Automation and robotics are driving modern manufacturing, and from 18 to 21 May 2026 Budapest hosts Industry Days 2026. The event gathers industrial automation solutions at the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center and serves to map commercial and technical demand across the sector.
Dates and venue for Industry Days 2026
Industry Days 2026 takes place from 18 to 21 May 2026 at Hungexpo - Budapest Fair Center. The venue is listed as the event site and the official channels provide an online exhibitor system and visitor resources to prepare participation.
Exhibitor and attendee profile
The fair brings together suppliers of automation and robotics aimed at industrial manufacturing. Supporting information on the event site shows exhibitor lists and thematic zones covering plant digitization, process control and specialized machinery. Both domestic and international companies participate in the programme.
Programme and highlighted activities
The 2026 programme is published online with a calendar of activities and topic areas. The schedule references exhibitor zones, sector sessions and applied resources for companies. An event application area and programme calendar help plan B2B meetings.
Key figures
Official summaries available on the event site report figures from recent editions. The combined fair related to IPAR NAPJAI recorded participation from 22 countries and 370 exhibitors in 2026. In 2025 the event featured more than 300 companies from 15 countries and gathered 11 000 visitors.
Commercial outreach and actionable tactics for exhibitors
- Use the event’s online matchmaking tools to pre-book meetings and prioritize qualified leads.
- Prepare a 60 second technical pitch focused on energy savings or productivity gain, with measurable indicators.
- Bring concise case studies and technical datasheets that demonstrate plant-level results. Decision makers at industrial shows value applied evidence.
- Define a post-show follow up sequence of three steps: technical summary, pilot proposal and a follow-up call within two weeks.
Practical notes for professional visitors
Registration and invoicing options are handled through the event platform. The venue website provides logistical details and administrative contacts. Schedule meetings early in the event to capture procurement activity concentrated at the opening.
For programme details and exhibitor lists consult the official site at https://iparnapjai.hu which centralizes registration, exhibitor information and the programme calendar for Industry Days 2026.
