Ephj 2026 brought together 767 exhibiting companies from 22 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Switzerland (161), Germany (36), France (28) and Italy (15).
Precision engineering and microtechnology converge at Palexpo Geneva in June. Ephj 2026 takes place from 16 to 19 June 2026 in Le Grand-Saconnex and brings together companies from watchmaking, microtechnology and medical technology working on manufacturing and technology transfer.
Dates and venue for Ephj 2026
Ephj 2026 runs from 16 to 19 June 2026 at Palexpo Geneva in Le Grand-Saconnex. The event schedule includes exhibition days and public sessions linked to the fair, oriented to industry professionals.
Exhibitor profile and represented sectors at Palexpo
The show gathers manufacturers and subcontractors specialized in high precision parts, microtechnology components and medtech solutions. Exhibitors include providers of processes, composite materials, instrumentation and quality control services. The mix of watchmaking and medtech supports cross-sector transfer of manufacturing techniques and new medical device applications.
Program highlights and debates in 2026
Ephj 2026 features news and debate zones with topics such as industrial relaunch and ecosystem management. The edition includes initiatives like the Grand Prix des Exposants and the Global Watchmaking G7, and debates with sector figures. Participants linked to recent discussions include Marco Tedeschi, François Billig, Jean-Jacques Weber, Olivier R. Müller, Serge Maillard and Alexandre Catton.
Key figures to size your prospecting
The edition lists 760 exhibitors. Recent communications mention participation from 11 countries and a flow of 23’000 professional visitors in the previous edition, figures that help assess reach and audience diversity at the fair.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Ephj 2026
- Map the exhibitor list and segment by subsector. Ephj publishes an exhibitor directory that can be filtered by specialty and materials. Prioritize companies whose tolerances and finishes match your needs.
- Set clear objectives for meetings. Define which products or processes you need to validate and which technical metrics will be assessed. Bring technical datasheets and concrete use cases to speed technical conversations.
- Schedule meetings with providers of critical processes. Identify prototype workshops, labs and metrology firms; these suppliers often enable quick proofs of concept.
- Prepare written technical requests. Closed questions on capacity, tolerances, lead times and regulatory validations help rank suppliers after the fair.
Closing thought and official link
Ephj 2026 assembles the disciplinary mix that will shape upcoming industrial and medical products: mechanical precision, microfabrication and quality control. To plan meetings and prioritise contacts at Palexpo Geneva consult the exhibitor list and programme at https://www.ephj.ch.
