Global Connector Trade Shows
Upcoming connector and electronics trade shows worldwide, organised by market. Filter by region, jump to your industry, and never miss a key event.
Industrial & Automation
Factory automation, M12/M8 connectivity, fieldbuses, and Industry 4.0 interconnect.
Electronica India / Productronica India 2026
India's Premier Electronics & Production Technology Exhibition
India's fastest-growing electronics exhibition. Key venue for connector OEMs entering the Indian market — industrial M12, automotive high-voltage connectors, and PCB assembly interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
The Battery Show North America 2026
Advanced Battery Technology for Transportation & Industrial Applications
North America's leading event for EV battery technology. Key showcase for high-voltage DC connectors, battery management interconnect, and EV charging systems from 400V to 1500V.
Key exhibitors:
CEATEC 2026
Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies
Japan's largest electronics and IT trade show. Key showcase for Japanese connector OEMs — Hirose, JAE, JST, Molex Japan, and SMK — presenting their latest PCB and board-to-board connector innovations.
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GITEX Global 2026
The World's Largest Tech & Startup Show
The Middle East's largest technology exhibition. Growing showcase for data centre infrastructure, fibre optic interconnect, and smart city connectivity solutions from global and regional suppliers.
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IWCS 2026 — International Wire & Cable Symposium
The Premier Technical Conference for Wire, Cable & Connectivity
Technical symposium covering wire, cable, and connectivity technologies. Strong on material science, insulation, conductor technology, and connector solutions across all industries.
Key exhibitors:
ADIPEC 2026
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference
The world's largest oil and gas exhibition. Key venue for subsea and topside connector suppliers serving Middle East energy projects — high-temperature, H2S-rated, and explosion-proof interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
electronica 2026
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems & Applications
The world's largest electronics trade fair. Every major connector OEM exhibits — Amphenol, TE Connectivity, Molex, Hirose, LEMO, Souriau, and hundreds more. Held biennially in Munich.
Key exhibitors:
SPS 2026 — Smart Production Solutions
International Exhibition for Smart and Digital Automation
Europe's leading automation trade fair. Key venue for industrial circular connectors — M8, M12, M23, and rectangular connectors for factory automation, robotics, and motion control.
Key exhibitors:
SEMICON Japan 2026
The Most Important Electronics Manufacturing Event in Asia
Asia's premier semiconductor and electronics manufacturing event. Key showcase for fine-pitch board connectors, zero-insertion-force (ZIF) connectors, and high-reliability semiconductor packaging interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
NEPCON Japan 2027
Electronics Manufacturing & Mounting Technology Exhibition
Japan's largest PCB and electronics assembly exhibition. Key event for Japanese connector manufacturers — Hirose, JST, Molex, and JAE — showcasing board-to-board and wire-to-board solutions.
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IPC APEX EXPO 2027
The Premier Electronics Manufacturing Event
The premier electronics manufacturing and PCB assembly event. Key showcase for board-to-board, wire-to-board, and IDC connectors. Strong technical standards focus on IPC-A-620 and IPC-J-STD.
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electronica China 2027
International Trade Fair for Electronic Components & Systems
China's premier electronics components fair. The key venue for connector OEMs entering the Chinese market — automotive, industrial, and consumer connector launches from all major global players.
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Hannover Messe 2027
The World's Leading Industrial Technology Trade Fair
The world's most important industrial technology event. Showcase for M12/M8 sensors, fieldbuses, and Industry 4.0 interconnect from Harting, Phoenix Contact, Weidmüller, and all major OEMs.
Key exhibitors:
OTC 2027 — Offshore Technology Conference
Advancing Offshore Resources — Energy, Environment, Technology
World's foremost event for offshore energy technology. North American hub for subsea connector suppliers, ROV connector systems, and high-pressure downhole interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
Automate Show 2027
North America's Largest Showcase for Automation & Robotics
North America's premier automation and robotics event. Key connector showcase for robot tool changers, fieldbus (PROFINET/EtherNet-IP), and industrial automation M12 connectivity.
Key exhibitors:
SPE Offshore Europe 2027
The World's Premier Upstream Oil & Gas Event
The world's largest upstream oil & gas event. Showcase for subsea and topside connector systems — IP68 rated, H2S resistant, deepwater ROV and umbilical interconnect. Held biennially.
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productronica 2027
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronics Development & Production
The world's leading electronics production technology fair, held biennially in odd years. Key for connector assembly tooling, crimping equipment, and automated connector handling.
Key exhibitors:
Military & Defense
MIL-spec connectors, ruggedised electronics, and defence platform interconnect.
MSPO 2026
International Defence Industry Exhibition
Central and Eastern Europe's premier defence exhibition. Key for NATO-standard MIL-spec connectors and ruggedised electronics for ground, air, and naval platforms.
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AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026
Association of the United States Army — Land Warfare Exhibition
One of the largest land warfare exhibitions in the US. Key venue for MIL-spec connector suppliers — Amphenol Military, Souriau, ITT Cannon, Glenair, and Omnetics all exhibit.
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IWCS 2026 — International Wire & Cable Symposium
The Premier Technical Conference for Wire, Cable & Connectivity
Technical symposium covering wire, cable, and connectivity technologies. Strong on material science, insulation, conductor technology, and connector solutions across all industries.
Key exhibitors:
electronica 2026
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems & Applications
The world's largest electronics trade fair. Every major connector OEM exhibits — Amphenol, TE Connectivity, Molex, Hirose, LEMO, Souriau, and hundreds more. Held biennially in Munich.
Key exhibitors:
SEMICON Japan 2026
The Most Important Electronics Manufacturing Event in Asia
Asia's premier semiconductor and electronics manufacturing event. Key showcase for fine-pitch board connectors, zero-insertion-force (ZIF) connectors, and high-reliability semiconductor packaging interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
NEPCON Japan 2027
Electronics Manufacturing & Mounting Technology Exhibition
Japan's largest PCB and electronics assembly exhibition. Key event for Japanese connector manufacturers — Hirose, JST, Molex, and JAE — showcasing board-to-board and wire-to-board solutions.
Key exhibitors:
IDEX 2027
International Defence Exhibition & Conference
The world's largest defence exhibition in the Middle East. Held biennially, IDEX is a critical venue for MIL-spec connector suppliers and ruggedised interconnect for land, air, and naval platforms.
Key exhibitors:
IPC APEX EXPO 2027
The Premier Electronics Manufacturing Event
The premier electronics manufacturing and PCB assembly event. Key showcase for board-to-board, wire-to-board, and IDC connectors. Strong technical standards focus on IPC-A-620 and IPC-J-STD.
Key exhibitors:
Sea-Air-Space 2027
US Navy League's Maritime Defence Exhibition
The US Navy's premier exposition. Key venue for subsea, naval, and shipboard connector systems — MIL-DTL-38999, circular underwater connectors, and fibre optic naval interconnect.
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Paris Air Show 2027
International Paris Air Show — Le Bourget
The world's oldest and largest aviation trade show. Key venue for aerospace-grade circular connectors, MIL-DTL-38999 series, fibre optic aircraft interconnect, and next-generation avionics connectors.
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DSEI 2027
Defence & Security Equipment International
The world's premier defence and security event, held biennially. Major showcase for MIL-spec connectors, ruggedised electronics, and naval/ground/air platform interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
productronica 2027
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronics Development & Production
The world's leading electronics production technology fair, held biennially in odd years. Key for connector assembly tooling, crimping equipment, and automated connector handling.
Key exhibitors:
Aerospace
Aerospace-grade interconnect, avionics connectors, and aircraft platform systems.
IWCS 2026 — International Wire & Cable Symposium
The Premier Technical Conference for Wire, Cable & Connectivity
Technical symposium covering wire, cable, and connectivity technologies. Strong on material science, insulation, conductor technology, and connector solutions across all industries.
Key exhibitors:
electronica 2026
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems & Applications
The world's largest electronics trade fair. Every major connector OEM exhibits — Amphenol, TE Connectivity, Molex, Hirose, LEMO, Souriau, and hundreds more. Held biennially in Munich.
Key exhibitors:
DesignCon 2027
High-Speed Communications & Systems Design Conference
Premier event for signal integrity, high-speed interconnect, and board design engineers. Key venue for high-speed connector launches from Amphenol, Molex, Samtec, and TE Connectivity.
Key exhibitors:
IPC APEX EXPO 2027
The Premier Electronics Manufacturing Event
The premier electronics manufacturing and PCB assembly event. Key showcase for board-to-board, wire-to-board, and IDC connectors. Strong technical standards focus on IPC-A-620 and IPC-J-STD.
Key exhibitors:
Paris Air Show 2027
International Paris Air Show — Le Bourget
The world's oldest and largest aviation trade show. Key venue for aerospace-grade circular connectors, MIL-DTL-38999 series, fibre optic aircraft interconnect, and next-generation avionics connectors.
Key exhibitors:
DSEI 2027
Defence & Security Equipment International
The world's premier defence and security event, held biennially. Major showcase for MIL-spec connectors, ruggedised electronics, and naval/ground/air platform interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
Automotive & EV
High-voltage EV connectors, CCS/CHAdeMO charging, and automotive-grade interconnect.
Electronica India / Productronica India 2026
India's Premier Electronics & Production Technology Exhibition
India's fastest-growing electronics exhibition. Key venue for connector OEMs entering the Indian market — industrial M12, automotive high-voltage connectors, and PCB assembly interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
The Battery Show North America 2026
Advanced Battery Technology for Transportation & Industrial Applications
North America's leading event for EV battery technology. Key showcase for high-voltage DC connectors, battery management interconnect, and EV charging systems from 400V to 1500V.
Key exhibitors:
CEATEC 2026
Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies
Japan's largest electronics and IT trade show. Key showcase for Japanese connector OEMs — Hirose, JAE, JST, Molex Japan, and SMK — presenting their latest PCB and board-to-board connector innovations.
Key exhibitors:
IWCS 2026 — International Wire & Cable Symposium
The Premier Technical Conference for Wire, Cable & Connectivity
Technical symposium covering wire, cable, and connectivity technologies. Strong on material science, insulation, conductor technology, and connector solutions across all industries.
Key exhibitors:
electronica 2026
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems & Applications
The world's largest electronics trade fair. Every major connector OEM exhibits — Amphenol, TE Connectivity, Molex, Hirose, LEMO, Souriau, and hundreds more. Held biennially in Munich.
Key exhibitors:
SPS 2026 — Smart Production Solutions
International Exhibition for Smart and Digital Automation
Europe's leading automation trade fair. Key venue for industrial circular connectors — M8, M12, M23, and rectangular connectors for factory automation, robotics, and motion control.
Key exhibitors:
CES 2027
The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World
Global stage for EV technology, smart mobility, and connected devices. Key showcase for EV charging connectors, USB4, Thunderbolt, and next-generation consumer interconnect standards.
Key exhibitors:
NEPCON Japan 2027
Electronics Manufacturing & Mounting Technology Exhibition
Japan's largest PCB and electronics assembly exhibition. Key event for Japanese connector manufacturers — Hirose, JST, Molex, and JAE — showcasing board-to-board and wire-to-board solutions.
Key exhibitors:
electronica China 2027
International Trade Fair for Electronic Components & Systems
China's premier electronics components fair. The key venue for connector OEMs entering the Chinese market — automotive, industrial, and consumer connector launches from all major global players.
Key exhibitors:
Hannover Messe 2027
The World's Leading Industrial Technology Trade Fair
The world's most important industrial technology event. Showcase for M12/M8 sensors, fieldbuses, and Industry 4.0 interconnect from Harting, Phoenix Contact, Weidmüller, and all major OEMs.
Key exhibitors:
Automate Show 2027
North America's Largest Showcase for Automation & Robotics
North America's premier automation and robotics event. Key connector showcase for robot tool changers, fieldbus (PROFINET/EtherNet-IP), and industrial automation M12 connectivity.
Key exhibitors:
productronica 2027
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronics Development & Production
The world's leading electronics production technology fair, held biennially in odd years. Key for connector assembly tooling, crimping equipment, and automated connector handling.
Key exhibitors:
Oil & Gas / Marine
Subsea, ROV, and topside connector systems for offshore and marine applications.
ADIPEC 2026
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference
The world's largest oil and gas exhibition. Key venue for subsea and topside connector suppliers serving Middle East energy projects — high-temperature, H2S-rated, and explosion-proof interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
IDEX 2027
International Defence Exhibition & Conference
The world's largest defence exhibition in the Middle East. Held biennially, IDEX is a critical venue for MIL-spec connector suppliers and ruggedised interconnect for land, air, and naval platforms.
Key exhibitors:
Sea-Air-Space 2027
US Navy League's Maritime Defence Exhibition
The US Navy's premier exposition. Key venue for subsea, naval, and shipboard connector systems — MIL-DTL-38999, circular underwater connectors, and fibre optic naval interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
OTC 2027 — Offshore Technology Conference
Advancing Offshore Resources — Energy, Environment, Technology
World's foremost event for offshore energy technology. North American hub for subsea connector suppliers, ROV connector systems, and high-pressure downhole interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
SPE Offshore Europe 2027
The World's Premier Upstream Oil & Gas Event
The world's largest upstream oil & gas event. Showcase for subsea and topside connector systems — IP68 rated, H2S resistant, deepwater ROV and umbilical interconnect. Held biennially.
Key exhibitors:
Medical
Medical-grade push-pull connectors, sterilizable housings, and surgical interconnect.
electronica 2026
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems & Applications
The world's largest electronics trade fair. Every major connector OEM exhibits — Amphenol, TE Connectivity, Molex, Hirose, LEMO, Souriau, and hundreds more. Held biennially in Munich.
Key exhibitors:
MEDICA 2026
World Forum for Medicine — International Trade Fair for the Medical Industry
The world's largest medical trade fair. Key venue for medical-grade connectors — ODU AMC Easy-Clean, LEMO B/M/T series, Omnetics Bio-Connector, and push-pull surgical connectors.
Key exhibitors:
MD&M West 2027
The Largest Medical Device Design & Manufacturing Event in the World
North America's largest medical device manufacturing event. Strong connector presence for implantable, surgical robotics, patient monitoring, and diagnostic imaging interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
Broadcast & Entertainment
Professional AV, XLR, BNC, and fibre optic broadcast interconnect.
IBC Show 2026
International Broadcasting Convention
Europe's largest broadcast and media technology event. Key showcase for professional audio/video connectors, fibre optic broadcast cabling, and IP-based media interconnect.
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NAB Show 2027
The World's Largest Convention for Media & Entertainment Technology
The premier event for broadcast and media technology. Showcase for Neutrik XLR, etherCON, BNC, fibre optic, and all professional audio/video interconnect standards.
Key exhibitors:
Data Center & Telecom
High-density fibre optics, MTP/MPO, and high-speed board-to-board connectors.
IBC Show 2026
International Broadcasting Convention
Europe's largest broadcast and media technology event. Key showcase for professional audio/video connectors, fibre optic broadcast cabling, and IP-based media interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
Electronica India / Productronica India 2026
India's Premier Electronics & Production Technology Exhibition
India's fastest-growing electronics exhibition. Key venue for connector OEMs entering the Indian market — industrial M12, automotive high-voltage connectors, and PCB assembly interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
CEATEC 2026
Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies
Japan's largest electronics and IT trade show. Key showcase for Japanese connector OEMs — Hirose, JAE, JST, Molex Japan, and SMK — presenting their latest PCB and board-to-board connector innovations.
Key exhibitors:
GITEX Global 2026
The World's Largest Tech & Startup Show
The Middle East's largest technology exhibition. Growing showcase for data centre infrastructure, fibre optic interconnect, and smart city connectivity solutions from global and regional suppliers.
Key exhibitors:
IWCS 2026 — International Wire & Cable Symposium
The Premier Technical Conference for Wire, Cable & Connectivity
Technical symposium covering wire, cable, and connectivity technologies. Strong on material science, insulation, conductor technology, and connector solutions across all industries.
Key exhibitors:
electronica 2026
World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems & Applications
The world's largest electronics trade fair. Every major connector OEM exhibits — Amphenol, TE Connectivity, Molex, Hirose, LEMO, Souriau, and hundreds more. Held biennially in Munich.
Key exhibitors:
SEMICON Japan 2026
The Most Important Electronics Manufacturing Event in Asia
Asia's premier semiconductor and electronics manufacturing event. Key showcase for fine-pitch board connectors, zero-insertion-force (ZIF) connectors, and high-reliability semiconductor packaging interconnect.
Key exhibitors:
CES 2027
The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World
Global stage for EV technology, smart mobility, and connected devices. Key showcase for EV charging connectors, USB4, Thunderbolt, and next-generation consumer interconnect standards.
Key exhibitors:
DesignCon 2027
High-Speed Communications & Systems Design Conference
Premier event for signal integrity, high-speed interconnect, and board design engineers. Key venue for high-speed connector launches from Amphenol, Molex, Samtec, and TE Connectivity.
Key exhibitors:
electronica China 2027
International Trade Fair for Electronic Components & Systems
China's premier electronics components fair. The key venue for connector OEMs entering the Chinese market — automotive, industrial, and consumer connector launches from all major global players.
Key exhibitors:
CommunicAsia 2027
Asia's Premier ICT Event
Asia's largest ICT event. Key showcase for fibre optic connectors, MTP/MPO solutions, and high-density data centre interconnect serving Asia's rapidly expanding data centre market.
Key exhibitors:
Energy & Utilities
Power connectors for solar, wind, battery storage, and utility grid applications.
The Battery Show North America 2026
Advanced Battery Technology for Transportation & Industrial Applications
North America's leading event for EV battery technology. Key showcase for high-voltage DC connectors, battery management interconnect, and EV charging systems from 400V to 1500V.
Key exhibitors:
Hannover Messe 2027
The World's Leading Industrial Technology Trade Fair
The world's most important industrial technology event. Showcase for M12/M8 sensors, fieldbuses, and Industry 4.0 interconnect from Harting, Phoenix Contact, Weidmüller, and all major OEMs.
Key exhibitors:
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