What International Security Expo does

International Security Expo (ISE) is a private, biennial-to-annual security industry exhibition and conference organised by Nineteen Group and held at Olympia, London. Founded around 2002 and now in its third decade, ISE brings together over 300 exhibiting brands and more than 10,000 security professionals responsible for protecting businesses, people, and critical national infrastructure. The event is differentiated by deep UK Government participation — over 20 departments, agencies and organisations exhibit in the Government Zone and the UK Minister of State for Security has delivered the keynote for five consecutive years. The offering is structured as an integrated platform comprising the main exhibition floor, the co-located International Cyber Expo, the Global Counter Terror & Security Summit and International Security & Resilience Conference (both CPD-certified by The Security Institute), and a suite of live demonstration zones produced with CrisisCast (Live Immersive Arena, Data Centre Live Demonstrator) and LPCB (LPCB Live Testing Lab), plus specialist zones and trails covering perimeter protection, drones and counter-UAV, border security, and innovation awards.

Revenue is generated primarily through exhibitor stand bookings, tiered sponsorship packages (Premier Partners, Summit and Conference sponsors), and a freemium model in which general attendee registration is free while premium VIP ticket tiers are sold. The company leverages a global meetings and delegations programme, in partnership with the UK Department for International Trade's Defence & Security Exports team, to drive international attendance, and supplements the physical event with pre-event webinars and the virtual International Security Week (launched 2020). ISE serves three primary customer segments in parallel: government and law enforcement buyers, security industry professionals and senior end-user decision-makers (CSOs, CNI operators), and security manufacturers and suppliers seeking access to UK and international procurement channels. The business operates with a lean disclosed headcount of approximately 8 employees, indicating that event operations are executed through Nineteen Group's broader event infrastructure. No public financials, venture funding, or ownership transactions are disclosed; the company is privately held under the Nineteen Group umbrella.

Name

International Security Expo

Legal name

Nineteen Group

Website

https://internationalsecurityexpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Security Expo is a privately held biennial-to-annual security industry exhibition and conference held at Olympia, London. Organised by Nineteen Group, it connects 300+ exhibiting brands, 20+ UK Government departments, and 10,000+ security professionals through exhibitions, summits, and live demonstrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Trade Exhibition and Conference

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Government, Defense & Public Safety Shows Organizers (THAHABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Certification Expos Organizers (THAHABAD), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Security trade exhibition
• Industry conference events
• Counter terrorism summit
• Cybersecurity expo
• Defence trade show

Headquarters

HQ city

Wimbledon, London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Stand Bookings: Companies book exhibition stands to showcase products and solutions to security buyers. The event reports strong lead generation, with 92% of exhibitors meeting good quality visitors, 86% generating a good number of leads, and 84% seeing attendees they wouldn't see elsewhere.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship opportunities covering event naming rights, session sponsorship (e.g., Global Counter Terror & Security Summit sponsored by ATG Access), conference streams, digital assets, and hospitality.
3. Attendee Registration (Free and VIP): General attendance is free; premium VIP ticket tiers are also offered, with separate T&Cs. This drives high attendance volume (10,000+ professionals) while monetising premium access.
4. International Security Week Virtual Content: A virtual event series running 30 November – 3 December 2020, featuring high-production studio-style sessions, CPD-certified by The Security Institute. Free-to-watch with exclusive expert content.
5. Cyber Webinar Series: Free-to-attend pre-event webinar series launching the educational programme. The July 2021 series was sponsored by Tripwire and featured expert sessions across four topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

International Security Expo (ISE) is a biennial physical trade exhibition and conference held at Olympia, London, bringing together over 300 global security manufacturers and over 10,000 security professionals, government representatives, and end-user buyers. The event combines exhibition floor space (bookable by exhibitor companies), high-level summits and conferences (Global Counter Terror & Security Summit, International Security & Resilience Conference), live product demonstration arenas (Data Centre Live Demonstrator, LPCB Live Testing Lab, Counter Threat Pavilion), and specialized zones and trails. Revenue is generated primarily from exhibitor stand bookings, tiered sponsorship packages, and premium VIP attendee tickets, with general admission being free.

Product overview

International Security Expo is a major two-day annual security industry exhibition and conference event held at Olympia, London. The core offering centers on the main International Security Expo event featuring over 300 global exhibiting brands across all security sectors, supported by the co-located International Cyber Expo. The event comprises multiple integrated components: the Global Counter Terror & Security Summit and International Security & Resilience Conference (high-level thought leadership); Live Demonstrations including the Data Centre Live Demonstrator, LPCB Live Testing Lab, and Counter Threat Pavilion (hands-on product testing); and specialized Zones, Trails & Pavilions (Government Zone, Perimeter Protection Zone, Drone & Counter UAV Trail, Border Security Trail, Innovation Awards & Trail, SCEG Pavilion) that guide attendees to relevant suppliers. The Global Meetings & Delegations Programme facilitates international networking. Registration is free for attendees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Cyber Expo: Co-located cyber security event running alongside International Security Expo
• Global Counter Terror & Security Summit
• International Security & Resilience Conference
• Live Immersive Arena
• LPCB Live Testing Lab
• Innovation Awards & Trail

Products and services

• International Security Expo The primary annual two-day security industry exhibition and conference event held at Olympia, London. Unites government, industry, academia, and end-users from across the global security sector with over 300 exhibiting brands showcasing innovative security solutions.
• International Cyber Expo A cybersecurity-focused exhibition co-located with International Security Expo. Features 100+ global suppliers showcasing latest technological advancements, the Global Cyber Summit & Tech Hub Stage, Diversity & Skills Stage, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities.
• Global Counter Terror & Security Summit High-level summit featuring government and industry speakers discussing homeland and international security updates, counter terrorism strategies, and policy updates. Sponsored by ATG Access.
• International Security & Resilience Conference Conference focused on risk and resilience topics for senior security professionals, covering organizational resilience, critical national infrastructure protection, and emerging security challenges. Co-sponsored by ATG Access, Blacksmiths Group, and Smiths Detection, with Resilience First as conference partner.
• Data Centre Live Demonstrator Immersive, narrated incident experience conducted in partnership with CrisisCast, taking groups of visitors through scenarios set inside a data centre under attack. Exhibitors can have products featured to demonstrate real-world performance.
• LPCB Live Testing Lab Live testing of perimeter security products by forced-entry experts, demonstrating why products have achieved LPCB certification.
• Counter Threat Pavilion Specialist pavilion featuring demonstrations from CBRNUK and Counter-EO UK showing how to deal with suspected hazardous and chemical devices in vehicles.
• Government Zone Zone featuring stands from over 20 UK Government departments, agencies and organizations including JSaRC, NaCTSO, Border Force, SIA, FCDO Services, ACE, and DASA, all seeking engagement with industry professionals.
• Perimeter Protection Zone Zone focused on manufacturers and suppliers of perimeter security products and solutions.
• Drone & Counter UAV Trail Trail guiding visitors to exhibitors specializing in drone technology and counter-drone/unmanned aerial vehicle solutions.
• Border Security Trail Trail highlighting exhibitors specializing in border security solutions and technologies.
• Innovation Awards & Trail Program highlighting groundbreaking work by exhibitors with judging by Advisory Council members and industry leaders. The Trail guides visitors to shortlisted exhibitor stands with the overall winner announced at the event.
• SCEG Pavilion Specialist pavilion showcasing members from the Serious and Organised Crime Group with focus on cross-sector collaboration.
• Global Meetings & Delegations Programme Programme facilitating international delegations and organized meetings between global security professionals, government representatives, and industry buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of exhibitors met good quality visitors; 86% generated a good number of leads; 84% saw attendees they wouldn't see elsewhere.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• TripwirecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 July 2021Tripwire was the official sponsor of the Cyber Webinar series (July 2021), supporting expert sessions on cyber security topics including managed cyber services.
• CENSUS LabsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2021CENSUS Labs was an official sponsor for International Cyber Expo's online registration and is an internationally acclaimed cybersecurity services provider supporting defence, system integrators, and intelligence agencies.
• Nineteen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNineteen Group is the organiser and parent company of International Security Expo. They manage all event operations including venue relations, sales, marketing, content programming, and logistics.
• International Cyber ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Cyber Expo is co-located with ISE, running in the adjacent National Hall at Olympia. Attendees of either event have full access to both, creating a converged physical and cyber security experience.
• CrisisCastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisisCast is the production partner for the Live Immersive Arena and Data Centre Live Demonstrator, creating immersive, narrative-driven security incident scenarios for the event.
• Premier Partners (Abloy UK, Astrophysics, CLD Physical Security Systems, Gallagher Security, Hirsch, Inner Range, Jacksons Fencing Limited, LINEV Systems UK, MultiControl, Nice, OpusApeiro, Pitagone SA - NV, Rapiscan Systems Ltd, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH, Selfcair UK, Smiths Detection Group Ltd, Varex Imaging)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partners are the primary exhibiting and sponsoring companies with the largest presence at the event. They benefit from prominent branding, preferential stand placement, and cross-promotion. Multiple listed Premier Partners span physical security, screening, detection, and fencing sectors.
• ATG AccessflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerATG Access is a sponsor of both the Global Counter Terror & Security Summit and the International Security & Resilience Conference. They represent a major presence in hostile vehicle mitigation and perimeter security.
• Blacksmiths GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBlacksmiths Group co-sponsors the International Security & Resilience Conference alongside ATG Access and Smiths Detection.
• Smiths DetectioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSmiths Detection co-sponsors the International Security & Resilience Conference and provides expert speakers on AI in security screening.
• Resilience FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResilience First is the conference partner for the International Security & Resilience Conference. They curated panels on critical national infrastructure resilience and organisational resilience in collaboration with Cranfield University.
• UK Minister of State for SecurityflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerThe UK Minister of State for Security (currently Dan Jarvis MBE MP) has delivered a keynote address at the event for five consecutive years, providing top-level government endorsement and content.
• JSaRC (Joint Security & Resilience Centre)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerJSaRC (part of the UK Home Office) exhibits in the Government Zone and contributes speakers to the conference programme. They represent the intersection of government and industry collaboration.
• NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNaCTSO's National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit and Head of Engagement exhibit in the Government Zone and present sessions on hostile vehicle mitigation strategies.
• Border ForceflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBorder Force has a large presence in the Government Zone, running demonstrations including the Search of Container Centre of Excellence, Small Boats Operational Command Joint Control Room, and National Dog Team.
• SIA (Security Industry Authority)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe SIA (Security Industry Authority) exhibits in the Government Zone and contributes speakers, including the CEO Michelle Russell who presented on homeland security updates.
• DASA (Defence and Security Accelerator)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDASA exhibits in the Government Zone and contributes speakers on innovation in national security and defence, including Deputy Director Anita Friend on breaking barriers in the innovation ecosystem.
• The Security InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Security Institute provides CPD certification for the event's educational content, adding professional development credibility and driving attendance from security professionals seeking CPD points.
• Department for International Trade (DIT) / UK Defence & Security ExportsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNineteen Group partnered with DIT's UK Defence & Security Exports team to secure international participation and delegations at the event.
• Cranfield UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCranfield University collaborated with Resilience First on a new model for organisational resilience presented at the conference, bringing academic rigour to practitioner-focused content.
• Stamp Out SpikingminorOthersStamp Out Spiking is the designated Charity Partner of the event, with its CEO Dawn Dines presenting on spiking prevention and aligning practice with emerging legislation.
• 9/11 Memorial & MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 9/11 Memorial & Museum team delivered multiple sessions including 'Lessons of 9/11: Leading Through Crisis' and behind-the-scenes talks, plus participated in the Memorial Museums & Realities of Terror panel.
• CBRNUKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBRNUK runs live demonstrations in the Counter Threat Pavilion showing how to deal with suspected hazardous and chemical devices in vehicles.
• Counter-EO UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounter-EO UK partners with the Counter Threat Pavilion for counter-explosive operations demonstrations alongside CBRNUK.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISC West / ISC East: Flagship US security trade shows operated by RX (Reed Exhibitions) covering physical security, access control, video surveillance, and cybersecurity; comparable in audience (security integrators, end users, government) and exhibitor base, competing for global vendor share of mind.
• IFSEC International: Long-running UK-based security industry trade show covering physical, cyber, and integrated security solutions for installers, integrators, and end users; directly comparable as a competing security trade exhibition in the UK and the most natural head-to-head alternative for UK exhibitor budgets.
• Intersec (Dubai/Middle East): Leading international trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection held annually in Dubai; comparable in scale, format, and audience (government buyers, security professionals, vendors) and competes for the same international exhibitor budgets and delegations.
• Security Essen: Biennial security trade fair held in Essen, Germany, focused on civil security, cyber, fire protection, and services; closely comparable biennial cadence, government engagement, and breadth of physical and digital security suppliers.
• Milipol Paris: Biennial homeland security and safety trade show held in Paris, focused on counter-terrorism, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure protection; closely comparable in its government-led, counter-terror and CNI emphasis and its biennial rhythm.
• Counter Terror Expo: UK and European trade event focused on counter-terrorism, security, and resilience for government and law enforcement audiences; closely comparable in audience (government, CT units, security buyers) and in event programming themes that overlap with ISE's Global Counter Terror & Security Summit.

Regional players

• Expo Seguridad Mexico: Leading security trade show in Latin America covering physical security, access control, surveillance, and cybersecurity; comparable product/offering overlap but serves the Latin American market rather than competing directly in the UK.
• SICUR (Spain): Biennial international security, safety, and fire protection trade fair held in Madrid; comparable in format, Spanish/European government engagement, and security industry focus, but with a regional rather than global attendee base.

Broad incumbents

• Reed Exhibitions (RX): Global events organiser that runs ISC West/East and many competing security trade shows; comparable as a much larger incumbent in the trade show business, operating a portfolio that overlaps with International Security Expo's niche but across a much broader event catalogue.

Emerging players

• Black Hat / DEF CON: Leading global cybersecurity conference and exhibition series; comparable only on the cyber/security-adjacent audience that International Cyber Expo overlaps with, but specialised in cybersecurity rather than physical security.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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