Intralogistics Trade Shows 2026-2027: Dates Guide
Dates and venues for seven 2026-2027 shows: CeMAT Asia, LogiMAT, Hannover Messe, ProMat, CeMAT Southeast Asia and Australia, IMHX, for forklift buyers.
Seven shows are worth tracking for forklift prices and technology over the next year. The four main intralogistics fairs are CeMAT Asia in Shanghai (November 3-6, 2026), LogiMAT in Stuttgart (March 16-18, 2027), ProMat in Chicago (April 19-21, 2027), and IMHX in Birmingham (September 14-16, 2027). Three more sit alongside them: Hannover Messe (April 5-8, 2027), CeMAT Southeast Asia in Singapore (July 20-22, 2027), and CeMAT Australia in Sydney (July 27-29, 2027). Even if you never fly to one, what gets launched there shows up in US dealer catalogs and quotes.
Key Dates, 2026-2027
| Show | Dates | Venue | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeMAT Asia 2026 | Nov 3-6, 2026 | Shanghai New International Expo Centre | Chinese manufacturers’ export trucks and pricing for 2027 |
| LogiMAT 2027 | Mar 16-18, 2027 | Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germany | Europe’s annual benchmark for automation and lithium |
| Hannover Messe 2027 | Apr 5-8, 2027 | Hannover exhibition grounds, Germany | Broad industrial fair, Monday to Thursday |
| ProMat 2027 | Apr 19-21, 2027 | McCormick Place, Chicago | Largest US material handling show, free to attend |
| CeMAT Southeast Asia 2027 | Jul 20-22, 2027 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | Southeast Asia supply chain and intralogistics |
| CeMAT Australia 2027 | Jul 27-29, 2027 | The Dome, Sydney Showground | Intralogistics and automation in Australia |
| IMHX 2027 | Sep 14-16, 2027 | NEC Birmingham, UK | UK warehouse and automation adoption |
Sources: official show sites and event listings (see below).
2026-2027 Calendar by Month
| Month | Show |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | CeMAT Asia, Shanghai |
| March 2027 | LogiMAT, Stuttgart |
| April 2027 | Hannover Messe (April 5-8) and ProMat (April 19-21) |
| July 2027 | CeMAT Southeast Asia (July 20-22) and CeMAT Australia (July 27-29) |
| September 2027 | IMHX, Birmingham |
There is a gap between December 2026 and February 2027, and again in May, June, and August 2027. April and July each hold two shows, so budget travel time carefully if you plan to attend more than one.
CeMAT Asia 2026: Where 2027 Pricing Gets Set
CeMAT Asia runs November 3-6, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Event listings describe more than 900 exhibitors across over 80,000 square meters. Chinese forklift makers use it to show the trucks and lithium packs they plan to export, so it is an early read on where import prices for electric trucks are heading.
LogiMAT 2027: Europe’s Automation Benchmark
LogiMAT runs March 16-18, 2027 at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, marking 25 years of the show, with a career and networking day on March 18. European operations moved to electric fleets early, so it is a good place to see what mature lithium and automation deployments look like. Our lithium vs lead-acid guide covers the basics before you compare vendors.
Hannover Messe 2027: The Industrial Fair
Hannover Messe runs April 5-8, 2027, Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 6 PM, on the Hannover exhibition grounds in Germany. The official visitor page lists dates and hours but no show topics, so check the exhibitor and product listings before you decide whether it fits a forklift search. It falls two weeks before ProMat, so a buyer tracking both can compare European and US announcements.
ProMat 2027: The US Show
ProMat is the main event for US buyers, with free registration and more than 1,200 exhibits. We cover dates, keynotes, and a buyer’s checklist in our ProMat 2027 guide.
CeMAT Southeast Asia 2027: Singapore
CeMAT Southeast Asia runs July 20-22, 2027 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The organizer’s registration page lists Deutsche Messe among the organizers and describes a program of exhibition space, a Knowledge Theatre, a Tech Demo Stage, conference tracks, site tours, and a forklift championship. That program is from the 2026 edition, so treat it as a guide to the format, not a 2027 confirmation. The 2027 page offers registration of interest only.
CeMAT Australia 2027: Sydney
CeMAT Australia runs July 27-29, 2027 at The Dome, Sydney Showground. The event listing says it covers intralogistics, robotics and automation, warehousing and logistics, supply chain management, and materials handling, and that attendance is free. The show alternates between Sydney and Melbourne, so the Sydney venue applies to 2027 only. It follows CeMAT Southeast Asia by one week, which makes a combined trip possible.
IMHX 2027: The UK Market
IMHX runs September 14-16, 2027 at the NEC in Birmingham. It is useful for tracking warehouse automation adoption outside the EU and for UK-specific equipment and regulation.
How to Use Trade Show News as a Buyer
You do not need to attend to benefit:
- Time big purchases. New model launches often lead to discounts on outgoing models. If you are not in a hurry, ask dealers about runout pricing after a major show. Check typical ranges in our forklift prices guide.
- Ask about new battery options. Lithium pack choices change quickly. Compare payback in the lithium forklift battery guide.
- Watch the calendar for launches. Shows cluster in spring and midsummer, so announcements from Hannover Messe and ProMat in April and the two CeMAT shows in July can reach dealers before the fall buying season. Our forklift total cost guide shows what to compare when a new model arrives.
- Benchmark automation claims. If a vendor cites results from a show demo, ask for data from a live customer site of your size.
Sources
- Deutsche Messe, CeMAT ASIA event page (https://www.messe.de/en/messen/details/cemat-asia)
- Trade Fair Dates, CeMAT Asia Shanghai listing (https://www.tradefairdates.com/CeMAT-Asia-M430/Shanghai.html)
- LogiMAT official site (https://www.logimat-messe.de/en)
- ProMat official site (https://www.promatshow.com/)
- IMHX official site (https://www.imhx.net/)
- CeMAT Southeast Asia, 2027 register interest (https://cematseasia.com/2027-register-interest)
- Forkliftaction, CeMAT Australia 2027 listing (https://www.forkliftaction.com/events/cemat-australia-2027-australia.aspx?e=4502)
- Hannover Messe, visitor opening hours (https://www.hannovermesse.de/en/for-visitors/opening-hours/)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CeMAT Asia 2026?
November 3-6, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China. Event listings put it at more than 900 exhibitors across an exhibition area of over 80,000 square meters, making it Asia-Pacific's main intralogistics fair.
When is LogiMAT 2027?
March 16-18, 2027, 9 AM to 5 PM, at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The show marks 25 years of intralogistics in 2027 and holds a career and networking day on March 18.
When is IMHX 2027?
September 14-16, 2027, at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. IMHX is the UK's main supply chain and intralogistics event.
Why should a US forklift buyer care about overseas trade shows?
Because pricing and technology often show up there first. CeMAT Asia is where Chinese manufacturers present the trucks and battery packs they will sell abroad the following year, and LogiMAT is where European fleets benchmark automation and lithium. Both shape what US dealers stock and how they price it.
When are CeMAT Southeast Asia, CeMAT Australia, and Hannover Messe in 2027?
CeMAT Southeast Asia is July 20-22, 2027 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. CeMAT Australia is July 27-29, 2027 at The Dome, Sydney Showground. Hannover Messe is April 5-8, 2027, Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 6 PM, on the Hannover exhibition grounds.