- Intersec Saudi Arabia has convened two new advisory committees
- It is made up of the Future Security Summit and Fire Protection & Technology Summit
- The committees will guide the CPD‑certified conferences
Intersec Saudi Arabia has convened two new advisory committees made up of leading regional experts to help shape the agenda for its flagship Future Security Summit and Fire Protection & Technology Summit, as the Kingdom accelerates its investment in next‑generation safety and security systems.
The committees will guide the CPD‑certified conferences taking place during Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026, running from 16–18 November at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC).
The events will bring together international specialists, policymakers and industry leaders to examine the technologies, strategies and partnerships needed to support Saudi Arabia’s next phase of development under Vision 2030.
The Future Security Summit Advisory Committee includes representatives from the Royal Commission for AlUla, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dubai Airports, IFPO MENASA, King Salman International Airport and other major organisations.
The Fire Protection & Technology Summit Advisory Committee features experts from Saudi Aramco, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya City, King Fahd International Airport and AECOM.
Riham Sedik, Exhibition Director for Intersec Saudi Arabia, said the committees reflect the depth of expertise required to address the Kingdom’s evolving risk landscape.
“The advisory committees bring together professionals with decades of operational, strategic and technical experience across security, emergency management, fire protection and resilience,” she said. “Their in-depth knowledge will help ensure that the Future Security Summit and Fire Protection & Technology Summit address the real-world challenges facing organisations today, while providing practical insights into the technologies, frameworks and leadership strategies shaping these sectors in the Kingdom and beyond.”
According to Yusuf Hasan, Senior Aviation Security Advisor at the International Civil Aviation Organization and a member of the Future Security Summit Advisory Committee, the region is entering a new era of security complexity driven by rapid development. “The key challenge today is managing rapid growth while maintaining secure, resilient and trusted environments,” said Hasan. “As Saudi Arabia’s tourism, aviation, logistics and digital sectors expand, so too does the complexity of the threat landscape.” He added that artificial intelligence is accelerating the shift from reactive security to predictive, intelligence-led models through enhanced threat detection, analytics and automation.
The Future Security Summit will explore themes including cyber‑physical security convergence, AI‑enabled security operations, crisis and emergency management, critical infrastructure protection, workforce development and resilience planning.
Dr Reginald D. Freeman, Member of the Board of Directors at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and a member of the Fire Protection & Technology Summit Advisory Committee, said the fire protection sector is undergoing a fundamental shift.
“One of the most significant trends is the shift from traditional code compliance toward risk-informed, performance-based fire engineering. The complexity of today’s mega-projects requires more sophisticated approaches to fire and life safety. The future of fire protection in Saudi Arabia will not simply be about responding to emergencies; it will be about anticipating risk, strengthening resilience, and enabling sustainable growth,” said Freeman.
