Critical infrastructure protection and crisis preparedness are high on the agenda for public authorities and suppliers in Germany. Krifa 2026 takes place from 15 to 16 July 2026 in Münster, bringing together a technical congress and an adjacent exhibition focused on resilience and operational security.
Dates and venue in Münster
Krifa 2026 is held at the Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland. The format pairs a specialist congress with a supporting trade exhibition. The event organiser listed is AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH.
Attending organisations and supplier profile
Exhibitors and delegates include providers of solutions for critical infrastructure protection, security equipment manufacturers, system integrators and specialised consultancies. The event addresses public authorities, emergency services, fire brigades, police, rescue units and healthcare operators. Collaboration with the Bundesverband für den Schutz Kritischer Infrastrukturen BSKI underlines the emphasis on protecting essential services.
Programme focus and topics
The programme mixes expert presentations and specialised forums with a commercial showcase. Forum topics cover disaster response, crisis preparedness and regulatory developments affecting infrastructure security, including NIS-2 and KRITIS-DachG. The exhibition highlights products and services for authorities and industrial operators.
Preparing B2B prospecting at Krifa 2026
Define clear visit objectives and tailor pitches to concrete use cases for critical assets. Map regulatory drivers impacting your prospects and align messaging with requirements such as NIS-2. Present operational evidence in stand demos and meetings: deployment scenarios, interoperability requirements and test references. Provide succinct technical documentation and demo links for follow-up.
Prioritise meetings with heads of operational security and continuity officers. For short meetings prepare two value propositions: a quick implementation route and a roadmap for larger-scale projects. Tag contacts by infrastructure type and technical need to streamline post-event follow-up.
Visibility and commercial tactics
Krifa 2026 connects vendors with institutional and operational networks. Use practical demonstrations that show measurable outcomes and integration plans that address risks and milestones. A clear project timeline and risk mitigation points help procurement and public sector buyers progress decisions.
Closing note and official link
This edition in Münster concentrates on the intersection of regulation, operational capability and applicable technology for critical infrastructure. Check the event details and programme on the official site https://www.sicherheitsexpo.de/krifa
