This international platform has been frequented by interested parties and exhibitors from all over the world for over three decades. It provides information on the latest products, solutions, and innovations over three days. Around 1,200 companies are represented in 16 exhibition halls on an area of 125,000 m². According to the results of last year’s event, 13,851 of the total 50,081 visitors came from abroad, which corresponds to a share of 28%.

In four exhibition forums in halls 1, 3, 6, and 8, visitors can learn about the latest trends and products, follow expert contributions and panel discussions, and experience live demonstrations. The key topics for 2024 include Digital Transformation, Industrial Communication, Safety & Security, Data Spaces, and AI in Automation.

With around 20 exhibitors, the “Automation meets IT” joint stand in Hall 6 offers comprehensive insights into IT management for manufacturing, cloud and edge-based solutions and services, as well as IoT and AI-based solutions. The “young INNOVATORS” stand in Hall 8 presents new and improved products from young innovative companies from Germany.

For a first taste of this year’s highlights, the SPS will host a Pre-Heat Event on October 24, 2024, via the digital platform “SPS on air”. Companies will announce their products and special highlights in short presentations.

The SPS is taking place for the 33rd time this year.