From November 2025 to January 2026, the global industrial engineering sector will witness an intensive exhibition cycle. This period encompasses 20 premier exhibitions strategically distributed across major manufacturing and supply chain hubs, spanning the United States, Germany, China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
This comprehensive analysis by the StarRise Expo Research Center leverages extensive global exhibition databases to provide strategic decision-making insights for both Chinese enterprises and international companies. Our research aims to help businesses deploy precise exhibition strategies that align with evolving global market dynamics.
Distribution of Global Industrial Engineering Exhibitions 2025-2026
1. Industrial Engineering Expo 2025
Date: November 12–14, 2025
Location: Chicago, USA
Previous Scale: Approximately 420 exhibitors, 18,000 professional visitors from 35 countries.
Highlights: Focuses on automation, smart manufacturing, industrial equipment, and process optimization, serving as a key platform for North American manufacturing digital transformation.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Ideal for industrial automation and production solution providers looking to enter the North American market.
- International Enterprises: Recommended to combine with concurrent forums and buyer events to expand brand exposure and establish technical cooperation.
2. Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2025
Date: November 18–20, 2025
Location: Hannover, Germany
Previous Scale: 600 exhibitors, 28,000 visitors, covering 42 countries and regions.
Highlights: Europe's leading Industry 4.0 and smart factory exhibition, showcasing robotic manufacturing, digital factories, and material innovation.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Recommended to showcase robotic systems, sensors, and industrial software solutions to enhance European market recognition.
- International Enterprises: Suitable for manufacturing companies operating in Eurasian markets, seeking cooperation opportunities from high-quality Asian manufacturing supply chains.
3. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Date: November 7–9, 2025
Location: Milan, Italy
Previous Scale: 1,200 academic and industry representatives from 25 countries.
Highlights: An international conference gathering industrial optimization, intelligent systems, and operations management, integrating academic and industry practices.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Can establish R&D cooperation with overseas universities and research institutions to promote industrial AI technology applications.
- International Enterprises: Suitable for research-oriented companies to showcase innovative solutions and seek partners and academic resources.
4. Global Industrial Engineering Conference
Date: December 5–7, 2025
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Previous Scale: 380 exhibitors, 20,000 visitors from over 40 countries.
Highlights: A cross-industry exhibition focusing on supply chain management, energy systems, and smart manufacturing, covering manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for smart manufacturing, green energy, and system integrators to showcase innovative technologies.
- International Enterprises: Can leverage this to expand cooperation networks in North and Latin American markets.
5. Automation & Robotics Expo China
Date: December 10–12, 2025
Location: Shanghai, China
Previous Scale: 800 exhibitors, 60,000 visitors from 22 countries.
Highlights: One of Asia's largest robotics and automation exhibitions, covering industrial robots, control systems, and AI manufacturing solutions.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Focus on showcasing automated production lines and robotic applications to expand overseas client resources.
- International Enterprises: Understand China's manufacturing upgrade trends and seek localized cooperation opportunities.
6. Manufacturing Indonesia
Date: December 3–6, 2025
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Previous Scale: 450 exhibitors, 30,000 visitors from over 20 countries.
Highlights: Southeast Asia's largest manufacturing event, focusing on machine tools, molds, automation equipment, and sustainable production.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Ideal platform to enter Indonesian and Southeast Asian markets, suitable for machine tool and equipment manufacturers.
- International Enterprises: Can directly engage with ASEAN manufacturing base buyers and establish regional supply chain cooperation.
7. Metalex Thailand
Date: November 20–23, 2025
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Previous Scale: 900 exhibitors, 85,000 visitors from 50 countries.
Highlights: ASEAN's leading machining and metal manufacturing exhibition, focusing on CNC equipment and precision processing technology.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for metal processing, mold manufacturing, and machine tool equipment companies to expand into the Southeast Asian market.
- International Enterprises: Can leverage this to expand channel cooperation and procurement relationships in ASEAN.
8. Smart Factory Expo UK
Date: November 25–27, 2025
Location: Birmingham, UK
Previous Scale: 400 exhibitors, 16,000 visitors, involving 27 European countries.
Highlights: Focuses on industrial IoT, AI manufacturing, and sustainable factory management, a barometer for European smart factory trends.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Focus on showcasing IoT devices and smart control systems to enhance European customer recognition.
- International Enterprises: Can evaluate commercial applications of AI and digital factories in global supply chains.
9. International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)
Date: December 15–18, 2025
Location: Chicago, USA
Previous Scale: Over 1,800 exhibitors, 85,000 visitors from 120 countries.
Highlights: One of the world's most influential manufacturing events, showcasing core technologies such as automation, CNC machine tools, and 3D printing.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for high-end equipment manufacturers to showcase the latest innovative technologies.
- International Enterprises: As a top global exhibition, it is a key stage for strengthening brand influence and cooperation networks.
10. India Industrial Expo
Date: December 8–10, 2025
Location: New Delhi, India
Previous Scale: 300 exhibitors, 15,000 visitors.
Highlights: Showcases India's manufacturing potential, covering machine tools, industrial materials, and automation systems.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: India is an important node in the "Belt and Road" strategy, suitable for establishing local cooperation networks.
- International Enterprises: Suitable for testing South Asian market demand and cost control strategies.
11. ArabPlast Dubai
Date: January 10–13, 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
Previous Scale: 400 exhibitors, 20,000 visitors from 32 countries.
Highlights: Core exhibition for Middle East industrial manufacturing, covering plastics, molds, raw materials, and industrial engineering.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for expanding into Middle East and North African markets, focusing on new materials and energy-saving equipment.
- International Enterprises: Can establish brand channels and engineering service networks in the Gulf market.
12. EuroBLECH
Date: November 19–22, 2025
Location: Hannover, Germany
Previous Scale: 1,300 exhibitors, 56,000 professional visitors from 40 countries.
Highlights: World's largest sheet metal processing exhibition, covering cutting, forming, welding, and digital manufacturing technologies.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for showcasing high-end sheet metal processing equipment and metal automation systems.
- International Enterprises: Can understand the latest trends in European industrial manufacturing in the field of automated production.
13. Manufacturing World Tokyo
Date: December 16–18, 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Previous Scale: 2,300 exhibitors, 70,000 visitors.
Highlights: One of Asia's largest manufacturing exhibitions, covering CAD software, robotics, and precision instruments.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Can learn from Japanese industrial management models and seek cooperation in the automation field.
- International Enterprises: Suitable for expanding into the Asian manufacturing supply chain and parts procurement markets.
14. Hannover Messe USA
Date: January 14–17, 2026
Location: Detroit, USA
Previous Scale: 650 exhibitors, 24,000 professional visitors.
Highlights: The American version of Hannover Messe, focusing on industrial digitalization, energy, and automation.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Recommended to showcase smart factories and energy-saving equipment to enhance international brand image.
- International Enterprises: Can establish innovative cooperation and cross-border project connections in the North American market.
15. Expo Manufactura Mexico
Date: January 21–23, 2026
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Previous Scale: 480 exhibitors, 16,000 visitors from 20 countries.
Highlights: Latin America's most influential manufacturing exhibition, focusing on automotive, aerospace, and precision processing.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for expanding into the US-Mexico supply chain market and establishing local manufacturing cooperation.
- International Enterprises: Can strengthen long-term cooperation with North American clients through participation.
16. Smart Industry Expo Korea
Date: November 28–30, 2025
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Previous Scale: 350 exhibitors, 15,000 visitors.
Highlights: Showcases AI-driven manufacturing, smart inspection, and digital twin technologies.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for showcasing industrial AI and semiconductor equipment applications.
- International Enterprises: Can deepen cooperation between Korea and China in smart manufacturing and chip equipment.
17. The Big 5 Construct Egypt
Date: December 10–13, 2025
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Previous Scale: 250 exhibitors, 12,000 visitors.
Highlights: Key exhibition for emerging industrial markets in Africa, focusing on construction equipment and industrial assembly.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Can leverage the "Belt and Road" initiative to expand into the African infrastructure market.
- International Enterprises: Recommended to focus on showcasing engineering equipment and energy-saving manufacturing solutions.
18. International Engineering Fair Brno
Date: November 3–6, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Previous Scale: 750 exhibitors, approximately 35,000 visitors.
Highlights: One of Central Europe's most influential mechanical engineering exhibitions, showcasing energy technology and industrial automation.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for expanding into Central and Eastern European markets and finding local distributors.
- International Enterprises: Can explore cooperation opportunities in energy engineering and mechanical manufacturing.
19. Taiwan Automation Intelligence & Robot Show
Date: November 21–23, 2025
Location: Taipei, Taiwan, China
Previous Scale: 300 exhibitors, 25,000 professional visitors.
Highlights: Focuses on robotic applications, motion control, and system integration, an Asian innovation technology display platform.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Can showcase self-developed robots and AI control systems.
- International Enterprises: Suitable for finding OEM cooperation and Asian manufacturing partners.
20. World Smart Manufacturing Summit
Date: December 19–21, 2025
Location: Nanjing, China
Previous Scale: 900 exhibitors, 40,000 professional visitors.
Highlights: Focuses on global smart manufacturing trends and industrial digitalization, attracting government agencies and global leading enterprises.
Recommended Strategy:
- Chinese Enterprises: Suitable for showcasing smart manufacturing ecosystem achievements and expanding international cooperation.
- International Enterprises: Can leverage this platform to understand China's industrial policies and technological innovation trends.
StarRise Expo Insight: Global Industrial Engineering Exhibitions Enter Strategic Restructuring Phase
The period from late 2025 to early 2026 marks a pivotal phase for industrial engineering exhibitions, characterized by three transformative global trends:
- Rise of Regional Manufacturing Centers: Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East have emerged as strategic hubs for international brand expansion, reflecting shifting global supply chain dynamics;
- Digital Acceleration: Artificial intelligence, IoT technologies, and advanced industrial software are fundamentally reshaping exhibition themes and industry discourse;
- Deepening Internationalization of Chinese Enterprises: Chinese manufacturers are increasingly positioning themselves at international exhibitions as comprehensive solution providers rather than mere product suppliers, signaling a strategic shift toward value-added services.
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Source Materials
10Times, TSNN, EventsEye, Expodatabase International Exhibition Databases
Edited and compiled by: StarRise Expo Research Center · Global Exhibition Watch Department
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