 29.89 billion in 2026

Private security sector transformation and new regulatory frameworks

The private security sector is undergoing major transformation driven by attractiveness of professions, recruitment, training, new technologies and regulatory developments. The EU Machinery Regulation's cybersecurity clauses and new exposure limits on lead and diisocyanates protect 4.2 million workers-. The first Private Security Village at Expoprotection 2026 reflects this sector's growing strategic importance

Market news

Latest updates from across the market.

Expoprotection 2026 opens its doors for the 30th anniversary edition

Security Essen 2026 spotlights connected security and AI

Expoprotection 2026 registrations open

Eurosatory 2026 opens as world's largest defence and security exhibition

Fortinet OT Cybersecurity Report: 53% of industrial organisations now under CISO

A+A 2027 exhibitor registration opens

Risk Prevention, Security and Safety Trade Show Circuit – 2026–2027

September 2026 – November 2027

The European risk prevention, security and safety trade show circuit is dense and highly segmented, with major events covering occupational health (Preventica, A+A), physical security (Security Essen, Milipol Paris), defence (Eurosatory, Enforce Tac), and integrated risk management (Expoprotection). Expoprotection occupies a unique position as the only event in France covering the full 360° risk spectrum, bridging occupational, industrial, security, and fire risks. Professionals typically combine Expoprotection with sector-specific events such as Preventica for occupational health or Milipol Paris for homeland security. The biennial cycle means 2026 is a peak year for major European events, with A+A and Milipol Paris following in 2027

16–18 Jun 2026

Preventica Rennes 2026

Rennes, France

Focus: occupational risk prevention, MSDs, QVCT, workplace health. Complementary to Expoprotection's occupational health sectors

22–25 Sep 2026

Security Essen 2026

Essen, Germany

Focus: connected security, AI, access control, video surveillance, fire safety-. A key event for the physical security and fire protection sector

4–6 Oct 2026

FERMA Forum 2026

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Themed 'Widening the Lens'-. Focus: enterprise risk management, insurance, business continuity

6–8 Oct 2026

Preventica Lyon 2026

Lyon, France

Focus: occupational health and safety, HR management, workplace quality of life

10–11 Nov 2026

#RISK Expo Europe 2026

London, United Kingdom

Focus: governance, risk management, compliance, information security, operational resilience

1–3 Mar 2027

Enforce Tac 2027

Nuremberg, Germany

2027 edition expands to 73,000 sqm across eight halls-. Focus: police, armed forces, special units, government security

19–22 Oct 2027

A+A 2027

Düsseldorf, Germany

Biennial. Focus: personal protective equipment (PPE), occupational health, safety at work-. The global benchmark for the OHS sector

16–19 Nov 2027

Milipol Paris 2027

Paris, France

Biennial. Focus: homeland security, cyber security, intelligence, crisis management, civil protection-. The 24th edition