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Mining Metals Uzbekistan took place from 28 to 30 October 2025 in Tashkent and has established itself as an important trade fair for the mining and metals industry.
Every year, more than 600 VDMA members supply process technology components and systems to 150 countries around the world. Here you will find the current process technology trade fair lists.
German Pavilion at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026 – International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, and Construction Vehicles.
The trade fair year 2026 calls solution providers from the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors to Mumbai, Beijing, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, among others. Private sector booths will add extras in Rio and the home market Hamburg.
This overview is intended to support the announcement, planning and participation in relevant trade fairs and exhibitions in the sub-sectors and groups of the VDMA.
News from Indian Food and Beverage Sector
With a record area of 110,000 m² and around 1,800 exhibitors, PTC ASIA once again underlined its role as the leading trade fair for drive technology and fluid power in the Far East. An impressive showcase for the entire industry.
The Power Transmission Engineering and Fluid Power associations organize joint stands at trade fairs in Germany exclusively for member companies via VDMA Services. Abroad, we apply for so-called German Pavilions from interesting foreign markets.
Exclusively for members, the specialist department for water and wastewater technology provides a new information service with its publication "Marketplace Water and Wastewater Technology".
Industries in Southeast Asian markets are facing challenges: Is China's overcapacity threatening to deindustrialise the region?
The second meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the OECD Tractor Codes took place in Antalya, Turkey, in November 2025.
WIN EURASIA has been the leading trade fair in the Eurasian region for suppliers of modern manufacturing technologies for mechanical and plant engineering for almost 30 years. A German Pavilion supports small and medium-sized German companies in particular.
Which trade fairs are coming up in 2026?
From 13 to 14 November 2025, the autumn edition of the Rebuild Ukraine trade fair took place, focusing on construction and energy.
From April 1 to 3, 2026, the mechanical engineering industry will meet in Astana for the Kazakhstan Machinery Fair, the leading platform for industrial technologies in Central Asia.
bauma SAUDI ARABIA - International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles in the Middle East.
German Pavilion at bauma China 2026 - International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Yemen is responsible for the official organization of the German Pavilion on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Deadline: 15 November 2025.
Our trade fair calendar has served as a valuable guide for our members for many years.
On the initiative of the VDMA Forum Process Technology, several water trade fairs have once again made it into the German government's foreign trade fair program in 2026. The destinations are pure treasures.
Every year, Mining Indonesia in Jakarta is a central meeting place for the international mining industry - and 2025 was no exception.
The VDMA is once again offering its members and European companies the opportunity to participate in a joint pavilion at Laser World of Photonics China 2026, taking place from March 18–20, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
From 22 to 26 September 2025, the German Pavilion initiated by us took place at PERUMIN in Arequipa. Excellent visitor numbers and quality testify to the dynamic mood in the Peruvian mining industry.
For the first time with federally funded joint stand, registration still possible until 5.12.
SEA JAPAN is the most important international shipbuilding trade fair in the important shipbuilding nation of Japan.
From 24 to 27 November 2025, the construction trade fair will be the meeting place for the booming construction industry in the Middle East.
LogiMAT India 2026 - from February 5 to 7 in Mumbai - is once again part of the German government's official foreign trade fair program. The German Pavilion offers discounted conditions for interested companies.
Held on 3rd to 5th September 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Which trade fairs are coming up in 2026?
The world's largest trade fair for LNG, gas and hydrogen is returning to Milan this year. German participation with 33 exhibitors and another 20 members from DACH.
AHK Colombia is organizing a German Pavilion at MinExpo (15/16 April 2026) - the most important industry event for the mining industry in Colombia. VDMA Mining & Minerals supports this project.
Register now for the German Pavilion: Exponor 2026 is one of the most important mining and energy trade fairs in Latin America and will take place from 8 to 11 June 2026 in Antofagasta, in northern Chile.
Current exhibitor list of all VDMA members exhibiting at ITMA in Singapore.
VDMA organizes delegation trip on the occasion of Philconstruct in Manila in November 2025. Philippine construction industry benefits from infrastructure programs and expects strong growth.
Companies can register for the German Pavilion at Excon in Bangalore until August 9. India's largest trade fair will take place for the 12th time in December. India is the world's most dynamic market.
The Big 5 Saudi Construct2025 in Riyadh was a major industry event with over 33,000 trade visitors and 1,088 exhibitors.
VDMA accompanied German joint participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025.
VDMA offers joint stand at Navalia 2026 - registration now open - please provide feedback
Following a rather disappointing trade fair in 2023, the 2025 edition ensured great satisfaction among exhibitors.
The foreign trade department informs you about the latest developments in exports and supports you in accessing difficult markets. We support your international activities with offices worldwide and practical information.
On the initiative of the VDMA Forum Process Technology, several water trade fairs have once again made it into the German government's foreign trade fair program in 2025. The destinations are not just in the east and the west.
More and more companies are showing interest in participating in trade fairs in Asia and the Middle East.
This year, Germany will once again be represented with a joint booth at the two glass industry trade fairs in Mumbai.
Inter Expo Consult GmbH, VDMA and BMWK are organising the German Pavilion at LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA 2025 from 17-19 September 2025 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, concurrently with productronica India.
Photonics West, a leading trade fair for optics and photonics, took place in San Francisco from 28 to 30 January 2025. The German Pavilion was applied for by VDMA WG Laser for the first time.
The largest energy-related trade fair, SMART ENERGY WEEK, took place from February 19 to 21 at Tokyo Big Sight. Germany was strongly represented with three pavilions.
From July 30 to August 6, 2025, the VDMA is offering a trip to Australia for agricultural machinery manufacturers in cooperation with DLG.
Asia's leading trade fair sees a brilliant comeback with record exhibitor and visitor numbers. Industry sentiments defy subdued outlook for the Chinese market.
The overview provides an overview of the trade fairs in the industry - broken down by country and date. The overview is updated regularly.
VDMA supports companies in opening up international markets by participating in trade fairs, among other things. In addition to its own trade fair stands in Germany, it offers companies the opportunity to exhibit at group stand (German Pavilions).
Foreign guests face various challenges when applying for a visa and entering Germany. Inviting companies can support them.
The customers of the VDMA Mining & Minerals members are located on all 5 continents. Accordingly, we offer regular forums in steering committees to exchange information on the development of the markets there.
German machine tool manufacturers represent the largest foreign participation at CCMT
Glass South America, the most important trade fair for the glass industry in Latin America, will take place in Sao Paulo from June 12 to 15, 2024.
Overview of foreign trade fairs that have been included in the BMWE funding program at the request of the VDMA, VDMA-supported, private-sector joint stands and trade fair lists 2025 and 2026.
The calendar with the most important trade fairs 2024 in the field of Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies is available for download here.
In the fall of 2022, one major industrial trade fair will follow the next. Trade fairs are currently celebrating a strong comeback - and yet they must allow themselves to be fundamentally questioned. How much exhibition hall is still needed and how much virtual showroom should there be in the future?
Whenever the opportunity arises at trade fairs abroad, Staiger GmbH tries to participate in the German Pavillion. CEO Marc Staiger has several reasons for this, as he reveals in an interview - and a suggestion for improvement.
The VDMA gives you the opportunity to take advantage of joint stands. Especially for SMEs, this is a considerable facilitation at trade fairs.
73 exhibitors exhibited at the German Pavilion in 2024. There will again be a federally funded joint participation in 2025. Benefit from the online registration for the foreign trade fair program!
In 2022, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia will again organize numerous state community stands at selected leading trade fairs in Germany at an attractive service package.
The Precision Fair from 13 - 14.11.2024 is the most important annual meeting place for precision technology and takes place in the Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch Netherlands
VDMA Foreign Trade advises you with regard to international markets. In addition, there are various offers from the federal and state governments that support the development of international markets.
The federal states support trade fair activities of SMEs. AUMA has compiled an overview of the support offers.
A new provider of trade fair information is sending out letters that can be interpreted as invoices. The VDMA recommends to check the letters carefully.
Where answers count and expertise is required: At VDMA Photovoltaik Equipment, you receive all the services the industry needs in Germany. Professional and reliable, we are the drive and backing for your company. We catch the top themes and create values for you.
Trade fairs are of great importance in international marketing. Due to the high costs, the selection of suitable trade fairs is of particular importance.
China, India, Japan, USA, Brazil or Singapore: Our VDMA liaison offices abroad help you with your commitment in the most important foreign markets.
