Upcoming events for metalworking pros
October 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 October 2026
Globe-Tech Engineering Expo: Pune (India), October 2-5
Metavak: Gorinchem (The Netherlands), October 6-8
Aluminium World trade fair: Düsseldorf (Germany), October 6-8
Weldex: Moscow (Russia), October 6-9
SpringWorld: Rosement (IL, USA), October 7-9
E-Tech Europe: Bologna (Italy), October 7-9
METALCON: Orlando (FL, USA), October 7-9
International Fastener Expo: Phoenix (AZ, USA), October 8-9
Fabex: Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), October 11-14
METAL & STEEL: Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), October 11-14
Heat Treatment Congress: Cologne (Germany), October 13-15
ICRF (Ingot casting rolling forging): Bardolino (Italy), October 13-15
Bimu: Milan (Italy), October 13-16
Stainless Steel World Asia: Singapore, October 14-15
Fastener Poland: Kraków (Poland), October 14-15
World Foundry Congress Istanbul: Istanbul (Türkiye), October 18-24
Hydrogen Tech World: Düsseldorf (Germany), October 20-22
EuroBLECH: Hanover (Germany), October 20-23
Fabtech USA: Las Vegas (NV, USA), October 21-23
International Hardware Fair India: New Delhi (India), October 23-25
Jimtof: Tokyo (Japan), October 26-31
Automation & Testing: Vicenza (Italy), October 27-29
GIFA Mexico: Monterrey (Mexico), October 28-30
You may also be interested in reading:
"Countdown to Aluminium 2026: a new hall, two new awards, and what's changed since 2024"
"European Parliament backs CBAM expansion to fasteners, wire, and springs"
Looking for events beyond this month? Visit the Events page to see them all!
