23 Sep A new highlight at INTERSCHUTZ 2026 has been announced

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 (1-6 June) will feature dedicated Rescue Robotics Days – the “DRZ Civil Protection Robotics Forum.”

“By integrating this new format, INTERSCHUTZ underscores its role as a showcase for the latest technologies, products, and solutions in hazard prevention,” said Bernd Heinold, Head of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe AG.

The DRZ Civil Protection Robotics Forum is organised by the German Rescue Robotics Centre (DRZ) in collaboration with Deutsche Messe AG. According to DRZ Managing Director Robert Grafe, the event is set to become an international meeting point for experts. “We will also offer a varied supporting program with hands-on demonstrations,” Grafe explains. “Visitors will have the opportunity to explore innovative solutions and the latest developments in robotics while exchanging ideas with experts from science, industry, and associations.”

Alongside activities at the DRZ stand in Hall 17, a large outdoor demonstration area titled “USAR and Robotics Demo Area” will showcase ground systems, underwater test facilities, and more. 

“With the DRZ Civil Protection Robotics Forum at INTERSCHUTZ 2026, we aim to create not only a hub for knowledge transfer but also excellent networking opportunities, enabling valuable connections and partnerships,” emphasises Grafe.

“In the DRZ Living Lab, we combine methodological neutrality, hands-on expertise, and excellent infrastructure into a unique package,” says Grafe. “Our strength lies in delivering customised solutions for highly demanding requirements.” The practical viability of DRZ developments has already been proven in numerous exercises and real operations, such as the 2021 flood disaster in the Ahr Valley (Germany), chemical incidents, and large-scale fires.

“The Rescue Robotics Days and the DRZ Civil Protection Robotics Forum are just one example of the diverse supporting programs that will characterise INTERSCHUTZ 2026,” concludes Heinold. “Over the coming weeks and months, we will finalise further partner-driven formats that reflect the full breadth of INTERSCHUTZ 2026.”