ANNOUNCEMENT: International Industrial Forum 2026

On May 26-28, 2026, Kyiv will host the XXIV International Industrial Forum, the largest industrial exhibition in the country.

The event includes specialized exhibitions in the sectors of metalworking, mechanical engineering, and related fields, as well as a rich program of scientific and practical conferences, seminars, and presentations by forum participants.

The participants of the exhibition are leading industrial enterprises from Ukraine, neighboring countries, and countries further afield. Every year, the event showcases the latest industrial technologies, equipment, tools, components, and services.

International specialized exhibitions held as part of the forum:

  • steelworking (steelworking technologies, equipment),
  • UkrVtorTech (commissioned equipment, equipment),
  • UkrLitvo (equipment and technologies for foundry production),
  • UkrZvaryvannya (technologies, equipment, and materials),
  • hydraulics, pneumatics,
  • bearings,
  • automation and robotics (production automation, automated process control systems, industrial automation),
  • lifting and transport equipment, warehouse equipment,
  • samples, standards, benchmarks, instruments (control and measuring instruments, laboratory and testing equipment, metrology, certification),
  • production safety (protective equipment, workplace safety),
  • industrial parks.

Detailed topics of specialized exhibitions can be found at the link.

During the forum, a series of conferences and scientific and technical seminars will be held to discuss issues related to the development of the scientific and production potential of the machine-building industry, highly effective marketing and management at industrial enterprises, etc.

The exhibition provides an opportunity to meet key market players, establish new partnerships, and negotiate with manufacturers.

Simultaneously with the International Industrial Forum, specialized exhibitions will be held: PLAST EXPO UA, ADDIT EXPO 3D, EXPERT SECURITY, PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES/POZHTECH.

It should be noted that since 2025, the International Industrial Forum has been included in the list of leading global industrial exhibitions officially certified and recognized by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI).

Admission to the event is free, but visitor registration is required and can be completed at the link.

A preliminary list of participants is available at the link.

Information partner of the event – GMK Center

The International Exhibition Center, where the event will take place, has two civil defense shelters designed to accommodate 2,000 people.

Contacts:

  • e-mail:  plast@iec-expo.com.ua
  • iec-expo.com.ua/pf-2026.html
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