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.

Its 77th 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.

AUTUMN 2022 in brief
• 200 exhibiting companies from 10 countries
• over 15,000 specialist visitors 
• over 200 publications in  different  media

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.  

Competitions

• International gold medal and diploma 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.   

APPLICATION FORM FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AND DIPLOMA COMPETITION - FORM 13

• 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:

•    “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.

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

Working time

• 14 - 16 September - 09.00-18.00 h
• on the last day 17 September (Sunday) - 09.00-14.00 h

Ticket sales
Ticket offices are at the central entrance

• Adults – BGN 7
• For companies with a preliminary request (over 20 persons)
  Ticket price BGN 4 (with a preliminary request )
• For students, handicapped and retired people
  Price per person - BGN 4
• For the duration of the event – BGN 25

Parking lots for visitors -  BGN 9.00 per day

• Maritsa Blvd. (along the Maritsa River)
• Multi-storey parking lot – Bulgaria Blvd.  
• Tsar Boris III Obedinitel Blvd. – next to Pavilion 10 

Access with registration

Registration can be made only after receiving an invitation from the exhibiting company:
http://onlinereg.fair.bg/?evidx=376&lang=en 
The entrance card is by name and is valid for the entire duration of the exhibition.
VISITOR REGISTRATION CODE is required
Questions at: autoweb@fair.bg

How to get to Plovdiv and the Fairground:

• by plane - http://www.sofia-airport.bg/
• by train - http://www.bdz.bg/bg/
• by bus from Sofia - http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/#b
• by car - http://www.bgmaps.com/

Accommodation

             The town of Plovdiv is one of the most developed tourist centers in Bulgaria. It has numerous hotels and lodgings, offering all amenities. One of the most elegant hotels is the four-star St. Petersburg, in which there are also conference halls.