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VdS-BrandSchutzTage

December 2–3, 2026 in Cologne, Germany. VdS-BrandSchutzTage is a trade fair with conferences on preventive fire protection, aimed at decision-makers and professionals in fire protection.

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At a glance

Date range
City
Cologne
Country
Germany
Industry
Security & Public Sector
Type of trade show
B2B
Frequency
Yearly
Organizer
VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH
Tickets
starting at €20.00
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Topics and products

Fire protectionFirefightingFire extinguishersExtinguishing equipmentExtinguishing agentsFire alarm systemsSmoke alarm systemsExplosion protectionRefractory materialsSealantsAlarm technologyVentilation technology

About the trade show

VdS-BrandSchutzTage 2026 is a trade fair for preventive fire protection, taking place in Cologne from 2 to 3 December 2026. On show are products for firefighting, fire extinguishers, extinguishing equipment and agents, fire alarm and smoke detection systems, detection technology and explosion protection, as well as fireproof materials, sealants and ventilation technology. Conferences, forums and live demonstrations run in parallel.

The event is aimed at professionals and decision-makers in structural, organisational and technical fire protection. In 2025 it counted 180 exhibitors and 5,240 visitors. The organiser is VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH. VdS-BrandSchutzTage was founded in 2012 and takes place every year.

Address

By car

Via the A 3, A 4, A 57 and A 59. Address for navigation: Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln.

By public transit

S-Bahn S6, S11, S12, S19; Tram 1, 3, 4, 9. Stop: Koelnmesse, Köln-Deutz.

By plane

Nearest airport: Cologne/Bonn (CGN), approx. 15 km straight-line distance from the venue; approx. 15 min according to the organiser.

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Tickets

Trade show development

Visitors

+19% since 2023
  1.  2020
  2.  2022
  3. 4,4002023
  4.  2024
  5. 5,2402025

Exhibitors

+20% since 2023
  1.  2020
  2.  2022
  3. 1502023
  4. 1502024
  5. 1802025

Frequently asked questions

When and where does VdS-BrandSchutzTage 2026 take place?

VdS-BrandSchutzTage 2026 takes place from 2 to 3 December 2026 at Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln. It is open on Wednesday, 2 December 2026, from 8:30 to 17:30, and on Thursday, 3 December 2026, from 8:30 to 16:30.

Where can I find the exhibitor list of VdS-BrandSchutzTage 2026?

The exhibitors of VdS-BrandSchutzTage 2026 are listed in the exhibitor directory on the VdS-BrandSchutzTage website.

How large is the exhibition space of VdS-BrandSchutzTage?

In 2025, the exhibition space of VdS-BrandSchutzTage covered 3,215 m².


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VdS-BrandSchutzTage, December 2–3, 2026

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