As industries around the world continue to innovate and grow, trade shows remain key events for networking, showcasing new technologies, and exploring market trends. In 2025, various sectors, including manufacturing, food, medical, automotive, aerospace, and more, will hold significant trade shows that are not to be missed. Here’s a list of major industrial trade shows to look forward to in May 2025.
Ligna 2025
- Industry: Woodworking, Timber, Forestry, Manufacturing Technologies
- Date: May 26-30, 2025
- Location: Hannover, Germany
- Overview: LIGNA 2025 is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the woodworking and timber industries. The event gathers professionals from across the globe, including manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers from the timber, forestry, and woodworking sectors. The show highlights cutting-edge technologies and solutions in areas such as sawmill technology, surface treatment, and automation for the wood and timber industries.
- Key Themes: Woodworking Technologies, Timber Industry, Sawmill Technology, Automation, Surface Treatment, Smart Manufacturing
FESPA
- Industry: Printing, Packaging, Textile, Graphic Arts
- Date: May 06-09, 2025
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Overview: FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 is one of the premier trade fairs for the printing industry. It showcases the latest innovations in digital, screen, and textile printing technologies. The event attracts professionals from across the globe, including printers, manufacturers, and suppliers of printing equipment, materials, and services. It is an essential platform for exploring cutting-edge solutions in printing applications, sustainable technologies, and creative design.
- Key Themes: Digital Printing, Textile Printing, Screen Printing, Packaging, Print Sustainability, Creative Print Solutions
MIX-E
- Industry: Energy Transition, Decarbonization, Sustainability, Green Innovation
- Date: May 14-16, 2025
- Location: Lyon, France
- Overview: MIX-E 2025 is a pivotal European event dedicated to advancing decarbonization and energy transition solutions. Bringing together experts, innovators, and policymakers, the event focuses on strategies and technologies for reducing carbon emissions, fostering renewable energy adoption, and driving sustainable economic growth. MIX-E offers a dynamic platform for exploring cutting-edge advancements in energy efficiency, clean technologies, and low-carbon infrastructure, while providing unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration across the energy sector.
- Key Themes: Decarbonization Technologies, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Green Innovation, Sustainable Infrastructure, Policy and Regulation
IFFA
- Industry: Meat Processing, Food Technology, Packaging, Alternative Proteins
- Date: May 03-08, 2025
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Overview: IFFA 2025 is the leading global trade fair for the meat and alternative protein industries, showcasing the latest innovations in food processing, packaging, and safety. The event attracts manufacturers, suppliers, and professionals from across the food sector, offering insights into advanced technologies and sustainable practices shaping the future of protein production. IFFA serves as a vital platform for exploring new trends, networking with industry leaders, and discovering cutting-edge solutions in meat processing and alternative protein development.
- Key Themes: Meat Processing Technology, Alternative Proteins, Food Packaging, Sustainability in Food Production, Food Safety, Industry 4.0 in Food Technology
IoT Solutions World Congress
- Industry: Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0
- Date: January 13-15, 2025
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Overview: IoT Solutions World Congress 2025 is the premier international event for IoT innovation and digital transformation, connecting technology providers with industry leaders to explore the potential of IoT, AI, and advanced technologies. The congress focuses on how these solutions are driving efficiency, sustainability, and business growth across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and energy. It is a key platform for networking, discovering new trends, and gaining insights into the future of connected industries.
- Key Themes: IoT Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Edge Computing, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Smart Industry Solutions, Connectivity
Agrishow
- Industry: Agriculture, Agribusiness, Farming Technology, Sustainability
- Date: April 28 – May 02, 2025
- Location: Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
- Overview: Agrishow 2025 is one of the largest and most influential agricultural trade shows in the world, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, machinery, and solutions for modern farming. The event attracts farmers, agribusiness professionals, and technology providers, offering a comprehensive view of innovations that drive productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in agriculture. Agrishow serves as a vital platform for networking, discovering market trends, and exploring solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the global agricultural sector.
- Key Themes: Precision Agriculture, Farming Machinery, Irrigation Technologies, Livestock Management, Agri-Sustainability, Market Trends in Agribusiness
Airport Show
- Industry: Aviation, Airport Infrastructure, Technology, Sustainability
- Date: May 6-8, 2025
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Overview: Airport Show 2025 is a leading global event dedicated to airport industry innovations, bringing together airport operators, developers, and technology providers. The event focuses on showcasing advanced solutions for airport construction, operations, and sustainability, offering attendees insights into cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of aviation. Airport Show provides unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and exploring products and services that enhance efficiency, passenger experience, and environmental responsibility in the aviation sector.
- Key Themes: Airport Infrastructure, Smart Airports, Sustainability in Aviation, Passenger Experience, Advanced Security Solutions, Operational Efficiency
Robotics Summit & Expo
- Industry: Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Technology
- Date: April 30-May 1, 2025
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Overview: Robotics Summit & Expo 2025 is a premier event focused on the latest advancements in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. The summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore emerging trends and technologies in robotics across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and more.
- Key Themes: Robotics Engineering, Industrial Automation, AI Integration, Autonomous Systems, Robotics for Healthcare, Smart Manufacturing, AI and Machine Learning
Intersolar Europe 2025
- Industry: SolarEnergy,RenewableEnergy,EnergyStorage
- Date: May 7-9, 2025
- Location: Messe München,Munich,Germany
- Overview: Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry,focusing on photovoltaics,solar thermal technologies,and energy storage solutions.The event brings together industry leaders,innovators,and professionals to explore the latest developments in renewable energy and sustainable energy systems.
- Key Themes: Photovoltaics,SolarThermalTechnologies,EnergyStorage,RenewableEnergySolutions,SolarPowerIntegration,GreenEnergy
