Trade Show
IME – INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING EXPO SOUTHEAST ASIA (IME 2026)
IME – Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026) is a regional industrial automation and smart manufacturing trade show taking place at IMPACT Exhibition Center in Bangkok from 22–24 July 2026, bringing together global technology suppliers and Southeast Asian manufacturing buyers for equipment showcases,…
Directory listing reviewed June 2026
About IME – INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING EXPO SOUTHEAST ASIA (IME 2026)
Overview
IME – Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026) is a regional industrial automation and smart manufacturing trade show taking place at IMPACT Exhibition Center in Bangkok from 22–24 July 2026, bringing together global technology suppliers and Southeast Asian manufacturing buyers for equipment showcases, solutions demos and business matchmaking.
What to Expect
Attendees at IME – Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026) can expect a comprehensive showcase of technologies that underpin the intelligent manufacturing value chain, presented within a focused industrial automation environment at IMPACT Exhibition Center. The exhibition brings together vendors and solution providers across key domains such as industrial automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, CNC machine tools and metal processing, electronics manufacturing, industrial internet and integrated circuits, and energy storage and smart energy. Visitors will find complete solutions for upgrading factories, including smart production lines, robotic cells, machine tools, software platforms, sensing and control systems, and integrated digital infrastructure designed to support Industry 4.0 transformation. Demonstrations typically highlight how to connect equipment, data and people to improve productivity, quality and energy efficiency in Southeast Asian manufacturing plants. The show also extends into related segments such as new energy vehicles and motorcycles and their core components, fastener equipment, low-altitude flight technologies, new materials, and industrial energy conservation solutions, giving buyers a broad perspective on future-oriented industrial innovations. Exhibits are curated for high-demand sectors across the region – notably automotive manufacturing, electronics, rubber and plastics, food processing, mining and new energy industries – so visitors can evaluate technologies proven in similar production environments. In addition to product displays, attendees can expect a mix of technical presentations, forums and networking activities organized by the co-hosts and partners, aimed at interpreting global intelligent manufacturing trends and translating them into practical strategies for Southeast Asia. The presence of major international and regional suppliers, combined with institutional support from the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC and leading exhibition groups, positions IME 2026 as a strategic platform for sourcing equipment, exploring partnerships and gaining insight into the future trajectory of smart manufacturing in the region.
Who Should Attend
IME – Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026) is tailored for professionals and organizations looking to modernize and digitalize manufacturing operations in Thailand and the broader Southeast Asian region. Factory owners, plant managers and production directors from sectors such as automotive, electronics, rubber and plastics, food processing, mining and new energy will find solutions for automation upgrades, line optimization and smart factory deployment. Industrial engineers, process engineers, maintenance managers and automation specialists who design, implement and maintain production systems will benefit from direct exposure to the latest robotics, CNC machine tools, control systems, sensors, software and industrial internet platforms showcased by global suppliers. The event is equally relevant to procurement and sourcing managers, buyers and supply chain professionals seeking reliable equipment and technology partners, as well as OEMs, system integrators and distributors looking to expand their portfolios with advanced manufacturing solutions targeted at Southeast Asian markets. Policy makers, industry association representatives, consultants and analysts involved in industrial development and digital transformation initiatives will also gain value from understanding how intelligent manufacturing technologies are being applied across the region and from interacting with leading Chinese and international manufacturers and technology providers.
Why It Matters
IME – Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026) is significant because it directly addresses the rapid industrial transformation underway in Thailand and neighboring markets, where manufacturers are under pressure to improve productivity, quality and sustainability through automation and digitalization. By placing industrial automation, robotics, AI, CNC machining, electronics manufacturing and industrial internet at the core of the show, IME 2026 provides regional factories with tangible pathways to implement smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 strategies. Hosted jointly by the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC, DEXPO Shanghai Industry & Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., the expo benefits from strong institutional backing and international exhibition expertise. This combination helps attract advanced technology suppliers and create a structured platform where Southeast Asian buyers can connect with global solutions that might otherwise be difficult to access locally. The event’s focus on applications for key sectors – including automotive manufacturing, electronics, rubber and plastics, food processing, mining and new energy – means the technologies on display are relevant to some of the most dynamic and export-focused industries in the region. Implementing the solutions found at IME 2026 can translate into higher efficiency, better resource utilization and enhanced competitiveness for local manufacturers in global supply chains. Furthermore, the inclusion of emerging areas such as energy storage, smart energy, new energy vehicles, low-altitude flight technologies, new materials and industrial energy conservation aligns IME 2026 with broader sustainability and innovation agendas. As governments and companies pursue greener and more resilient industrial systems, the expo becomes a hub for exploring how intelligent manufacturing can support decarbonization, electrification and advanced materials adoption. For industry stakeholders, participating in IME 2026 is not just about sourcing equipment; it is an opportunity to understand how global intelligent manufacturing trends are being localized for Southeast Asia, to benchmark against best practices, and to forge partnerships that can underpin long-term industrial upgrading and economic growth.
Venue & directions
IMPACT Exhibition Center
Popular Rd, Ban Mai, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi 11120, Greater Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Frequently Asked Questions
IME – Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026) will be held from 22 to 24 July 2026 at IMPACT Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
IME 2026 will take place at IMPACT Exhibition Center in the Greater Bangkok area, one of Thailand’s largest and most modern exhibition venues.
Visitor registration information is provided via the official IME Southeast Asia website, where attendees can access details on how to register and participate. Prospective visitors and exhibitors can also contact the organizing team by email at ime@shanghaiexpogroup.com or phone at +86-21-22068388 for registration support.
IME 2026 is hosted by the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, DEXPO Shanghai Industry & Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd..
IME 2026 focuses on industrial automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, CNC machine tools and metal processing, electronics manufacturing, industrial internet and integrated circuits, energy storage and smart energy, new energy vehicles and motorcycles, fastener equipment, low-altitude flight technologies, new materials and industrial energy conservation.
IME 2026 serves key Southeast Asian manufacturing sectors including automotive manufacturing, electronics, rubber and plastics, food processing, mining and new energy industries. The show’s content is tailored to the needs of these high-demand, fast-growing industrial segments.
More from Impact Exhibition Management Co., Ltd.
Other trade shows organized by Impact Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. on ExhibitionsVoice.
More trade shows in Bangkok
Upcoming exhibitions and trade fairs in Bangkok, Thailand.
Related Trade Shows
Search other trade shows
Find exhibitions by name, city, region, or industry.