23rd ISC – International Sealing Conference Stuttgart 2026
The Fluid Power Association within VDMA (Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers‘ Association) with its Fluid Power Sealing Group, which brings together the leading German manufacturers of seals for fluid power and general applications, is organizing the
23rd International Sealing Conference
on September 30 and October 1, 2026, at the Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart. The conference will be held under the scientific auspices of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Bauer from the Institute of Machine Components (IMA), University of Stuttgart.
Packed with expert-led content, meaningful peer-to-peer engagement, and the most comprehensive showcase of products and services on the market, it is the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering. Across hardware, software and integrated solutions, the event tackles today’s most pressing industry challenges head-on.
Stay ahead of the curve, gain insight into the latest developments, and explore what our immersive, tech-driven event has in store for 2026.
Fluid Power & Systems
Smart Manufacturing Week returns on 3-4 June 2026, bringing together the people, technologies and ideas shaping the future of UK manufacturing and engineering. Designed to support organisations at every stage of their smart manufacturing journey, the event connects strategy, innovation and practical implementation.
Packed with expert-led content, meaningful peer-to-peer engagement, and the most comprehensive showcase of products and services on the market, it is the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering. Across hardware, software and integrated solutions, the event tackles today’s most pressing industry challenges head-on.
Stay ahead of the curve, gain insight into the latest developments, and explore what our immersive, tech-driven event has in store for 2026.
Hannover Messe Automation, Motion & Drives
HANNOVER MESSE will kick off in April 2026 with a new thematic structure, optimized visitor guidance, and new networking formats. The focus is on automation and digitalization. Exhibitors from all over the world will showcase their innovations and solutions for the manufacturing industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key technology for the competitiveness companies from all over the world. Applying AI to manufacturing is fundamentally changing company processes and business models, thereby enabling competitive, efficient, and intelligent production. At the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE, AI will be a recurring theme throughout all the halls, and will play a central role on almost all stands.
Hillhead
Hillhead is the world’s largest working quarry event. Through it’s 44-year history it has also grown into the UK’s leading outdoor quarrying, construction, and recycling event. The 2024 show delivered an impressive total of 19,560 unique visitors and 599 of the world’s leading construction equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers.
Packed with expert-led content, meaningful peer-to-peer engagement, and the most comprehensive showcase of products and services on the market, it is the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering. Across hardware, software and integrated solutions, the event tackles today’s most pressing industry challenges head-on.
Stay ahead of the curve, gain insight into the latest developments, and explore what our immersive, tech-driven event has in store for 2026.Packed with expert-led content, meaningful peer-to-peer engagement, and the most comprehensive showcase of products and services on the market, it is the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering. Across hardware, software and integrated solutions, the event tackles today’s most pressing industry challenges head-on.
Stay ahead of the curve, gain insight into the latest developments, and explore what our immersive, tech-driven event has in store for 2026.