Matelec 2026 has 669 exhibiting companies from 30 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors are Spain (391), China (109), Germany (50) and Türkiye (22). By sector, the largest groups are Energy (145) and Industrial Manufacturing (38).
Electrification and decarbonisation are driving industrial and infrastructure spend across Europe. In that landscape Madrid hosts the actors building grid, industrial and building solutions from November 24 to 26.
Dates, venue and where to register
Matelec 2026 runs from November 24 to 26 at Ifema - Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I in Madrid. The event forms part of the International Week of Electrification and Decarbonisation, which groups GENERA and MATELEC. The official site gathers the exhibitor catalogue, activity schedule and professional registration details at http://www.ifema.es/en/matelec.
Exhibitor profile and key zones
Exhibitors cover electrical components, automation, lighting, renewable energy systems and network management services. A highlighted area is the Innovation Gallery, showcasing projects in energy efficiency, electrification and clean technologies. The fair also includes commercial exhibition zones and remote connection tools through the Liveconnect platform.
Key figures for the edition
Official figures show 59,000 professional visitors and 800 exhibitors. The program includes 120 conferences and activities and an exhibition area of 34,000 m2. Those numbers reflect the scale and sector concentration at Matelec 2026.
Practical B2B prospecting tactics for Matelec 2026
- Pre-filter the exhibitor catalogue. With 800 exhibitors target a shortlist of 10 priority companies and map their technical offerings.
- Prepare concise technical value propositions. Bring one-page specs and use cases tailored to integrators, equipment manufacturers and distributors.
- Use the Innovation Gallery as a door opener. Solutions with measurable efficiency metrics trigger faster technical conversations with procurement and project leads.
- Mix face-to-face slots with Liveconnect follow ups. Book short on-site meetings and continue with remote demos to speed decision cycles.
- Bring technical qualification questions. Focus on compliance, integration with energy management systems and maintenance requirements.
Program highlights
The event calendar pairs the trade show with a congress linked to GENERA and MATELEC, offering technical and strategic sessions for sector companies. The Innovation Gallery hosts selected projects on electrification, efficiency and renewables, with companies, R&D centres and pilot deployments on display.
Closing note and next step
Preparation matters: set technical goals per meeting and back claims with data to accelerate procurement conversations. Plan your agenda and check the exhibitor directory and registration details at the official site http://www.ifema.es/en/matelec before travel.
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Registration and tickets on the official website: ifema.es
