Mark your calendar: ETS 2026, the The Emergency Tech Show, lands in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 16 September 2026 to 17 September 2026, ready to bring the field together once more. Think of it as the sector's trading floor — a concentrated space where supply meets demand and orders get written. Scheduled every year, it strikes a balance between staying current and giving each edition room to grow. At an expected 8000 attendees, the sheer density of the right people is part of the appeal. Look for it at National Exhibition Centre, whose halls and meeting rooms give the programme room to breathe.

Staging ETS 2026 in Birmingham is no accident. The city blends serious event-hosting credentials with a character that rewards anyone who ventures beyond the venue. Good airport access and reliable local transit make the journey to Birmingham a low-stress one. Lodging is easy to sort in Birmingham, with everything from conference hotels to smaller stays with local flavour. Once the day wraps up, Birmingham has no shortage of restaurants, sights and things to do. As one of the United Kingdom's key destinations, Birmingham regularly hosts events that draw an international crowd.

Expect Emergency Services, Public Safety, Fire Protection, Rescue Services, Ambulance, Emergency Services Technology and Defence in abundance, presented by the brands and manufacturers shaping each of these areas. Deals start on the floor and continue over coffee, which is exactly how the format is meant to work. 150+ exhibitors fill the exhibition halls, making it easy to compare offerings side by side. Behind the scenes, Nineteen Group manage the moving parts so attendees never have to think about them. It runs alongside Emergency Services 2026 at National Exhibition Centre.

You arrive with a shortlist and leave with suppliers, samples and a plan for the season ahead. In short, ETS 2026 gives producers, resellers and category buyers a rare chance to see the whole market in motion and act on it.

Visitors are encouraged to check the official event website for the latest dates, opening hours and registration details before travelling.

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