What It Offers

The event brings together manufacturers, technology providers, startups, universities, and end users from across the entire industrial automation value chain. The exhibition covers areas including:

• Industrial automation and control systems
• Robotics and Physical AI
• Industrial IT
• Artificial intelligence for manufacturing
• Software-defined manufacturing
• Industrial cybersecurity
• Sensors, motion control, drives, and components
• Sustainability and ESG solutions for the manufacturing industry
  
  

One of the event’s key features is the Digital District, which hosts live demonstrations, real-world applications, and dedicated areas focusing on AI, Startups, Industrial IT, and Academy.

2027 Edition

The 2027 edition will mark the 15th edition of the event. It will take place at Fiere di Parma from 25 to 27 May 2027, with opening hours for visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free for industry professionals upon registration, in accordance with the procedures specified by the organizers.

Why It Matters

SPS Italia is recognized as one of the key events for the Italian manufacturing industry, combining a large exhibition area with conferences, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities. It is a key venue for showcasing emerging trends in smart industry, with a particular focus on the integration of automation, AI, industrial software, and the digital transformation of production processes.

Visitors and Exhibitors

The trade show is primarily aimed at:

• Machine and plant manufacturers
• Production and maintenance managers
• System integrators
• Designers and engineers
• Manufacturing companies interested in technological innovation

Historically, the event attracts hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of trade visitors, confirming its position as one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to industrial automation.