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Every year, Mining Indonesia in Jakarta is a central meeting place for the international mining industry - and 2025 was no exception.

From 22 to 26 September 2025, the German Pavilion initiated by us took place at PERUMIN in Arequipa. Excellent visitor numbers and quality testify to the dynamic mood in the Peruvian mining industry.

Which trade fairs are coming up in 2026?

AHK Colombia is organizing a German Pavilion at MinExpo (15/16 April 2026) - the most important industry event for the mining industry in Colombia. VDMA Mining & Minerals supports this project.

Register now for the German Pavilion: Exponor 2026 is one of the most important mining and energy trade fairs in Latin America and will take place from 8 to 11 June 2026 in Antofagasta, in northern Chile.

Following a rather disappointing trade fair in 2023, the 2025 edition ensured great satisfaction among exhibitors.

Which trade fairs are coming up this year?

For the first time, a German Pavilion was organised, which was prominently showcased with 19 exhibitors and met with great interest from trade fair visitors.

The world’s largest mining exhibition, MINExpo 2024, concluded on a high note, drawing an impressive 45,000 attendees.

The customers of the VDMA Mining & Minerals members are located on all 5 continents. Accordingly, we offer regular forums in steering committees to exchange information on the development of the markets there.

At the 2nd Rebuild Ukraine, the joint German stand was the largest national pavilion with more than 51 exhibitors, including 12 members of the Trade Association Construction-Equipment and Plant Engineering in the VDMA.

Held on 3rd to 5th September 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

This overview aims to support awareness, planning, and participation in relevant trade fairs and exhibitions across the VDMA subsectors and groups.

The foreign trade department informs you about the latest developments in exports and supports you in accessing difficult markets. We support your international activities with offices worldwide and practical information.

The largest energy-related trade fair, SMART ENERGY WEEK, took place from February 19 to 21 at Tokyo Big Sight. Germany was strongly represented with three pavilions.

VDMA supports companies in opening up international markets by participating in trade fairs, among other things. In addition to its own trade fair stands in Germany, it offers companies the opportunity to exhibit at group stand (German Pavilions).

Foreign guests face various challenges when applying for a visa and entering Germany. Inviting companies can support them.

In the fall of 2022, one major industrial trade fair will follow the next. Trade fairs are currently celebrating a strong comeback - and yet they must allow themselves to be fundamentally questioned. How much exhibition hall is still needed and how much virtual showroom should there be in the future?

In 2022, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia will again organize numerous state community stands at selected leading trade fairs in Germany at an attractive service package.

VDMA Foreign Trade advises you with regard to international markets. In addition, there are various offers from the federal and state governments that support the development of international markets.

The federal states support trade fair activities of SMEs. AUMA has compiled an overview of the support offers.

A new provider of trade fair information is sending out letters that can be interpreted as invoices. The VDMA recommends to check the letters carefully.

Trade fairs are of great importance in international marketing. Due to the high costs, the selection of suitable trade fairs is of particular importance.

China, India, Japan, USA, Brazil or Singapore: Our VDMA liaison offices abroad help you with your commitment in the most important foreign markets.