--- eventsindex_id: EI-01693 slug: embedded-world title: EMBEDDED WORLD title_alt: - embedded world - embedded world Nuremberg canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/embedded-world.html next_edition_dates: '' next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: null date_end: null venue: NürnbergMesse city: Nuremberg country: Germany organiser: NürnbergMesse GmbH organiser_url: https://www.embedded-world.de/en b2b: true vector: sector: - edge-ai audience: - trade-public format: - conference purpose: - networking - education - benchmarking geography_scope: - Western-Europe season: spring meta_description: 'embedded world Exhibition&Conference, Nuremberg, March 16-18 2027. The global reference for embedded systems: 1,200+ exhibitors, 36,000 visitors, 80+ technical sessions.' editorial_take: 'The world''s largest trade gathering for embedded engineers: if edge AI hardware ships in a product in 2027, the supply chain decision was made on the NürnbergMesse floor.' generated_by: enrich-cowork (N1/N2/N3) last_verified: '2026-06-25' schema_version: v8.0 language: en --- # embedded world Exhibition&Conference > *The global reference for embedded systems: held annually at NürnbergMesse in Nuremberg, embedded world brings together hardware engineers, software architects and AI-at-the-edge practitioners from over 90 countries to evaluate components, modules and industrial computing platforms.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 16-18 March 2027 | NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Germany | NürnbergMesse GmbH | 36,000+ visitors; 1,262 exhibitors (2026); 80+ conference sessions | ## Definition embedded world Exhibition&Conference is the largest annual trade event for the embedded systems industry worldwide. Held in Nuremberg since 1999, the event spans components, modules, operating systems, automotive electronics, safety-critical software and AI at the edge, with a technical conference running in parallel to the exhibition floor. The 2027 edition is the 25th anniversary edition. ## What draws 36,000 engineers to Nuremberg each year The embedded world proposition rests on a single fact: nowhere else in the world can a hardware engineer evaluate 1,200-plus suppliers across the full embedded stack in three days. The exhibition covers silicon to system: from microcontrollers, SoCs and FPGAs through RTOS, safety-certified software stacks, wireless modules and edge inference runtimes to complete reference platforms for automotive, industrial and IoT applications. The parallel conference, run via the Componeers platform, adds 80-plus technical sessions and classes from practitioners, researchers and standards bodies, covering RISC-V adoption, functional safety, AI model deployment on constrained hardware and the latest developments in electronic displays. ## Who attends embedded world Exhibition&Conference The professional population at embedded world is technically dense and commercially oriented. Five communities make up the majority of visitors. - **Embedded systems engineers and firmware developers**: the core audience, evaluating silicon, toolchains, RTOS and software libraries for upcoming product programmes. - **Hardware architects and PCB designers**: sourcing components, modules and reference designs across the exhibition halls. - **Product managers and R&D directors** from automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and industrial equipment manufacturers: tracking competitive landscape and making platform decisions. - **AI-at-the-edge practitioners**: evaluating NPU-equipped SoCs, inference runtimes (TFLite, ONNX, proprietary) and edge AI development kits from semiconductor vendors. - **Students and early-career engineers**: attending the dedicated Student Day programme, including guided tours and presentations from industry leaders. ## What embedded world Exhibition&Conference covers programmatically The exhibition organises products and technologies into six primary categories: Real Time Systems and Embedded Systems, Electronic Design and Components, Industrial Controllers, Automotive Engineering Systems and Components, Aeronautics and Space, and Electronic Displays. Exhibitors include semiconductor vendors (NXP, STMicroelectronics, Renesas, Infineon, Microchip, Nordic Semiconductor), module manufacturers, IP vendors, tool suppliers, EDA vendors and industrial computer manufacturers. The embedded world Conference covers: safety-critical software (IEC 61508, ISO 26262), real-time operating systems, RISC-V architecture, edge AI and machine learning on embedded hardware, wireless connectivity (Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee), automotive ethernet and cybersecurity, and power management for IoT devices. ## Programme tracks and special formats Beyond the main exhibition and conference, embedded world runs a set of structured formats: **women4ew** is a dedicated networking and mentoring strand for women working in embedded engineering and electronics. **Start-up City and Investors** hosts early-stage hardware companies alongside a matchmaking programme connecting founders with corporate innovation teams and investors. **Student Day** brings engineering students into direct contact with the industry, with guided tours and introductory presentations. **Exhibitor forums and Expert panels** offer suppliers a stage for product launches and technical deep dives on the exhibition floor. The **embedded award** ceremony recognises outstanding innovations across embedded hardware and software categories, announced at the event each year. ## Notable speakers The embedded world Conference selects speakers from research institutions, semiconductor companies and system integrators. Among confirmed keynote contributors for the 2027 edition is Dr. Stefan Finkbeiner (CEO, Bosch Sensortec). The full programme is managed through the Componeers platform and is typically finalised several months before the event. ## Edition history embedded world has been held continuously in Nuremberg since 1999, growing from a regional German embedded show to the global reference for the sector. The 2026 edition (10-12 March 2026) attracted 1,262 exhibitors from 43 countries and recorded 13% growth in visitor numbers over 2025, reaching more than 36,000 visitors. The 2027 edition marks the 25th anniversary. ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is the primary purpose of embedded world: exhibition, conference or both? Both, but the exhibition is the commercial engine. The majority of attendees come to evaluate suppliers and assess product roadmaps on the floor. The conference serves the subset of attendees who want structured technical learning: it runs in parallel, requires a separate pass, and covers ground not found on the exhibition floor (academic research, standards body updates, in-depth hands-on classes). ### How does embedded world differ from a developer-focused AI conference? The audiences and purposes do not overlap significantly. Developer AI conferences (LLM engineering, agent tooling, SaaS deployment) attract software engineers building applications on top of AI APIs. embedded world attracts hardware engineers deciding which silicon and runtime will carry AI inference inside a physical product, at constrained power budgets, often without cloud connectivity. The vocabulary, the decision cycle and the commercial stakes are entirely different. ### Is embedded world the right event for software-only embedded developers? Yes, selectively. The conference programme includes software-heavy sessions on RTOS, safety-critical software, RISC-V toolchains and AI model optimisation for constrained hardware. Developers who work at the interface of embedded software and hardware benefit from the programme and from the opportunity to meet silicon vendors' software support teams on the floor. ### Who is embedded world Exhibition&Conference NOT designed for? - Enterprise IT or cloud infrastructure architects with no embedded or edge mandate. - Consumer electronics product managers focused on app stores, UX or marketing. - AI researchers working on model training, foundation models or cloud inference at scale. - Startup founders looking for venture capital networking (the start-up zone exists, but embedded world is not a venture event). - Professionals from sectors where the hardware layer is entirely abstracted (SaaS, fintech, media). ## The venue: NürnbergMesse NürnbergMesse is one of the largest exhibition centres in Europe, located at Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nuremberg. The site covers approximately 170,000 square metres of gross exhibition space across multiple halls, connected by a covered concourse. The venue is directly accessible from Nuremberg city centre via U-Bahn (line U2, Messe stop), and the visitor admission ticket includes a KombiTicket for Nuremberg public transport on all three event days. ## The organiser: NürnbergMesse GmbH NürnbergMesse GmbH is one of the 15 largest exhibition companies worldwide, headquartered in Nuremberg with subsidiary offices in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Greece, Austria and the USA. The group operates approximately 120 national and international exhibitions and congresses annually, attracting over 35,000 exhibitors and up to 1.5 million visitors per year across its portfolio. embedded world is NürnbergMesse's technology flagship. The event director is Benedikt Weyerer, who has led the exhibition since 2012. Beyond embedded world, the NürnbergMesse portfolio includes BIOFACH (organic food), IWA OutdoorClassics (hunting and outdoors), FachPack (packaging) and BrauBeviale (beverages). The embedded world brand has been extended to an annual North American edition (embedded world North America, Anaheim, California). --- ## Editorial take *The world's largest trade gathering for embedded engineers: if edge AI hardware ships in a product in 2027, the supply chain decision was made on the NürnbergMesse floor.* ## How to register and what it costs Exhibition access costs EUR 25 per person and covers all three days (March 16-18, 2027). The ticket is purchased online through the NürnbergMesse ticket shop and includes a KombiTicket for Nuremberg public transport. Tickets are personalised and non-transferable. Conference passes are sold separately through the Componeers platform. Pricing for conference sessions is not published on the main embedded world website; attendees should check the Componeers booking page directly. Exhibitor registration (stand booking) follows a separate process through the NürnbergMesse exhibitor portal. ## Awards programme The embedded award is presented annually at embedded world to recognise outstanding innovations in embedded hardware, software and systems integration. Submissions are evaluated by an independent jury of embedded engineering experts. Categories cover hardware design, software engineering, tools and services, and AI/ML on embedded hardware. The awards ceremony is held during the event; the 2026 award was announced at the event in March 2026. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### When does registration open for embedded world 2027? Visitor ticket sales for embedded world 2027 (March 16-18, 2027) are available through the NürnbergMesse ticket shop. Conference pass registration via Componeers typically opens several months before the event. Stand booking for exhibitors follows a separate NürnbergMesse timeline. ### What language is embedded world conducted in? The exhibition floor operates in English and German. The embedded world Conference programme is conducted primarily in English, with some sessions in German. The Student Day and local exhibitor forums may include German-language content. ### Is there a digital or hybrid attendance option? No. embedded world is an in-person event. Conference sessions are not broadcast live or made available for remote attendance. Post-event, some session recordings may be published on the embedded world YouTube channel, but this is not guaranteed for all tracks. ### How does the embedded award submission process work? Submissions for the embedded award open approximately three months before the event. The entry form and category definitions are published on the embedded world website. Shortlisted entries are displayed on the exhibition floor during the event, and winners are announced at the awards ceremony. Entry is open to exhibitors and non-exhibitors. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.embedded-world.de/en | | Register (exhibition) | https://www.nuernbergmesse.de | | Conference registration | https://events.componeers.net/embedded-world-conference/ | | YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@embedded_world_official | | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/embedded_world_official/ | | Organiser (NürnbergMesse) | https://www.nuernbergmesse.de | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-25 **Next review:** 2026-07-25 **Notes:** 2026 edition (March 10-12 2026) figures used for attendance and exhibitor counts; 2027 dates confirmed on official website. Conference pass pricing not publicly listed. **Variables:** 54/84 **Concept definition:** not applicable