The 2026 edition of REAS, scheduled for October 8th to 10th at Centro Fiera Montichiari (Italy), promises to be packed with important new features. On the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary, the event dedicated to the emergency sector continues its journey of innovation and concrete attention to the needs of professionals. One of the most interesting changes concerns the opening days: REAS 2026 will take place from Thursday to Saturday, with the aim of further facilitating visits by professionals and buyers and direct contact with exhibiting companies.
“With this new initiative, we’re addressing one of the key needs of exhibitors and visiting professionals,” explains Ezio Zorzi, director of Centro Fiera Montichiari. “For those working in the emergency sector, the trade fair is first and foremost an opportunity for technical discussion and commercial visibility. By opening from Thursday to Saturday, REAS aligns itself with the most important international events in the sector, further increasing specialization and visitor quality.”
Fire prevention, civil protection, first aid, and aids for people with disabilities, as well as emergency safety, will be the key areas of the event, with an exhibition program aimed at operators and volunteers. With over 30,000 attendees from over 50 countries worldwide, REAS is a benchmark for the Italian emergency management system. Its ability to mobilize agencies, government bodies, and institutions is an added value, making the event a platform for wide-ranging discussion and dialogue. The 2026 edition will also feature a program of conferences, seminars, and workshops, offering an in-depth look at key topics, with a specific focus on technological innovations as well as regulatory updates. The outdoor area will also feature demonstrations, product testing, and exercises, allowing visitors to witness the simulated implementation of specific protocols.
REAS also has an increasingly European reach. The event is organized by Centro Fiera Montichiari in partnership with Hannover Fairs International GmbH and INTERSCHUTZ, the world’s leading trade fair for the emergency and rescue sector, held every four years in Hannover, Germany. At the next edition of INTERSCHUTZ, scheduled for June 1–6, 2026, REAS will be present with a series of special initiatives dedicated to the event’s 25th anniversary and to strengthening networking activities with international associations and companies that recognize the show as a strategic point of reference for the European market. In this context, the “Italy Partner Country Day” will be held on Wednesday, June 3, an opportunity for international operators and stakeholders to discuss REAS and the Italian emergency management model.