Hello, 2026! As you might expect, we’re buzzing to get on the road again. Trade shows represent a fundamental part of our clients’ marketing activities. For us PR professionals, this is where strategy steps off the page and into the real world, where months of planning come together at full volume. In a way, it’s the zenith of what we do!
Most importantly, trade shows allow us to connect our clients with the right media, to reach the right audiences. It’s a little bit like playing matchmaker, and we love it! As is now tradition at the start of a fresh new year, we’ve compiled a list of the trade shows we plan on attending:
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
Set for 3rd – 5th February 2026, this exhibition is one of the UK’s largest regional manufacturing technology, electronics, and subcontracting events.
BIEMH
Taking place in Bilbao (Spain) 2nd – 6th March, this international advanced manufacturing trade show is widely considered a benchmark of the industry.
embedded world Europe
Taking place from 10th – 12th March 2026 in Nuremberg (Germany), embedded world is a leading international fair for embedded systems, covering all aspects from hardware to software.
Instrumentation Live
Scheduled for 18th March 2026, Instrumentation Live will take place in Birmingham (UK). This event focuses on the latest advancements in the fields of test, measurement and control, bringing together industry professionals and exhibitors.
Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC)
Set for 22nd – 26th March 2026 in San Antonio, Texas (USA), APEC focuses on the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business, providing a platform for professionals to discuss and share insights.
Global Industrie
Scheduled for 30th March – 2nd April 2026 in Paris (France), Global Industrie is a major international industry event that brings together various sectors to showcase innovations and solutions for the future.
Hannover Messe
Taking place from 20th – 24th April 2026 in Germany, Hannover Messe is one of the world’s largest trade fairs dedicated to industrial technology, covering a wide range of topics from automation to energy solutions.
SPS Italia
Taking place from 26th – 28th May 2026 in Parma, SPS Italia is a leading trade fair for industrial automation and digitalisation.
PCIM Europe
Set for 9th – 11th June 2026 in Nuremberg (Germany), PCIM Europe is an international exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management.
Hardware Pioneers Max
Scheduled to take place in London on the 10th– 11th June 2026, this event is dedicated to hardware startups and innovators, providing a platform to show new products and technologies.
Automatica Munich
Taking place 22nd – 25th June, this leading exhibition for smart automation and robotics brings together all key technologies in the industry hub of Munich (Germany).
SIDO
Scheduled for 16th – 17th September 2026 in Lyon (France), SIDO is one of Europe’s leading event dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and robotics.
Microelectronics UK London
Taking place on 29th – 30th September 2026 at Excel London, Microelectronics UK is making its exciting debut this year to empower microelectronics businesses on a global stage with world-class expertise and networking opportunities.
Engineering Design Show
Programmed for 7th – 8th October 2026 in Coventry (UK), this show is dedicated to engineering, electronics, and embedded design, offering workshops, keynote presentations, and of course an exhibition.
embedded world North America
Scheduled to take place 22nd-24th, this event focuses on embedded systems and technologies, catering to the North American market. This year’s event will take place in Anaheim.
electronica
Ready to go for 10th – 13th November 2026, electronica is the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronics. Taking place in Munich on a biannual basis, this event always makes a splash in the electronics industry.
SPS – Smart Production Solutions
Taking place from 24th – 26th November 2026 in Nuremberg (Germany), SPS is a leading event for smart and digital automation.
Are you attending any? If so, be sure to approach us – we would love to talk to you. Here’s to another year of teamwork and tech! See you on the show floor!