Early December in Cologne concentrates manufacturers and specifiers of fire protection systems who use the show to benchmark technologies and meet suppliers face to face. Attendance and exhibitor figures from the previous edition underline the fair’s weight in the European market.
Días de Protección contra Incendios de VdS 2026 runs on December 2 and 3 at Koelnmesse. The format blends an exhibition floor with themed forums and live demonstrations that help purchasing teams assess solutions in situ.
Practical information for Cologne
The event is scheduled at Koelnmesse in Hall 10.2. Dates are December 2 and 3, 2026. For registration, exhibitor lists and logistics consult the official site https://bst.vds.de
Types of companies and attendee profiles
Exhibitors include manufacturers of detection systems, sprinkler suppliers, alarm integrators and prevention consultancies. Visitor profiles cover facility managers, safety officers and technical procurement staff seeking certified and comparable options from multiple vendors.
Program highlights and formats
The agenda features six fachtagungen and specialist forums. The Zukunftsforum explores emerging technologies while the Ausstellerforum gives exhibitors short slots to showcase innovations. The VdS-BrandSchutzTalk offers 90-minute expert discussions and the Treffpunkt Bildung & Karriere focuses on training and careers.
Guided tours of the exhibition and live demos are part of the program and provide hands-on opportunities to evaluate equipment performance.
Key figures from the previous edition
In 2025 the event gathered 5,200 visitors from 32 countries, 180 exhibitors and 120 speakers and moderators. More than 100 presentations took place across the six technical conferences and the forums.
Preparing B2B prospecting at VdS
Segment your outreach by product family: detection, extinguishing, structural protection and services. Use the exhibitor directory to shortlist priority companies and request on-site meetings. Live demos are the best moment to discuss pilot tests or site evaluations.
Create a short technical brief after each meeting that records installation constraints, VdS relevant certifications and delivery timelines. Target technical panelists and forum speakers for follow-up; they often influence specifications and procurement decisions.
Closing recommendation and official link
If your aim is to validate supplier claims under practical conditions, plan visits to live demonstrations and the Zukunftsforum. Reserve time for the Treffpunkt Bildung & Karriere if hiring or upskilling is part of your agenda. Full event details, floor plans and exhibitor information are available at the official site https://bst.vds.de
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