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Top 10 international trade shows to attend in 2026 - Part 2

In the previous part, some of the top 7 international trade shows to attend in 2026 were presented. Yet, while the events mentioned are some of the most notable, there are several more to consider attending. Which other events are worth participating in? These include:

Gamescom

Overview of Gamescom

Gamescom is one of the top 7 international trade shows to attend in 2026 for several reasons. For example, the annual trade fair attracts the gaming industry and related sectors. Among them are technology, education, aviation, automotive, and electronics. They also include entertainment, telecommunications, media, manufacturing, merchandising, and marketing. It is due to the event presenting the newest game releases, technologies, merchandise, and innovations. Diverse companies present these. Among them are game developers, manufacturers, merchandisers, retailers, and wholesalers. It results in an event that appeals to over 357,000 public and trade visitors from more than 120 nations. They network and conduct on-site business. Additionally, expanding their skills and professional knowledge is possible. They examine over 1,500 exhibitors on more than 230,000 m2, with 70% of the exhibitants from abroad. Furthermore, over 630,000,000 views are delivered to the event’s content.

These include seeing the latest releases from leading companies and brands such as:

What about the event’s schedule?

Gamescom is an event that features a highly diverse and extensive schedule. These include, for example, the comprehensive exhibition. It features diverse sectors like the entertainment area, the indie location, and the merchandise site. There is also the family and friends locale, the retro gaming zone and the cosplay village. Each of these focuses on diverse wares and topics. These include cosplays, retro video games, merchandise, and indie games. Each zone features its own schedule of sub-events. Examples include the Cosplay Contest, the Gamescom Studio, and the Gamescom Awesome Indies.

Further complementing the event’s schedule is the Gamescom Opening Night Live. It showcases the newest games, trailers, and gameplay reveals, interspersed with prominent guest talks. Another notable sub-event is the Gamescom Award. It lauds the most novel and entertaining games. Furthermore, it features awards for novel booth designs, trailers, merch and technologies. There is also the Gamescom Invest Circle. It is the leading meeting platform for start-ups, investors, and publishers.

Public attendees can look forward to the exhibition. They can also look forward to the Gamescom City Festival held in the venue and throughout the city. It features diverse stages where musical performances, foodie presentations and tours take place. There is also the Gamescom Signing Area. Here, attendees can receive autographs from prominent guests.

EICMA Moto

What should you know about the event?

One of the top 7 international trade shows to attend in 2026 is EICMA Moto. It is one of the leading automotive and two-wheeler events both in Italy and globally. It is due to the event being one of the pivotal events for the industry and its related sectors. These include showcasing the newest talents, innovations, trends, and solutions. Diverse members of the entire value chain present them. Among them are manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, OEMs, sports professionals, and service providers. It results in the event featuring over 700 exhibitors who present more than 2,000 brands to public and trade attendees exceeding 600,000. They network, enjoy live demonstrations, and conduct on-site business on more than 300,000 m2. These include the presence of more than 42,000 B2B operators from over 160 nations.

They examine the wares of diverse leading brands. Among them are Acerbis, BMW Motorrad, Daytona Corporation, and Diehl Controls. They also feature Ducati, eBay, Garmin, Harley-Davidson, Honda Motor, and Kappa. The exhibiting group furthermore encompasses Kawasaki Motors, Linhai, Liqui Moly, Mahle, and Michelin. The attending exhibitors also include Peugeot Motorcycles, PMJ, Rinaldi, SBS, and Schaeffler Technologies. The exhibitants furthermore encompass Suzuki, Triumph Motorcycles, TVS Motor Company, and Yamaha.

Event Schedule

EICMA Moto is an event with an extensive event schedule that appeals to both public and trade visitors. Among its showstoppers is the MotoLive arena. It features various competitions, shows, and prestigious talent demonstrations in an outdoor arena. These include the notable Freestyle Motocross and Acrobatic Trial runs. Here, over 15 manufacturers present their latest models. The area also includes the Champions Charity Race Legend. Here, motorsport legends engage in hot-pursuit duels and showcase their talent. The area also features the YUM (Your Urban Mobility). It showcases test-ride quadricycles, motorcycles, and scooters. Visitors can test them in a recreated urban environment. The mentioned manufacturers present these. It allows visitors to view the various available models in real time.

Another notable showstopper is the Gaming Area. Here, on 300 m2, diverse motorsports video games and ultra-realistic simulators are displayed. They allow visitors to engage in competitions on the Misano Adriatico circuit. As a result, the site appeals to gamers, influencers, VIPs and renowned sports professionals.

EICMA Moto furthermore includes diverse exhibitions. One is the comprehensive exposition. It showcases the wares of over 700 exhibitors from throughout the entire value chain and the related sectors. Examples include apparel, automotive, services, insurance, and publishing. Likewise, there are diverse thematic fairs. These include, for example, the Desert Queens. Here, iconic Dakar motorcycles are presented via engaging experiences. They showcase the history of the Dakar. It encompasses the navigation methods, safety and evolution of protective gears used in it.

EICMA Moto also includes diverse areas as part of its chief exposition. These include the Security & Start-up Area. Here, law enforcement and various industrial start-ups showcase their latest technologies. It includes how two-wheelers can be used in law enforcement.

CIIE

Why consider the event?

One of the top 7 international trade shows to attend in 2026 is the CIIE. It is one of the leading events for diverse sectors related to global commerce. These include automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, food, beverage, and agriculture. They also encompass services, IT, finance, tourism, logistics, education, shipping, entertainment and others. As a result, the event receives over 900,000 visits. They examine over 4,100 exhibitors on more than 367,000 m2 of event space. It results in the event producing deals totalling around $83.49 billion.

The exhibitors feature around 300 Fortune 500 companies, including:

Event schedule

CIIE is notable for diverse reasons. Among them are its comprehensive event schedule, which spans over 80 supporting sub-events. These include the Business Exhibition, which features various sectors. These include examples such as:

• Medical Equipment;
• Automobile;
• Intelligent Industry.

Each focuses on diverse industries like healthcare, automotive, IT, F&B and agriculture. Each spans thousands of m2 and hundreds of exhibitors. One example is Consumer Goods, which features over 700 exhibitors on 84,000 m2. Another example is the Innovation Incubation Zone. Here, more than 500 firms from over 30 nations present their latest projects on 5,000 m2.

Another leading sub-event is the Hongqiao International Economic Forum. It focuses on topics related to opening up for new collaboration opportunities. Example topics include multilateral cooperation, digital intelligence empowerment, sustainability and inclusiveness.

The support program also includes diverse exhibitions. These include the Time-Honoured Chinese Brands and China Tourism. They showcase diverse topics and regions via comprehensive expos, thus providing valuable insights. Examples include cultural landscapes, economic achievements, industrial development and urban stories. There are also diverse pavilions. They promote networking, cultural exchange and economic cooperation. Examples include the Premium Products Pavilion and the Culture & Arts Pavilion.

Similar is the role of the Commonweal Performance areas, such as the Cultural Performance Area. Here, regions from around the world can showcase their humanistic and artistic features. Likewise, the People-to-people Exchange aids in gaining insights. It includes implementing and optimising local and international services.

Complementing the support programme are various other sub-events. Among them are Policy Interpretations. They enable attendees to study policy releases, trend analyses and research projects. There are also the Industry Seminars. During them, international organisations and research institutions discuss the latest research releases. Thus, they promote innovation. There are also the Investment Promotions. During the sub-events, local governments, industrial parks and investment agencies encourage networking. It is achieved via exchanges, matchmaking seminars, and other similar sub-events. The Matchmaking and signing sub-events complete identical goals. It is done via negotiations and signing ceremonies. Attendees should also consider the Product Releases. During them, over 400 innovation presentations take place. There are also cultural exchange activities, industry conferences, client appreciations and closed-door meetings.

As mentioned, there are several international trade shows worth considering in 2026. Besides the previously mentioned ones, there are diverse others. If you would like to learn more about them, consider contacting GETA Ltd.