The international reference fair
for the manufacturing industry
Discover all the latest news from the
manufacturing sector
Do not miss the opportunity to visit from 4th to 6th March 2026 the twenty-fourth edition of MECSPE, the reference trade fair for the manufacturing industry, that for years has been registering a steady growth.
Visiting MECSPE means getting in touch with the industry leaders who present their new products here: 2,073 companies have already participated as exhibitors at the previous edition, including guest delegations of foreign buyers.
Visitors
Exhibitors
Thematic shows
Special initiatives
MECSPE presents to visitors a complete overview of production and industrial supply chain thanks to 13 thematic shows, excellence squares and districts that permits a better orientation.
This synergy let every visitor discover all the news of the market thanks to a 360° overview of materials, innovative products and technologies for every sector of the manufacturing industry
Bologna Exhibition Center is easy to reach from Italy and from abroad by plane, train, bus or car. The Exhibition Center is well connected by local public transport and has a large area for car parking.
Here you can find all useful information to get to MECSPE!
Marconi Express service from G. Marconi Airport to Bologna Centrale Railway Station. Then take bus line 35 or 38 to the Fiera Palazzo Congressi/Fiera Aldo Moro stop.
From Bologna Centrale railway station (10 minutes from the exhibition centre), bus lines 35 and 38 connect to the main entrance of the event (Ingresso Ovest Costituzione).
A14 – Bologna Fiera exit.
Continue along Via Michelino, Viale della Fiera, Viale Aldo Moro.
Continue towards Piazza Costituzione to reach the Bologna Fiera car park.
A13 – Bologna Arcoveggio exit towards Bologna/Arcoveggio/Tangenziale/Bologna Centro/Aeroporto Bologna/FICO Eataly World.
Continue on the Bologna north ring road, exit for Bologna Centro/Via Stalingrado, then continue towards Piazza Costituzione to reach the Bologna Fiera car park.
Thanks to the collaboration with Bologna Welcome, MECSPE exhibitors and visitors will have access to the best hotel rates and discounts on transport through Bologna Welcome’s online booking system.
For information on rates and bookings
related to the Bologna Welcome platform,
please contact:
11 pavilions within BolognaFiere dedicated to the best of Italian and international industrial innovation.
The fair is open to visitors from Wednesday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For 23 editions, MECSPE has been the leading event dedicated to innovations in the manufacturing industry.
MECSPE takes place at BolognaFiere, in the Bologna Exhibition Centre, from 4th to 6th March 2026.
The event is open to visitors on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
MECSPE is an event primarily dedicated to professionals in the manufacturing industry.
The nature of the exhibition is therefore focused on business and professional networking between companies.
To enter the event, you must have an admission ticket, which can be purchased online on the official website via the “Buy your ticket” button, or directly at the ticket offices on-site.
Each user must register in order to purchase one ticket only.
The ticket grants access to all halls on all three days of the event.
For more information on ticketing, click HERE.
The ticket is subject to a fee and can be purchased:
• online at the promotional rate of €25 until 15th February 2026;
• online from 16 thFebruary 2026 or on-site at the standard rate of €35.
Online registration is recommended to avoid queues and take advantage of discounted rates. Each ticket grants access to all halls for all three days of the event.
Entry to the exhibition is subject to a fee. If you have received an invitation code, you are entitled to a complimentary discounted admission, which must be validated online.
Click HERE to redeem it by entering your invitation code in the dedicated field to obtain your free digital ticket.
⚠️ The invitation code is valid for a single registration, is personal and non-transferable, and must be validated before entering the exhibition.
For assistance during the ticket purchase process, you can contact the Vivaticket Help Desk: Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tel. +39 041.2719009 | Email: bolognafiere@vivaticket.com
For information and assistance regarding registration on the website, while filling in the personal details form, please contact the Visitor Help Desk:
Tel. +39 02.89362525 | E-mail helpdesk_vis@mecspe.com
Yes. Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive an e-mail with the ticket in PDF or QR code format, which you must show at the entrance.
No, in order to successfully complete the registration process and purchase a ticket, each user must register with their own email address.
Even if several employees from the same company are registering, each registration must be made with a different email address.
University student admission
University students are entitled to free admission by filling out the form on the contact page.
People with disabilities who are interested in visiting MECSPE will be issued with a free ticket valid for the three days of the event, upon presentation of appropriate documentation via contacts.
Vehicles for people with mobility difficulties (manually operated and in limited numbers) are available free of charge, cannot be booked, and must be requested from BolognaFiere staff on duty at the exhibition entrances.
Accessibility is guaranteed to all areas of the Exhibition Centre open to the public.
Reserved parking spaces are available at the entrances on Via Michelino and Piazza Costituzione.
Exhibitors and designers of individual stands must comply with current regulations for the removal of architectural barriers.
The fair is easily accessible by car, train or public transport. You will find all the directions in the ‘How to get there’ section.
The entrances to the event are NORTH, WEST Costituzione, and EAST Michelino.
Consult Google Maps
To make your visit to MECSPE easier, you can use the recommended entrances for the following pavilions:
NORTH entrance
14/16 (Macchine Utensili), 29 (Controllo e Qualità, Logistica), 28 (Elettronica Italia), 30 (Automazione e Robotica, Power Drive)
WEST Entrance Costituzione
Centro Servizi, 19 (Macchine e Utensili), 21 (Fabbrica Digitale), 22 (Trattamenti e Finiture), 25 (Subfornitura Meccanica), 26 (Subfornitura Meccanica, Materiali non ferrosi e leghe)
EAST entrance Michelino
36 (Eurostampi – Plastica, Gomma e Compositi), 30 (Automazione e Robotica, Power Drive)
Visitor parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the exhibition centre entrances:
For more detailed information, please visit the Bologna & Fiera Parking website.
Consult the exhibitor catalogue available online. In it you will find:
The printed Catalogue-Guide to the event will be available to visitors free of charge at the entrance to the fair.
Follow us on our social media channels Facebook, Instagram e Linkedin, and subscribe to the official newsletter so you don’t miss any news by filling out the form on the contact page.
By filling out the form on the contact page or by calling +39 02.332039470.
Admission is free for children under 18. Parents or guardians must fill out a liability waiver form at the ticket office before entering the fair.
Dogs are only allowed to enter if they are on a leash and wearing a muzzle or in a special carrier, with the exception of dogs assisting disabled persons, which are allowed to enter without restrictions.
Given the nature of the event, we strongly advise against bringing animals, unless absolutely necessary.
You can find all the information and the application form in the ‘Are you an exhibitor’ section.
A dedicated helpdesk service is available for our exhibitors, which can be contacted by writing to helpdesk_esp@mecspe.com or calling +39 02.89362552.
The documents relating to participation as an exhibitor are available here.
Press accreditation is available by filling in the form on the contact page, specifying the publication you work for.
All requests will be evaluated by the Press Office, which will communicate the outcome by e-mail.
Accreditation is strictly personal, non-transferable and valid for the entire duration of the event.
Experience the latest trends first-hand, update your skills and
meet the leaders of the manufacturing industry. Take
this opportunity!