Vanessa Johnson
Project Manager - Government Projects & Trade Missions Consulting Services
+1 (404) 586-6838 vjohnson@gaccsouth.com
Succeeding Together in the North American Security Market
The multi-year, publicly funded German Security Tech Consortium supports German companies in the field of civil security technologies and services in successfully entering the North American market.
Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), the project offers targeted measures to help companies sustainably expand their business activities in the USA, Canada, and Mexico – with a focus on the rising demand ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Upcoming Event: Market Entry Delegation USA
📍 Atlanta & Charlotte | 📅 October 19–24, 2025
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to present your company and technologies to industry experts and decision-makers. Meet potential business partners through tailored B2B meetings, exclusive networking events, and stadium visits with security specialists.
Project Objectives
The project targets German SMEs in civil security that want to:
- Build sustainable business relationships in North America
- Benefit from BMWK foreign trade promotion
- Access growth markets such as stadium and event security, access control, video surveillance, cybersecurity, and infrastructure protection
Participating companies gain:
✅ Tailored consulting & ongoing project support
✅ Direct access to decision-makers and multipliers in North America
✅ Strategic workshops, market insights & networking events
✅ Assistance in building long-term business partnerships
Project Modules
information Events & Webinars
Learn about market opportunities, legal frameworks & current trends
Market Exploration Trips
Site visits, meetings with local authorities & business scouting
Business Development Trips
Delegations with pitch events, presentations & individual B2B talks
Showcase Events
Industry symposia, product presentations & stadium visits with security experts
Inbound Delegations to Germany
Meet North American decision-makers visiting German reference projects
Market Opportunities in North America
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a major growth driver for civil security technologies in North America.
USA: 17 host cities, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure & security investments, rapidly growing video surveillance market (USD 21.8 billion by 2026).
Canada: Soccer is the fastest-growing sport, with increasing demand for security technologies and services.
Mexico: Security sector forecasted to grow by 10% annually, driven by demand for nationwide solutions.
German companies with innovative technologies and expertise are uniquely positioned to benefit from these developments.
PROGRAM
Thursday – 06/30/2022 (completed)
Thursday, October 27, 2022 (completed)
January 23 – 27, 2023 (completed)
March 2, 2023 (completed)
June 12-16, 2023 (completed)
January 30, 2024 (completed)
March 4 – 8, 2024 (completed)
Mai 10 - 15, 2024 (cpmpleted)
October 15 – 19, 2024 – (completed)
Mai 05 -09, 2025 (cpmpleted)
October 20–24, 2024 +++ UPCOMING+++
Organizers & Partners
The project is implemented by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. (GACC South) – representing the German Chambers in North America – in cooperation with SBS systems for business solutions GmbH, commissioned and supported by the BMWE.
