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Automechanika
@Messe Frankfurt September 8-12, 2026Automechanika is one of the world’s leading automotive shows with 16 events held worldwide. Automechanika Germany hosts over 5,000 exhibitors and over 135,000 attendees to Frankfurt every year. In addition to its other regional shows, it is a complementary show to shows such as NADA, SEMA, NIADA and AAPEX in the United States. Exhibitors focus on areas such as body/ paint, tires and wheels, diagnostics and repair, classic cars, and automotive technology.
Europe, Automotive
International Manufacturing Technology Show
@McCormick Convention Center September 9-14, 2026The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is one of the largest industrial manufacturing trade shows in the world held every two years in September at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event draws over 2,400 exhibitors and 115,000 registrants. Absolute Exhibits has had a very large presence at this show, producing some of the most widely talked about trade show exhibits.
USA, Manufacturing
AMB
@Messe Stuttgart September 14-19, 2026Every two years, AMB provides the international exhibition for metal working. This event spans over 125,800 sq. meters to connect over 1,550 exhibitors with another nearly 20,000 visitors. Over five days, the focus is on innovations, technologies and concepts for the production of tomorrow. Similar to the American Welding Society’s Fabtech show held in Vegas, this is a show for professionals seeking to innovate and stay at the forefront of their industry.
Europe, Building Industry
Expolux
@Expo Center Norte September 15-18, 2026Every 2 years, over 25,000 lighting industry professionals gather in Brazil for the continent’s premier lighting trade show. Over 350 exhibitors reach a multinational group of attendees to show off their latest innovations and designs. Similar to the US show Lightfair, this show promises to connect your business with an audience from across the globe.
South and Central America, Home & Garden
Innotrans
@Messe Berlin September 22-25, 2026Every 2 years, leaders in the transportation industry gather in Berlin to discuss the future of mobility. This show is so large it takes up 41 exhibition halls to present 5 distinct transportation categories- railway technology, railway infrastructure, public transport, interiors and tunnel construction. The US has similar shows such as the Transportation Research Board’s annual show that are great complements to this massive show.
Europe, Aerospace, Aviation and Transportation
Global Produce and Floral Show
@Orange County Convention Center October 15-17, 2026The Global Produce and Floral Show attracts over 20,000 participants in the food industry. At this show, growers, shippers, fresh produce and businesses across the supply chain come together to exhibit. Every year, Absolute Exhibits has had a large presence at this show, creating some of the most inventive and stand-out exhibits on the trade show floor.
USA, Food & Beverage
SIAL PARIS
@Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center October 17-21, 2026Every 2 years, over 7,200 exhibitors at SIAL Paris reach attendees from 119 countries. This show proves to be a source of inspiration and innovation where 21 sectors of the food business are present. Importers, processors and buyers all convene in one location, similar to US shows like PMA United Fresh.
Europe, Food & Beverage
Anuga Foodtec
@Cologne Exhibition Center February 23-26, 2027Anuga FoodTec is one of the world’s largest food technology trade shows in existence. Similar to IFT in the USA, this show presents innovations and visions for the future of food technology across the entire value chain of the food and beverage industry. This show represents 8 verticals of the food technology business, spanning over 165,000 square meters. Over the course of a few days, 55,000 visitors will view over 1,800 exhibitors’ products. This is a great show to add to your trade show exhibiting program.
Europe, Food & Beverage
The International Plastics Showcase
@Orange County Convention Center May 3-7, 2027Founded in 1937 by a small group of friends and competitors with a sense of mission and camaraderie, Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) promotes and has advanced the interests of the plastics industry, provided companies with a forum to address issues and identify opportunities, and helped catalyze growth through eight decades.Produced by PLASTICS, NPE is the world’s leading plastics trade show and conference, which offers a full array innovative solutions and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of plastics. Absolute Exhibits regularly produces trade show exhibits at this show, small and large.
USA, Manufacturing