The Nordic manufacturing industry concentrates much of its commercial activity each autumn in Tampere. Alihankinta 2026 brings together manufacturers, subcontractors and technology suppliers in three days of exhibitions and programming focused on growth and internationalization.
Practical information for Alihankinta 2026
Alihankinta 2026 takes place from 29 September to 1 October at the Tampere Exhibition and Sport Center. Admission for visitors is free with prior registration according to the organizers, and the fair spans three days of professional activity.
Dates and venue
- Dates 29 September to 1 October 2026
- Venue Tampere Exhibition and Sport Center
Registration Visitor registration is done on the official website and allows free access for industry professionals.
Key figures for the edition
Alihankinta 2026 brings together 18,054 visitors and 1,040 exhibitors during the three days of the fair. That density of offering makes it easy to locate specialized suppliers and compare solutions in a single venue.
Program and themes in Tampere 2026
The main theme of this edition is Growth and Internationalization. The program includes sessions focused on foreign markets, digital engineering and AI applications in production. Among the talks and panels scheduled are titles such as Turning Digital Engineering and AI into Global Competitive Advantage and Higher Value with Zinc diecasting, distributed between the Main Stage and the Theme Stage.
The agenda combines short case presentations and debates on internationalization, with specific sessions for product services, documentation and supply chains. Checking the program allows you to select time slots of interest and find the speakers and companies that best fit your prospecting.
Commercial prospecting and networking at Alihankinta 2026
Advance planning
- Filter the exhibitor list and note 15 to 20 prioritized targets based on product, manufacturing capacity and destination markets.
- Block out times in your schedule to attend sessions on internationalization and digitization; they usually attract buyers with a strategic focus.
At the stand
- Bring compact samples and digital datasheets that can be sent quickly after the conversation.
- Request 20-minute meetings and confirm time and place within the venue.
Post-fair follow-up
- Send a summary with proposals and timelines to contacts within a week to keep the conversation alive.
- Prioritize leads with concrete projects or international integration capability.
Alihankinta facilitates meetings between subcontractors and manufacturers, so planning short, focused meetings will multiply the chances of turning contacts into opportunities.
Final thoughts and official link
The 2026 edition puts internationalization at the center of the industrial debate. For companies looking to open markets or subcontract processes with engineering and digitization criteria, Tampere continues to offer a concentrated map of suppliers and solutions. Check the program and the list of exhibitors on the official website https://alihankinta.fi to prepare an agenda that maximizes your meetings during the three days.
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