Expowelding 2026 brought together 147 exhibiting companies from 13 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Poland (98), Germany (16), Switzerland (4) and Spain (3). By sector, the largest groups were Industrial Manufacturing (77) and Automation & Robotics (14).
Automation and robotization are reshaping welding workflows across Europe. Expowelding 2026 runs from 13 to 15 October in Katowice, focusing on machines, consumables and system integration for metal fabrication.
Dates and venue in Katowice
Expowelding 2026 is scheduled for 13 to 15 October in Katowice. Exhibition activity and the conference program take place in the fair complex and at the Międzynarodowe Centrum Kongresowe, which host show floors and professional sessions.
Program highlights at ExpoWELDING 2026
The agenda includes the Międzynarodowa Konferencja Spawalnicza, tribology seminars, the OILexpo salon and industry sessions for defense. The Best of Industry contest will recognize applied industrial solutions and innovations presented during the event.
Exhibitor profile and sector focus
Exhibitors cover welding equipment manufacturers, suppliers of welding materials and gases, companies offering robotization and automation, cutting equipment vendors and providers of safety and heat treatment solutions. That mix allows buyers to compare machinery manufacturers with system integrators and consumable suppliers in a single visit.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting at Expowelding 2026
- Define technical priorities before the show. Target technologies to validate such as laser welding, robotic cells or thermal processing units.
- Request live demonstrations and prepare evaluation criteria including cycle time, PLC integration and cost per part.
- Differentiate contacts between machinery vendors and system integrators. Focus first on machine capabilities, then on integration and service models.
- Bring concise technical datasheets and application cases to discuss real production issues rather than generic capabilities.
- Schedule meetings that align with demonstrations and conference sessions to ensure access to technical decision makers.
Numbers that put the event in context
Reference figures from the previous edition show 150 exhibitors and 6,000 visitors, representation from 19 countries and 12,000 square meters of exhibition space. The prior show included six satellite events alongside the main exhibition.
Final note and registration
With a mix of machinery, robotization and consumables, Expowelding 2026 is positioned for professionals evaluating system integrations and production-grade equipment. Program details and registration options are available at http://www.expowelding.pl so teams can plan demos and meetings in advance.
