The International Technical Fair is among the best-established brands in the exhibition industry of Southeast Europe, a key forum for business contacts and a starting point for entering new markets. It presents the most promising trends in modern economy with expositions of innovative technologies, machinery and modern solutions for the industry and for the home.

The largest industrial exhibition in Bulgaria combines rich history with modern elements to meet the requirements of 21st century business. Its 76th edition will offer more opportunities for efficient presentation of companies and their products, as well as a number of benefits for participants.

Fast track to new markets
International Fair Plovdiv wants to provide the best possible conditions for presentation to companies so that they can get back on the market quickly.
This is an opportunity for the business to restart and to grow
•    for creative Industry 4.0 companies
•    for creators of advanced technologies and machines
•    for manufacturing and trade leaders
The largest business event in Bulgaria attracts thousands of visitors from Bulgaria and Europe and is a center for interregional cooperation, investment and trade contacts that help participants expand their activities and markets.

Portal to Industry 4.0
The International Technical Fair is a center that demonstrates the goals of development of Industry 4.0 and sets the guidelines for successful business projects. The most prestigious technology meeting in the Balkans is a forum that is useful for both exhibitors and professional visitors.

Safe environment
We have created a PARTICIPANT PROTECTION CARD to ensure that exhibitors’ and visitors’ health and safety are protected as much as possible. With 135,549 square meters of outdoor and indoor exhibition areas and modern infrastructure meeting the requirements of the highest global standards, the largest fair ground in Southeast Europe enables such protection. We have all the conditions necessary to provide flexible solutions for organizing exhibitions and other events in full compliance with the safety precautions recommended during an epidemic.

AUTUMN 2019 in brief
• 468 exhibiting companies from 34 countries
• new participants - 39%
• over 24,000 specialist visitors from 25 countries
• over 650 publications in  different  media
INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL FAIR 2019 – data

Key industries
Manufacturers and distributors in the field of electronics and electrical engineering, power engineering and ecology, information and digital technologies, robotics and automation, machine building, construction, chemical industry, the water sector, transport and auto-service equipment, automotive industry and business services take part in the International Technical Fair.  

They are presented within the framework of five specialized exhibitions:
     AUTO CITY PLOVDIV – cars, transport, equipment   
     ENECO – power engineering, ecology, chemistry, water management
     INFOTECH – information and digital technologies
     MACHINE BUILDING – machinery, technology, robots, robotic systems, automation
     STROYTECH – construction equipment, electrical engineering, materials, tools, technologies

Competitions

International Innovative Products Competition  
It is held in the following categories:
•    Machine building, robotic systems
•    Electronics and electrical engineering, information and digital technologies, telecommunications, office equipment
•    Transport and auto service equipment
•    Energy and ecology, technology and water management, chemical industry
•    Construction
•    Other
The winners are awarded gold medal – the highest market award in Bulgarian industry.   

International Design Competition  
It is held in the following categories:
•    Exhibition design
•    Industrial product
•    Packaging
Partner: National Association of Design and Advertising

International Fair Poster Competition
The competition, which is unique in the world, demonstrates the development of graphic design and visual solutions for exhibiting.  
Partner: Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI).

Benefits
•    Participation in one of most famous events in Southeast Europe: a key location for contacts and access to new markets
•    Demonstration of innovations created during the business pause
•    Special privileges and bonuses for participants
•    Opportunities for presentations, advertising, corporate events, presence in online platforms, etc.

Flexible exhibition solutions
We offer flexible exhibition solutions:
•    themed areas
•    sector specific sections
•    demo zones where equipment can be demonstrated in action
Thus, companies may find the most appropriate presentation form to emphasize their uniqueness and connect with more potential partners and customers.

Visitor profile
•    business owners and managers
•    key distributors and experts
•    national and specialized media

Communications
International Fair Plovdiv has developed a dynamic model for attracting target groups of visitors through:
•    advertising in electronic, printed and online media
•    partnership with national and specialized media
•    digital marketing on social networks and via email
•    presenting exhibitors in their own channels on the Internet and Facebook

The participants in the International Technical Fair have the following additional opportunities, provided by the organizers:
•    Bonuses – for consecutive participation and for advance payment
•    Exhibitor's evening – Official cocktail on the occasion of the opening of the Technical Fair
•    Free entrance cards to the fairgrounds
•    Free access to Wi-Fi at the fairgrounds
•    “Report troubleshooting” option
•    Free access to your business partners after registration
•    Purchase of discount tickets for orders over 20 tickets
•    Participation in the Gold Medal Competition, which is the highest market award for innovative products in Bulgaria
•    Participation in the Design Competition for a Fair Exhibition, Product and Packaging
•    Opportunity to be included in messages to the media and other forms of communication after submitting information to the press center
•    Assistance in organizing and promoting events and demonstrations
•    Establishment of demo zones, where machinery and equipment can be put into action to better present their qualities.

Benefits
•    Opportunity to see the achievements of advanced industries live
•    Find out more about the radical changes in the business world
•    Information about new products, services and bargains
•    Business meetings with representatives of leading companies
•    Competition and market survey

The advantages of direct communication
Studies have shown that most business people value face-to-face contacts over online communications despite the restrictions caused by the pandemic. With its modern exhibition areas, International Fair Plovdiv provides a safe environment for such contacts while looking at new machinery in operation with you own eyes. Thus, one can fully experience the exhibition.

International specialized exhibitions
•    AUTO CITY PLOVDIV: cars, transport, service equipment
     Industrial, commercial and service vehicles
     New models of serial production cars
     Tools, components and supplies for auto garages
     Test drive zone
•    ENECO: Power Engineering, Ecology, Chemistry, Water Management
     Green economy trends
     Energy-saving technologies and systems
     Environment protection
     High-quality safe chemicals
•    INFOTECH: Information and Digital Technologies
     Digital technology week
     Artificial intelligence updates
     Smart solutions for the industry and everyday life
     State-of-the-art developments in the most advanced sectors
•    MACHINE BUILDING: Machines, Technologies, Robotics, Automation
     Robotic, automated and laser equipment
     Precision machinery and tools for various industries
     Metallurgy and foundry facilities
•    STROYTECH: Construction Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Materials, Tools, Technologies
     The largest business forum for construction in the Balkans
     Exhibition of equipment for infrastructure projects with a demo zone
     Complete solutions for all types of construction sites
     Electrical and electronic products

Exhibitor's profile
•    Trade – with the largest share
•    Production – the second largest group
•    Services and engineering
•    R&D  (Research and development)
•    New participants – an average of 30% each year
•    Companies offering complete consumer solutions

Accompanying program
Specialists can make their visit more effective by visiting events from the accompanying program that average 35 each year.
Main topics:
•    Innovations from and for Industry 4.0
•    Growth of business and new models
•    Finance and investments
•    International relations and markets