At a Glance

Date: 24 - 26 October 2028
Place: Messe Stuttgart
Organiser: Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG
Regular cycle: every two years

EFX is the new indispensable industry highlight – an event for experts and pioneers that combines concentrated expertise and creates valuable networks. The future of electronics manufacturing will be jointly shaped with a clear emphasis on the relevant topics in the industry.

The innovative overall concept with a special "look & feel" in the exhibition halls will bring a new character to the event world. The three-day exhibition will combine networking areas, events, company spaces and inspirations on the stage.

To the newsroom

EFX aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the process chain and address all aspects of miniaturisation in microelectronics:

  • Components, Printed Circuit Boards, Materials
  • Mounting & Connection Technology (Packaging & Assembly)
  • Process Control & Quality Assurance
  • Production, Material Flow and Warehouse Logistics
  • Digitalisation, Automation, Smart Manufacturing
  • Sustainability and Circular Economy
  • Future Technologies, Trends
  • Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) & Contract Manufacturing, Other Services
  • Organisations, Specialist Media, Schools and Further Training

Product & Service Directory (PDF, 100 KB)

  • Managing directors and C-level decision-makers
  • (Senior) Developers and designers
  • Head of Development
  • Production planners and production managers
  • Process engineer
  • Technicians and skilled workers
  • Purchasers and purchasing managers
  • Quality managers
  • Scientists and engineers
  • Tech co-founder / CTO
  • Young professionals

from

  • Contract manufacturing (EMS)
  • Automotive industry
  • Mechanical and plant engineering
  • Aerospace
  • Medical technology
  • Industrial electronics and automation
  • Smart grids and energy industry
  • Telecommunications and communications technology
  • Defense industry
  • High‑Reliability Electronics
  • Industrial electronics
  • Hardware Start-ups
  • IoT
  • Robotics

Programme highlights

Presentations & Consulting

Experience

Networking

Young Professionals & Careers

Insights from industry experts on the EFX Stage and in other special areas:

Trend topics in the talk programme: AI, cyber security, sustainability, value chain, business succession - and much more

Morning Minutes - Start your EFX day with 30 minutes of updates

PLUS Insights - Insights and Ideas on the Industry’s Future Topics.

Start-Up Pitches - Discover and Vote for Tomorrow's Innovations

FED Programme - Innovations and Best Practices for Smart Processes and Reliable Electronics.

BME Buyers' Day - Focus on Strategic Procurement

Topic of the day - Your question is today's topic

EFX Techie Cube - Technical consultations, exchange, and practical solutions!

Guided Tours - Fascinating insights into electronics manufacturing

Daily Life Products - Discover how electronics are changing our everyday lives—today and tomorrow.

Life Hacking & Cybersecurity - Understanding attacks and preventing them

Live Podcasts - Authentic interviews and engaging conversations

First-class networking opportunities – daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for exhibitors and visitors:

Matchmaking - Find the right contacts, schedule a meeting, exchange ideas

Evening events - Evening events for visitors & exhibitors

EMS Speed-Dating - Three Days, Three Topics, Many Connections

EFX Riders - Technology meets a passion for motorcycles

Female FutureTech Summit - Women in STEM and tech are building networks

Get-togethers - Share experiences, discuss challenges, and expand your network

EFX Rallye - Scan QR codes & experience the process chain

Career Call Box - New opportunities & confidential guidance for your next career move

VDI TecMobil  - Control robots, code, and make circuit boards light up

Digital Job-Wall - Discover current job openings & career opportunities!