Construction Business Review Conferences

This September, join industry leaders at the Smart Manufacturing for Food & Beverage Summit Europe to align smart initiatives with business goals and drive measurable operational and commercial impact. F&B manufacturers across Europe continue to operate in an increasingly complex environment, shaped by cost volatility, evolving consumer demand, labour and skills shortages, and growing pressure to deliver sustainable, efficient operations. To remain competitive, organisations must move beyond isolated digital initiatives and focus on scalable, value-driven smart manufacturing strategies. This means aligning technology investments with business priorities, enabling data-driven decision-making, and equipping teams across the factory floor to successfully adopt and utilise new tools.

Smart Factories Summit Europe 2026 is a one-day, peer-led event that connects industry experts, OEMs, suppliers, and senior decision-makers to explore how to turn connected plants into a competitive advantage through emerging technologies, workforce transformation, and sustainability at scale.

As the global drive toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy continues to gain momentum, the steel industry - an essential pillar of the manufacturing sector - confronts unprecedented pressure to mitigate its environmental impact while upholding industrial competitiveness. Because of the high recyclability, scrap steel production has established itself as a foundational solution, facilitating substantial reductions in carbon emissions relative to primary steelmaking and playing an integral role in fostering material recycling and reuse across key industries

The 2nd European Vehicle Glazing Innovation Summit 2026 brings together OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, glass manufacturers, material providers, and technology innovators to address the technical, industrial, and regulatory challenges shaping the future of automotive glass. Building on the success of the first edition, this summit provides a focused platform for in-depth discussions on smart glazing, sensor and electronics integration, AR windshields, dynamic tinting, sustainable materials, and circular economy solutions.

Taking place November 18–19 in Frankfurt, Germany, the summit will bring together policymakers, leading producers, technology innovators, and sustainability experts to exchange best practices, highlight emerging solutions, and explore collaborative strategies that strengthen Europe’s supply chain resilience and accelerate the development of a competitive, low-carbon aluminum industry.

International Trade Fair for Composite Materials, Technologies and Products is the largest trade fair in Poland dedicated entirely to the composite materials and technologies industry. It is also the most important industry event in Central and Eastern Europe. At the KOMPOZYT-EXPO® Trade Fair, you'll meet suppliers of lightweight and durable composite materials that have revolutionized industry and have been used for years in industries such as aviation, construction, and automotive.  The 14th KOMPOZYT-EXPO® will take place on October 7-8, 2026.

The premiere edition of the International Trade Fair of Drones and Counter-Drone Systems DRONE SECURITY EXPO will take place on October 7-8, 2026 at EXPO Kraków. The DSE trade fair will be the most important meeting platform in Poland for drone manufacturers, security system suppliers, service operators, uniformed services and representatives of key economic sectors. This is where business meets innovation – from technology launches and live demonstrations to substantive panels and networking with decision-makers.

SYMAS® is one of the most important industrial trade fairs in Poland, where exhibitors comprehensively present technologies related to the processing, handling, transporting, storing, sorting, filtering, separating, grinding and packaging of powder and bulk materials. International Trade Fair for Suppliers of Maintenance Products and Services MAINTENANCE, on the other hand, is the largest trade fair in Poland that comprehensively presents technologies and methods for preventing unplanned downtime and improving the production efficiency of industrial plants. The combination of two widely present industrial issues - handling and transport of powders and bulk materials with maintenance tools and methods - at a single event, allows for a comprehensive presentation of solutions for most manufacturing companies.

The 2nd European Tire Innovation Summit 2026 bridges European excellence with APAC logistics insights, emerging as a pivotal cross-regional forum for tire, automotive and transportation stakeholders. Centered on sustainable supply chain integration, EV tire logistics optimization and circular economy practices, it gathers senior executives and technical experts to address cross-border operational challenges, share cutting-edge strategies and forge synergies that drive efficiency across the global tire transportation and logistics ecosystem..

The Compounding World Expo brings together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from the global compounding industry for two days of networking, knowledge sharing and innovation with the sole purpose to do business. With your free ticket, you'll gain access to the largest concentration of compounding-related exhibits in Europe. Additionally, by accessing the co-located Plastics Extrusion World Expo and Plastics Recycling World Expo, you can benefit from the crossover within these industries.