PaintExpo 2026 is almost fully booked: 90 percent of the 30,000 square meters of exhibition space has been allocated. A total of 360 companies from 26 countries have registered, with strong participation from Italy, Turkey, France, Switzerland and Poland in particular. Companies from Cyprus, Egypt and Vietnam are represented for the first time. The trade fair management sees this as a sign of the global importance of industrial coating technology.
New young talent format for students
For the first time, the Friday of the trade fair is aimed specifically at students from various technical disciplines. From a radius of 200 kilometers, young professionals from the surrounding universities from the fields of electrical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering and software development will be invited. A keynote speech, guided tours and practical examples at the stands will provide career prospects in paint technology. The format is supported by the PaintExpo Advisory Board and offers exhibitors additional access to potential skilled workers.
Improved processes and early ticket booking
Thanks to the close cooperation between Leipziger Messe and Messe Karlsruhe, exhibitors and visitors will benefit from optimized processes on site. Modernized infrastructure and the P3 parking lot, which can be used again, will ensure smoother access. The ticket store is already open.