International Machinery Forum 2026: an opportunity for international networking of industrial companies
New business opportunities in Vienna – you are invited to the Machinery Forum 2026
We invite you to the International Machinery Forum 2026, which will be held on 19 and 20 November 2026 in Vienna , with an organised departure from Slovenia on 18 November 2026.
The event is primarily intended to connect companies from mechanical engineering and industry, to find new business partners and to establish international business cooperation. It enables SMEs to meet potential buyers, suppliers and partners from abroad through pre-arranged B2B meetings and to present their products, services and technological solutions.
The International Machinery Forum is an international event for companies in the field of mechanical engineering, production and industrial technologies, which brings together up to 600 experts and companies from more than 50 countries. It enables participants to meet potential customers, suppliers and business partners through pre-arranged B2B meetings , present their products, services and technological solutions, and discover new business opportunities and current industry trends. More about the event: https://www.machineryforum.at/
Through pre-arranged B2B meetings , companies can present their products, services and technological solutions, find new business opportunities and learn about current technologies and trends in the industry.
Indicative programme
| Wednesday, 18. 11. 2026 | · 12.00: Assembly of participants and organized departure to Vienna · Arrival and accommodation |
| Thursday, 19.11.2026 | · Breakfast · 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Event opening, expert program, and presentations on current industry trends · 1:30–2:10 PM: Lunch & networking · 2:10–5:50 PM: Individual B2B meetings (pre-scheduled meetings via the b2match platform) · 6:00 PM–9:00 PM: Reception & networking |
| Friday, 20.11.2026 | · Breakfast · 9.00-16.00: Tours of successful internships – G. Coreth Kunststoffverarbeitungs GmbH and GW St. Pölten (registration when registering for the event) · 16.30: Group departure to Slovenia |
*The program is held in English.
What does the event offer you?
- B2B meetings: through the matchmaking platform, you can arrange targeted meetings with selected international business partners in advance.
- Professional program: learn about current trends, technologies and industry challenges – from industrial artificial intelligence and automation to new materials, decarbonization, plastics and recycling.
- International networking: Connect with industry experts, customers, suppliers and decision-makers from more than 50 countries and showcase your company, technologies and solutions.
Why participate?
- Find new international business partners, customers and suppliers.
- Discover new business and development opportunities , as well as current industrial technologies and trends.
- Expand your international business network and increase your company’s visibility in the global industrial market.
Cost of participation
OZS covers the cost of organised bus or van transport.
Participants are responsible for the cost of hotel accommodation, at the Four Point Sheraton Hotel.
- 2 x Single room, breakfast / person – 337 EUR
Participation in the International Machinery Forum is free, but pre-registration is required on the event website – https://www.machineryforum.at/.
Sign up
The number of places is limited.
Applications are being collected until October 12, 2026 or until the available places are filled at: barbara.dmitrovic@ozs.si.
After the registration is completed, we will organize a preparatory meeting for the participants, where we will present the program and organization of the visit in more detail.
Additional information
Chamber of Crafts and Entrepreneurship of Slovenia, Mrs. Barbara Dmitrović, tel. 01 58 30 822, barbara.dmitrovic@ozs.si
Don’t miss the opportunity for new international business collaborations – register and arrange your B2B meetings!