Manufacturing companies in 2026 are accelerating the shift from hardware-bound control to software-defined production systems. That transition frames the debates at the annual automation fairs taking place in Europe.
SPS Smart Production Solutions 2026 runs from 24 to 26 November 2026 in Nuremberg at Messe Nürnberg. The event highlights practical digitalization workflows and the industrial applications of AI.
Dates and venue for SPS Smart Production Solutions 2026
The show runs 24–26 November 2026 at Messe Nürnberg. The venue hosts exhibition halls and the stages used for technical sessions and product demonstrations.
Companies and solution areas present in Nuremberg
Exhibitors cover core fields: automation systems, industrial robotics, software for control and data platforms for production. The 2026 roster lists 1175 exhibitors, reflecting a dense technical offering across control technology, robotics integration and AI-enabled services for plant operations.
Program highlights and technical focus for 2026
The program features SPS Stages and SPS Technology Talks along with the Industrial Technology Summit. Industrial AI is a headline topic with sessions on real-world use cases, data architectures and the integration of machine learning into OT environments. Content ranges from live demos to practitioner-led examinations of virtual PLCs, cloud platforms for production and predictive maintenance.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at SPS 2026
Define measurable objectives before you go and shortlist target exhibitors by account value and technical fit. Prepare three technical value points per target: interface compatibility, demonstrated use case, and expected integration timeframe. Segment your outreach into robotics and machine cells, PLC and control virtualization, and AI-driven maintenance.
Book meetings via the event’s matchmaking tools and bring concise technical dossiers and demo links to enable follow-up pilots. In conversations, focus on integration risks and time-to-first-pilot rather than broad product claims.
Key figures for the 2026 edition
- Exhibitors 2026: 1175
- Dates: 24 to 26 November 2026
- Venue: Messe Nürnberg
Closing thought and official link
The 2026 edition emphasizes shifting automation from isolated components to integrated, data-driven production layers. For teams selling into manufacturing the trade show remains a practical venue to qualify pilots and close technical partnerships. Details on registration, program and logistics are available at https://sps.mesago.com.
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