BIEMH 2026 enhances its global reach with the participation of companies and visitors from 70 countries

 

La BIEMH 2026, organized by AFM Cluster, AIMHE y Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), will celebrate its 33rd edition as a global industrial benchmark, bringing together exhibitors and professionals from 70 countries to address the challenges of advanced manufacturing.

 

An epicenter of innovation and global technological offering

 

Internationality remains the strategic pillar of the BIEMHIn this new edition, the competition reaffirms its ability to attract innovation and knowledge, consolidating itself as an essential meeting point for the 4.0 industryCompanies with industrial powerhouses such as Alemania, Japón, China, Estados Unidos e Italia They will present their latest solutions in equipment and services.

 

As a key new feature, the venue will have International Associations' AreaThis exclusive space for machine tool manufacturers' organizations will feature representatives from Suiza, Polonia, México y Turquíaamong others. In addition, a Speakers' Corner for the presentation of cutting-edge international projects.

 

Acquisition strategy: The Hosted Buyers' Programme

 

This year's international campaign has expanded its reach to new sectors and geographic markets. Countries such as India, Marruecos, Canadá y Brasil They will have a special prominence among the professional visitors who will tour the six pavilions of the BEC.

 

To maximize the return on investment for exhibitors, the organization promotes the Hosted Buyers' ProgrammeThis program facilitates direct meetings between companies and major buyers with real decision-making power. According to the organization, these profiles "They will attend representing more than twenty countries" Looking for turnkey solutions for your production needs.

 

Key Concept	Details of the 33rd Edition
International Reach	Nearly 70 participating countries
Featured Countries (Visitors)	India, EE. UU., México, Reino Unido, Francia
New Spaces	International Associations' Area and Speakers' Corner
Organizing Entities	AFM, AIMHE y Bilbao Exhibition Centre
Institutional Partners	Diputación Foral de Bizkaia y SPRI – Gobierno Vasco

 

Commitment to advanced industry

 

The success of this initiative is due to intensive promotional efforts abroad in strategic markets. The main objective is to attract high-value technology offering and attract qualified visitors who will boost international business. BIEMH It has the support of institutional partners such as Diputación Foral de Bizkaia and the Gobierno Vasco through SPRI.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about BIEMH 2026

 

What is the Hosted Buyers' Programme?

It is a program designed to manage high-level meetings between exhibiting companies and large international buyers with confirmed investment capacity.

What's new in the area of ​​international partnerships?

The International Associations' Area is launched, a meeting point for manufacturers from countries such as Alemania o Portugal, which includes a conference forum (Speakers' Corner).

How many countries are participating in this edition?

La BIEMH It will feature companies and delegates from nearly 70 countries, consolidating its global character.