--- title: "How to Get Leads at Formnext 2026 | DataOrigin" description: "Formnext 2026 takes place from November 17 to 20, 2026 in Frankfurt. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting." canonical: https://dataorigin.es/en/blog/formnext-2026/ lang: en site: https://dataorigin.es llms: https://dataorigin.es/llms.txt --- ![Formnext 2026](/images/blog_events/formnext.webp) # Formnext 2026 Frankfurt, Germany | From November 17 to 20, 2026 Formnext 2026 takes place from November 17 to 20, 2026 in Frankfurt. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting. [Web](https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/de/expo-convention.html) Manufacturing (Metal & Wood) Joaquín Montesinos • Published September 19, 2026 Additive manufacturing is moving into industrial production roles that demand end-to-end process integration from materials to quality control. Formnext 2026 gathers machine builders, software vendors and post-processing specialists to present production-ready solutions. ## Dates and venue in Frankfurt Formnext 2026 runs from 17 to 20 November at Messe Frankfurt. Visitor information, schedules and exhibitor services are published through the official event channels where registration and logistical details are handled. ## Key figures for Formnext 2026 The 2026 edition assembles over 800 exhibitors and around 38,000 visitors. Those figures underline the scale of the platform dedicated to additive manufacturing technologies showcased in Frankfurt across four days. ## What exhibitors will show at Formnext 2026 Product groups span the full AM workflow. Expect industrial 3D printing systems, application-specific materials, automation solutions for efficient workflows and software for design and production planning. Post-processing equipment and quality assurance technologies are also part of the portfolio, enabling assessments of AM integration into existing manufacturing lines. ## Program highlights and special formats The convention program runs alongside the expo with technical sessions and industry-focused activities. The Formnext Awards will recognize advancements across several categories. A new Defence Summit takes place on 17 November to discuss additive manufacturing applications for NATO and EU security contexts. The program aims to foster technical exchange among manufacturers, industrial buyers and solution providers. ## How to prepare B2B prospecting at Formnext 2026 1. Map the show by process stage and product group. Prioritize exhibitors in materials, automation and post-processing if your focus is production rollout. 2. Set clear meeting objectives. Share technical briefs, expected volumes and quality targets to speed up vendor assessments. 3. Bring physical examples or technical drawings. Concrete parts or specifications shorten technical validation conversations with material and service providers. 4. Use live demos to validate cycle times, tolerances and process compatibility before scheduling trials. 5. Record next steps during meetings. Capture contact details, delivery timelines and commercial terms to convert conversations into procurement actions. ## Closing note and official resource For teams assessing industrial deployment of 3D printing, Formnext 2026 offers the chance to compare suppliers and technologies with measurable scope. Find exhibitor lists, program details and registration on the official site [https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/de/expo-convention.html](https://formnext.mesago.com/frankfurt/de/expo-convention.html) and plan your visit according to the technical priorities of your manufacturing project. ## Imágenes ![](/images/blog_events/formnext-11a-fon2023-mk3-5010.webp) ![](/images/blog_events/formnext-fon2025-mk3-5317.webp) ## Looking for the Formnext 2026 exhibitor list? Sign up for free on DataOrigin to check this trade show's companies as soon as they are available and explore hundreds of other shows. [See the full list](https://dataorigin.es/app) [See how sales teams use DataOrigin](https://dataorigin.es/en/solutions/sales-teams/) ## Frequently asked questions When is Formnext 2026? Formnext 2026 takes place from November 17 to 20, 2026 in Frankfurt. How can I get the Formnext 2026 exhibitor list? 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