The Video Security/Access Control Specialist Conference organised by the BHE Federal Association for Security Technology has once again established itself as a key platform for professional exchange within the security industry. On 21 and 22 April 2026, around 260...
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BVSW SecTec 2026: Driving innovation in security technology
The third BVSW SecTec 2026 conference in Munich, one of Southern Germany’s leading platforms for security technology, critical infrastructure protection, simulation and digital resilience,took place on 21 and 22 April 2026. The specialist conference showcases...
BRANDSCHUTZDIREKT Fire Extinguishing Technology 2026
Anniversary seminar featuring research, practical expertise and new regulations On 24 June 2026, the bvfa – Bundesverband Technischer Brandschutz e.V. (Federal Association for Technical Fire Protection) will be hosting BRANDSCHUTZDIREKT Fire Extinguishing Technology...
Full house at the BHE Conference on Video Security and Access Control
The BHE specialist conference on “Video Security/Access Control”, held on 21–22 April 2026, was a hit with participants, exhibitors and speakers alike. The two-day event offered the approximately 260 attendees the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions about...
BVSW Winter Conference: Security Amid Global Rivalries and Hybrid Threats
The 14th BVSW Winter Conference took place at Spitzingsee from 11 to 13 March 2026. Over 150 guests from business, government, academia and politics accepted the invitation. The established security congress thus set a new attendance record and, at the same time,...
FVSB / VHI: Associations join forces to tackle regulatory challenges
The demands on the construction and supply industries are growing – not least due to increasing regulation at European level. Against this backdrop, the Technical Committee of the Association of the Wood-Based Materials and Interior Doors Industry (VHI) and door...
The private security sector continues to grow – turnover doubles, the skilled labour market shows initial signs of easing
The private security sector in Germany is consolidating its role as a stable driver of growth. As recent data from the Federal Statistical Office shows, turnover and employment figures are rising to historic highs. “Despite this growth, the number of vacancies is...
Euralarm Welcomes VdS as an Associate Member
The European industry association Euralarm has admitted VdS Schadenverhütung as a new associate member. The organization will participate in all four Euralarm sections – Extinguishing, Fire, Security and Services – contributing its technical expertise to the European...
Cash-in-transit companies reduce counterfeit money risks in the long term
Cash centers operated by cash-in-transit companies make a significant contribution to reducing the amount of damage caused by counterfeit money The latest publication by the Deutsche Bundesbankshows that the financial damage caused by counterfeit money in Germany fell...
Bavarian Security Day: Cooperation as a Cornerstone of Resilience
The 11th Bavarian Security Day took place on 19 November 2025, drawing more than 100 industry professionals to Munich’s traditional Nockherberg venue. Organised jointly by BVSW and BDSW, the event placed a clear focus on how shifting geopolitical conditions are...
