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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.

From March 31 to April 4, 2025, trAIDe GmbH is conducting a business initiation to Colombia on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. It is part of the market development program for SMEs.

Numerous VDMA member companies will be exhibiting at this year's leading international trade fair for environmental technologies. A list of participating companies can be found here.

The EIMA - International Exhibition for Agricultural and Garden Machinery will take place in Bologna from November 10-14, 2026. The drive technology and fluid technology trade associations have applied for funding from the BMWE, which has now been approved.

For the fifth time, exhibitors and VDMA members presented themselves to young visitors and provided exciting insights into the various apprenticeships in the construction equipment industry.

From 7 to 11 April 2025, all eyes were once again on the future at the joint stand of eleven universities, colleges and institutes.

As a VDMA member, Kohnle GmbH Hartmetall-Werkzeug-Fabrik will be demonstrating at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025 what networked and sustainable woodworking looks like today - with smart tool solutions made in Germany.

Thinking tools digitally - that is the guiding principle of iBlade®. At LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025, the specialist from Kolbermoor will be demonstrating how intelligent tool management can be used to efficiently manage almost all (cutting) tools.

As one of the world's largest scientific conferences on fluid power, it offers users, manufacturers and scientists an international forum for exchanging experiences on hydraulic and pneumatic drives and systems.

Strong signals from the market: the construction machinery industry is extremely satisfied with the course of bauma 2025 - contrary to all fears, there was no reluctance to invest.

More and more companies are showing interest in participating in trade fairs in Asia and the Middle East.

With around 225 exhibitors, North Rhine-Westphalia was once again the strongest federal state at Hannover Messe 2025. ProduktionNRW represented mechanical engineering and production technology from NRW.

Around 450 guests at the ICM joined in the excitement as the innovations that impressed the expert jury were officially announced on the eve of bauma in Munich. The five winners of the bauma Innovation Award 2025 have now been selected.

In turbulent times, good trade relations are just as important as innovation. With the guest country Canada and the focus on the use of artificial intelligence in production, Hannover Messe 2025 has set the right signals.

With around 225 exhibitors, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is once again the strongest federal state at Hannover Messe 2025. ProduktionNRW will be representing mechanical engineering and production technology from NRW.

High registration figures with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From April 21 to 24, 2026, international suppliers will present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs

A new VDMA study shows: for the first time, social engineering and phishing are the biggest cyber threats to companies, followed by human error and sabotage

Europe and its close relations with host country Canada shaped the opening of Hannover Messe 2025. VDMA President Bertram Kawlath emphasized the strengths of both partners.

The Startup Area @ LIGNA.FutureSquare went into the next round. From May 26 to 30, 2025, 14 startups from four countries presented their pioneering solutions for the industry at LIGNA, the world's leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing.

Which trade fairs are coming up this year?

AUMA has published a guideline for the uniform calculation of greenhouse gases when organizing trade fairs.

AUMA has completely revised and revised its publication "Successful trade fair participation - from initial planning to lasting impact".

Benefit from the comprehensive expertise of the VDMA at the Hannover Messe! Take the opportunity for personal expert discussions with VDMA employees from various fields.

In cooperation with Baden-Württemberg International, the Industry 4.0 Baden-Württemberg Alliance is once again participating with a joint stand in the Digital Ecosystems area. 25 exhibitors will present trend solutions for digitalization. Visit u

Which trade associations, departments, forums and working groups are taking part this year? You can find this and more information on the planned events and key topics in the network flyer.

More than 730 exhibitors from 26 countries will be showcasing the latest developments in the metalworking industry and supplier sector at Intec and Z. For VDMA East and the East German exhibitors, the industrial trade fairs are a stroke of luck for the region.

At LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025, the startup improvem from Austria shows how the digital twin makes wood processing more transparent, efficient and sustainable - for smarter production processes and future-proof companies.

Revolutionizing intralogistics with intelligent wood-based materials - that is ligenium's mission. The startup, which was already nominated for the 2023 Mechanical Engineering Summit Startup Award, is presenting itself for the first time at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025.

Here you can download the latest publications of the Power Systems Association and the exhibiting working groups Fuel Cells and Power-to-X for Applications.

The partner country of Hannover Messe 2025 is Canada: The country is attractive for the European mechanical and plant engineering industry and offers significant growth potential.

After a successful debut at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2023, Polish startup Deeplai will exhibit again at the Startup Area this year. Deeplai brings state-of-the-art AI technologies to the wood industry.

In 2023, EMO Hannover attracted numerous company representatives from the production technology sector. It will take place again from September 22 to 26, 2025 and will further expand the focus on matchmaking between startups and corporates in the Startup Area.

Texprocess is strengthening its offering for the upcoming edition from 21 to 24 April 2026 with a restructured hall layout, additional product areas and the expansion of content formats.

Around 25 exhibitors will be showcasing their innovations, application examples and technologies for shaping the future at the NRW joint stand at the Hannover Messe in Hall 7 Stand A28 from March 31 to April 4, 2025.

From July 30 to August 6, 2025, the VDMA is offering a trip to Australia for agricultural machinery manufacturers in cooperation with DLG.

SAUTER Germany and VDMA at the ISH 2025

Once again, the Innovation World Cup Series will take place at Hannover Messe 2025 to honor outstanding techpreneurs. 17 startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs will pitch live on April 1.

PTC ASIA is the most important trade fair for drive and fluid technology in the Far East - and has been for decades. Secure your last places now! Registrations will be accepted until the end of July.

Deutsche Messe AG provides active support in making travel arrangements and booking accommodation for trade fairs in Hanover. The various offers are bundled at get2fairs.com.

Interview on the road to K 2025 with Ulrich Reifenhaeuser, Chairman of the K Exhibitor Advisory Board, and Thorsten Kuehmann, Managing Director of the VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association

VDMA Services GmbH is organizing a joint stand at AGRITECHNICA 2025 exclusively for VDMA members. Visit our 12 exhibitors from 9-15.11.2025 in Hanover, Hall 17, H07.

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).

By efficiently bundling personal contacts, trade fairs make an important contribution to climate protection and sustainability because additional travel is avoided.

From November 26-28, the HEATEXPO trade fair in Dortmund will offer a platform for exchange between politicians, municipal utilities and suppliers on current topics in the field of heat supply.

Texcare International celebrated its comeback from November 6 to 9 with an extraordinarily high level of internationality and top marks from participants. 305 companies from 32 countries showcased their innovations in automation and energy efficiency.

Texcare International brings the world of textile care together in Frankfurt am Main. 305 companies from 32 countries demonstrate the innovative strength of their industry.

WIN EURASIA is the largest international industrial trade fair in the region. It took place at the Istanbul Expo Center near Atatürk Airport and once again featured a German Pavilion. Follow-up date for 2026: June 10-13.

At the Expert Stage of EnergyDecentral, VDMA Power Systems will be presenting discussion panels and specialist lectures.

Foreign guests face various challenges when applying for a visa and entering Germany. Inviting companies can support them.

Automation, energy saving, circular models and textile hygiene - together with its partners, the leading trade fair has designed a supporting program that can provide progressive impetus for the future of the sector.

Find the current site plan for Interschutz 2026 here!

The VDMA Trade Association Security Systems) visited Security Essen from 17 to 20 September to find out about the latest innovations and trends in the industry.

For many years, our trade fair calendar has served as a valuable guide for our members.

AUMA has now published the annual publication AUMA Trends 2024/2025 in English.

Companies from Germany will be supported with an expanded program at trade fairs abroad.

The state of NRW is organizing a joint stand at Hannover Messe 2025, which will take place in Hanover from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Interested parties are welcome to register for participation.

Hannover Messe 2025 became the stage for drive and fluid technology. In Halls 4, 5 and 6, leading companies presented their innovations for intelligent and sustainable production.

According to AUMA, the latest Global Exhibition Barometer published by UFI shows that the trade fair industry has emerged from the coronavirus-induced trough with record sales.

AUMA informs that visa waiting times for international exhibitors and visitors who want to participate in trade fairs in Germany are still too long in many countries.

The digital registration documents for EMO 2025 are currently being sent out. The world's leading trade fair for production technology is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the next event, scheduled for 22 to 26 September 2025 in Hanover.

Share of exhibitor and visitor numbers for 2023 are above pre-corona levels for the first time again The high international share is one of the great advantages of Germany as a trade fair location.

AUMA: The Society for Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics (FKM) has published its report on the key trade fair figures for 2023.

AUMA annual publication "Trends 2024/2025" with current figures, data and facts on Germany as a trade fair location

Trade visitors to AMB 2024 in Stuttgart from September 10 to 14 can find out about the new, internationally sought-after OPC UA Companion Specification for Cutting Tools for the manufacture of cutting tools.

Rising energy costs are a driving factor for innovation in commercial textile care. They give rise to new solutions that lower consumption, reduce emissions and often extend the service life of textiles.

GrindingHub 2024 opened today with a ceremony. The international trade fair for grinding technology is taking place in Stuttgart for the second time.

World's leading trade fair for production technology shortened by one day

More than 130,000 visitors from 150 countries were impressed by the innovative strength of North Rhine-Westphalia - the strongest federal state with around 250 exhibitors at the Hannover Messe.

With around 250 exhibitors, North Rhine-Westphalia is once again the strongest federal state at Hannover Messe 2024, with ProduktionNRW representing mechanical engineering and production technology from NRW.

German machine tool manufacturers represent the largest foreign participation at CCMT

GrindingHub 2024 shining the spotlight on grinding technology

Working groups, trade fairs, congresses of the Fluid Power Association - everything at a glance.

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.

Registration for German Pavilions organised by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs can now be made online. A one-time accreditation is required.

Organizer welcomes 826 exhibitors

Virtual event formats were prevalent during the pandemic. Virtual trade shows have failed, but many obvious impacts on trade shows have not.