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Light + Building
@Messe Frankfurt March 8-13, 2026Every 2 years, the lighting and building industries come together in Germany to attend Light + Building. This show attracts approximately 2,700 exhibitors and 220,000 attendees to share the latest lighting industry trends and building services technology.Similar to Light Fair in the United States, this show offers attendees a variety of new products in the field of lighting, home and building automation, and electrical enginering.
Europe, Building Industry
Con Expo/ Con Agg
@Las Vegas Convention Center March 10-14, 2026Every 3 years, ConExpo/Con-Agg comes back to Las Vegas. This is a trade show for the construction industry including plant, equipment and materials. For many years, Absolute Exhibits has produced a variety of trade show exhibits at this show, from 20×10 booths to massive machine- heavy booths. Whether located inside or outside this incredible show, Absolute Exhibits can produce a trade show exhibit that draws a crowd.
USA, Building Industry ;Manufacturing
Wire
@Messe Dusseldorf April 13-17, 2026Over the course of a few days, over 38,000 visitors walk the exhibit halls of Wire Dusseldorf in search of new innovations in the cable and wire industry. Similar to CABLETEC in the US, this leading industry show boasts that 2/3 of those visitors also found business partners at this show.
Europe, Electronics and Technology
INDEX
@Palexpo April 21-26, 2026Similar to the IDEA show in the US that is held every 3 years, Index focuses on the global nonwovens industry. Truly a massive show, Index takes up over 50,00 square meters of space to connect over 660 exhibitors with nearly 13,000 exhibitors from 100+ countries. This has become a global marketplace to connect customers and suppliers in the nonwovens industry across the globe.
Europe, Manufacturing
Techtextil Frankfurt
@Messe Frankfurt April 21-24, 2026Similar to the IDEA show in the US, Techtextil Frankfurt is a large trade show focusing on textiles and nonwovens. Held every 2 years, this large trade show is a natural complement to the IDEA show in the US. Over 1,800 exhibitors reach 47,000 visitors in this massive trade show that spans multiple days and exhibit halls. Over 116 countries are represented, making this a can’t miss event.
Europe, Manufacturing
Interpack
@Messe Dusseldorf May 7-13, 2026Interpack is a large processing and packaging expo that occurs every 3 years in Germany. This show features over 2,800 exhibitors and over 170,000 attendees. This packaging show focuses on food, pharmaceuticals, baking, and non-food consumer goods. Similar to Pack Expo in the United States, this show is a must attend show for packaging companies seeking to open new markets.
Europe, Manufacturing
Interzoo Europe
@Nuremberg Exhibition Center May 12-15, 2026Interzoo is widely regarded as the world’s largest exhibition for the global pet supplies market. Every two years, nearly 2,000 exhibitors connect with over 38,000 visitors from across the globe. Every aspect of the global pet market is here- aquaria, terraria, dog and cat supplies, items for small rodents, birds, equestrian, and more.This show is similar to Global Pet Expo and SuperZoo in the US and a natural extension of an exhibiting program that would include those American trade shows.
Europe, Pet
Interzum Bogota
@Corferias – Centro de Convenciones May 12-15, 2026Interzum Bogota is the sister show Interzum in Europe. It focuses on furniture production and interior design. Similar to the US show, the Woodworking Show, it features stylish interiors from exhibitors across the globe. Over 13,000 visitors peruse 100 exhibitors’ products, making it a can’t miss event for the furniture industry.
South and Central America, Home & Garden
ILA Berlin
@Berlin ExpoCenter Airport June 10-14, 2026ILA Berlin is one of the largest aerospace trade shows in the world. More than 65,000 industry professionals and another 115,000 members of the public visit the show to see over 1,000 exhibitors putting their products on display. Easily the largest aerospace trade show in Europe, it is similar to the US shows NBAA-BACE and MRO Americas.
Europe, Aerospace, Aviation and Transportation
Hillhead
@Hillhead Quarry June 23-25, 2026Every two years, the quarrying, construction and recycling industries gather in a limestone quarry in Derbyshire, UK. This massive event draws over 550 exhibitors and nearly 20,000 visitors to the exhibiting arena. Similar to shows such as bauma or the US show Con Expo, this is where industry leaders and innovators gather to do business alongside live demonstrations and static displays.
Europe, Building Industry