WORLD TRADE FAIRS 2026 WHERE TO GO THIS YEAR?
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The ninth edition of Taiwan’s machine tool exhibition,
organised by TMBA (Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory
Builders’ Association), will for the rst time open the doors
ofthe new agship venue TICEC. The theme of TMTS 2026
isAI-Powered Sustainable Manufacturing, with astrong focus
onarticial intelligence, smart technologies, andsustainability
in production. The unique Front-Showroom, Back-Factory
concept connects exhibition displays with real manufacturing
operations inTaiwan’s regional machine tool hub. Theevent
is expected to host 400 exhibitors across 1,800 booths
andattract more than 70,000 professional buyers.
Machine Tool Show
The largest and most inuential manufacturing technology
exhibition in South Korea, organised biennially by KOMMA.
SIMTOS 2026 runs under the theme AI Autonomous
Manufacturing Meets Talent, focusing onadvanced machine
tools, robotics, digital manufacturing, and smart factory
solutions. The event brings together approximately 1,300
exhibitors from 35 countries across more than 6,100 booths
andis expected towelcome over 100,000 visitors. Automotive,
shipbuilding, semiconductor industries, andmetalworking—
all under one roof atthe modern KINTEX complex near Seoul.
Manufacturing Technology Show
The agship event ofNorth American manufacturing andone
ofthe largest industrial exhibitions inthe world. IMTS 2026
marks the 36th edition of this biennial show organised
by AMT at McCormick Place in Chicago. More than 2,000
exhibitors are expected across over 120,000 m² ofexhibition
space, alongside more than 114,000 registered professionals
from 112 countries. Exhibits include metalworking,
additive manufacturing, automation, digital manufacturing,
and more. The event also features the Smartforce Student
Summit, focused onworkforce development inindustry.
Manufacturing Technology Show
One ofthe most prestigious global exhibitions for machine
tools and precision engineering, organised biennially
bythe Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association (JMTBA).
JIMTOF showcases leading Japanese and international
manufacturers ofadvanced machines, tools, andprecision
components. More than 1,000 exhibitors regularly
participate across over 118,000 m² of exhibition space,
attracting more than 114,000 professional visitors. Japanese
industry is synonymous with precision and innovation—
something JIMTOF consistently demonstrates.
International Machine Tool Fair
A leading Indian machine tool exhibition organised
by MMTMA (Madras Machine Tools Manufacturers
Association), serving as a gateway to one of the fastest-
growing industrial markets inthe world. Thecity ofChennai,
often referred toas the“Detroit ofIndia,” hosts this prestigious
biennial B2B event, bringing together manufacturers,
innovators, and industry leaders from more than 26
countries. IMTOF 2026 will feature over 800 exhibitors across
30,000 m² ofexhibition space andis expected toattract more
than 80,000 visitors. Theprogramme includes live machine
demonstrations, expert seminars, CNC technologies,
automation, robotics, andadditive manufacturing.
Machine Tools Fair
The world’s largest industrial trade fair returns under
themotto THINK TECH FORWARD. Hannover Messe 2026
focuses on three key areas: automation and digitalisation
(robotics, AI, cybersecurity), energy and industrial
infrastructure (hydrogen, electrication), and research
and technology transfer. Brazil is the partner country for
2026. TheHannover exhibition grounds will host over 4,000
exhibitors from 150 countries and more than 120,000
visitors from around theglobe.
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