Elmia Welding & Joining Technology - 2026
Where industry comes together – with technology at the forefront and expertise at the core. A wide range of everything in welding, joining, cutting, grinding and welding automation. See and experience new processes and methods. Take part in research and training for the future. Welding and joining technology is at the centre of all modern manufacturing and construction - a key sector with a major impact on industrial growth and competitiveness. Elmia Welding & Joining Technology is one of six trade fairs organised in parallel under Elmia Production Fairs. Together they create a common business place for the manufacturing industry where companies can exchange ideas, find new business opportunities and be inspired by the technology of the future. The parallel fairs are Elmia 3D, Elmia Automation, Elmia Polymer, Elmia Sheet Metal and Elmia Machine Tools. Elmia Welding & Joining Technology is organised together with The Swedish Welding Commission.
At Elmia Welding and Joining Technology you will meet the entire range of welding, joining, cutting, grinding and welding automation. Here you will have the opportunity to experience new technology in practice, see machines in operation and discover efficient processes and methods that drive the industry forward.
The fair also highlights the skills needs of the future by focussing on research, education and technology development - providing visitors with new insights, inspiration and contacts.
Welding and joining technology is one of the industry`s most crucial cornerstones - whether you work in construction, manufacturing or production.
- Find out about news, innovations and new solutions.
- See and test machines and applications in operation.
- Gain new knowledge about efficient production.
- Start investments or finalise your business here.
Elmia Welding & Joining Technology is one of six trade fairs organised in parallel under Elmia Production Fairs. Together they create a common business place for the manufacturing industry where companies can exchange ideas, find new business opportunities and be inspired by the technology of the future. The parallel fairs are Elmia 3D, Elmia Automation, Elmia Machine Tools, Elmia Polymer and Elmia Sheet Metal.
Elmia Welding & Joining Technology has been held at Elmia since 2012, is the leading welding fair in the Nordic region and is organised in collaboration with Svetskommissionen.
Much of the knowledge exchange takes place in the exhibition halls between exhibitors and visitors, but also through the open stage programmes. There you can listen to industry profiles, experts and industry associations talking about the hottest issues.
In the menu under What`s happening at the fair? you will find information about all activities during the fair days.
Here, visitors have the opportunity to meet the next generation of industrial companies – young companies, incubators, and innovation environments that are developing new technologies, solutions, and business models for Swedish manufacturing industry. Innovation Arena provides a unique insight into what is set to become tomorrow`s established industrial solutions.
As a visitor to Innovation Arena, you can:
- Discover early-stage startups with new perspectives on production and technology
- Learn about innovations that complement and challenge today`s industrial solutions
- Get inspiration from companies and environments that are driving development forward
- See how innovation, technology, and business come together in practice
Innovation Arena is strategically located in the middle of Elmia Production Fairs – The Nordic region`s largest business arena for production in the manufacturing industry for production in the manufacturing industry, where six parallel fairs are gathered under one roof. This creates natural encounters between established industry and new players – something that makes Innovation Arena an important part of the overall experience at Elmia Production Fairs.
For those who want to stay one step ahead, understand upcoming technological shifts, and gain a broader picture of the future of manufacturing, Innovation Arena is a must-see during your visit to the fair!
Here, visitors have the opportunity to meet the next generation of industrial companies – young companies, incubators, and innovation environments that are developing new technologies, solutions, and business models for Swedish manufacturing industry. Innovation Arena provides a unique insight into what is set to become tomorrow`s established industrial solutions.
As a visitor to Innovation Arena, you can:
- Discover early-stage startups with new perspectives on production and technology
- Learn about innovations that complement and challenge today`s industrial solutions
- Get inspiration from companies and environments that are driving development forward
- See how innovation, technology, and business come together in practice
Innovation Arena is strategically located in the middle of Elmia Production Fairs – The Nordic region`s largest business arena for production in the manufacturing industry for production in the manufacturing industry, where six parallel fairs are gathered under one roof. This creates natural encounters between established industry and new players – something that makes Innovation Arena an important part of the overall experience at Elmia Production Fairs.
For those who want to stay one step ahead, understand upcoming technological shifts, and gain a broader picture of the future of manufacturing, Innovation Arena is a must-see during your visit to the fair!
Elmia is more than just a meeting place - it is a place where meetings can grow, take shape, and lead to something bigger.
Whether it`s a trade fair, conference, congress, or event, we give every meeting room to develop and grow. Our flexible facilities, large outdoor areas, and personalized service make it possible to create experiences that inspire, engage, and drive business forward.
Elmia Welding & Joining Technologyis held right alongside five parallel industry production fairs: Elmia Sheet Metal, Elmia Machine Tools, Elmia Automation, Elmia 3D and Elmia Polymer.
This strong industry cluster for the entire Swedish manufacturing industry will function as a common platform for the exchange of ideas that can lead to new business opportunities and visionary thinking within the industry.
Co-operation partnerThe concept of a dedicated welding fair was born in 2011 and in co-operationwith the Swedish Welding Commission we founded Elmia Welding & Joining Technology, which premiered in May 2012.
The Swedish Welding Commission is a technical industry association for the welding and joining industry. It works with standardisation, research and education. The Swedish Welding Commission’s most important mission is to promote its members’ interests.
In 2018 Elmia Production Fairs brought six sectors together at the manufacturing industry’s most important arena for production. It is a platform for visionary technology where the industry’s skills are merged, synergies are born and the focus is on doing business. In 19-22 May 2026 it is time again!
The Production Fairs are Elmia Sheet Metal, Elmia Machine Tools, Elmia Automation, Elmia Welding and Joining Technology, Elmia Polymer and Elmia 3D. The fairs are held in parallel under the same roof. Together they form a complete arena that assembles Sweden’s heavyweight production expertise in the form of exhibitors who fill the halls to full capacity.
Elmia is a dynamic marketplace for doing business and the Production Fairs arena will be a vital forum for the industry’s development and a strong future for Sweden’s industrial production.
Smart Industry is about exploring and presenting the latest innovations and technologies that make industry more efficient and flexible. Technologies such as digitalisation, automation, predictive maintenance, etc. are now prerequisites for a competitive manufacturing industry.
Sustainable Industry emphasises the importance of reducing our impact on the environment and society. Visitors will learn about sustainable solutions and practices that reduce resource consumption, increase recycling and promote social responsibility in the manufacturing sector.
Adaptable Industry addresses the need for flexibility and adaptation in today`s changing manufacturing industry. Strategies and solutions that help companies produce with a high degree of variant and volume flexibility are focus areas that generate strong competitiveness.
“It feels great to have three clear themes that reflect the industry`s biggest challenges, together with representatives from our partner Svetskommissionen. These three themes will be prominent throughout Elmia Welding & Joining Technology 2026.” // Bengt Johansson, Business Manager for Elmia Welding & Joining Technology