EPHJ 2027 – High Precision Trade Show Switzerland

What to expect in 2027

EPHJ 2027 will bring together professionals from watchmaking, jewellery, microtechnology, medtech, aerospace, automotive and other high-precision industries at Palexpo Geneva. The event is confirmed for 8–11 June 2027 and will continue EPHJ’s role as an international business and innovation platform connecting suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, purchasing managers and industry decision-makers.

The 2026 edition welcomed more than 760 exhibitors and around 23,000 professional visitors from five continents, providing a strong indication of the scale expected for the 2027 edition.

Event dates

EPHJ 2027 takes place from 8–11 June 2027 at Palexpo Geneva, Switzerland.

The detailed 2027 opening hours have not yet been published. The 2026 edition ran for four days, providing visitors with access to the exhibition, conferences, technical discussions, innovation presentations and business meetings.

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Venue & exhibition site

EPHJ 2027 will be held at Palexpo Geneva, the major international exhibition and conference centre located next to Geneva Airport.

Address: Palexpo, Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland.

The venue provides extensive exhibition space and is particularly suitable for EPHJ because of its proximity to Geneva Airport, railway station, motorway connections and international business infrastructure.

Full industry programme

EPHJ brings together the complete high-precision production ecosystem, from design and raw materials through manufacturing, components, machinery, metrology, automation and finished applications.

The 2027 programme is expected to cover:

• Watchmaking and jewellery: Components, movements, cases, decoration, finishing and specialist manufacturing.
• Microtechnology: Precision components, micro-machining, microelectronics and advanced production.
• Medtech: Medical components, implants, prostheses and precision medical technologies.
• Aerospace: High-precision components, materials and production technologies for aviation and space.
• Automotive: Precision components, advanced manufacturing and industrial technologies.
• Machinery and tools: Machine tools, cutting tools, automation, robotics and production equipment.
• Metrology: Measurement, inspection, quality control and nanometric technologies.
• Materials and surface treatment: Advanced materials, coatings, finishing and surface technologies.
• Optics and photonics: Optical systems, lasers and photonic applications.

Featured companies & exhibitors

EPHJ is built around suppliers, subcontractors, technology companies and specialist manufacturers rather than consumer-facing brands. The 2026 edition featured more than 760 exhibitors from 11 countries, with Swiss companies representing a large part of the exhibitor community.

Companies and organisations represented across recent editions include:

• Beckhoff AG
• MPS Micro Precision Systems
• Louis Bélet SA
• VOH SA
• Swissphotonics
• STÄUBLI
• INCA SA
• FISA Group
• Composites Busch SA
• Decotechnics Sàrl
• Injector SA

The final 2027 exhibitor list and stand numbers should be checked once the organiser publishes the new online exhibitor directory.

Industry sectors & technologies

EPHJ covers technologies that can transfer between several high-precision industries. This cross-sector approach is one of the show’s main strengths.

Important technology areas include:

• Precision engineering
• Micro-machining
• CNC machining
• Automation and robotics
• Industrial vision
• Metrology
• Optics and photonics
• Laser technology
• Additive manufacturing
• Micro 3D printing
• Surface treatment
• Advanced materials
• Microelectronics
• CAD and design
• Logistics and production management
• Research and development
• Implants and prostheses
• Precision components

Products, machinery & innovations

EPHJ showcases machinery, tools, components, materials and production technologies used throughout the high-precision manufacturing chain.

The 2026 Exhibitors’ Grand Prix demonstrated the diversity of innovation presented at the show. The six nominated technologies included intelligent micro-dispensing from Ciposa, nanometric optical metrology from IotaMetrix, ultra-pure single-crystal production from Krystalix, internally lubricated PCD drills from Louis Bélet, miniature SpragWay bearings from MPS and 3D electroforming from NanoVoxel.

Other exhibitors presented practical innovations for watchmaking workshops, including VOH’s TRANSWATCH compact assembly station, demagnetising screwdriver stand and battery-powered Light hand-fitting press.

Demonstrations & technical presentations

The show combines product demonstrations with technical conferences, exhibitor presentations and industry roundtables.

The 2026 programme included discussions on:

• Watch-market trends and international outlook
• Neurotechnology and brain medicine
• Additive manufacturing
• Precious metals and responsible sourcing
• Photonics
• Switzerland’s role in the space industry
• The high-precision industry’s employment market
• Microtechnology and industrial transformation

Exhibitors also conduct technical presentations and demonstrations at their stands and in dedicated conference areas.

Ticket types & registration

EPHJ is a professional trade show rather than a general public consumer exhibition. Visitor registration is handled through the official EPHJ ticketing platform.

The 2027 visitor admission price has not yet been published. The organiser has not provided a confirmed 2027 visitor fee, so no unconfirmed price is presented as an official 2027 ticket price.

For exhibitors, the previous 2026 standard 9 m² equipped stand started at approximately $6,688 USD when booked before the first early-registration deadline, based on the published CHF 5,350 rate and an approximate CHF-to-USD conversion. Later 2026 rates reached approximately $7,750 USD.

Trade visitor & professional access

EPHJ is specifically designed for professional visitors working in high-precision industries. The audience includes engineers, purchasing managers, project leaders, entrepreneurs, decision-makers and technical specialists.

The organiser reports that a significant majority of visitors have decision-making influence, while exhibitors benefit from access to potential customers, partners and suppliers. The show describes its ecosystem as a community of around 30,000 professionals.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

EPHJ is organised around three major areas of activity covering the high-precision ecosystem, rather than a simple consumer-style exhibition layout. The exhibition includes dedicated stands for machinery, subcontracting, watchmaking, medtech, microtechnology, metrology, automation and other specialist fields.

The 2027 floor plan and final stand allocation have not yet been published. In 2026, exhibitors were identified by stand numbers across the Palexpo exhibition space, with examples including Ciposa at A47, Louis Bélet at J16, MPS at E35, NanoVoxel at K120 and IotaMetrix at J111.

Business meetings & networking

Business networking is one of EPHJ’s core purposes. The show brings together suppliers, subcontractors, manufacturers, technology companies and purchasing decision-makers in a concentrated professional environment.

The official exhibitor programme includes AI-supported matchmaking and tools for scheduling meetings in the event application. Exhibitors can invite contacts, receive visitor alerts and scan badges to develop qualified business leads.

Event rules & visitor information

EPHJ operates under formal exhibition regulations covering exhibitor admission, stand allocation, safety, public health, smoking, minimum age, animals, customs, intellectual property, photography, data protection and insurance.

The exhibition regulations also establish requirements for stand operation and technical services. Visitors should follow the organiser’s access and safety instructions and use the official event information for any changes to entry procedures.

How to get there

Palexpo Geneva is located immediately beside Geneva Airport and close to the A1 motorway, making it particularly accessible for international trade visitors.

Visitors arriving by air can reach the venue quickly from Geneva Airport. Those arriving by train can use Geneva Airport railway station, which is within walking distance of Palexpo.

Visitors travelling by road can use the motorway network connecting Geneva with Lausanne, the rest of Switzerland and neighbouring France.

Public transport & parking

Geneva Airport railway station provides a convenient rail connection to Palexpo, while local buses serve the exhibition centre and surrounding airport district.

The venue also has substantial parking facilities, making it suitable for exhibitors transporting equipment and materials. The official EPHJ information identifies Palexpo as particularly well connected by airplane, train, motorway and car park.

During major regional events, visitors should check transport conditions in advance. For the 2026 edition, EPHJ specifically advised visitors to use public transport where possible because of temporary restrictions associated with the G7 Summit.

Accommodation areas

Visitors can stay around Palexpo and Geneva Airport for maximum convenience or choose central Geneva for access to restaurants, business districts and city attractions.

Recommended areas include:

• Geneva Airport: The closest accommodation area to Palexpo.
• Grand-Saconnex: Convenient for walking or short transfers to the venue.
• Geneva city centre: Suitable for combining the trade show with business meetings and sightseeing.
• Cornavin: Convenient for visitors arriving by train.
• Servette: A practical alternative with good connections to central Geneva and Palexpo.

EPHJ also promotes accommodation through the Palexpo reservation platform, including preferential hotel rates when available.

Accessibility

Palexpo is a purpose-built international exhibition centre with infrastructure designed for large professional events. Its location beside Geneva Airport and the airport railway station also makes the venue relatively straightforward to reach without a car.

Visitors with specific mobility or accessibility requirements should contact Palexpo or the EPHJ team before arrival to confirm suitable entrances, parking and assistance arrangements.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2026 edition welcomed more than 760 exhibitors from 11 countries and 23,000 professional visitors from all five continents, according to the official EPHJ website. The event reinforced its position as an international meeting point for watchmaking, jewellery, microtechnology, medtech and other precision industries.

The 2025 edition also recorded around 800 exhibitors and approximately 23,000 visitors, with nearly 100 innovations unveiled. The organiser highlighted strong participation despite challenging conditions in the watchmaking market.

The 2026 edition also featured the first Global Watchmaking G7 and a visit from Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin, who met representatives of the high-precision industry and highlighted its strategic importance to Switzerland.

Official tickets & registration

EPHJ 2027 is confirmed for 8–11 June 2027 at Palexpo Geneva. Visitor ticketing and the detailed 2027 programme will be updated by the organiser as preparations progress.

Official website: https://www.ephj.ch/en/home/

Contact: contact.ephj@easyfairs.com

Telephone: +41 61 228 10 30