FOCUS ON PCB 2026: EUROPE’S LEADING TRADE FAIR FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS RETURNS TO VICENZA

• EUROPE’S PREMIER TRADE FAIR FOR THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS’ INDUSTRY RETURNS TO VICENZA ON 13–14 MAY 2026.
• SHOWCASING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES, KNOW-HOW AND TRENDS TO TACKLE THE FUTURE CHALLENGES OF THE PCB INDUSTRY.

JANUARY 29, 2026 – “Focus on PCB – From Design to Assembly” returns to Vicenza on 13–14 May 2026, reaffirming its position as Europe’s leading event for the printed circuit board industry and for all professionals involved in PCB design, manufacturing and assembly.

Organised by NürnbergMesse Italia, promoted by the Assodel PCB Group and hosted by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, the event takes place under the patronage of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and ANIE Componenti Elettronici, and continues to attract top companies and qualified professionals from Italy and abroad.

A CENTRAL EVENT FOR A RAPIDLY EVOLVING INDUSTRY
The PCB sector is undergoing profound technological and industrial transformations. The integration of artificial intelligence into design and production processes, the increasing miniaturisation of devices, growing layout and material complexity, and a heightened focus on quality, process repeatability and traceability are all redefining the role of the PCB in advanced electronic systems.

In this context, Focus on PCB serves as a key platform to stay updated, exchange knowledge and explore how to meet new market challenges, connecting technical expertise, industrial know-how and strategic vision.

“Focus on PCB has grown over time into a highly specialised event, able to meet the real needs of the PCB industry,” says Danny D’Alessandro, Managing Director of NürnbergMesse Italia. “The fair continues to strengthen its role as a European reference point for a sector that now more than ever demands technological innovation, qualified skills, and direct interaction between all players in the value chain.”

A VERTICAL FAIR SERVING THE PCB COMMUNITY
The strength of Focus on PCB lies in its vertical focus and in its ability to provide targeted, high-quality content to a highly specialised community.

“Focus on PCB was created to be a truly vertical fair for the printed circuit board sector, built around the real needs of exhibitors and visitors,” adds Stefania Calcaterra, Project Manager of Focus on PCB. “Edition after edition, we aim to consolidate this focus, highlighting expertise, innovation and the quality of professional dialogue that make the event an unmissable appointment for the PCB, PCBA and EMS communities”.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND TECHNICAL CONTENT
The 2026 edition will feature a programme of high-profile events and content:

• IPC Hand Soldering Competition: the only Italian stop of the international manual soldering competition promoted by the Global Electronics Associations returns to Vicenza, showcasing technical excellence and professional skills.
• Historical Exhibition on Printed Circuit Boards: a new edition exploring the evolution of PCBs, with a focus on design, materials and integration in modern electronic systems.
• Technical Conferences and Forums: a series of meetings with experts, associations and leading companies, dedicated to technology trends, industrial challenges, and strategic skills for the future of the PCB value chain.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Focus on PCB 2026
Dates: 13–14 May 2026
Venue: IEG Exhibition Centre, Vicenza, Italy
Organised by NürnbergMesse Italia, promoted by the Assodel PCB Group and hosted by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, under the patronage of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and ANIE Componenti Elettronici.

The 2025 edition hosted 147 exhibitors from 19 countries, with a 15% increase in visitors compared to 2024 and significant international participation. Since 2025, Focus on PCB has been officially recognised by the Veneto Region as an Event of International Relevance.
More information at www.focusonpcb.it/en/home_en

NÜRNBERGMESSE ITALIA
NürnbergMesse Italia has been active in the Italian market since 2009 as the Italian branch of the NürnbergMesse Group, one of the world’s 15 largest trade fair companies. It includes NürnbergMesseGmbH and its 15 subsidiaries and affiliates. The Group employs over a thousand people across eleven locations in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Greece, Austria, and the United States. It also has a network of international representatives in more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes around 120 national and international exhibitions and conferences, held both in-person and as digital events, focused on five macro-sectors: Retail & Consumer Goods, Building & Construction, Process Technology, Electronics & Security, and Social & Public. These events help preserve jobs and generate billions of euros in annual revenue and purchasing power, making NürnbergMesse a key economic engine for both the Nuremberg metropolitan region and Germany as a whole. As an employer and organizer of major events, NürnbergMesse takes responsibility for people and the environment. Its corporate actions are guided by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with the aim of achieving climate neutrality in its energy supply by 2028.

Press contact
Vertigo Srl – Press office Focus on PCB
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