{"id":40600,"date":"2026-08-05T09:26:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T07:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/2026\/08\/05\/reas-celebra-25-anni\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T09:33:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T07:33:47","slug":"reas-celebra-25-anni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/2026\/08\/05\/reas-celebra-25-anni\/","title":{"rendered":"REAS celebrates 25 years: the future of Italian emergency services in Montichiari"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are just two months left until the opening of REAS<\/strong>, which will bring the latest solutions, technologies, and equipment for emergency management to Centro Fiera Montichiari from October 8 to 10, 2026<\/strong>. This is a particularly significant event, marking its 25th edition and confirming the exhibition’s established role as a key reference point for Italy\u2019s emergency response, civil protection, and safety sectors.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2001 as an event primarily aimed at the volunteer community, REAS has grown alongside the sector to become a benchmark for the entire emergency management system. It attracts companies and professionals specializing in firefighting, civil protection, first aid, assistive devices for people with disabilities, and workplace safety<\/strong>, as well as institutions, state agencies, organizations, and associations<\/strong> dedicated to the daily prevention and management of emergency situations.<\/p>\n

Today, the exhibition serves as a meeting point where the various components of the sector can discuss technological innovations, operational requirements, and evolving risk scenarios. This role is particularly significant in a field where response capabilities increasingly rely on the collaboration of diverse expertise, rapid communication, and access to advanced technological tools.<\/p>\n

A new format for an even more professional trade fair<\/h4>\n

The 2026 edition introduces a significant change to the event format: for the first time, REAS will take place from Thursday to Saturday<\/strong>, excluding Sunday. This decision stems from a desire to better meet the specific needs of exhibitors, industry professionals, and buyers, thereby fostering a more qualified and professional audience. Adding an extra weekday will increase opportunities for direct engagement with companies, enhancing the specialized nature of the visit.<\/p>\n

“The new Thursday-to-Saturday format marks another step in the growth of REAS,” explains Ezio Zorzi<\/strong>, Director of the Centro Fiera Montichiari. “We have listened to the feedback provided in recent years by exhibitors and industry professionals, who are increasingly keen on a trade fair characterized by a high level of visitor professionalism. Our goal is to make REAS even more effective as a venue for technical exchange, professional development, and business networking, while simultaneously maintaining the strong bond with the volunteer community that has defined its history.”<\/p>\n

Technology and innovation serving the emergency response system<\/h4>\n

The exhibition at REAS reflects the complexity of a sector where innovation and operational capability increasingly go hand in hand. The Montichiari Exhibition Centre pavilions will showcase vehicles and equipment for fire and natural disaster response, special vehicles for operations in flooded or earthquake-stricken areas, drones and territorial monitoring systems<\/strong>, as well as solutions for medical rescue and emergency communications management.<\/p>\n

Exhibits will also include ambulances and life-saving equipment, communication systems linking operations centers with rescue teams, personal protective equipment and technical clothing, and innovative aids for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n

Special attention will also be paid to water rescue technologies<\/strong>\u2014a topic relevant to a wide range of operational contexts, from emergencies caused by extreme weather events to operations on lakes and at sea.<\/p>\n

The simultaneous presence of technologies, vehicles, and solutions from various sectors allows REAS to offer a comprehensive overview of emergency management, bridging the gap between operational needs and industrial innovation.<\/p>\n

An increasingly international event<\/h4>\n

REAS is continuing its growth on the international stage thanks to its partnership with Hannover Fairs International GmbH<\/strong> and INTERSCHUTZ<\/strong>\u2014the world\u2019s leading trade fair for the emergency sector, held in Hanover. Over the years, this collaboration has helped strengthen the international profile of the Montichiari exhibition, attracting foreign exhibitors, buyers, and industry professionals from numerous countries.<\/p>\n

The figures confirm this trend: each edition of REAS draws over 30,000 attendees<\/strong>\u2014with visitors from more than 50 countries\u2014and involves over 300 Italian and international companies, organizations, and associations<\/strong>. The most recent edition featured 312 exhibitors from 29 countries, occupying over 30,000 square meters of exhibition space across eight halls.<\/p>\n

The outlook for the 2026 edition is also highly positive. With the opening still about two months away, the event is already nearing full capacity regarding available space, driven by numerous returning exhibitors from previous editions and the arrival of new specialized companies.<\/p>\n

“A quarter-century of history marks a significant milestone, but above all, a new starting point,” concludes Zorzi. “The results we are seeing two months out indicate that the sector views REAS as a key venue for networking, discovering innovations, and building new relationships. Our goal is to continue growing the event while maintaining strong ties to the Italian emergency sector and, simultaneously, strengthening its international reach.”<\/p>\n

REAS 2026 will take place from Thursday, October 8, to Saturday, October 10, 2026<\/strong>, at the Centro Fiera Montichiari (Brescia).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 25th edition of the International Emergency Expo takes place from October 8 to 10. For the first time, the event will run from Thursday to Saturday\u2014excluding Sunday\u2014to meet the needs of professionals and reinforce the event’s specialized focus. Over 300 exhibitors are expected, alongside a program of conferences, demonstrations, and training activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40601,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[209,152,153],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-209","category-news","category-news-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40600"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40600\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40602,"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40600\/revisions\/40602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reasonline.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}