Manufacturing Technology Insights Europe Conferences

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Advanced Ceramics Show is a free-to-attend exhibition and conference bringing together the entire advanced materials supply chain, from research and development through to commercial application. Across two focused days, visitors can explore the latest innovations in technical ceramics, manufacturing processes and technologies, meet leading suppliers, and gain insight into how ceramic materials are shaping future products, systems and infrastructure. Whether you are developing new products, optimising performance or improving sustainability, the show provides the knowledge and connections to support your next move. The Advanced Ceramics Show is co-located with The Advanced Materials Show, Battery Cells & Systems Expo and Vehicle Electrification Expo, bringing together four connected industries for two days of networking, lead generation and education at the NEC, Birmingham

ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo 2026 is the must-attend global event for electronics manufacturers, IT Asset Disposition companies, electronics repairers & resellers, data center owners, large IT users, IT hardware leasing companies and the entire electronics supply chain. Everyone will come together to discover the latest trends, regulations and solutions to create a circular economy for the electronics sector. Covering everything from collection and take-back strategies, refurbishment, re-use, ecodesign, sorting solutions, urban mining and more. The 2026 event is free-to-attend and will showcase 400+ suppliers in the exhibition, 180+ expert speakers in the 4-track conference and attract over 4,500+ global visitors to the Messe Frankfurt.

The Marcus Evans 4th Edition CAPEX Project and Portfolio Management conference taking place on 15-17 June, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany, will bring together senior CAPEX and investment leaders to share practical case studies and insights on how to strengthen capital discipline, improve project execution and secure ROI in an increasingly complex European investment environment. The event will allow participants to understand how leading organisations are optimising portfolios, improving Front-End definition, leveraging data and AI, and adapting financing and governance models to manage megaprojects, regulatory uncertainty and execution risk.

The Marcus Evans 23rd Edition S&OP and Integrated Business Planning Excellence conference taking place in The Hague, Netherlands on 8 - 10 June, 2026 will bring together industry leaders to transform Sales &Operations Planning into a dynamic, interconnected function. Understand the importance of supply chain agility and resilience for competitive advantage while fostering collaboration across functions and adopt a customer-centric approach. Utilize technology, AI, and data to enhance forecast accuracy and align financial objectives with demand forecasting performance. Discover how integrated supply chain planning boosts customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Don’t miss the chance to engage with industry leaders and unlock the next level of resilience and efficiency.

3D PRINT and FIP are joining forces to offer a major event at the crossroads of additive manufacturing technologies and solutions in plastics, composites, and rubber. A true innovation platform over three days, the event allows you to discover the latest additive manufacturing solutions through numerous machines in operation and live demonstrations at the booths, covering all materials, all technologies, and all industries.