SPS - Smart Production Solutions 2026

SPS - Smart Production Solutions is the international highlight fair of the automation industry, held every November in Nuremberg since 1990. More than 1,000 exhibitors show concrete solutions for smart and digital automation, from control technology, drives and sensors to industrial communication, software and industrial AI. The 2026 edition runs from 24 to 26 November.

Topics

The fair covers the full spectrum of automation for discrete and process industries, with industrial AI as the focus theme. Exhibits span control systems, electric drives and motion, sensor technology, industrial communication, interface technology, human-machine interfaces, industrial software and IT for production.

Programme and highlights

Alongside the exhibition, visitors can follow several content formats.

• SPS stages with a lecture programme on current industry topics
• Industrial AI at the SPS focus area
• Joint stands, including start-up and national pavilions
• Young Talents and SPS CareerDrive for the next generation
• Matchmaking and networking for business contacts

Who attends

SPS is open to trade visitors aged 14 and over: automation engineers, plant and production managers, machine builders, system integrators, purchasers and IT/OT specialists from Germany and abroad.

Tickets & passes

• Day-Pass — EUR 50.50: One day; early-bird until 12 Oct 2026 with info service (€66.00 without); regular €60.50 / €79.00
• Expo-Pass — EUR 94: All three days; early-bird with info service (€123.00 without); regular €99.00 / €129.00
• Premium-Pass — EUR 191: Limited to 200; all days, preferred parking, VGN transport ticket, fast-track entry, VIP lounge, Get-together invitation; early-bird with info service (€249 without); regular €211 / €275
• Student ticket — EUR 11: With info service; €14.50 without