Why participate CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS WORLD (CCW)?
CCW (Critical Communications World) is a leading international event for secure and reliable communications in critical sectors.
The fair takes place annually and brings together thousands of professionals from the worlds of public safety, emergency services, defense, transportation, and utilities.
The 2025 edition will be hosted at Brussels Expo and is the largest to date, with more than 250 exhibitors and more than 5,200 visitors from 81 countries.
The programme includes keynotes, panel discussions, demonstrations and workshops on themes such as AI in communication, hybrid networks, cybersecurity, IoT and interoperability.
CCW offers zones for specific applications such as command & control, dispatching, paging and geolocation. The fair is supported by ASTRID and takes place in combination with the ASTRID User Days, which provides extra synergy and a wide range of innovations.
CCW is a trade fair (B2B) and plays a key role in connecting technology providers with end-users and policymakers.
Its central location in Brussels and excellent accessibility make it an essential meeting place for anyone active in critical communication.
Themes
- Mission-critical and mission-critical communications
- AI and data integration in communication
- Satellite communications and hybrid networks
- Cybersecurity and digital security
- Internet of Things (IoT) for emergency services
- Dispatching, paging and geolocation
Target audience
CCW (Critical Communications World) is aimed at end users, policymakers, technology providers, system integrators and experts from the public security, defence, transport, energy, healthcare and government services sectors. Telecom operators and developers of communication software are also actively participating.
Getting there
CCW (Critical Communications World) takes place at Brussels Expo.
Visitors can reach the exhibition centre by metro (line 6, Heysel stop), tram (lines 7 and 51), bus (lines 84 and 88), car with ample parking, and via Brussels Airport with direct connections by train and taxi.
Shuttle services are also provided for international guests.
Exhibitors and visitors
CCW (Critical Communications World) welcomed more than 250 exhibitors and more than 5,200 visitors from 81 countries in 2025. Visitors are mainly decision-makers and technical specialists looking for innovative communication solutions, strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange.
