Industrial Spring 2026 Concludes

The 2026 Industrial Spring, held March 24 through 27 at Targi Kielce, Poland, has again confirmed its position as an important industrial event Eastern Europe. The four expo days were marked by intensive technology presentations, business meetings and expert sessions that integrated the industry and science communities.

This year's Industrial Spring brought together over 700 exhibitors, co-exhibitors and represented companies from 18 countries, maintaining the event's scale despite somewhat limited exhibition space. This confirms the STOM cycle’s stable position as a platform for real investment decisions and technology transfer. The event was attended by 24,000 participants, underscoring continued strong interest in direct industry meetings and practical technology presentations.

The Industrial Spring’s key distinguishing factor is its practical nature; the Targi Kielce expo halls not only presented technologies but also demonstrated them in action. The industrial painting demonstrations at the EXPO-Surface trade fair were well-attended, as participants could observe coating application processes and the operation of modern equipment under conditions similar to real production.

At the same time, the expert agenda played an important role – the seminar on modern welding processes and materials research, brought together specialists from industry and academia, focusing on the quality, durability and safety of technological processes.

Also, the strengthening of intersectoral cooperation was an important aspect of this year's trade show, which saw further agreements signed within the Metrology Cluster, fostering cooperation among business, administrative and research units in the area of measurement and quality control.

An integral part of the Industrial Spring was the gala awards ceremony, where innovative solutions and companies shaping the direction of industrial development were recognised. This event highlighted the importance of design, technology and long-term enterprise development amid growing market competitiveness.

The range of technologies presented covered the full spectrum of solutions for industry – from CNC machine tools through robotics and automation to metrology systems, welding technologies, surface protection solutions and 3D printing. This cross-sectional approach makes Industrial Spring one of the events that allows for a comprehensive look at production processes and their optimisation.

The organisers announce further developments to the event – subsequent STOM series will fully utilise the potential of the new exhibition hall, scheduled to open in the fall of 2026, which will open up new exhibition opportunities and enable further scaling of one of the region's most important industrial events.

The next Industrial Spring will take place from April 6 through 9, 2027.

(Source: Targi Kielce S.A.)