SPS – Smart Production Solutions returns to Nuremberg from 24 – 26 November 2026 as a primary global event for the automation sector. The exhibition serves as a platform for more than 1,000 exhibitors to present concrete solutions, digital trends, and practical innovations to an international audience. The event covers the complete spectrum of smart and digital automation, ranging from basic sensors to complex, intelligent solutions and visions for fully digitalized industrial environments.
The exhibition is structured around several core technical topics. Experts on-site present advancements in control technology, electric drive systems and components, human-machine interfaces, and industrial communication. Additional focus areas include software and IT for manufacturing, interface technology, mechanical infrastructure, and sensor system solutions. This technical breadth allows the event to act as a source of inspiration and a driving force for the automation industry.
The event attracts highly-qualified visitors from diverse application industries, including plant engineering, automotive production, industrial IT, and energy and water supply. Approximately two-thirds of attendees work within the fields of construction, management, and production. During the exhibition, visitors engage in intensive technical discussions at exhibitor stands to compare solutions from different manufacturers and address specific automation challenges within their own companies.
The SPS brand family continues to expand as global challenges increase the demand for sophisticated automation. By showcasing what is currently feasible alongside future-shaping technologies like connected industries, the fair maintains its position at the forefront of the industry. The 2025 edition of the event hosted 1,175 exhibitors across 15 exhibition halls, covering a total area of 122,000 square meters, and welcomed around 56,000 visitors.
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