When is PMW Expo 2026 open?

Wednesday 11 November 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00, followed by a drinks reception from 17:00 to 18:30 with awards at 17:15, and Thursday 12 November from 10:00 to 17:00.

In Hall 10.1 at Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany.

Are the forums included in the visitor pass?

Yes. The forums are free to attend with a visitor ticket. The vehicle dynamics short courses are a separate programme.

Register for a visitor pass through the PMW Expo website.

Professional MotorSport World Expo 2026 (PMW Expo)

Name: Professional MotorSport World Expo 2026 (PMW Expo)
Start: 2026-11-11T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-12T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Koelnmesse

About this event

PMW Expo is the meeting point for engineers and decision-makers working on motorsport, high-performance road cars and low-to-mid-volume niche vehicles, with a focus on technology transfer between them. The 2026 show takes place in Hall 10.1 of Koelnmesse in Cologne and combines a supplier exhibition with free technical forums, paid short courses and an awards evening.

Who attends

The audience is senior engineers, technical directors, programme leaders and procurement professionals from race teams, OEMs and specialist vehicle manufacturers. The organizer cites 200+ exhibitors, 3,000+ industry professionals and 45+ countries represented.

Forums

Four free-to-attend forums run alongside the show with technical presentations, case studies and panels. Previous forum contributors have included Automobili Lamborghini, Ford Racing, Red Bull Powertrains, Bosch Motorsport, Cosworth and Manthey Racing.

Performance Management in Motorsport
Advanced Powertrain Technology
Additive Manufacturing for High-Performance Automotive
Niche Automotive Manufacturing

Short courses and awards

New for 2026 are specialist vehicle dynamics short courses, plus an awards ceremony during the first evening's drinks reception.

Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics
Simulation and Transient Handling Analysis in Motorsport

Tickets & passes

Visitor pass: Includes the four technical forums

exhibitors: 200+
industry professionals: 3,000+
countries represented: 45+

Professional MotorSport World Expo 2026 (PMW Expo) was an Industry & Manufacturing event that took place 11-12 Nov 2026 at Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany.