With just over six months to go until the opening of the SPS - Smart Production Solutions trade fair in Nuremberg from 25 to 27 November 2025, more than 900 exhibitors have registered to date, and 95 per cent of the space from the previous year has already been booked. Preparations for the year-end highlight in the automation industry are already in full swingA little more than six months before the opening of the SPS - Smart Production Solutions trade fair in Nuremberg from 25 to 27 November 2025, more than 900 exhibitors have registered to date and 95 per cent of the space from the previous year has already been booked. Preparations for the year-end highlight in the automation industry are already in full swing.
Sylke Schulz-Metzner, Vice President of SPS: "Despite, or perhaps because of, the global and economic challenges, SPS continues to be the most important trade fair for the automation industry. It not only offers a platform to showcase the latest technologies and innovations, but also serves as a hub for experts and decision-makers. A place to form strategic partnerships and discuss solutions to current challenges. The trade fair promotes the sharing of knowledge and experience, which is essential for the further development and adaptation of the industry to changing market conditions. To overcome economic challenges, the community must come together and develop new ideas and approaches. The SPS once again offers an ideal platform for this with its informative and stimulating programme of supporting events.
In addition to well-known key players such as Siemens, Rockwell, Bosch Rexroth, SEW Eurodrive, Beckhoff Automation, FESTO and Phoenix Contact, numerous SPS newcomers will be on hand to welcome visitors to their stands. Through the four exhibition forums, there will be opportunities to discover the latest artificial intelligence (AI) in automation, digital transformation, data rooms and sensor innovations, which will also be some of the topics discussed in stimulating podium discussions with high-calibre speakers.
Students and recent graduates are welcome
This year, the fair will have an even wider range of offers for young talent. Last year, a big attraction was the Makeathon, which took place on all three days of the event and involved young people working in small teams for over 2.5 hours on technical tasks set by the companies. Due to the excellent response and positive feedback, this programme will take place again in 2025. The guided tours on the last day of the fair were another success. The young visitors particularly appreciated the opportunity to explore automation technology and to learn more about suppliers and potential future partners and employers. Tours will therefore be on the agenda again in 2025.
Daniele Toni