The next edition of the International Trade Fair for Public Works, Construction, and Mining Machinery (SMOPYC) is experiencing a notable increase in exhibitor participation, driven by companies' interest in the leading professional meeting point for the sector in southern Europe. To date, SMOPYC 2026 features 979 exhibiting brands, a number expected to rise further in coming weeks.

Expanded Exhibition Space

Event growth extends to exhibition area, with SMOPYC 2026 covering 100,585 square meters—a 18.63% increase from the previous edition. This expansion allows firms to display broader equipment ranges and solutions while improving the professional visitor experience; these figures reflect current sales, with ongoing registrations likely to boost them more. A major novelty is the return of the outdoor area for large machinery displays and live demos, complementing eight full pavilions.

Innovation as core focus

SMOPYC 2026 prioritizes innovation, technology, and sustainability under the motto “Building a more sustainable world,” spotlighted in the Innovation Pavilion at Pavilion 9. Developed with ANMOPYC, ITA, PTEC, and FLC, it offers a multidisciplinary hub for cutting-edge R&D projects accessible to professionals [conversation_history]. The Technical Novelties Contest introduces categories on advanced design, digitalization and automation, environment, safety, and ergonomics, alongside ANMOPYC-led international missions for global networking.

Talent development

Feria de Zaragoza strengthens sector future support via young talent promotion and technical training. SMOPYC boosts student visits and the Vocational Training student competition by AFUPRO with ELEVA alliance backing, aiming to connect education with industry and attract skilled profiles.

Thematic days

On Wednesday, April 15, SEOPAN’s Major Constructors Day pairs with ASEAMAC’s Rental Day. Thursday, April 16, brings AEDED’s Circular Economy Day, plus AETESS’s session on geotechnical machinery advances in Feria de Zaragoza’s Congress Auditorium [conversation_history]. These strategies affirm Feria de Zaragoza and SMOPYC 2026’s dedication to public works machinery, adapting to new demands while driving innovation and business competitiveness.