As industries around the world continue to innovate and grow, trade shows remain important events for networking, showcasing new technologies and exploring market trends. In 2025, various industries including manufacturing, food, medical, automotive, aerospace and more will host major trade shows that you shouldn't miss. Here is a list of the top industrial trade shows you can look forward to in April 2025.
Hanover Fair 2025
- industry: Industrial automation, manufacturing, robotics, digitalization
- Date: 7th-11th April 2025
- Location: Hanover, Germany
- overview: As one of the world's largest industrial trade fairs, the Hannover Messe focuses on the future of industry through innovations in automation, robotics, IT and energy solutions. It is an important event for professionals who want to engage with cutting-edge technologies that drive digital transformation and efficiency in manufacturing.
- Key topics: Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Smart Manufacturing, IoT
Bauma 2025
- Industry: Construction, mining, building materials, heavy machinery, technology
- Date: 7th–13th April 2025
- Location: Munich Trade Fair, Munich, Germany
- Overview: Bauma 2025 is intended to be the world's leading trade fair for the construction, mining, building materials and heavy machinery industries. The event will take place in Munich from April 7th to 13th and will showcase innovations in machinery, equipment and technologies that are shaping the future of construction and mining. Bauma is known for its extensive exhibition space, where global industry leaders showcase innovative solutions aimed at addressing modern challenges in the construction and mining sectors.
- Key topics: Climate neutrality, alternative drive concepts, networked construction, sustainable construction, mining innovation
Expo 2025 passenger terminal
- Industry: Airport, aviation, transportation, passenger services, technology
- Date: 8th–10th April 2025
- Location: IFEMA, Madrid, Spain
- Overview: Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 is the world's leading airport industry event, bringing together leaders from across the aviation sector to showcase innovative solutions and technologies for the future of airports. The event will take place at IFEMA in Madrid, Spain and will feature over 300 exhibitors and a comprehensive conference program focused on the changing needs of passengers, airport security and sustainable airport operations. The show offers industry professionals an unparalleled networking opportunity to explore the latest advances in airport design, digitalization and passenger experience.
- Key topics: Passenger experience, airport security, sustainable airport design, digitalization, innovative passenger services
CMEF 2025
- Industry: Medical devices, healthcare, medical technology
- Date: 8th–11th April 2025
- Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China
- Overview: CMEF 2025 is one of the largest and most influential medical device and healthcare exhibitions in Asia. Held in Shanghai, China, this event brings together leading manufacturers, suppliers and innovators from the medical and healthcare industries to showcase the latest advances in medical technology. With a focus on domestic and international markets, CMEF serves as an important platform for the discovery of cutting-edge medical devices, equipment and healthcare solutions to improve patient care, diagnostics and treatment. The event also features a comprehensive conference program addressing industry trends and challenges.
- Key topics: Medical devices, innovations in healthcare, diagnostics, medical technology, digitalization in healthcare
Salone del Mobile Milan 2025
- industry: furniture, interior design, architecture
- Date: 8th-13th April 2025
- Location: Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy
- overview: Salone del Mobile Milano 2025 is the world's leading furniture and design trade fair, showcasing the latest trends and innovations in interior design, furniture and architecture. This prestigious event attracts designers, manufacturers, architects and industry experts from around the world. The trade fair highlights the creative spirit and innovative design of the global furniture industry and offers both established and emerging brands a platform to showcase their new collections and concepts. In addition to the exhibition, the Salone del Mobile Milano also includes numerous related events, including the Salone Satellite, dedicated to young designers, and the Salone del Mobile Milano Awards.
- Key topics: Interior design, furniture innovation, architecture, sustainable design, young designers
Multihull Expo 2025
- Industry: Marine, multihulls, sailing, yachting
- Date: 23–27 April 2025
- Location: La Grande Motte, France
- Overview: Multicoque Expo 2025 is a leading international trade fair for multihulls, sailing and yachting and will take place from April 23rd to 27th in La Grande-Motte, France. The event focuses on the latest innovations in multihull design, technology and performance. It brings together manufacturers, designers, boat owners and sailing enthusiasts to explore the world of multihulls, from recreational yachts to high-performance racing catamarans and trimarans. The exhibition offers industry experts and sailing enthusiasts a unique opportunity to discover the latest trends, products and developments in the marine sector.
- Key topics: Multihulls, sailing innovation, yacht technology, eco-friendly design, marine engineering
AERO Friedrichshafen 2025
- industry: Aerospace, aircraft construction, aeronautical engineering
- Date: 09.-12. April 2025
- Location: Friedrichshafen, Germany
- overview: AERO Friedrichshafen 2025 is Europe's leading general aviation trade fair, showcasing the latest developments in aircraft construction, aviation technology and aerospace innovations. The event will take place April 9-12 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and will attract aviation industry professionals, including aircraft manufacturers, component suppliers and aviation service providers. The exhibition focuses on the latest trends and technologies in light aircraft, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), air mobility and avionics, providing an opportunity for networking and business development in the global aviation community.
- Key topics: General aviation, UAVs (drones), air mobility, aeronautical engineering, aircraft construction, avionics
Analytica India 2025
- industry: Laboratory technology, analytical instrumentation, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and feed industry
- Date: 23-25. April 2025
- Location: Mumbai, India
- overview: Analytica India 2025 is one of the leading trade fairs for laboratory technology, analytics and biotechnology in India. The event showcases the latest developments in laboratory equipment, analytical instruments and technologies for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and chemical industries. With a focus on innovations in laboratory technology, the exhibition brings together key players in the field and provides opportunities for networking, partnerships and exploring cutting-edge solutions for research, quality control and industrial applications.
- Key topics: Laboratory technology, analytical instruments, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and feed quality control, industrial solutions
Robotics Summit and Exhibition
- Industry: Robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, industrial technology
- Date: April 30 – May 1, 2025
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Overview: The Robotics Summit & Expo 2025 is a premier event focused on the latest advances in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence. The summit brings together industry leaders, innovators and researchers to explore new trends and cutting-edge technologies in robotics in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, gain insights from experts, and discover new solutions that drive the future of automation and intelligent systems.
- Key topics: Robotics engineering, industrial automation, AI integration, autonomous systems, healthcare robotics, intelligent manufacturing, AI and machine learning in robotics
Agricultural show
Industry: Agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural technology, sustainability
Date: April 28th – May 2nd, 2025
Location: Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Overview: Agrishow 2025 is one of the largest and most influential agricultural trade fairs in the world and presents the latest technologies, machines and solutions for modern agriculture. The event attracts farmers, agribusiness professionals and technology providers and provides a comprehensive overview of innovations that drive productivity, sustainability and efficiency in agriculture. Agrishow serves as an important platform for networking, discovering market trends and exploring solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the global agricultural sector.
Key topics: Precision agriculture, agricultural machinery, irrigation technologies, livestock farming, agricultural sustainability, market trends in agriculture