Which industrial events should you not miss in 2026? To help you plan your year, we offer this practical guide for exhibitors, buyers, and industry professionals. It lists the key international trade fairs month by month, including dates, cities/countries, and official show links.
Whether you’re looking to explore new opportunities, connect with partners, or stay ahead of industry trends, this calendar is your essential reference for 2026.
January 2026
CES
6-9 January 2026
📍 Las Vegas, USA
Industry: Consumer Electronics
🧭 Focus: Showcasing the latest in electronics, AI, and smart devices
February 2026
Fieragricola
4–7 February 2026
📍 Verona, Italy
Industry: Agriculture & Farming
🧭 Focus: Agricultural machinery, equipment, and farming solutions
World Health Expo (WHX Dubai)
9–12 February 2026
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Healthcare & Medical Equipment
🧭 Focus: Innovations and networking in the healthcare sector
FIMA
10–14 February 2026
📍 Zaragoza, Spain
Industry: Agriculture & Farming
🧭 Focus: Agricultural machinery, livestock, and farming technologies
March 2026
BIEMH (International Machine Tool Biennial)
2–6 March 2026
📍 Bilbao, Spain
Industry: Machine Tools & Industrial Equipment
🧭 Focus: Showcasing the latest in machine tools, industrial automation, and manufacturing technology
Mobile World Congress (MWC Barcelona)
2-5 March 2026
📍 Barcelona, Spain
Industry: Mobile & Telecommunications
🧭 Focus: Mobile technology, 5G, IoT, and digital connectivity innovations
Mecspe
4-6 March 2026
📍 Bologna, Italy
Industry: Manufacturing & Industrial Automation
🧭 Focus: Manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and industrial innovations
Logimat
24-26 March 2026
📍 Stuttgart, Germany
Industry: Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies
🧭 Focus: Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management
Expocomfort (MCE – Mostra Convegno Expocomfort)
24–27 March 2026
📍 Milan, Italy
Industry: HVAC & Building Technologies
🧭 Focus: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy-efficient building systems
Analytica
24-27 March 2026
📍 Munich, Germany
Industry: Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies
🧭 Focus: Laboratory Technology, Analysis, Biotechnology
Global Industrie
30 March – 2 April 2026
📍 Paris, France
Industry: Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies
🧭 Focus: Industrial innovations, smart manufacturing, automation, and robotics
April 2026
Global Industrie
30 March – 2 April 2026
📍 Paris, France
Industry: Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies
🧭 Focus: Industrial innovations, smart manufacturing, automation, and robotics
Canton Fair
15–19 April 2026
📍 Guangzhou, China
Industry: International Trade & Manufacturing
🧭 Focus: Export/import, global sourcing, and international manufacturing products
Hannover Messe
20-24 April 2026
📍 Hannover, Germany
Industry: Industrial Technology & Automation
🧭 Focus: Industrial automation, robotics, digitalization, and smart manufacturing
iSaloni / Salone del Mobile
21-16 April 2026
📍 Milan, Italy
Industry: Furniture & Design
🧭 Focus: Furniture, interior design, and home innovation trends
Exposanità
22–24 April 2026
📍 Bologna, Italy
Industry: Healthcare & Medical Equipment
🧭 Focus: Medical devices, healthcare solutions, and hospital management innovations
May 2026
IFAT
4–7 May 2026
📍 Munich, Germany
Industry: Environmental Technology & Waste Management
🧭 Focus: Water, sewage, waste, and raw materials management technologies
Optatec
5–7 May 2026
📍 Frankfurt, Germany
Industry: Optical Technologies & Photonics
🧭 Focus: Optical components, photonics, precision optics, and laser technologies
Interpack
7-13 May 2026
📍 Düsseldorf, Germany
Industry: Packaging & Processing
🧭 Focus: Packaging technology, processing solutions, and food & beverage packaging innovations
June 2026
VivaTech
17–20 June 2026
📍 Paris, France
Industry: Technology & Innovation
🧭 Focus: Startups, digital innovation, AI, and emerging technologies
September 2026
IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show)
14–19 September 2026
📍 Chicago, USA
Industry: Manufacturing & Machine Tools
🧭 Focus: Industrial automation, machine tools, and manufacturing technologies
InnoTrans
22-25 September 2026
📍 Berlin, Germany
Industry: Railway & Transport Technology
🧭 Focus: Rail vehicles, infrastructure, transport technology, and mobility solutions
EMO Hannover
22–26 September 2026
📍 Hannover, Germany
Industry: Metalworking & Machine Tools
🧭 Focus: Metalworking technology, precision tools, and manufacturing innovations
October 2026
Sommet de l’Élevage
6–9 October 2026
📍 Clermont-Ferrand, France
Industry: Agriculture & Livestock
🧭 Focus: Livestock breeding, animal health, and farm management innovations
Motek
6-8 October 2026
📍 Stuttgart, Germany
Industry: Automation & Assembly Technology
🧭 Focus: Automation, assembly, material handling, and robotics
Year in Infrastructure (Bentley Systems)
Dates to be confirmed
📍 Singapore
Industry: Infrastructure & Engineering
🧭 Focus: Infrastructure projects, engineering innovations, and digital design technologies
November 2026
Ecomondo
3-11 November 2026
📍 Rimini, Italy
Industry: Environmental & Circular Economy
🧭 Focus: Renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable technologies
EuroTier
10-13 November 2026
📍 Hanover, Germany
Industry: Agriculture & Livestock
🧭 Focus: Animal farming, breeding technologies, and livestock management
EIMA
10-14 November 2026
📍 Bologna, Italy
Industry: Agriculture & Farming Machinery
🧭 Focus: Agricultural machinery, farm technologies, and innovations in farming equipment
MEDICA
16-19 November 2026
📍 Düsseldorf, Germany
Industry: Healthcare & Medical Equipment
🧭 Focus: Medical devices, healthcare technology, and hospital management solutions
METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show)
17-19 November 2026
📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Industry: Marine & Maritime Equipment
🧭 Focus: Shipbuilding, maritime technologies, and marine equipment
BeverTech
17-20 November 2026
📍 Milan, Italy
Industry: Beverage & Food Technology
🧭 Focus: Beverage processing, packaging, and innovative drink solutions
SPS (Smart Production Solutions)
24-26 November 2026
📍 Nuremberg, Germany
Industry: Industrial Automation & Electrical Engineering
🧭 Focus: Automation, smart factories, industrial electronics, and digitalization
Automation Fair
Dates to be determined
📍 Boston, USA
Industry: Industrial Automation & Robotics
🧭 Focus: Automation systems, robotics, and smart manufacturing solutions
Tips for Planning Your Calendar
🔹 Always verify dates on the official show website, as schedules can shift.
🔹 Bookmark trade directories like TradeFairDates.com or the show’s official page for updates.
🔹 Consider travel, logistics and exhibitor deadlines several months before the event.
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