Events
Trade fairs, conferences, and webinars for industrial automation.
all about automation Dusseldorf 2026
14–15 Oct 2026 · Düsseldorf, Germany · AREAL BÖHLER
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It connects suppliers with users from North Rhine-Westphalia and the Rhine-Ruhr region.
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it-sa Expo&Congress 2026
27–29 Oct 2026 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
Europe's largest trade fair for IT security, with an accompanying congress. It covers cloud, network and data security, protection of critical infrastructure and industrial security, making it relevant for OT security and Cyber Resilience Act preparation.
View details →FMB 2026
3–5 Nov 2026 · Bad Salzuflen, Germany · Messezentrum Bad Salzuflen
Trade fair · In person
Supplier fair for mechanical and plant engineering, organized by Easyfairs. More than 360 exhibitors on 15,000 m² in two halls show technologies, components and services along the machine building value chain, with themed pavilions, start-ups and lectures.
View details →BrauBeviale 2026
10–12 Nov 2026 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
Capital goods trade fair for the beverage industry, held every two years in Nuremberg. It covers raw materials, beverage production, filling and packaging for beer, water, soft drinks, juices, wine and spirits; 858 exhibitors attended in 2024.
View details →SPS 2026
24–26 Nov 2026 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
Leading trade fair for smart and digital automation, organized by Mesago Messe Frankfurt. It covers the full range of electrical automation, from sensors, drives and control technology to industrial communication, IIoT platforms, edge and AI in manufacturing.
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Best of all about automation day 2026
3 Dec 2026 · Germany · Online
Webinar · Online
Online event of the all about automation series together with VDE Verlag. In moderated 20-minute interviews, companies present solutions, applications and innovations from the trade fairs to a specialist audience beyond the exhibition days.
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all about automation Berlin 2027
27–28 Jan 2027 · Berlin, Germany · STATION Berlin
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. Second Berlin edition after the 2026 premiere.
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LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION Zurich 2027
27–28 Jan 2027 · Zurich, Switzerland · Messe Zürich
Trade fair · In person
Swiss trade fair for intralogistics and material flow, alternating yearly between Bern and Zurich. It covers storage and conveyor technology, picking systems, autonomous mobile robots, warehouse software and identification technology.
View details →Anuga FoodTec 2027
23–26 Feb 2027 · Cologne, Germany · Koelnmesse
Trade fair · In person
Leading international supplier fair for the food and beverage industry, held every three years in Cologne. It covers processing, filling and packaging, digitalization, automation, intralogistics, food safety and energy across the whole production chain.
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all about automation Friedrichshafen 2027
2–3 Mar 2027 · Friedrichshafen, Germany · Messe Friedrichshafen
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It serves the Lake Constance region, where the series started in 2014.
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MEORGA Hamburg 2027
3 Mar 2027 · Hamburg, Germany · MesseHalle Hamburg-Schnelsen
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
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embedded world 2027
16–18 Mar 2027 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
Exhibition and conference for embedded systems, from components, modules and complete systems to operating systems, tools and security. Topics include edge AI, IoT, embedded vision and M2M communication for industrial and connected applications.
View details →LogiMAT 2027
16–18 Mar 2027 · Stuttgart, Germany · Messe Stuttgart
Trade fair · In person
Europe's largest annual trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management. It covers storage and conveyor technology, picking systems, mobile robots, warehouse software and identification technology for production and distribution logistics.
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HANNOVER MESSE 2027
5–8 Apr 2027 · Hanover, Germany · Hannover Exhibition Grounds
Trade fair · In person
World's leading industrial trade fair, bringing together automation, digital ecosystems, energy solutions, research and supply. In 2027 it runs four days, Monday to Thursday, with Spain as partner country.
View details →MEORGA Basel 2027
14 Apr 2027 · Basel, Switzerland · St. Jakobshalle
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
View details →SENSOR+TEST 2027
11–13 May 2027 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
International trade fair for sensor, measurement and testing technology, from sensors and components to measuring systems, test equipment and data analysis. It runs with accompanying congresses such as the ITG/GMA conference on sensors and measuring systems.
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all about automation Heilbronn 2027
12–13 May 2027 · Heilbronn, Germany · redblue Eventlocation
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It targets the Stuttgart, Rhine-Main and Heilbronn-Franconia regions.
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all about automation Hamburg 2027
1–2 Jun 2027 · Hamburg, Germany · Hamburg Messe
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It serves the Hamburg metropolitan region and northern Germany.
View details →MEORGA Leverkusen 2027
2 Jun 2027 · Leverkusen, Germany · Ostermann-Arena
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
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ACHEMA 2027
14–18 Jun 2027 · Frankfurt am Main, Germany · Messe Frankfurt
Trade fair · In person
World forum and leading trade fair for the process industries, held every three years in Frankfurt. It covers chemical and pharmaceutical engineering, instrumentation, control and automation, lab and analytical technology, pumps, valves and digital solutions.
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automatica 2027
22–25 Jun 2027 · Munich, Germany · Messe München
Trade fair · In person
Leading exhibition for smart automation and robotics, held every two years in Munich. It shows industrial and service robotics, assembly and handling, machine vision, drives and control technology, with a strong focus on physical AI. Halls at the East Entrance.
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SINDEX 2027
31 Aug – 2 Sep 2027 · Bern, Switzerland · BERNEXPO
Trade fair · In person
Swiss trade fair for industrial automation, held every two years in Bern. It covers components and complete solutions in automation, robotics, electronics, fluid technology and industrial IoT, with focus topics AI, circular economy and energy efficiency.
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all about automation Chemnitz 2027
15–16 Sep 2027 · Chemnitz, Germany · Messe Chemnitz
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It is the series' location for the industrial regions of Saxony and Central Germany.
View details →MEORGA Ludwigshafen 2027
15 Sep 2027 · Ludwigshafen, Germany · Friedrich-Ebert-Halle
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
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SWISS AUTOMATION 2027
15–16 Sep 2027 · Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland · OST Campus Rapperswil
Conference · In person
16th edition of the Symposium on Lab Automation and the Symposium on Robotics and Industrial Automation at OST in Rapperswil. Talks and an exhibition with more than 30 exhibitors under the theme of technology and innovation for a resilient future.
View details →all about automation Graz 2027
21–22 Sep 2027 · Graz, Austria · Messe Graz
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. First edition in Graz, the series' second Austrian location; over 160 exhibitors had registered by September 2026.
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FACHPACK 2027
21–23 Sep 2027 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
European trade fair for packaging, technology and processes, held in Nuremberg for over 40 years. It covers packaging materials, packaging machinery, labeling and marking, packaging logistics and printing for food, beverage, pharma and industrial goods.
View details →Ilmac Basel 2027
21–23 Sep 2027 · Basel, Switzerland · Messe Basel
Trade fair · In person
Leading trade fair for the chemical and life-science industry, organized by MCH Group and returning to Messe Basel in 2027. It covers laboratory and process technology, analytics and biotech, with conference programme, start-up area and talks.
View details →movatec 2027
29–30 Sep 2027 · Dornbirn, Austria · Messequartier Dornbirn
Trade fair · In person
Trade fair for logistics and automation in the four-country region, held alongside TECH.CON in Dornbirn. Topics include intralogistics, material flow, warehouse technology, supply chain IT, big data and AI in logistics, up to fully automated storage.
View details →TECH.CON 2027
29–30 Sep 2027 · Dornbirn, Austria · Messequartier Dornbirn
Trade fair · In person
Trade fair for production and process automation, robotics, industrial digitalization and AI in the four-country region around Lake Constance. As in 2026, it runs as a trade fair duo with movatec, the fair for logistics and automation, in Dornbirn.
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VISION 2026
6–8 Oct 2026 · Stuttgart, Germany · Messe Stuttgart
Trade fair · In person
World's leading trade fair for machine vision, held every two years at Messe Stuttgart. Exhibitors show cameras, optics, illumination, vision sensors, software and identification technology, with trends such as embedded vision and deep learning.
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Motek 2026
6–8 Oct 2026 · Stuttgart, Germany · Messe Stuttgart
Trade fair · In person
43rd international trade fair for production and assembly automation, covering feeding technology, material flow, handling and industrial robotics. From 2026 Motek and Bondexpo switch to a two-year cycle and run alongside VISION in Stuttgart.
View details →hub:disrupt 2026
30 Sep 2026 · Dresden, Germany · OSTRA-STUDIOS (Ostra-Dome)
Conference · In person
Tech festival for co-innovation in industrial automation, organized by Smart Systems Hub in Dresden. Its four topic worlds are construction, logistics, factory insight with data- and AI-supported production, and people and change; about 45 exhibitors.
View details →POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026
29 Sep – 1 Oct 2026 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
International trade fair for processing powders, granules, bulk solids and liquids. It shows size reduction, mixing, separation, drying and conveying technology, with pavilions such as Pharma in Focus and Smart Industry in Focus in halls 7A to 9.
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TECH.CON 2026
23–24 Sep 2026 · Dornbirn, Austria · Messequartier Dornbirn
Trade fair · In person
Trade fair for production and process automation, robotics, industrial digitalization and AI in the four-country region around Lake Constance. In 2026 it formed a trade fair duo with movatec for the first time, with around 100 exhibitors and 18 talks.
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movatec 2026
23–24 Sep 2026 · Dornbirn, Austria · Messequartier Dornbirn
Trade fair · In person
New trade fair for logistics and automation in the four-country region, held alongside TECH.CON in Dornbirn. Topics include intralogistics, material flow, warehouse technology, supply chain IT, big data and AI in logistics, up to fully automated storage.
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Ilmac Lausanne 2026
23–24 Sep 2026 · Lausanne, Switzerland · Beaulieu Lausanne
Trade fair · In person
Trade fair for the chemical and life-science industry in western Switzerland, organized by MCH Group. Day 1 focused on process analytical technology, day 2 on biotech, biotools and start-ups, with a conference run with the Swiss Chemical Society.
View details →all about automation Chemnitz 2026
23–24 Sep 2026 · Chemnitz, Germany · Messe Chemnitz
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It is the series' location for the industrial regions of Saxony and Central Germany.
View details →MEORGA Ludwigshafen 2026
16 Sep 2026 · Ludwigshafen, Germany · Friedrich-Ebert-Halle
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
View details →SWISS AUTOMATION 2026
10 Sep 2026 · Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland · OST Campus Rapperswil
Conference · In person
15th edition of the Symposium on Lab Automation and Symposium on Robotics and Industrial Automation at OST in Rapperswil. Talks and an exhibition with more than 30 exhibitors under the theme technology and innovation for a resilient future.
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ineltec 2026
9–10 Sep 2026 · Zurich, Switzerland · Messe Zürich
Trade fair · In person
Meeting point of the Swiss electrical industry, organized by MCH Group in partnership with EIT.swiss. Over 180 exhibitors in halls 3 to 6 showed electrical engineering, building automation, energy in buildings, e-mobility, infrastructure and lighting.
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maintenance Schweiz 2026
26–27 Aug 2026 · Zurich, Switzerland · Messe Zürich
Trade fair · In person
Swiss leading trade fair for industrial maintenance, covering inspection, servicing and repair as well as spare parts, maintenance software and smart maintenance. In 2026 it ran alongside all about automation Zurich with about 60 exhibitors.
View details →all about automation Zurich 2026
26–27 Aug 2026 · Zurich, Switzerland · Messe Zürich
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. Swiss edition held together with maintenance Schweiz; 230 exhibitors and 4,232 visitors.
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VDI-Kongress AUTOMATION 2026
17–18 Jun 2026 · Baden-Baden, Germany · Kongresshaus Baden-Baden
Conference · In person
27th edition of the leading German-language congress for measurement and automation technology, organized by VDI Wissensforum. Topics include AI and data spaces, process automation, discrete production, safety and security, robotics and industrial communication.
View details →MEORGA Halle 2026
17 Jun 2026 · Halle (Saale), Germany · HALLE MESSE
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
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all about automation Straubing 2026
10–11 Jun 2026 · Straubing, Germany · Messehalle Straubing
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It serves Lower Bavaria; the next Straubing edition is planned for June 2028.
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SENSOR+TEST 2026
9–11 Jun 2026 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
International trade fair for sensor, measurement and testing technology, from sensors and components to measuring systems, test equipment and data analysis. It runs with accompanying congresses such as the ITG/GMA conference on sensors and measuring systems.
View details →all about automation Hamburg 2026
2–3 Jun 2026 · Hamburg, Germany · Hamburg Messe
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It serves the Hamburg metropolitan region and northern Germany.
View details →all about automation Wels 2026
20–21 May 2026 · Wels, Austria · Messe Wels
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. Austrian premiere of the series with 268 exhibitors; the next Wels edition is in May 2028.
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interpack 2026
7–13 May 2026 · Düsseldorf, Germany · Messe Düsseldorf
Trade fair · In person
World's leading trade fair for packaging and the related process industries, with machines and lines for food, beverages, pharma and consumer goods. The 2026 edition had 2,804 exhibitors from 65 countries; the next interpack takes place in 2029.
View details →MEORGA Bochum 2026
6 May 2026 · Bochum, Germany · RuhrCongress Bochum
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
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all about automation Heilbronn 2026
6–7 May 2026 · Heilbronn, Germany · redblue Eventlocation
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It targets the Stuttgart, Rhine-Main and Heilbronn-Franconia regions.
View details →HANNOVER MESSE 2026
20–24 Apr 2026 · Hanover, Germany · Hannover Exhibition Grounds
Trade fair · In person
World's leading industrial trade fair, bringing together automation, digital ecosystems, energy solutions, research and supply. The 2026 edition with partner country Brazil ran for five days and drew about 110,000 visitors.
View details →MEORGA Vienna 2026
15 Apr 2026 · Vienna, Austria · Austria Center Vienna
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
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LogiMAT 2026
24–26 Mar 2026 · Stuttgart, Germany · Messe Stuttgart
Trade fair · In person
Europe's largest annual trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management. It covers storage and conveyor technology, picking systems, mobile robots, warehouse software and identification technology for production and distribution logistics.
View details →MEORGA Frankfurt 2026
18 Mar 2026 · Frankfurt am Main, Germany · Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt
Trade fair · In person
One-day regional MEORGA trade fair for measurement, control and automation technology and process control systems, with accompanying technical lectures. It targets users from process industries such as chemicals, pharma, food, water and energy. Admission is free for trade visitors.
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embedded world 2026
10–12 Mar 2026 · Nuremberg, Germany · Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
Trade fair · In person
Exhibition and conference for embedded systems, from components, modules and complete systems to operating systems, tools and security. The 2026 edition had 1,262 exhibitors from 43 countries in seven halls, about 6% more than the previous year.
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all about automation Friedrichshafen 2026
10–11 Mar 2026 · Friedrichshafen, Germany · Messe Friedrichshafen
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. It serves the Lake Constance region, where the series started in 2014.
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LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION Bern 2026
28–29 Jan 2026 · Bern, Switzerland · BERNEXPO
Trade fair · In person
Swiss trade fair for intralogistics and material flow, alternating yearly between Bern and Zurich. It covers storage and conveyor technology, picking systems, autonomous mobile robots, warehouse software and identification technology.
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all about automation Berlin 2026
28–29 Jan 2026 · Berlin, Germany · STATION Berlin
Trade fair · In person
Regional trade fair of the all about automation series for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization. Users and decision-makers meet manufacturers of automation components and systems, robotics suppliers, integrators, software and service providers at uniform stands. This was the first edition of the series in Berlin.
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