electronica 2026 Munich: Components Fair & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
electronica is the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronic components, systems and applications. It runs in even years at Messe München, and the 2026 edition takes place from 10 to 13 November 2026, with the Automotive Conference on 9 November. In 2024 it brought together around 3,500 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors (estimate).
This year electronica is co-located with SEMICON Europa, and electronica tickets also give access to it. That puts the whole electronics value chain, from fab equipment to distribution, in one place.
electronica 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronic components |
| Venue | Messe München |
| City and country | Munich, Germany |
| Next edition | 10–13 November 2026 (Automotive Conference 9 Nov); co-located with SEMICON Europa |
| Frequency | Biennial (even years) |
| Does it move? | No. Always Munich, even years (alternates with productronica). |
| Scale | ~3,500 exhibitors; ~80,000 visitors (2024, estimate) |
| Organiser | Messe München |
| Typical ticket price | Day €48 online / €66 on-site; 4-day €109/€150 |
| Event app / platform | electronica app / online exhibitor search |
| Website | electronica.de |
What electronica covers
- Semiconductors and microcontrollers
- Passive components, connectors and PCBs
- Sensors and measurement
- Power electronics and batteries
- Embedded systems and displays
- Automotive and industrial electronics
Chipmakers, distributors such as Mouser, Digi-Key, Arrow and Avnet, and component suppliers meet design engineers and buyers from automotive, industrial, medical and consumer electronics.
Where it takes place
electronica is held at Messe München in even years and alternates with productronica in odd years. Sister events include electronica China and electronica India.
Who attends electronica
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Design and development engineers | Components and reference designs | Design-in decisions |
| Component buyers and procurement | Supply and pricing | Purchasing |
| Distributors | Lines and franchises | Channel |
| Automotive and industrial OEMs | Long-term suppliers | High volume |
| R&D and university researchers | Technology | Early influence |
Engineers dominate the audience. Commercial decision-makers are fewer, so finding them is worth the effort.
Silicon wafer with microelectronic test structures. Photo: DrHughManning, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Exhibiting at electronica 2026? I build enriched electronica and SEMICON Europa exhibitor and visitor lists, with company size, segment, role and LinkedIn data. Reach engineering managers and buyers before November. Request your electronica list.
Ticket prices (2026)
| Ticket | Online | On site |
|---|---|---|
| One day | €48 | €66 |
| Two days | €81 | €110 |
| Four days | €109 | €150 |
| Reduced (students, unemployed, pensioners) | €37 | €44 |
| Group day ticket (10+) | €40 | €48 |
Students and pupils get free entry on Friday 13 November.
The electronica app
Messe München provides an electronica app and online exhibitor search with hall plans and the conference programme. It’s the right tool to plan your route. It doesn’t tell you which OEM engineering managers or procurement teams are coming, and it won’t export anything.
How to prospect electronica
- Pull exhibitors by product group to map competitors, distributors and partners.
- Build an OEM list in automotive, industrial and medical electronics.
- Find both engineering and procurement contacts. Design-in and purchasing are separate decisions.
- Add SEMICON Europa exhibitors if you sell into semiconductor manufacturing.
- Use conference sessions to open conversations with technical leaders.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| The global meeting point for electronic components | Biennial |
| Co-location with SEMICON Europa | Engineers dominate, fewer commercial buyers |
| Technical, decision-influencing audience | Munich hotels in November |
Frequently asked questions
When is electronica 2026?
From 10 to 13 November 2026 at Messe München, with the Automotive Conference on 9 November.
Does an electronica ticket include SEMICON Europa?
Yes. In 2026, electronica tickets also give access to SEMICON Europa.
How much is an electronica ticket?
A one-day ticket costs €48 online or €66 on site.
Can I get the electronica exhibitor list?
The online search lists exhibitors but not contacts. An enriched list adds decision-makers and company data.
electronica is close
November is around the corner. For an enriched list of exhibitors, OEMs and distributors, ask for a quote on the Prospector home page.
Related event guides
- SEMICON Europa 2026 Munich: Semiconductor Event & Attendee List
- productronica 2027 Munich: Electronics Production & Attendee List
- embedded world 2027 Nuremberg: Guide & Attendee List
Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Messe München GmbH, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Messe München exhibition centre, venue of electronica.
- In-article image: Photo: DrHughManning, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Silicon wafer with microelectronic test structures.
