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VDMA European Summit – Engineering the Future

Bright ideas for Europe's machinery industry in challenging times

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VDMA European Summit 2026 - Engineering the Future

The third VDMA European Summit 2026 goes to Bella Italia. Look forward to interesting topics and excellent networking opportunities and don't miss THE meeting of the European machinery and equipment manufacturing industry.


For the third time, the VDMA European Summit brings together Europe’s leading machinery and equipment manufacturers - this time on 12 and 13 March 2026 in the Eternal City, Rome. VDMA and mi connect warmly invite you to join us for this exclusive gathering of decision-makers, innovators, and industry leaders. In today’s challenging environment, exchange, networking, inspiration, and new horizons are more important than ever. The VDMA European Summit 2026 is your opportunity to connect with top executives from across Europe and explore key topics shaping the industry, including:
Perspectives and growth opportunities in a world in disorder

  • Thriving with global value chains in a world of uncertainty
  • Innovating as cybersecurity and AI reshape the playing field
  • Exploring growth in defense markets and the emerging world of humanoid robots.

Be part of this exclusive community and join us in Rome for insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and proven best practices that will help shape the future of the European machinery industry.
We look forward to welcoming you on 12 and 13 March in Rome!

Join us in Rome on 12 and 13 March 2026 when the VDMA European Summit takes place for the third time in a row and mark the dates in your calender now!


We are looking forward to seeing you in Rome!

Thu. 12.03.26 18:00 - 22:00 hrs.
Fri. 13.03.26 09:00 - 17:00 hrs.
Event location
  • Hotel Shangri-La Roma
  • Viale Algeria, 141
  • 00144 Rome
  • ITALY

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After two successful rounds in Vienna and Amsterdam, the event is entering its third round. Book your ticket now for the VDMA European Summit on March 12-13, 2026, and look forward to... Rome!
Programm European Summit
Geopolitical tensions, prospects, and growth opportunities in a world undergoing radical change, cybersecurity and AI, as well as growth potential in defense markets and humanoid robotics will be the main topics of the next VDMA European Summit in Rome.
Advisory Board
The European Summit is designed to address the leading minds in the engineering industry. To meet this high standard, the VDMA consults with some of the industry's most prominent entrepreneurs in developing the format and topics.

General information

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Summit Registration
Registration fees include: The participation to the Summit and the Business Networking Dinner on March 12, 2025, as well as the catering during the breaks and the cultural activity.
Discover beautiful Rome
Discover beautiful Rome during your conference visit with our sightseeing tour, or bring someone with you and extend your stay for the weekend.
European Summit Sponsoring
Take advantage of the wide range of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities to reach the leading minds in the industry with your brand.

Why to join us in Rome!

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Largest industry network in Europe

3,500 primarily medium-sized member companies in the capital goods industry make the VDMA the largest industrial association in Europe and the most important network organization in the industry.

Strong representation of interests

The VDMA is the most important voice of the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry. It represents the common economic, technical and scientific interests of the industry in Germany and around the world.

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More than 500 VDMA employees worldwide support you with practical services to make the right decisions in your company - along the entire value chain.