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Here is a calendar of upcoming major exhibitions for the foundry, metal casting, and metallurgy industries in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, & Africa) region for year 2026, plus a look ahead to the major 2027 events.
2026 Calendar
- SteelFab 2026
- Dates: January 12 – 15, 2026
- Location: Sharjah, UAE
- Focus: The Middle East’s premier trade event for metal working, metal manufacturing, and steel fabrication.
- EUROGUSS 2026
- Dates: January 13 – 15, 2026
- Location: Nuremberg, Germany
- Focus: The leading international trade fair specifically for die casting (technology, processes, and products). A “must-attend” for the European market.
- Big 5 Construct Saudi
- Dates: January 18 – 21, 2026
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Focus: Massive construction event; relevant for structural steel, aluminum extrusions, and casting suppliers to the construction industry.
- MECSPE 2026 (likely co-located with METEF)
- Dates: March 4 – 6, 2026
- Location: Bologna, Italy
- Focus: The reference fair for the manufacturing industry. METEF, the international expo for aluminum and foundry, is typically associated with this timeline in Bologna.
