MECSPE 2027 - International Fair for the Manufacturing Industry

MECSPE, the international trade fair for the manufacturing industry, returns to BolognaFiere from March 3 to 5, 2027, for its 25th edition. Organized by Senaf, the three-day exhibition brings together manufacturers, technology providers, and industry professionals to explore the latest developments in industrial production.

With a focus on technological innovation, automation, robotics, digitalization, sustainability, and professional training, MECSPE 2027 will offer opportunities for business networking, knowledge sharing, and discovering new solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness.

MECSPE 2027 exhibition sectors: technologies across the manufacturing supply chain

The exhibition covers 13 thematic sectors, offering a comprehensive overview of industrial technologies, materials, machinery, and services. Key areas include machine tools, sheet metal working equipment, mechanical subcontracting, additive manufacturing, automation and robotics, digital manufacturing, logistics, surface treatments, nonferrous metals and alloys, quality control, power transmission, electronics, and plastics processing. Visitors will be able to explore technologies for precision machining, metal forming, industrial automation, and advanced manufacturing, while connecting with suppliers and potential business partners across the industrial supply chain.

Innovation, digitalization, and skills at MECSPE 2027

The 2027 edition will focus on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of manufacturing, including production efficiency, technological transformation, and workforce development. The exhibition program will feature thematic halls, conferences, and special initiatives dedicated to emerging industrial trends. MECSPE LAB will provide a platform for technological demonstrations, innovative projects, and discussions involving companies, research institutions, and industry professionals. The opening conference will also present the latest findings from the MECSPE Observatory on the manufacturing industry, offering insights into the sector's evolution and investment priorities.

MECSPE past editions: the results of 2026

The 2026 edition of MECSPE, held from March 4 to 6 at BolognaFiere, attracted 60,581 professional visitors and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. The event featured 13 thematic shows, 18 special initiatives, and 157 conferences, confirming its role as a major meeting point for the manufacturing industry. International participation included 340 exhibiting companies from more than 20 countries, highlighting the exhibition's international reach. The 2026 edition also featured Elettronica Italia, an initiative dedicated to the electronics supply chain, covering electronic design, components, manufacturing equipment, testing systems, and electronics manufacturing services (EMS). Its exhibition area included live demonstrations of electronics production technologies. 

Building on these results, MECSPE 2027 aims to strengthen connections between manufacturers, technology suppliers, and industry professionals, supporting innovation and new business opportunities across the industrial sector.