Upcoming events for metalworking pros

May sees a wave of trade fairs and industry events. Let’s explore the most exciting happenings in the metalworking sector in the coming weeks!
With this monthly news column, Expometals.net highlights key trade shows, conferences, and webinars to help you stay connected and exchange knowledge with your industry peers. You can find a complete list of industry events in our Events section, where you can plan all your upcoming event attendance.
Upcoming unmissable events
This month features a variety of trade fairs, industry gatherings, and symposia worldwide, focusing on key sectors of the steel and metal industry. Highlights include fasteners, wire, tube, cable, and sheet metal, along with closely related fields.
The lineup also includes key conferences and special events on robotics, automation, and sustainability, as well as construction, technology, and other industries that rely on steel and metal products. Featuring leading companies in the manufacturing sector, these events offer valuable insights and networking opportunities.
From America to Asia and Europe, it’s time to pack your briefcase, grab your business cards, and head to these must-attend industry meetups!
The top metalworking trade shows in May 2025
AISTech: Nashville, USA, May 5-8
Metalflow Alliance Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 5-7
Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo: Milwaukee, USA, May 6-8
Control: Stuttgart, Germany, May 6-9
Made in Steel: Milan, Italy, May 6-8
Lamiera: Milan, Italy, May 6-8
FABTECH Mexico: Monterrey, Mexico, May 6-8
Fastener Fair India: Mumbai, India, May 8-10
International Hardware Fair Italy: Bergamo, Italy, May 8-9
Interwire: Atlanta, USA, May 13-15
SPS Italia: Parma, Italia, May 13-15
Green Steel World: Düsseldorf, Germany, May 13-14
Hydrogen Tech World: Düsseldorf, Germany, May 13-14
METALTECH Malaysia: Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, May 14-17
INTERMACH: Bangkok, Thailand, May 14-17
Öresund Industrial Exhibition: Malmö, Sweden, May 21-22
International Fastener Show China: Shanghai, China, May 22-24
EMAF: Matosinhos, Portugal, May 27-30
WIN EURASIA: Istanbul, Türkiye, May 28-31
Aluminium USA: Nashville, USA, May 28-29
Fastener Fair USA: Nashville, USA, May 28-29
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Interwire Trade Exposition 2025: exhibitor list, key topics, and conference highlights
Looking for events beyond this month? Visit the Events page to see them all!