The supporting program of VALVE WORLD EXPO 2026

The trade fair and congress for industrial valves

VALVE WORLD EXPO 2026 offers a varied supporting programme that delights trade visitors and industry experts alike. As a trade fair with an accompanying congress for industrial valves, the programme covers a wide range of topics relating to valve technology and shows exciting insights into current developments and innovations in the industry.

Valve World Expo Forum

The Valve World Expo Forum is an extension of the Valve World Conference, featuring several short presentations on the exhibition floor given by valve manufacturers.

The Valve World Expo Forum is an opportunity to sample the conference atmosphere in the exhibition hall, where you can gather information and network with others. It is open to all and there is no need to register for the Valve World Expo Forum. Feel free to join and listen to the presentations.

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Valve World Conference

The Valve World Conference is always held in conjunction with the Valve World Expo and is again organized by KCI.

The acclaimed Valve World conference covers a wide range of technical valve topics and discussions. It is a great opportunity to gain insight into the current focus on energy transition, digitalisation, and standardisation, as well as market trends and future developments in valve technology. The Conference takes place in dedicated rooms nearby the exhibition.

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High Potential Days 2026

Ready for take-off? Your career in the fittings and valve industry.

When competing for new employees, every national and international company wants the best of the best. Good for you, because ideally you can choose between several career options. No matter whether you are a young professional or a future graduate.

High Potential Job Trail: Explore the most exciting employers in the industry with the High Potential Job Trail and recognise the top employers on site via the "High Potential Days" logo directly at the exhibition stand.

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Valve Stars Award 2026

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The Valve Stars Awards are presented by Germany’s leading trade magazine for industrial valves and sealing technology. The readership of “Industriearmaturen & Dichtungstechnik” honors the best product of the year 2024 with the award. The awards are presented to the most innovative product in four categories: “Valves”, “Actuators”, “Seals” and “Automation”.

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More than 500 exhibitors from over 30 countries present their products and services at VALVE WORLD EXPO

We are pleased to present our top-class trade fair program, which covers a wide range of topics relating to industrial valves, gaskets and sealing materials, as well as valve-related piping products.

Our exhibition program offers you unique presentations and discussions on the latest developments in the valve industry. From green transformation and current development trends to unique solutions for industrial valves - you will find exciting insights and first-hand expert knowledge.

As a visitor-oriented event, we focus on networking and creating valuable business relationships. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet all the key decision-makers from an entire industry.

Immerse yourself in a world full of innovations and experience the latest trends at first hand. Our trade fair program has been carefully put together to quench your thirst for knowledge and present you with the latest solutions in the industry.