European Electronic Industry Trade Events 2026

For buyers and sellers of electronic test and measurement equipment, 2026 offers a strong calendar of European trade shows focused on electronics, embedded systems, measurement, and EMC. 

Why these events matter for Test & Measurement

• Access to design engineers, OEMs, contract manufacturers, and labs who specify and use test equipment.
• Early visibility of new product launches that will eventually feed the secondary market.
• Opportunities to meet distributors, rental companies, and service providers who may have surplus or trade-in stock.

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Key European Electronics & T&M Events in 2026

Below is a selection of relevant European electronic industry trade events in date order. Always check the organiser’s website for the latest details before booking, as dates and venues can change.

 

LOPEC 2026 – Printed Electronics

LOPEC is a leading international exhibition and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics, bringing together researchers, equipment manufacturers, and industrial users. Printed electronics is increasingly relevant for sensors, smart labels, and IoT devices that require specialised test solutions.

• Dates: 24–26 February 2026
• Location: Messe München, Munich, Germany
• Focus: Printed electronics, materials, production equipment, and applications.
• Website: https://lopec.com

 

Embedded World 2026

Embedded World is one of the most important global events for embedded systems, covering hardware, software, tools, and services used in everything from industrial automation to automotive and communications. The show attracts a large community of engineers who also specify oscilloscopes, logic analysers, protocol testers, and other development tools.

• Dates: 10–12 March 2026
• Location: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
• Focus: Embedded systems, microcontrollers, development tools, IoT, connectivity, safety and security.
• Website: https://www.embedded-world.de/en

 

W3+ Fair Wetzlar 2026

W3+ Fair Wetzlar links optics, electronics, and mechanics and attracts product developers from precision engineering, measurement technologies, and related sectors. This cross-disciplinary environment is well aligned with high-end metrology and optical test equipment.

• Dates: 18–19 March 2026
• Location: Buderus Arena, Wetzlar, Germany
• Focus: Optics, electronics, mechanics, precision engineering, measurement technologies.
• Website: https://w3-fair.com (Wetzlar edition)

 

EMV 2026 – Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMV is one of Europe’s most important trade fairs and congresses dedicated to electromagnetic compatibility, regularly attended by major EMC test equipment manufacturers and users. It provides an excellent overview of current EMC standards, test methods, and equipment, including chambers, receivers, amplifiers and field probes.

• Dates: 24–26 March 2026
• Location: Cologne (Köln), Germany
• Focus: EMC test and measurement, standards, services, accessories, and systems.
• Website: https://emv.mesago.com

 

Analytica 2026

analytica is a major international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics, with a strong focus on instrumentation and high-precision measurement systems. Many exhibitors and visitors rely on oscilloscopes, power analysers, RF equipment, and data acquisition systems in both R&D and production test.

• Dates: 24–27 March 2026
• Location: Messe München, Munich, Germany
• Focus: Laboratory instruments, analysis systems, biotech equipment, quality control, and related software.
• Website: https://www.analytica.de/en

 

DATE 2026 – Design, Automation and Test in Europe

DATE is a major international event for design, automation, and test in Europe, covering systems-on-chip, boards, and embedded software. It combines conference and exhibition and is strongly focused on electronic design automation and test strategies.

• Dates: 20–22 April 2026
• Location: Verona, Italy
• Focus: IC and system design, verification, test, EDA tools, and methodologies.
• Website: https://www.date-conference.com

 

Other Measurement & Laboratory-Focused Fairs

In addition to the major flagship shows above, Europe hosts a number of specialised fairs for measurement, control, and testing technology across 2026. Events such as CONTROL-STOM (industrial measurement technology) and FORUM LABO (laboratory technology) provide more niche opportunities depending on your vertical focus.

• CONTROL-STOM 2026 (Kielce, Poland): Industrial measuring technology, destructive testing equipment, and analytical instrumentation.
• FORUM LABO Lyon 2026 (Lyon, France): Laboratory research, production, and control equipment.