As part of the exhibition's business program, the Civil Protection Specialists Association held a 3‑day International Scientific and Practical Conference titled "Current Issues and Innovative Technologies in Civil Protection and Environmental Safety for Post‑War Recovery in Ukraine." The conference included the following sections:

• International Scientific and Practical Seminar: "Information and Telecommunication Technologies for the Protection of Ukraine's Critical Infrastructure";
• Round Table: "Issues and Modern Technologies in Humanitarian Demining in Ukraine";
• Workshops on Emergency Response and Monitoring;
• Competition for Student and Postgraduate Research.

OZON S SPE conducted a seminar on the topic: "Key Aspects of Developing Technical Specifications for the Creation (New Construction) and Modernization (Reconstruction) of a Local Automated Central Alert System".

As part of the official presentation of the manufacturers' catalog "Ukrainian machinery and equipment" conducted by the Federation of Employers of Ukraine together with First Deputy Prime Minister ‑ Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, Member of Parliament Dmytro Kysylevskyi, and Executive Director of the Association of Ukrainian Cities Oleksandr Slobozhan, Industrial Company "POZHMASHINA" organized a seminar titled: "Made in Ukraine! ‑ Innovative Fire and Rescue Vehicles."

United by the shared goal of purchasing a fire ladder truck for the rescuers of Zaporizhzhia, the exhibition’s General Media Partner, "Occupational Health and Fire Safety," together with the Ukrainian Firefighters Fund, held a Charity Conference titled "Fire, Civil, and Technogenic Safety in Modern Realities."

A highlight of the conference was an engaging and practical interactive session by the "Novator" Training Center, featuring the VR Fire Extinguisher Simulator SIM‑3.

Pozhmashina, one of Ukraine's few manufacturers of fire, rescue, and specialized equipment, showcased its latest model: a light pyrotechnic vehicle based on the Italian all‑terrain chassis Tekne Graelion 75 (4x4). The vehicle features an armored, mine-protected cabin and a compartment with an armored tray for transporting explosive objects weighing up to 500 kg.

Next to them were displayed a heavy‑duty pyrotechnic vehicle PM‑V on a Daewoo Novus (6×6) chassis, equipped with a Palfinger crane and a powerful Runva HWP2 winch; a fire and rescue vehicle with an 8,000‑liter tank and an 800‑liter foam concentrate tank on a Daewoo CM6C7 Novus (6x6) chassis; and a fire truck with a total weight of 9.5 tons, AC‑2.0‑30, on an Isuzu NQR 90 chassis.

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The company "Validus Special Auto" showcased the largest number of vehicles at the exhibition center's open area, presenting a total of 7 units, namely:

• A special heavy‑duty rescue vehicle, SARM‑V, on a MAN TGM 18320 (4x4) chassis;
• A heavy type pyrotechnic vehicle on a MAN TGS (6x6) chassis;
• A light type pyrotechnic vehicle PM‑L on an IVECO Daily 70S18 (4x4) chassis;
• Special medium‑type emergency rescue vehicle ‑ SARM‑S on IVECO Daily 70C21 chassis (4x4);
• Fire truck AC‑6‑50 on a Tatra 815 all‑wheel drive chassis (6x6).

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"Promenergoobladnanya" LLC (Wings Resсue), one of the leading enterprises of Ukraine in the supply of fire‑fighting equipment and emergency rescue equipment, also opened its exposition under the open sky.

The company showcased impressive fire ladder trucks from Magirus on IVECO Eurocargo 160‑320 and 180‑320 chassis. Two vehicles had a lifting height of 32 meters, while one had a height of 42 meters. This was the first display of such equipment at the exhibition by the official representative of Magirus GmbH.

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An interesting exposition was at the stand of the company "Kyiv Republican Autocenter". Company representatives presented a Daewoo Novus (6x4) on‑board vehicle with an on‑board platform and a HIAB manipulator crane. Nearby was a Daewoo Novus (6x4) with a multi-lift loading system for transporting 20‑foot containers and a Temsa Prestij bus, the large‑unit assembly of which was recently mastered in Ukraine.

In the pavilion, one of the largest manufacturers of fire trucks ‑ Tital showcased three interesting vehicles. Among the new models was the fire tanker AC‑12‑90 on a Renault K (6x6) chassis. It has a water capacity of 11,000 liters and a foam concentrate capacity of 1,100 liters. The vehicle is equipped with a powerful NVP 90/100 pump with a flow rate of 90 l/s (10 bar) and a stationary monitor with a flow rate of 80 l/s.

Nearby, a fire lifting truck with a working height of 30 meters was showcased on the APTs 30/2000‑1500 chassis based on the Daewoo Maximus HС3AA (4x2), along with a fire tanker AC‑7‑50 on the same Daewoo Maximus HС3AA (4x2) chassis.

The showstopper of the exhibition was the remote demining system Bozena 5, presented by the company Ukrainian Demining Services. It is designed for clearing areas of mines with a TNT equivalent of up to 9 kg. The movement speed is 9 km/h, and the demining speed can reach up to 2,500 sq. m per hour.

Sheriff Engineering Systems presented a machine for refilling fire extinguishers along with its technical equipment.

The company D‑LIGHT showcased its compact universal Fire Module DL‑PM5, which can be mounted in the body (flatbed) of any vehicle or in a trailer version.

This fire module has a wide range of applications for extinguishing forest fires, localizing and eliminating outbreaks, as well as ensuring fire safety. It can be effectively used in forestry operations, agricultural enterprises, small and medium‑sized manufacturing facilities, and other sites. The system can supply water from both an integrated tank and external sources.

A full range of equipment and gear for both professional firefighters and volunteer fire brigades was presented at the stands of companies such as Pirena, Ukrpozhstandart, Spetspria (Aquasila), Taranis, NITECORE, Tethys‑Breathing Systems, Euro Standard Group, and United Research (Fireco). Attendees could see helmets, specialized and protective footwear, firefighters' turnout gear, fire and rescue equipment, products for combating forest fires, protective clothing and footwear resistant to liquid chemicals and infectious agents, searchlights, and radiation monitoring devices. The principles of operation for these items were also demonstrated during the exhibition.

Demonstration displays of emergency rescue equipment from Weber Rescue Systems were organized in the open areas of the exhibition. This equipment includes various devices and tools, both hydraulic and electric, designed to assist and rescue people in emergency situations. Notably, the new SMART‑FORCE series was presented, marking an important milestone in emergency rescue technology.

At the same time, demonstrations and competitions from the world-famous brand of hydraulic rescue, industrial and special tactical equipment Holmatro were held at the open exposition of the Pozhmashina company.

Among the companies specializing in fire protection for buildings and territories, the stands of Rokstek Ukraine, NVP Alai, NVP Factor, and Elekon Ltd. stood out.

The field of labor protection and industrial safety was represented by leading manufacturers and distributors of personal protective equipment, special clothing and protective footwear: Baltic Safety, Alpine Crown, Uvex Ukraine By Master 7, Safety Trade, Nvp Standard, Talanlegprom, Insight +, Valtex, Ammolit Plus and others.

The scientific, technical, and educational sectors in the fields of fire safety and civil protection were represented by numerous institutes of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the Association of Civil Protection Specialists, specialized departments of the National Aviation University, and the company INBEZ, which provides training and issues certificates in fire safety and fire technical minimum requirements.    

Unfortunately, the specifics of wartime necessitate the introduction of new thematic sections at the exhibition and the development of existing areas.

The Humanitarian Demining segment was thoroughly presented through comprehensive expositions of equipment and gear for sapper operations by companies such as Daminer, Digital And Analog Systems, Intertrade‑Ukraine Limited, Pirena, Ukrainian Armor, Ukrpozhtandart, Euro Standard Group, and The Center For Destruction Of Explosive Hazards And Reclamation.

Full-scale samples of pyrotechnic vehicles and demining equipment, including robotic platforms, as mentioned above, were shown by the following companies: Pozhmashyna, Validus Spetsavto, Reform And Ukrainian Demining Services.

The real star of the exhibition, which won the hearts of the organizing team and hundreds of visitors, was a search and rescue Belgian shepherd named Drive. This pretty dog faithfully demonstrated the body armor for service dogs Guard K9. Developed by cynologists with deep expertise and taking into account the anatomy of dogs.

Current solutions for the construction and equipping of civil protection facilities were showcased at the booths of companies such as Webcom, Pro Zakhyst (Tm Atmas), Akam, Lk Aktiv, and others.

In the field of automated central alert systems for emergencies of a technogenic, natural, environmental, social, terrorist, and military nature, participants included Ozon‑S, Falcon‑M, Street Radio, Fire Warn, and General Security.

Traditionally, the Kyiv Lifeguard Service team from KP "Pleso" provided useful and engaging safety instructions on water safety. They also introduced all interested attendees to the equipment and techniques used to save lives on Kyiv’s beaches.

Throughout all three days of the exhibition, representatives from the Desniansky District Organization of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine in Kyiv shared critically important knowledge with Ukrainians and conducted workshops on providing first aid.