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Visitor Information on the it-sa Expo&Congress
7 - 9 October 2025
The trade fair sees itself as a network for industry-specific IT security solutions and a platform from experts for experts. With security topics that are always up to date, it is a trend barometer for the entire IT security market.
After a very successful it-sa Expo&Congress 2024, we are looking forward to seeing you again in 2025 and to the personal exchange with the IT security industry in Nuremberg.
If you want to future-proof your company's IT infrastructure, the it-sa Expo&Congress in Nuremberg is a must-attend event.
"I cordially invite you to visit it-sa Expo&Congress. You will find all exhibitors, products and contact persons online before the trade fair, you can get in touch with them directly and network with the experts.
I look forward to seeing you! "
Frank Venjakob, Director Exhibition it-sa, NürnbergMesse
Five good reasons why you should visit it-sa Expo&Congress in Nuremberg:
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1. Europa's largest range of exhibitorsWith a new exhibitor record of 897 exhibitors from 28 countries and 25,830 trade visitors from 65 countries, it-sa Expo&Congress 2024 continued the success story of the largest IT security trade fair in Europe. Renowned IT security providers, distributors and start-ups will join you in taking on the challenge of protecting the most important assets of the digitalised world – our data, processes and IT structures.
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2. Knowledge-sharing and networking
For you as a visitor to it-sa Expo&Congress, the trade fair events and supporting programme are the perfect setting for building up know-how, exchanging experiences and networking with the Who's Who of the industry.
- 99% of visitors to it-sa Expo&Congress 2023 were satisfied with what the trade fair had to offer,
- 98% would recommend their visit to colleagues and business partners and
- 98% were satisfied with their trade fair visit overall.
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3. Start-up special areaThe it-sa Expo&Congress has always offered IT security start-ups a special area for new, creative approaches to more IT security. Together with the ATHENE Startup Award UP25@it-sa for the best cyber security start-up in the DACH region, we would like to firmly integrate fresh, innovative ideas and the minds behind them into the IT security community. Meet the winners and other start-ups at the special start-up area.
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4. Knowledge edge through open forumsExpert lectures on current security topics from the fields of technology and management will be held throughout the trade fair. The lectures in the "it-sa insights" series of topics provide product-neutral current insights into industries, trends, legal issues and special topics. You can also look forward to the popular Special Key Note with a special guest speaker, which always attracts particular attention on the last day of the trade fair.
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5. Deepening of specialised knowledge at Congress@it-saThe accompanying congress programme Congress@it-sa which is already starting on Monday, also offers intensive knowledge transfer and in-depth technical discussion with numerous, predominantly cost-free, topic blocks from associations, industry associations and exhibitors and underlines the relevance of it-sa as a digital platform for cyber security.
Your ticket for it-sa Expo&Congress 2025
Would you like to see the successful it-sa Expo&Congress for yourself? We’d be pleased to welcome you in Nuremberg in 2025.
The TicketShop will naturally open again in good time for the next event.
it-sa Expo&Congress 2025
Date: Tuesday, 7 to Thursday, 9 October 2025
Venue: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg
Cycle: annual
Opening times it-sa Expo
Tuesday, 7 October 2025: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs
Wednesday, 8 October 2025: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs
Thursday, 9 October 2025: 09:00 - 17:00 hrs
Opening times Congress@it-sa
Monday, 6 – Thursday, 9 October 2025
Information on admission as an exhibition visitor
The it-sa Expo&Congress in Nuremberg is exlusively designed for exhibition visitors from the cybersecurity sector.
As a visitor, however, you do not have to provide proof of your industry affiliation.Please note that - as usual at trade exhibitions - no sales of products to end consumers are possible.
EXHIBITORS & PRODUCTS
Looking for a specific exhibitor or product at it-sa?
The Companies Area provides you with an overview of all participating exhibitors at the it-sa Expo&Congress as well as the extensive product range.
IT security has never been more important than now: At it-sa, you will learn how to set up a suitable security strategy for your company and protect your company against cybercrime. In addition, at it-sa you will find suitable products & solutions for your individual IT security challenges.
Here you can exchange ideas and network directly with the experts, compare products and solutions and get answers to your specific challenges.
IT security is not least a question of trust. This is what it-sa stands for, on site and digitally!
Prepare your trade fair visit
Discover online what you can experience at the trade fair.
The digital platform it-sa 365 provides optimal digital supplements to the on-site event it-sa Expo&Congress:
- Filter the trade fair programme according to your individual interests
- Use the bookmarks to put together your individual trade fair programme
- Get in touch with the exhibitors in advance and arrange on-site appointments
- Benefit from our streaming offers and the opportunity to listen to presentations you have missed.
Take advantage of the year-round digital platform and get the most out of your trade fair visit!
Visa
Where can I get a visa for my participation in the exhibition?
Since July 2013, an invitation letter from the exhibition company is not necessary. NürnbergMesse does not provide invitation letters for visitors.
Our international representatives in the following countries do provide an invitation letter:
Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Hongkong, Kazachstan, Kuwait, Macau, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uszbekistan
Visitors from all other countries will find out from the German representation in their country which documents are required when applying for a business visa and present their admission ticket as proof of attendance at the fair.
Can we be of assistance to you?
VisitorService
Carl Veldman and team
Regardless of whether it's tickets, registration, services at the trade fair center or the trade fair program: Are you planning your visit to the trade fair and still have questions? The VisitorService team will be happy to help you.
Send email +49 9 11 86 06 96 96
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