it-sa 2026: Record Numbers for Cybersecurity Trade Fair in Nuremberg

<p>The IT security industry gathered in Nuremberg once again this year: The it-sa 2026 impressively continued its growth trajectory and reported significant increases in both exhibitor numbers and visitor numbers. For many market participants, this confirms once again the role of the specialist trade fair as a central meeting point for the international cybersecurity community.</p>

<h2>First Time Over 1,000 Exhibitors</h2> <p>With 1,005 exhibitors, the it-sa 2026 broke the symbolic 1,000 company mark on the Nuremberg Messe for the first time. This development underscores the growing importance of IT security for companies of all industries and sizes. From established security providers to young start-ups, exhibitors presented their latest solutions and technologies to an international professional audience.</p>

<h3>Visitor Increase of Around 20 Percent</h3> <p>The increase in visitor numbers was even more pronounced: More than 33,000 specialist visitors from over 70 countries came to Nuremberg to learn about current developments in IT security. According to the organizer, this represents a visitor increase of around 20 percent compared to the previous year. This figure makes clear that interest in cybersecurity topics continues to grow across industries – a trend that should hardly be surprising given increasing digitalization and the growing threat landscape.</p>

<h2>International Reach of the Trade Fair</h2> <p>The origin of specialist visitors from more than 70 countries underscores the international character of the it-sa. The trade fair continues to rank among the world's largest dialogue platforms for industry-specific IT security solutions. This international orientation enables exhibitors to tap not only the German, but also the global market for cybersecurity solutions and to exchange ideas with experts from diverse regions.</p>

<h3>Growth Plans for 2027</h3> <p>The ongoing success of the event is also reflected in the future plans of the trade fair organizer. For 2027, it is planned to operate an additional, sixth hall for the it-sa. This spatial expansion is designed to accommodate the continuous growth in both exhibitor numbers and visitor interest, and to create additional capacity for the continued increasing demand.</p>

<h2>Conclusion and Outlook</h2> <p>With its record numbers, the it-sa 2026 has impressively demonstrated that cybersecurity has long become a central issue for companies and organizations worldwide. With over 1,000 exhibitors, more than 33,000 specialist visitors from over 70 countries, and a visitor increase of around 20 percent, the Nuremberg trade fair is setting new standards for the industry. The planned expansion to a sixth hall in the coming year shows that the organizers expect further growth in the future. For the international IT security industry, the it-sa remains an indispensable date in the events calendar – a place where innovations are presented, networks are built, and the pressing questions of digital security are discussed.</p>