BIEMH 2026

Update

BIEMH 2026 proceeds as planned, with no further delays. The live edition of the prominent trade fair for machine tools is expected. The official dates for the upcoming event are set for June 2nd to June 6th in Bilbao, Spain.

Calling Card 

BIEMH has positioned itself as an indispensable procurement platform for machine tools on the territory of Europe. Over its 60-year history, this international trade fair has showcased some truly next-level technologies, introduced supply to demand and generated a lot of business deals. The trade fair is held at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Bilbao, Spain every two years. Editions are one of the most visited summer events in the city. BIEMH is a benchmark event for many specialists and the most reliable place to research new trends, source products and network on a high level. The upcoming edition is going to add even more of a boost to business deals! 

Business Potential 

BIEMH creates the right conditions for respected brands like IK4-TEKNIKER, ADDILAN, MMC HITACHI TOOL, TECNALIA, SORALUCE, AER, SEAT, VMA Ingeniería and SAP to find and connect with potential buyers. Together they form the entire value chain of products: metal-cutting machine-tools; metrology; product development and manufacturing software; automation of processes; handling; robotics; welding and chemical products. The audience comes from all over the work, with the most numbers from European markets. The top visiting countries are Germany, Austria, Belgium, China, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Turkey. Exhibitors meet with high-ranking professionals, who have actual purchasing power and come from different sectors. Mould & die, gas & oil, cutting & plate-work subcontracting, capital goods, metal construction, energy generation and domestic appliances are some industries at BIEMH. 

Did You Know? 

BIEMH promotes cutting-edge innovations. A great part of the trade fair revolves around sharing know-how and expertise. You’ll find the Automation & Robotics Talks filled with sessions on the latest technologies and developments in the field of robotics and automation as applied to industry. There will be something for everyone in various sectors. You’ll learn to improve your processes and product quality, reduce costs and sharpen their competitive edge. The 2022 edition will point towards digitization and smart data handling. The forum will feature digital technologies and truly innovative processes and services. Another major topic at BIEMH is sustainable practices and how to introduce environmentally friendly processes that make efficient use of natural resources. There is a high demand for companies to reduce the environmental impact of their goods and services at all stages of their life cycles.

Your Hotel Room in Bilbao

Travel 2 Fairs ltd successfully plans, books and executes business trips around the world. Give us a budget and we’ll send you the top hotel rates for BIEMH. We know all the good hotels in Bilbao, Spain and work with any budget. It’s easy to find comfortable hotels close to the Bilbao Exhibition Centre whether you’re travelling with a few people or in a group of twenty or more. What you get is a fast service, stellar location and low rates. Travel 2 Fairs ltd even helps out when you arrive at the Bilbao airport. Clients can arrange for private transportation to take them to their hotel upon arrival and then drive them back at the end of their stay. We’re also a rent-a-car vendor. 

Past Iterations

BIEMH 2022

BIEMH 2022 took place as a live event that marked the return of the trade fair and industry. It was held at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) between 13.06.2022 and 17.06.2022. The venue featured strict Covid-19 safety measures, such as social distancing and mandatory face masks. The event received 35,000 visitors from 52 countries who examined the over 3,400 presented wares of the more than 1,400 exhibitors from 28 nations. Additionally, the event featured 300 invited leading buyers.

BIEMH 2024

The 2024 iteration of BIEMH occurred as a live trade exposition in BEC between 03-07.06.2024. It did not feature coronavirus precautions due to the repealing of the pandemic restrictions. It was attended by more than 1 600 exhibiting firms from 29 nations who presented over 3 500 wares. They were overviewed by around 38 000 visitants from 67 nations.