About The Security Event
The Security Event is a UK trade exhibition for the commercial and professional security industry. According to the organiser, it is run by Nineteen Group and held in Hall 5 of the NEC in Birmingham, alongside the co-located National Cyber Security Show. The organiser says the 2027 edition will be branded The Security Event Europe to reflect a growing number of European visitors.
The organiser's website lists the next edition for 27–29 April 2027, open 10:00–16:30 on the Tuesday and Wednesday and 10:00–15:30 on the Thursday. Some pages on the site still show the previous year's wording. ExpoMatch has not independently verified these dates, so please confirm them on the official website.
Who exhibits and who visits
The organiser describes the show as connecting manufacturers and suppliers with installers, integrators, consultants and end users. Product areas listed on the official website include:
- CCTV and video surveillance
- Access control and biometrics
- Intruder alarms and alarm monitoring
- Door entry and intercom
- Perimeter security
According to the organiser's visitor breakdown, installers and integrators make up the largest group, followed by consultants and specifiers, end users, manufacturers and distributors. Use the current figures on the official website when you plan your stand messaging.
Exhibition Stand Planning for The Security Event
Security buyers want to see systems working: cameras streaming to a monitor, a card opening a door, an alarm panel reporting an event. Most stands at this show are therefore built around live demonstrations. The points below are practical guidance, not rules of the organiser or the NEC; the exhibitor manual and the venue's rules always take precedence.
Live CCTV demonstrations
Mount cameras at realistic heights with clear fields of view across the stand or aisle, and show the image on a large monitor next to them. Think about lighting on the stand, because harsh spotlights or dark corners can make low-light or analytics demos look worse than they are. Consider privacy signage if cameras capture passing visitors.
Access control and door-entry displays
A working door set, turnstile or reader wall lets visitors try credentials, mobile access or biometrics for themselves. These elements need solid framing, hidden cable routes and a controller cabinet that staff can reach, so include them in the stand structure from the start rather than adding them later.
Network and data connections
IP cameras, video management software and cloud platforms depend on a stable network. Plan a local switch and cabling inside the stand walls, decide whether demos run offline or need an internet connection, and order a wired line through the event's service channels rather than relying on shared Wi-Fi in a busy hall.
Power, screens and control positions
Recorders, servers, monitors and PoE switches add up. List every device and its consumption so the stand builder can plan circuits, socket positions and ventilation for equipment hidden in cupboards. A control-room style desk with several screens can work well for monitoring and command-and-control products.
Meeting installers and specifiers
Installers often ask quick, practical questions about installation and pricing, while consultants may want to discuss a specification in detail. A front counter for product questions and a quieter table further back give both groups somewhere to talk.
Security of equipment on the stand
Cameras, readers and laptops are small and valuable. Plan lockable storage, secure fixings for demo kit and a routine for the build-up and breakdown days, when halls are busy and stands are open.
Contractors and the exhibitor manual
The organiser's Exhibitor Zone points exhibitors to the exhibitor manual for logistics, deadlines and the contractors appointed by the organiser, and warns about scam emails offering data lists, guide listings and accommodation. Check deadlines and service orders in the manual, and verify any approach that claims to come from the event before you pay.
Planning a stand at The Security Event?
Describe your stand once — live demos, network, power, screens and budget — and hear from stand builders interested in security shows at the NEC.
What to Include in Your Security Event Stand Brief
Demonstration-heavy stands need a detailed technical brief. Give stand builders:
- Stand number in Hall 5, dimensions and open sides
- Products to demonstrate and how: cameras, door sets, readers, panels, monitors
- Mounting positions and heights for cameras and readers
- Network needs: switches, cabling, wired internet or offline demos
- Power for recorders, servers, PoE devices and screens
- Screen sizes and a control-desk or video-wall layout
- Meeting tables, counter and lockable storage
- Budget range and what it should include
- Deadlines from the exhibitor manual
How to Choose a Stand Builder for The Security Event
The best security stands hide a lot of cabling and hardware behind clean walls. Choose a builder who is comfortable integrating technical equipment, not just producing graphics.
Selection criteria
- Experience at the NEC and with its build-up procedures
- Experience with technology or security exhibitors and integrating working demos
- Ability to plan cable routes, equipment cupboards and ventilation
- In-house production and AV versus subcontracted work
- Compliance with the exhibitor manual and the documents the venue requires
- A clear on-site contact during build-up while your engineers commission the demos
What is included — and what is not
Make sure each proposal states whether it covers:
- Design, 3D visuals and revisions
- Construction, flooring and walls, including door sets or reader walls
- Graphics and product signage
- AV, monitors and LED walls — bought, rented or excluded
- Furniture hire
- Electrics, lighting and data cabling on the stand
- Transport of stand materials
- Build-up and breakdown labour
- Venue services ordered separately, such as power connection, internet lines, rigging and cleaning
How ExpoMatch Helps
ExpoMatch is an independent B2B platform that helps exhibitors request quotes from exhibition stand builders. It is not a stand builder or an event agency, and it is not affiliated with Nineteen Group or The Security Event.
You describe your stand project once. Our team looks over the brief, contacts you if anything is missing and shares it with stand builders suited to the show, your stand size and your budget. Builders who are interested send their own proposals and get in touch with you directly; you decide who to work with. We can't guarantee a specific number of quotes, and proposals are prepared individually, not generated automatically.
Request QuotesFrequently Asked Questions
When and where is the next Security Event?
The organiser's website lists 27–29 April 2027 in Hall 5 at the NEC Birmingham. ExpoMatch has not independently verified these dates — please confirm them on the official website.
Who organises The Security Event?
According to the official website, the show is organised by Nineteen Group, which also runs the co-located National Cyber Security Show. ExpoMatch is independent and not affiliated with the organiser or the NEC.
Is The Security Event the same as The Security Event Europe?
According to the organiser, The Security Event Europe is the new name for the 2027 edition at the NEC, chosen to reflect more European visitors. It is the same show in Birmingham.
Should my demos run on the hall Wi-Fi?
It is safer not to depend on shared Wi-Fi. Many exhibitors run demos on a local network inside the stand and order a wired connection for anything that needs the internet.
How far ahead should I brief a stand builder for April 2027?
For a custom stand with working demos, briefing builders around four to six months before the show leaves time for design, equipment integration and the exhibitor manual's deadlines.
How many quotes will I receive through ExpoMatch?
We can't guarantee a specific number of quotes. Stand builders suited to your project receive your brief, and those who are interested contact you with their own proposals.
Sources
Facts about the show are taken from the organiser's official website. Practical advice on this page is general guidance; the organiser's exhibitor manual and the venue's rules always take precedence.
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