The 10th anniversary edition of the Adria Security Summit has successfully concluded in Skopje, following two days filled with inspiring discussions, dynamic presentations, and numerous new business connections. The event once again confirmed its reputation as the largest and most influential security gathering in Southeast Europe, bringing together leading regional and international companies from the fields of physical and cyber security, smart technologies, automation, and IoT solutions.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to all sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees, stating:
“Thank you for turning this milestone edition into an exceptional gathering of innovation, collaboration, and vision. Your energy, ideas, and commitment continue to unite technology and trust into real-world results that shape the future of the security industry.”
After the success in Skopje, Adria Security Summit 2026 will take place in Zagreb on October 7–8, bringing together experts from across the region once again to connect, share experiences, and lead discussions on the future of security and technology.
Next Stop – Bucharest: Romanian Security Summit & Awards 2025
The focus of the regional security community now shifts to the Romanian Security Summit, scheduled for November 5–6, 2025, in Bucharest. An equally strong and inspiring program is expected, featuring the Romanian Security Summit Awards 2025.
Applications for the awards are now open! This is an opportunity for companies and professionals to showcase their most innovative solutions and contributions to the industry across multiple categories – from video surveillance and access control to cyber security, fire alarm and PA/VA systems, software solutions, intrusion detection, and the Most Innovative Product Award.
The Awards program celebrates achievements that move the industry forward, honoring resilience, technology, and leadership. Don’t miss the chance for your innovation to be recognized among the best – apply today via the link below:
👉 https://lnkd.in/euVP3xVJ
The evolution of the built environment toward greater environmental sustainability, higher energy efficiency, and improved living quality is now at the core of European policy. The transposition of the EPBD IV Directive (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive IV), together with the Renovation Wave — the EU strategy aimed at promoting the redevelopment and energy efficiency of buildings — forms the foundation for a structural transformation of the sector. The coming years will be crucial for the relaunch and renewal of the building stock not only in Italy but throughout Europe.
Within this context, Fiera Milano presents the 2025 edition of MIBA – Milan International Building Alliance, the format that, starting on November 19, will once again bring together four trade shows offering a holistic vision encompassing materials, technologies, solutions, and systems for the evolution of buildings and cities. GEE – Global Elevator Exhibition (vertical and horizontal mobility), MADE expo (construction and architecture), SMART BUILDING EXPO (technological integration), and SICUREZZA (security & fire) present impressive figures: more than 1,250 companies from 38 countries, eight exhibition halls, and significant international presence, accounting for 28% of total exhibitors. The most represented countries include Germany, Spain, Poland, France — Europe’s major producers — and China, confirming the global reach of the event.
A strong focus is placed on training and professional development, with over 100 sessions dedicated to the major challenges shared by all four markets: sustainability, digitalization, security, and artificial intelligence applications.
“MIBA is the result of a growth path that has united markets and exhibitions that were once separate, creating a system capable of transforming technological innovation and professional know-how into concrete business opportunities,” explains Paola Sarco, CEO of Made Eventi and Head of Building & Industry Exhibitions at Fiera Milano. “With over 1,250 companies, increasingly international and representative, MIBA offers a unique platform where numbers, projects, and ideas translate into real solutions for sustainable building and urban regeneration. Today more than ever, integration is the key to meeting the challenge of sustainability and leading the evolution of living spaces”.
Sustainable Construction: €20 billion in opportunities for the european market
GEE – Global Elevator Exhibition, Made expo, SBE – Smart Building Expo and SICUREZZA return together to represent the entire building supply chain: 8 halls, over 1,250 companies and more than 100 events. The Third MIBA Observatory, produced by the Politecnico di Milano, was presented: between 2025 and 2027, New European Bauhaus projects will mobilize more than €20 billion across Europe, €2.5 billion of which in Italy. Sustainability, digitalization, security and AI are the key themes driving market development and the focus of all training programs.
The Romanian Security Summit 2025 powered by Intersec is entering its final preparation phase. Organizers are inviting all interested companies to seize the last opportunity to register for sponsorship packages and exhibition space, as registrations will soon close.
More than 70 percent of the exhibition area has already been sold, and the list of exhibitors confirms a strong mix of leading international and regional companies that will showcase their innovative security solutions in Bucharest. The high level of industry interest is also reflected in over 1,000 registered participants to date.
This year’s exhibition layout features a specially designed floor plan that ensures maximum visibility for exhibitors and easy access for visitors, creating a dynamic and efficient environment for B2B meetings.
The Romanian Security Summit will take place on November 5–6 at the Romexpo Exhibition Center, serving as a key regional platform for the exchange of knowledge, innovation, and business opportunities within the security industry.
“The tremendous interest from exhibitors and participants is the best confirmation that the security industry recognizes the importance of this event. Our goal is to make the Romanian Security Summit a place where global brands and local institutions meet to shape the security standards of the future. Now is the right time for companies that want to be part of this event to secure their spot,” said Mircea Ciordaș, President of the Romanian Association for Security Technology (ARTS).
The Summit will also feature a comprehensive conference program with renowned speakers presenting strategic topics and technological trends shaping the future of security.
Registrations can be completed through the official website www.romaniansecuritysummit.com, though the number of available spots is limited.
Organizers emphasize that early registration provides companies with additional promotional benefits and improved visibility across the event’s official communication channels.
The Romanian Security Summit is jointly organized by the professional magazine a&s Adria and the Romanian Association for Security Technology (ARTS), with strong institutional and international support.
Ruijie Networks participated in Adria Security Summit 2025 in Skopje, where the company presented its latest solutions that are transforming the way businesses and institutions manage their networks. At the Summit, Ruijie showcased its VE Series, designed for small and medium-sized businesses, including Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 access points, 4G routers, and POE+ switches. All devices support remote management and configuration without the need to open ports or install additional software.
Visitors showed particular interest in Ruijie’s cloud-managed devices, which allow users to fully control their entire network through a single mobile application — simple, secure, and completely free of charge.
The company also emphasized its free cloud platform, intuitive interface, and exceptional reliability, underlining that it operates exclusively through trusted distributors and partners rather than online platforms, ensuring a fair and consistent experience for all customers.
In Skopje, Ruijie representatives reconnected with many long-term partners and established new ones, noting that Adria Security Summit 2025 once again proved to be an excellent platform for building connections, exchanging experiences, and increasing brand awareness across the region, the company stated.
Part of Safety & Security Asia 2025, The Security Event Asia is the must-attend destination for APAC’s security professionals from 11 – 13 November 2025 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore.
Join over 4,000 industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the latest technologies, strategies, and solutions that safeguard people, places, and assets.
Experience live demonstrations, expert-led seminars, and unparalleled networking designed to help you stay ahead in an evolving landscape.
Last but not least, explore over 10,000 products and solutions, matching your project needs and tailoring to your organisation.
The world’s first Chief AI Officer reveals how to navigate AI’s hype, lead effectively, and integrate cybersecurity into growth strategies.
In an exciting move for attendees of the world’s most innovative pro AV and systems integration event, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has secured Sol Rashidi as a Keynote Speaker for ISE 2026. Sol will take the stage at 13:00 on Wednesday, 4 February. Her participation perfectly mirrors ISE’s 2026 theme, ‘Push Beyond,’ inviting the industry to explore every opportunity and redefine what’s possible.
Rashidi’s keynote, titled ‘The AI Reality Check: What It Takes to Scale and the Future of Leadership’, will take a deep dive into how AI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a battlefield of hype, half-truths, and hard realities. Executives are under pressure to act quickly, yet many make decisions based on noise rather than fact. In this keynote, Sol will cut through the fiction to reveal what’s truly happening in the AI marketplace, sharing frameworks, models, and the essential role of AI Governance and cybersecurity as core enablers for scaling. Drawing on her experience, she will outline how to evaluate AI initiatives and safeguard data, workforce, and competitive advantage.
Rich experience
Widely known for her groundbreaking work in the field of business innovation and technology, Sol’s career has spanned 4 C-suite roles across Fortune 500 companies. As the world’s first Chief AI Officer for enterprise in 2016, she led AI and data initiatives at Sony Music, Merck and Estee Lauder, before moving to Amazon as the company’s tech executive. She holds 10 patents and is the best-selling author of ‘Your AI Survival Guide’ which is listed as one of the ‘Top 50 AI’ books. To date, Sol has participated in 3 TEDx speaker sessions with accumulated views of over 1 million and voted FORBES’ ‘AI Maverick & Visionary of the 21st Century,’ as well as ‘Top 5 Leaders Taking AI to Everyone’.
Alongside her pioneering career, Sol developed ‘The Human Amplification Index’™ – a new way to measure ROI to determine how well companies are strengthening their business and workforce through AI. She also offers ‘Intellectual Atrophy’™ education to ensure companies and organisations outsource tasks and not critical thinking in the age of AI. Sol played a pivotal role in developing and launching IBM’s Watson in 2011 and now has over 200 deployments under her belt. As both a practitioner and an executive, Sol has earned accolades including ‘50 Most Powerful Women in Tech,’ ‘Top 100 AI Thought Leaders,’ and ‘Top 100 Data & Analytics Leaders’.
Sol Rashidi says “The challenge isn’t adopting AI, it’s leading with it. I look forward to ISE 2026 to show how separating hype from fact, implementing strong governance, and integrating cybersecurity makes all the difference.”
“We are honoured to host Sol Rashidi and we can’t wait to hear her Keynote at ISE 2026,” adds Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “Sol’s visionary approach, extensive experience and deep understanding of the evolving business landscape will undoubtedly inspire and empower our attendees to push beyond the general realms of AI. We’re looking forward to Sol bringing her expertise to ISE as she sits at the intersection of top-tier leadership in AI, technology and corporate strategy while bridging innovation with business impact.”
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be Part of What’s Next
Registration for ISE 2026 is now open, so take your place among the visionaries, trailblazers, and creative minds from every corner of the globe. Reserve your spot at the event where tomorrow’s innovations are unveiled, and let’s Push Beyond what’s possible – together. Register here to Push Beyond.
Landmark 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL brings together the world’s most advanced AI and tech enterprises and leaders from 180 countris, from 13-17 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. Expand North Star celebrates its 10th edition from 12-15 October at Dubai Harbour
With capabilities of AI advancing every year, its potential to address challenges once thought unsolvable is rapidly expanding, from the possibility of curing genetic diseases to transforming urban mobility or enabling green data centres. With the global AI market set to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033 (UNCTAD), the race to deploy AI for critical sectors has never been more urgent. Against this backdrop, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 convenes as the world’s largest tech and AI event, with this year’s edition highlighting significant developments in biotech, physical AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and data centres.
From 13-17 October at Dubai World Trade Centre, the show unites over 6,800 tech enterprises and 2,000 startups, with participation from 180 countries, bringing together the companies leading the world’s most ambitious AI infrastructure expansion. Global tech enterprises including Alibaba Cloud, AMD, AWS, Dell, e&, G42, Google, HPE, Huawei, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Siemens, and Snowflake anchor the showcase, with new incoming innovations from Cerebras, Datadog, Mitsubishi, Qualcomm, Rital, ServiceNow, Tata Electronics, Telecom Italia, and Tenstorrent.
Trixie LohMirmand
Running in parallel is GITEX’s startup showcase, Expand North Star, from 12-15 October at Dubai Harbour, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. Celebrating its 10th edition, the show connects 2,000 of the world’s most promising startups, with the highest percentage of growth & late-stage startups anywhere, with over 1,200 investors managing US$1.1 trillion assets.
Trixie LohMirmand, EVP of DWTC, the organiser of GITEX globally, shared, “Future-critical sectors including data centres, biotech, quantum, and robotics are where AI ingenuity is converging with humanity’s most pressing challenges. GITEX GLOBAL 2025 gives new impetus to these transformative technologies, while continuing to being the harbinger of innovation-led progress across industries and global economies.”
Record Participation from Fast-Emerging Tech Economies – Brazil, Serbia, Chile
The show marks a record year for international participation, with Brazil joining as Country Partner with its largest-ever tech delegation, alongside the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tech Destination Pakistan as key partners. New pavilions debut from Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Spain, and Türkiye, in addition to expanded representation from Europe, Central Asia, LATAM, Africa, and the Levant.
Tatiana Riera, COO, ApexBrasil, shared: “ApexBrasil is excited to be at GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star with over 50 incredible startups and innovation hubs. It’s a great opportunity to show how Brazil is driving innovation and creating tech solutions for global challenges.” Marko Čadež, President, Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, added: “In the age of ubiquitous AI solutions, Serbian startups at this year’s edition demonstrate practical examples of AI applications across diverse fields: from well-being and energy to sentiment diagnostics on social media, showcasing the full depth and breadth of Serbian tech.”
Super Data Centres – The AI Factories of the Future
With global data centre investments set to exceed $500 billion in 2025 (BofA Research), GITEX GLOBAL welcomes one of the biggest global investors in this sector, O’Leary Ventures, building the world’s largest AI data centre industrial park in Canada. Paul Palandjian, CEO & Co-General Partner, O’Leary Ventures, commented: “The UAE has become the crossroads and a world leader in the development of technology and AI. No other place has the leadership vision, resources and commitment to attract a world-class cohort across every industry.”
Adding a regional perspective, Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO of Khazna, MENA’s largest hyperscale data centre provider and a G42 company, leads the discussions on whether infrastructure, energy and policy can scale fast enough to keep pace with giga AI factories.
GITEX Digi Health & Biotech – The Next Frontiers of Medicine
Breakthroughs in gene editing, mRNA vaccines and AI-led drug discoveries are driving biotech spending towards $1.7 trillion in 2025 – setting the backdrop for the fastest AI deployment in this sector. At GITEX GLOBAL, Trevor Martin, CEO of Mammoth Biosciences, presents how CRISPR, their Nobel winning gene-editing technology, is using AI to potentially cure genetic diseases.
Matt Angle, CEO of Paradromics, the company behind the world’s first successful computer-brain implant, dives into decoding thought with AI and neurotech. Adding to this momentum, South Korean startup HurayPositive unveils AI-powered SaaS to deliver precision medicine for one million patients with chronic conditions.
Physical AI in Motion
At GITEX GLOBAL, Tensor unveils the world’s first personal robocar – globally applauded as “agentic AI on wheels”. Whilst K2 introduces new humanoids and a concept vehicle designed to extend robotics into industrial environments. With the robotics AI market projected to quadruple to $94 billion by 2031, these innovations illustrate how Physical AI is becoming an essential pillar of industry productivity and business edge.
On the show floor, IBM unveils Quantum System Two, a major step towards large-scale fault-tolerant systems capable of solving computing scale challenges. Shukri Eid, VP and General Manager of IBM Gulf, Levant, and Pakistan, shared “GITEX GLOBAL is a global stage, but more importantly, it is a platform for action. It brings together the ecosystems that matter: policymakers, business leaders, and innovators driving AI forward.” Prof. Mark Thompson, Co-Founder of PsiQuantum, a $6 billion unicorn, outlines the path towards quantum sovereignty. Among the headline exhibitors is also IONQ, the world’s first public pure-play quantum computing company trading at the New York Stock Exchange.
Ai Semicon – The Chips Behind Sovereign AI
Global leader in high-performance processors, AMD presents its Instinct™ GPUs and EPYC™ CPUs, built to handle the most demanding AI workloads and energy-efficient data centre deployments. Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent, the $2.6bn AI chipmaker on the Forbes AI50 List, expands on this theme with his talk on “Taking Control of Your Sovereign AI Future,” as semiconductors become a geopolitical lever.
Startups, Scaleups & Unicorns Lead in AI Supercomputing
Expand North Star features more than 40 unicorns this year, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a hub for global scale-ups. Among them, Cerebras presents the world’s largest AI supercomputer (built in partnership with G42), Fluidstack unveils the world’s first 1GW decarbonised AI supercomputer, and Xpanceo introduces five prototypes of AI-powered smart contact lenses -advancing AR, healthcare, and consumer hardware simultaneously.
In Skopje, the curtain has fallen on another successful Adria Security Summit, the largest regional event dedicated to the security industry. This year’s Summit was special as it marked a jubilee edition, confirming its continuity and growth, as well as its importance in connecting leading experts, companies, and institutions from around the world. Over the course of two days, participants attended a rich conference program, exchanged experiences, presented innovative solutions, and established new forms of cooperation.
A glimpse of the atmosphere from this prestigious gathering can be found in our photo gallery:
The opening day of the 10th anniversary Adria Security Summit was marked by strong messages from organizers and partners, underlining the importance of cooperation, knowledge exchange, and joint action in the security industry.
Mahir Hodžić
Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Mahir Hodžić, emphasized that shared vision, collaboration, and innovation are the key drivers of new value in the industry. “These days, Skopje has become the regional hub of the security sector — a place where innovations and best practices are presented, while B2B meetings create new partnerships. I especially thank the presidents of professional chambers across the region for their support, which gives this event additional credibility,” Hodžić stated, also inviting industry representatives to attend the upcoming Romanian Security Summit in Bucharest.
Panče Toškovski
Panče Toškovski, Minister of Interior of North Macedonia, highlighted the importance of joint efforts in today’s security environment. “We live in a time of new challenges for the security sector, which is why events like this are of vital importance. They represent a bridge between the private and public sectors, a place where we meet and build a safer society together,” he said.
Verica Mileska Stefanovska
President of the Chamber for Private Security of North Macedonia, Verica Mileska Stefanovska, expressed her satisfaction that Skopje is hosting this year’s Summit: “We must work together for better responses to modern security challenges. Take the opportunity over the next two days to connect, network, and contribute to greater overall security,” she noted.
Leo Levit, Chairman of the ONVIF Steering Committee, stressed the global relevance of the Summit: “This is the right platform where experts from across the region come together. Such events play a crucial role in strengthening cooperation and sharing knowledge. ONVIF works along the same path — creating a global platform that enables vendors to collaborate and contribute to a safer and more connected society,” Levit said.
Leo Levit
Alongside the exhibition area, Adria Security Summit 2025 also features a rich conference program with expert panels, lectures, and presentations from leading international and regional specialists. A major innovation this year is the launch of Adria Smart City, a new platform running in parallel with the Summit, dedicated to smart technology solutions for urban management.
In the packed halls of Hotel Aleksandar Palace in Skopje, the Adria Security Summit 2025 was officially opened today, marking the 10th anniversary edition of the region’s leading event dedicated to security and smart technologies. Over the course of two days, October 8–9, Skopje has become the epicenter of the security industry, bringing together more than 3,000 professionals from over 50 countries and showcasing innovations from more than 160 exhibitors in physical security, ICT, IoT, and smart solutions.
The opening ceremony was highlighted by the symbolic cutting of the red ribbon, attended by distinguished guests and partners, including:
Leo Levit, President of the ONVIF Steering Committee
Lidija Stolica, President of the Croatian Security Association
Aleksandar Nedić, Secretary of the Association for Private Security, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia
Branko Slak, President of the Chamber for Private Security in the Republic of Slovenia
Dragan Radulović, President of the Association of Security Managers of Montenegro
Adnan Efendić, Chamber of Security of FBiH
Panče Toškovski, Minister of Interior of North Macedonia
A special acknowledgment was also given to Asociația Română pentru Tehnică de Securitate for its long-standing partnership and contribution to strengthening the vision of a safe and connected region.
📸 Take a look at some of the photos from today’s official opening ceremony below:
Applications for the awards are now open! This is an opportunity for companies and professionals to showcase their most innovative solutions and contributions to the industry across multiple categories – from video surveillance and access control to cyber security, fire alarm and PA/VA systems, software solutions, intrusion detection, and the Most Innovative Product Award.
