it-sa 2026: Cybersecurity Industry Reports Record Growth in Nuremberg

<p>The Cyber Security industry continues to rely on the it-sa: The trade fair for IT security in Nuremberg is recording significant growth in exhibitor numbers and exhibition space for its 2026 edition. Against the backdrop of increasing cyber threats and growing regulatory requirements, the event is developing into a central meeting point for the European security industry.</p><h2>New Record Numbers for the 17th Edition</h2><p>From October 27-29, 2026, the it-sa Expo&Congress will open its doors for the 17th time at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center. According to the organizer NürnbergMesse, more than <strong>1,000 exhibitors</strong> are expected for the first time – a significant increase compared to the 993 exhibitors from the previous year. To meet the increased interest, the fair has been expanded to include a fifth hall. According to the organizer, the exhibition spaces in all five halls are already fully booked.</p><p>International participation also remains high: Around <strong>30 percent</strong> of exhibiting companies come from abroad. This underlines the it-sa's claim to be not only a national, but also a European and international meeting point for the cybersecurity industry.</p><h2>Visitor Development Confirms Industry Trend</h2><p>The visitor numbers at it-sa 2025 demonstrate the sustained interest in IT security topics: NürnbergMesse counted 28,267 professional visitors from 64 countries – an increase of over nine percent compared to the previous year. This development reflects the growing importance of cybersecurity in business, politics, and society.</p><h3>Reasons for the Sustained High Demand</h3><p>The organizer cites several factors for the fair's continued growth:</p><ul><li>Growing regulatory requirements for companies and public institutions</li><li>Advancing digitalization in virtually all industries</li><li>Increasingly professional cyber attacks</li><li>Topics such as digital sovereignty and international threat scenarios</li></ul><p>Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity has become one of the central challenges for organizations of any size – regardless of industry or company size.</p><h2>Broad Range of Topics and Political Support</h2><p>According to its own information, the it-sa covers the entire range of products and services in the cybersecurity field: hardware, software, training and consulting services, as well as Security as a Service. The central topic areas include cloud and mobile security, data and network security, as well as the protection of critical infrastructure and Industry 4.0.</p><p>Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will assume patronage of the it-sa 2026 – a sign of the political and social importance of the IT security topic. The fair is explicitly aimed at companies from all industries: from manufacturing to the service sector to public administration.</p><h3>International Networking in Focus</h3><p>In addition to traditional exhibition spaces, the it-sa increasingly focuses on networking formats. For example, the German Cyber Security Council e.V. will be represented again with a joint stand in Hall 7 and invites visitors to an exclusive pre-event on the eve of the fair. Such formats underscore the it-sa's claim to be not only an exhibition platform, but also a central industry meeting point for professional exchange.</p><h2>Conclusion and Outlook</h2><p>With its figures, the it-sa 2026 confirms the unbroken trend: Cybersecurity remains one of the most urgent topics for business and public authorities. With over 1,000 exhibitors, a new fifth hall, and an increase in visitors from the previous year, the fair proves itself as a reliable barometer for the development of the security industry. Given growing regulatory requirements and an escalating threat situation, interest in the event is likely to continue to increase in the coming years – a clear signal that IT security has long become a strategic priority for organizations of any size.</p>