China Shenzhen International Security Expo (CPSE)

The largest and most international security professional exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region , referred to as "Shenzhen Security Expo", has been successfully held for 20 times since its inception in 1989. It is one of the core trends in the development of the global security industry and the core window for the external display of China's security industry clusters. Relying on Shenzhen's advantages as a global security industry innovation highland, it radiates to more than 150 countries and regions around the world. It has both technological leadership, market effectiveness and international influence. It has been deeply involved in the industry for more than 30 years and has become the top platform for global security technology exchanges, product procurement and business cooperation.

1. Basic information of the exhibition

Full name of exhibition ：China Shenzhen International Public Security Expo (CPSE, referred to as "Shenzhen Security Expo")
Holding cycle：Every two years (The core event of the domestic security industry is held alternately with the Beijing Security Expo, with a stable rhythm, which facilitates enterprises to focus on the domestic market and connect with global core resources)
Class of 2025 (Twentieth Class) : Has been successfully held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) from October 28 to 31, 2025, with the theme of "Digital Drive, Intelligent Future", reaching new heights in scale and influence. The Global Digital City Industry Expo, the International Low Altitude Safety Industry Expo and the Third World Digital City Conference were held at the same time [6][10][14]
Class of 2027 : It is expected to be held in October 2027 (refer to previous holding cycles, the specific date and exhibition hall are subject to the official final announcement)
Exhibition hall location : Previous editions were held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian). The core exhibition hall address: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Fuhua 3rd Road, Futian District, Shenzhen. The supporting facilities are complete and the exhibition area is clearly planned. It can meet the needs of large-scale security equipment display and large-scale crowd reception, and is conveniently connected to Shenzhen’s core business district and transportation hub.
Organizer : Shenzhen Security Industry Association, Shenzhen Anbo Exhibition Co., Ltd., etc. are jointly organized, relying on the advantages of Shenzhen's security industry cluster, and uniting with global security industry associations and institutions to ensure the professionalism, standardization and international influence of the exhibition

2. Exhibition introduction

Shenzhen Security Expo (CPSE) is The "business card" of China's security industry and an important communication hub for the global security industry , always adhering to the purpose of "showcasing advanced technology, leading industry development, serving market demand, and promoting global cooperation", focuses on the entire industry chain of the security industry, deeply integrates cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, Internet of Things, and digital twins, covering core areas such as intelligent security, network security, emergency rescue, police equipment, and low-altitude safety, and accurately connects with core groups such as government agencies, military and police units, engineers, integrators, and purchasers.

The core positioning of the exhibition is to build an efficient bridge between domestic and foreign security industries, promote security technology innovation and achievement transformation, deepen international cooperation, help Chinese security companies go global, and provide a convenient window for overseas companies to enter the Chinese security market. After more than thirty years of development, the exhibition has formed a five-in-one exhibition model of "product display, industry forum, business negotiation, technology dissemination, and technology promotion". The exhibition area planning is refined. In previous years, it was divided into nine theme exhibition halls, covering the entire industry chain. Among them, the newly added low-altitude economic exhibition area became a highlight, displaying the latest products in the low-altitude field such as drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, attracting global security industry elites to gather in Shenzhen [14].

As the core display platform of the Shenzhen security industry cluster, the exhibition brings together leading domestic and foreign security companies such as Hikvision, Dahua Technology, Huawei, Lenovo, Tiandi Weiye, and Uniview Technology. It also attracts a large number of small and medium-sized innovative companies to participate in the exhibition, comprehensively presenting the cutting-edge technologies, innovative products and overall solutions of the security industry, and becoming a "vane" for technological innovation in the global security industry and a "barometer" of market trends [14].

Scope of exhibits (full coverage, highlighted, in line with industry development trends)

Intelligent security category: video surveillance, AI intelligent analysis, biometric identification, access control and entrance and exit control, building intercom, smart home security, perimeter protection, anti-theft alarm system, security system integration, covering a complete product matrix from front-end sensing to back-end platform[14]
Network security: data security, network protection, information security solutions, Internet of Things security, emergency communication equipment, cybersecurity related technologies and products, adapting to the needs of digital city construction
Emergency rescue: emergency rescue equipment, demolition tools, first aid equipment, emergency lighting and evacuation indication systems, personal protective equipment (PPE), disaster prevention and control equipment to help build safe cities
Police equipment: police vehicles, police communication equipment, explosion-proof equipment, anti-terrorism equipment, police technical support equipment, human safety protection equipment, meeting the core procurement needs of military and police units
Low-altitude safety category: UAVs, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, UAV prevention and control equipment, etc. are newly added core special exhibition areas in recent years, in line with the development trend of low-altitude economy
Other related: intelligent transportation products and traffic safety facilities, anti-counterfeiting technologies and products, civilian consumer security products, security engineering construction and operation and maintenance services, security testing equipment, digital city solutions, etc., covering the entire security ecological chain [10]

Concurrent activities (rich and diverse, with high-end specifications to enhance the added value of the exhibition)

The exhibition held a number of high-profile industry events during the same period, including China Security Summit, Global Digital City Conference, International Security Technology Forum, new product launches, policy interpretation meetings, etc., with more than 100 attendees. This professional event brings together leaders of relevant ministries and commissions such as the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Chinese and foreign academicians, industry experts, representatives of local security associations, heads of well-known domestic and foreign companies, and industry elites to interpret the policy orientation of the domestic security market, share cutting-edge technological achievements, and discuss industry development trends, helping exhibitors and visitors to quickly grasp industry trends and connect with high-quality cooperation resources [10].

In addition, the exhibition also has an international exhibition area, attracting well-known security companies from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Israel and other countries to participate in the exhibition to deepen international cooperation and technical exchanges. Previous overseas visitors have covered more than 150 countries and regions, further enhancing the international level of the exhibition and promoting the coordinated development of the global security industry [10][14].

3. Scale and number of visitors (refer to the actual measurement data of 2025 for accuracy)

Exhibition area: approximately 110,000 square meters in 2025, divided into nine theme exhibition halls, with refined exhibition area planning, comprehensively presenting the entire ecological chain of "Digital City + Intelligent Security", significantly expanded compared to the previous edition [14]
Exhibitors: A total of 1,100 companies will participate in the 2025 session, coming from many countries and regions around the world, covering domestic and foreign security leading companies and small and medium-sized innovative companies, including Shennan Circuit, Jingwang Electronics and other industry chain-related companies. More than 20,000 products/solutions will be exhibited, comprehensively presenting the innovation results of the entire security industry chain[10][14]
Professional visitors: The 2025 session will exceed 150,000 people, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, cities and counties in China. Among them, professional visitors from foreign countries, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan account for a significant proportion, coming from 150 people respectively. Many countries and regions, including India, Russia, South Africa, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, etc., the core are government security departments, public security systems, military and police units, engineering companies, system integrators, industrial enterprise purchasers, dealers, scientific research institutions, industry association representatives, etc., with accurate procurement needs and high business docking efficiency [10][14]
Supplementary explanation: The cumulative number of exhibitors in previous exhibitions exceeded 11,000, and the cumulative number of professional visitors reached more than 1 million. During the exhibition, the "Global Digital City Development Initiative" was also released, and multiple awards such as the "2025 World Digital City Construction Contribution Award" were awarded to further enhance the influence of the industry [10]

4. Ticket prices (refer to the 2025 session, the 2027 session is subject to the official final announcement, the rules are clear, and it is suitable for professional exhibition positioning)

Applicable people: Only open to professional audiences over 18 years old , must meet relevant professional qualifications in security, engineering, procurement, military and police, government agencies, scientific research, etc., and is not open to the general public to ensure the professionalism of the exhibition and the efficiency of business docking, and implement real-name admission management
Online registration in advance: free (registration can be completed through the official website of the exhibition, official WeChat public account or authorized cooperation platform. The process is convenient. You need to fill in personal and company-related information and submit professional qualification review. After passing the review, you will be eligible for free admission. After successful registration, the system will automatically reply with an electronic ticket link, and you can enter quickly with the QR code) [15]
On-site registration and ticket purchase: free (refer to the rules of the 2025 session, you can scan the official public account QR code to register on site, print a visitor pass at the self-service ticket machine, or you can present your business card and fill out the "Spectator Registration Form" to exchange for a visitor pass at the manual ID acceptance office for free admission； If you have not registered in advance and do not have relevant professional certificates, you may not be able to complete the registration)
Additional note: After successful registration, you can participate in various industry forums, new product launches, policy interpretation meetings and other activities held during the same period of the exhibition for free without additional payment.； Visitor passes are only for admission during the exhibition and are non-transferable and non-returnable. ； Group visitors (20 people or more) can contact the organizing committee to pre-register before the exhibition and enjoy exclusive admission services

5. Transportation guidance (fitting with Shenzhen’s local transportation characteristics, divided into method explanations, convenient and easy to understand, and adapted to the needs of visiting/participating exhibitions, taking Futian Exhibition Hall as an example)

1. Airplane (the most convenient, recommended first, suitable for overseas and domestic visitors from other places)

Arrival airport: Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX) is the core airport of Shenzhen with routes covering the world. After arrival, you can quickly go to Futian Exhibition Hall
Bao'an International Airport→Exhibition Hall (Futian):
Taxi/online car-hailing: The journey takes about 40-60 minutes and the cost is about 150-250 yuan. Navigate to "Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian)" to get there directly. The pick-up and drop-off points are concentrated at the main entrance of the exhibition hall, which is convenient and efficient
Metro: Airport Express (Line 11) to Qianhaiwan Station, transfer to Line 1 (Luobao Line) to Shopping Park Station, and then walk for 10 minutes to the exhibition hall； Or transfer to Line 2 (Shekou Line) to Civic Center Station and walk for 15 minutes. The cost is about 15-20 yuan. It is environmentally friendly and convenient, and the whole journey takes about 1 hour.
Airport bus: Take Airport Bus Line 1 or 2 to Futian Bus Station, then transfer to the subway or taxi to the exhibition hall. The cost is about 30 yuan, suitable for visitors with limited budget.

2. Subway (the most economical and convenient, suitable for local and surrounding visitors in Shenzhen, recommended first)

Core line: Metro Line 1 (Luobao Line) Shopping Park Station (Exit D), it takes 10 minutes to walk to the main entrance of the exhibition hall.； Or Metro Line 2 (Shekou Line) Civic Center Station (Exit B), 15 minutes’ walk； Metro Line 3 (Longgang Line) Futian Station (Exit E), 12 minutes’ walk
Transfer instructions:
From Shenzhen North Railway Station: Metro Line 4 (Longhua Line) to Convention and Exhibition Center Station, then walk for 5 minutes to the exhibition hall, the whole journey takes about 30 minutes
From Shenzhen Station: Metro Line 1 (Luobao Line) to Shopping Park Station, then walk for 10 minutes to get there, the whole journey takes about 25 minutes
Departing from Shenzhen East Railway Station: Metro Line 3 (Longgang Line) to Futian Station, transfer to Line 2 to Civic Center Station, and walk for 15 minutes to arrive, the whole journey takes about 40 minutes
Supplement: Shenzhen Metro operates from 6:00 to 23:00. There is a large flow of people during the exhibition. It is recommended to avoid the morning peak hours (7:30-9:00) and evening peak hours (17:30-19:00). You can check the real-time trains and routes through the Shenzhen Metro APP

3. Bus (high cost performance, suitable for visitors with limited budget)

Direct bus lines: No. 101, No. 113, No. 204, No. 223, No. 301, No. 320, etc. Get off at the "Convention Center" station or "Shopping Park" station and walk for 5-10 minutes to reach the entrance of the exhibition hall.
Transfer guide: You can first take the subway to the above-mentioned core subway stations, and then transfer to the bus to go directly to the exhibition hall.； Or check real-time flights and routes through the Shenzhen Public Transport APP to avoid missing the last bus.

4. Self-driving (suitable for visitors traveling by self-driving, complete facilities)

Navigation guide: Navigate directly to "Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian)". The exhibition hall is close to Shennan Avenue and Binhe Avenue. The transportation is convenient and you can get there quickly.
Parking information: The exhibition hall is equipped with a large paid parking lot with sufficient parking spaces. The charging standard is about RMB 10-20 per hour (or charged on a daily basis, whichever is determined on site). It is recommended to arrive 1-2 hours in advance to seize a parking space.； During the exhibition, there will be heavy traffic around the exhibition hall, so you can choose parking lots in nearby shopping malls (such as shopping park parking lots) as backup.
Supplement: Self-driving visitors must abide by Shenzhen’s out-of-town vehicle restriction policy (restricted from 7:00-9:00 and 17:30-19:30 on weekdays, no restrictions on holidays and weekends). Vehicles entering the exhibition hall must comply with security inspections, and exhibit transport vehicles must obtain relevant passes in advance.

5. Train/high-speed rail (suitable for domestic visitors from other places)

Arrival stations: Shenzhen Railway Station, Shenzhen North Railway Station, Shenzhen East Railway Station, Shenzhen West Railway Station (all are Shenzhen core railway stations, which can be selected according to the departure point. Shenzhen North Railway Station is a high-speed rail hub with the most flights)
Transfer instructions:
Shenzhen North Railway Station: Metro Line 4 (Longhua Line) → Convention and Exhibition Center Station, walk for 5 minutes to arrive, the whole journey takes about 30 minutes
Shenzhen Station: Metro Line 1 (Luobao Line) → Shopping Park Station, walk for 10 minutes to arrive, the whole journey takes about 25 minutes
Shenzhen East Railway Station: Metro Line 3 (Longgang Line) → Futian Station, transfer to Line 2 → Civic Center Station, and walk for 15 minutes to arrive, the whole journey takes about 40 minutes
Shenzhen West Railway Station: Take bus No. 229 to the Convention and Exhibition Center Station and walk for 5 minutes. The whole journey takes about 1 hour.

Supplementary transportation and exhibition viewing precautions (practical and necessary to avoid travel and exhibition risks)

The exhibition implements a real-name admission system. After registering online in advance, you must bring your ID card and registration confirmation information (electronic ticket QR code) to enter the exhibition and cooperate with security inspections.； For on-site registration, relevant professional certificates (business card, work permit, etc.) must be presented, and admission can only be completed after identity verification.
During the Shenzhen exhibition (October), the climate is comfortable, with an average temperature of 20-28°C and a small temperature difference between morning and evening. You can bring a light jacket； The exhibition hall is equipped with rest areas, dining areas, medical points, and charging areas, where you can replenish water and rest at any time to meet the basic needs of exhibitors/visitors.
There will be a large flow of people during the exhibition. It is recommended to plan the exhibition route in advance and focus on the target exhibitors and exhibits (you can check the exhibition area layout and list of exhibitors on the official website in advance) to improve the efficiency of the exhibition.； Avoid bringing flammable, explosive and prohibited items into the venue, and cooperate with the security inspection of the exhibition hall. Large luggage can be stored at the exhibition hall storage area.
For the transportation of exhibits, it is recommended to entrust a professional logistics agency to plan transportation routes and prepare relevant procedures in advance to ensure that exhibits arrive at the exhibition hall on time.； Domestic exhibits can be transported directly to the exhibition hall through logistics, while overseas exhibits need to go through customs declaration procedures in advance. Relying on the advantages of Shenzhen’s port and airport, customs clearance of exhibits can be completed conveniently.
The exhibition hall is surrounded by supporting hotels, restaurants, convenience stores, and shopping malls (such as shopping parks and Futian CBD business district). You can book accommodation near the exhibition hall online in advance to save travel time.； During the exhibition/visit, you can pay with your mobile phone and use your card to make purchases. There is no need to carry a large amount of cash, making travel convenient.
During the exhibition, the organizer may arrange free shuttle buses (connecting the subway entrance, surrounding hotels and exhibition halls). You can pay attention to the official notice and choose a reasonable travel method.； If you encounter traffic jams, adjust your route in time (preferring the subway) to avoid delays.
Exhibitors need to understand the exhibition exhibit management regulations and booth use management regulations in advance to avoid violations.； Visitors to the exhibition can follow the official public account to obtain the latest news of the exhibition, schedule of concurrent activities and other information in a timely manner.

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