--- eventsindex_id: EI-01656 slug: electronica title: ELECTRONICA title_alt: - electronica Munich - electronica fair canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/electronica.html next_edition_dates: 2026-11-10 to 2026-11-13 next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: '2026-11-10' date_end: '2026-11-13' venue: Messe München city: Munich country: Germany organiser: Messe München GmbH organiser_url: https://electronica.de/en/ b2b: true vector: sector: - edge-ai audience: - trade-public format: - conference purpose: - networking - deal-making - benchmarking geography_scope: - Western-Europe season: autumn meta_description: 'electronica 2026, Messe München, November 10-13. World''s leading electronics trade fair: 3,480 exhibitors, 80,000 visitors, edge AI, automotive electronics, smart energy.' editorial_take: 'The world''s leading electronics trade fair, held biennially in Munich: biennial pace means electronica 2026 is the community''s only chance this cycle to compare the full global supply chain of components, edge AI silicon and smart energy systems under one roof.' generated_by: enrich-cowork (N1/N2/N3) last_verified: '2026-06-25' schema_version: v8.0 language: en --- # electronica > *The world's leading trade fair and conference for electronics, held biennially at Messe München since 1964: 3,480-plus exhibitors and 80,000 visitors from more than 70 countries converge in November to advance the entire spectrum of electronic components, embedded AI, automotive electronics, smart energy and power systems.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 10-13 November 2026 | Messe München, Munich, Germany | Messe München GmbH | 80,000+ visitors; 3,480+ exhibitors; 70+ countries | ## Definition electronica is the world's leading trade fair and conference for electronics, organised by Messe München GmbH and held biennially in Munich since 1964. The event covers the full electronics value chain: components and modules, embedded AI and edge computing, automotive electronics, smart energy and electromobility, power systems and cybersecurity. SEMICON Europa is co-located at the same venue and dates, making the November Munich week the most concentrated gathering of the electronics and semiconductor supply chain in Europe. ## What draws 80,000 electronics professionals to Munich every two years The biennial cycle creates a concentration of commercial activity that annual events cannot match. Because electronica runs every two years, the industry arrives with a backlog of decisions: new product evaluations, partnership agreements and supply chain realignments that have accumulated since the previous edition. The result is an exhibition floor with 3,480-plus exhibitors from 50-plus countries presenting new platforms, and a buying audience with purchasing authority. The 2026 edition is organised around the "All Electric Society" theme, with edge AI and automation identified as the primary technology axes alongside electromobility and smart energy. For embedded systems and edge AI practitioners, electronica 2026 is the first opportunity to evaluate the commercial landscape of NPU-equipped SoCs, edge inference development kits and AI-enhanced power management systems in the same physical space. ## Who attends electronica - **Electronics design engineers and PCB designers**: the largest professional segment, evaluating components, modules, development boards and toolchains from the full global supply chain. - **Automotive electronics teams**: OEM hardware architects and Tier 1 supplier engineers assessing automotive-grade AI processors, sensors, power electronics and functional safety software. - **Embedded AI and edge computing practitioners**: engineers evaluating inference-capable SoCs, FPGA platforms, edge AI development kits and RTOS options for constrained hardware deployment. - **Smart energy and power electronics professionals**: from utilities, industrial equipment manufacturers and EV charging infrastructure companies evaluating power conversion systems and energy management platforms. - **Purchasing and supply chain managers**: from electronics contract manufacturers, ODMs and system integrators, consolidating supplier relationships across the show floor. ## What electronica covers programmatically The exhibition is structured across multiple thematic halls covering: Active components and semiconductors, Passive components and systems, Sensors and measurement, Embedded systems and software, AI and automation, Electromobility, Smart energy, Connectivity and IoT, and Displays and lighting. The parallel conference programme runs across the electronica Automotive Conference and a series of practice-oriented forums dedicated to specific technology domains. ## Programme tracks and special formats **The electronica Automotive Conference** runs on November 9 (pre-event day) and continues during the fair, covering AI in ADAS, automotive Ethernet, functional safety (ISO 26262) and software-defined vehicle architectures. **Practice-oriented forums** run on the show floor and in dedicated spaces, covering specific technology tracks from power electronics and wireless connectivity to embedded AI inference. **The electronica Carrier Day** connects engineering graduates and early-career professionals with exhibiting companies. **SEMICON Europa** runs concurrently at the same venue, allowing attendees to cover both events with a single trip and a combined ticket. ## The venue: Messe München Messe München is located at Am Messegelände, 81829 Munich, in the eastern part of the city, accessible by U-Bahn (U2, Messestadt West and Messestadt Ost stations) and by car via the Mittlerer Ring. The site covers approximately 180,000 square metres of gross indoor exhibition space across 17 halls, with additional outdoor areas. Munich International Airport is approximately 30 kilometres from the venue; direct rail connection (S1/S8 to main station, then U2) takes approximately 50 minutes. ## The organiser: Messe München GmbH Messe München GmbH is one of the world's leading trade fair organisers, headquartered in Munich. The company operates 40-plus trade fairs per year, including BAU (construction), ISPO (sports), productronica (electronics production) and EXPO REAL (real estate), in addition to electronica and SEMICON Europa. electronica has been organised by Messe München since its founding in 1964. ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### How does electronica differ from Embedded World, given that both cover embedded electronics? The events address overlapping but distinct communities. Embedded World is primarily an embedded systems and software event, with a technical conference programme for embedded engineers; its exhibition is component and module-focused. electronica is a broader electronics trade fair covering the full supply chain from raw materials and passive components through active semiconductors, systems integration and automotive applications. The scales differ: Embedded World attracts approximately 36,000 visitors; electronica attracts 80,000. Professionals in edge AI hardware may attend both. ### Is electronica held every year? No. electronica is biennial, meaning it runs in even-numbered years. The 2026 edition (November 10-13) is followed by the 2028 edition. In odd years, the equivalent Munich electronics event is productronica, which focuses on electronics manufacturing and PCB production rather than the component and systems layer. ### What is the relationship between electronica and SEMICON Europa? SEMICON Europa runs at the same venue and dates as electronica, organised by SEMI Europe. The two events are co-located but managed by separate organisations with separate registration processes. A combined ticket is available. The SEMICON Europa audience focuses on semiconductor manufacturing supply chain (equipment, materials, wafer fabrication, packaging), while electronica covers the downstream electronics layer (components, embedded systems, finished product categories). ### Who is electronica NOT designed for? - Software-only developers with no hardware, component or embedded dependency. - Enterprise IT professionals purchasing cloud software or SaaS platforms. - Consumer electronics buyers purchasing finished products (electronica is strictly trade and wholesale). - AI researchers working on foundation models or model training without a hardware implementation mandate. - Financial professionals with no operational interest in electronics procurement. --- ## Editorial take *The world's leading electronics trade fair, held biennially in Munich: biennial pace means electronica 2026 is the community's only chance this cycle to compare the full global supply chain of components, edge AI silicon and smart energy systems under one roof.* ## How to register and what it costs Visitor tickets are available at electronica.de/en/trade-fair/tickets/. Online preregistration: day ticket EUR 48, season ticket (full event, November 10-13) EUR 109. Onsite purchase: day ticket EUR 66, season ticket EUR 150. The combined ticket includes access to SEMICON Europa at the same venue. Accredited press may apply for complimentary credentials. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Can I attend both electronica and SEMICON Europa on the same ticket? Yes. The visitor ticket grants access to both electronica and SEMICON Europa at Messe München during the same dates (November 10-13, 2026). Separate registration is required for the SEMICON Europa conference programme. ### What languages are used at electronica? The exhibition floor operates in both German and English. The conference programme is conducted primarily in English for international sessions and in German for domestic-focused content. Major exhibitor materials and the official event website are available in English. ### Is there an online or digital attendance option? No. electronica is exclusively an in-person event. Conference sessions are not broadcast live. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://electronica.de/en/ | | Register | https://electronica.de/en/trade-fair/tickets/ | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/electronicafair/ | | YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@electronicaFair | | Messe München (organiser) | https://www.messe-muenchen.de/ | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-25 **Next review:** 2026-07-25 **Notes:** Attendance and exhibitor figures from 2024 edition (most recent complete data). 2026 dates confirmed on official website. electronica is biennial; next edition after 2026 is 2028. **Variables:** 61/84 **Concept definition:** not applicable