Expoquimia 2029 – Chemical & Process Expo Spain

What to expect in 2029

Expoquimia 2029 will bring together the chemical, process and manufacturing industries at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue in Barcelona, Spain. The exhibition is one of Spain’s major professional meeting points for chemistry and process industries, connecting manufacturers, technology providers, engineers, researchers, laboratories, industrial buyers and other specialists across the production ecosystem.

The official Expoquimia website confirms the next edition for May 2029 at Gran Via, Barcelona. The exact calendar dates have not yet been published, so visitors should use the official event website for the eventual schedule and registration information.

Expoquimia’s scope extends beyond traditional chemical manufacturing. Its ecosystem covers process engineering, automation, laboratory technology, environmental solutions, machinery, safety, pharmaceutical processing, pumps and valves, thermal processing, research and technology transfer, and other industrial services.

The 2029 edition is expected to continue the event’s focus on industrial transformation, sustainability, energy efficiency, circularity, digitalisation, advanced materials and technological innovation.

Chemical industry: Solutions for chemical production, formulations, materials, intermediates and industrial applications.

Process industries: Engineering, production systems, process control, automation, pumps, valves and industrial equipment.

Sustainable transformation: Technologies supporting decarbonisation, circular economy, resource efficiency and lower-impact production.

Digital transformation: Automation, artificial intelligence, data, connected equipment and smart industrial processes.

Professional business: A qualified B2B audience allows exhibitors to meet technical specialists, purchasing teams, engineers, production managers and company decision-makers.

Knowledge and innovation: Technical conferences, industry forums, demonstrations and specialist activities provide opportunities to examine emerging technologies and industrial case studies.

Event dates

Expoquimia 2029 will take place in May 2029 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue in Barcelona, Spain.

The official 2029 announcement currently identifies the month and venue but does not publish the exact opening and closing dates. This listing therefore avoids unconfirmed calendar dates.

The exhibition will continue Expoquimia’s established professional format, combining exhibition space with industry content, networking, business opportunities and specialist activities.

The final visitor opening hours, programme schedule, accreditation deadlines and individual session times will be published by the organiser when the 2029 edition is developed.

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Venue & exhibition site

Expoquimia 2029 will be held at Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via, one of Barcelona’s principal international exhibition venues.

Venue: Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Exhibition complex: Gran Via

The venue is designed to accommodate major industrial exhibitions and provides the scale required for machinery, process equipment, technical demonstrations, laboratories, industrial technologies and large exhibitor stands.

The most recent Expoquimia edition was held at Gran Via, with the chemical exhibition occupying a major exhibition area and running alongside Equiplast. The two events together created a large industrial platform connecting chemical and plastics technologies.

For 2029, the final hall allocation and stand plan have not yet been announced.

Full industry programme

The detailed Expoquimia 2029 programme has not yet been released. Based on the organiser’s established industry structure and recent editions, visitors can expect a broad programme covering chemical manufacturing and the wider process-industry ecosystem.

Engineering and automation: Process engineering, industrial automation, control systems and factory technologies.

Laboratory material and analytical instrumentation: Laboratory equipment, analytical technologies, measurement systems and quality-control solutions.

Industrial and occupational safety: Equipment, systems and technologies designed to improve workplace and industrial safety.

Machinery and capital goods: Production machinery, industrial equipment and technologies supporting chemical and process manufacturing.

Environmental technology and waste management: Waste treatment, resource recovery, water management, environmental monitoring and circular-economy technologies.

Pharma Process: Technologies and equipment serving pharmaceutical production and processing.

R&D and technology transfer: Research centres, technology institutes, innovation projects and commercialisation of industrial research.

Pumps, valves and measurement control: Flow control, fluid handling, measurement and process-control systems.

Thermal processing: Industrial heating, cooling, thermal management and related process technologies.

These areas form part of Expoquimia’s established industry structure and provide an indication of the technologies that will be relevant to the 2029 exhibition.

Featured companies & exhibitors

The official 2029 exhibitor catalogue has not yet been published. Expoquimia’s recent editions, however, have attracted major chemical companies, engineering firms, technology suppliers, manufacturers, research organisations and industrial service providers.

The organiser’s visitor profile identifies companies and organisations such as Acciona, Accenture, Adasa, Almirall, B-Braun, Celsa, Grifols, Henkel, Panasonic, P&G, Unilever, Seat, Zoetis, Esteve Química, Ferrer Internacional, Cementos Molins and other major industrial organisations among companies visiting the exhibition.

The 2029 exhibitor base is expected to include companies from areas such as:

Chemical manufacturing: Producers and suppliers of industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, formulations and materials.

Engineering: Engineering companies specialising in process design, plant optimisation and industrial projects.

Automation: Industrial control, instrumentation, robotics, software and smart manufacturing providers.

Laboratory technology: Analytical equipment, testing systems, laboratory instruments and quality-control technologies.

Environmental solutions: Water treatment, waste management, emissions reduction and resource-efficiency technologies.

Pharmaceutical processing: Equipment and systems supporting pharmaceutical production and process development.

Industrial equipment: Pumps, valves, thermal equipment, machinery and other process technologies.

The final list of participating companies will be confirmed through the official exhibitor catalogue once 2029 participation opens.

Industry sectors & technologies

Expoquimia connects chemistry with a broad range of industries that depend on advanced materials, chemical processes and industrial technologies.

Chemicals: Industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, intermediates, formulations and materials.

Pharmaceuticals: Manufacturing technologies, pharmaceutical processing, ingredients and production systems.

Food and agrochemical applications: Chemistry and process technologies supporting food production, agricultural applications and related manufacturing.

Cosmetics and personal care: Ingredients, formulations, processing and technologies for cosmetic production.

Energy: Chemical technologies supporting energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage and industrial decarbonisation.

Water: Water treatment, purification, recycling, monitoring and industrial water-management systems.

Automotive and mobility: Advanced materials, coatings, components, process technologies and chemical solutions.

Plastics and polymers: Chemical materials and technologies supporting polymer production and transformation.

Construction: Materials, coatings, adhesives, additives and chemical solutions used throughout construction.

Digital industry: Artificial intelligence, automation, industrial data, process control and connected manufacturing.

The organiser has increasingly positioned Expoquimia around the relationship between chemistry and major industrial challenges, including energy transition, sustainability, digitalisation, new materials and industrial competitiveness.

Products, machinery & innovations

Expoquimia provides a practical environment for professionals to compare industrial products, machinery and technologies directly with suppliers.

The 2029 exhibition is expected to feature equipment and solutions across chemical production, process engineering, laboratory operations and industrial manufacturing.

Process machinery: Equipment used for mixing, separation, processing, handling and production.

Pumps and valves: Fluid-handling systems, flow-control equipment and industrial components.

Automation systems: Process control, sensors, instrumentation, robotics and connected industrial technologies.

Laboratory equipment: Analytical instruments, testing systems and laboratory process technologies.

Thermal systems: Heating, cooling, temperature control and industrial thermal-processing equipment.

Environmental equipment: Waste-management systems, water treatment and resource-recovery technologies.

Safety technologies: Personal and industrial safety products, monitoring systems and risk-control solutions.

Digital technologies: Software, artificial intelligence, data systems and technologies supporting smart factories.

Sustainability is expected to remain an important innovation theme. Recent Expoquimia programmes have highlighted industrial decarbonisation, circularity, new materials, energy transition and resource efficiency.

Demonstrations & technical presentations

The final 2029 technical programme has not yet been published, but Expoquimia’s recent editions demonstrate the type of technical and educational content visitors can expect.

The event’s official programme has included an Innovation Hub, International Programme, Smart Chemistry, Best in Class, MeCCE, Engineers Day, industry showcases and other specialist activities.

Innovation Hub: A platform for presenting technologies, industrial projects and new approaches to chemical and process manufacturing.

Smart Chemistry: Content examining the relationship between chemistry, sustainability, technology and future industrial systems.

Industry Showcase: Companies can present real industrial applications, solutions and examples of innovation.

Engineers Day: Specialist content highlighting the role of engineering in modernising and transforming the chemical industry.

Technical forums: Sessions can address energy transition, decarbonisation, digitalisation, AI, circular economy, materials and industrial competitiveness.

Recent Innovation Hub content has included industrial decarbonisation, data, energy transition and success stories from chemical-industry companies.

The organiser has also used Expoquimia to bring together academic, industrial and research perspectives, creating opportunities to examine technologies from both scientific and commercial viewpoints.

Ticket types & registration

Expoquimia 2029 registration and ticket conditions have not yet been published. The most recent professional accreditation model provides a useful reference for future visitors.

At the latest edition, the professional visitor pass was offered at $0, with both one-day and multi-day professional accreditation available. The professional accreditation also provided access to Equiplast when the two exhibitions were held together.

Professional visitor pass — $0 reference price: Previous professional accreditation provided access to the exhibition and knowledge areas.

Multi-day professional pass — $0 reference price: Previous editions offered professional access for the full exhibition period.

Press accreditation: Media professionals could apply through a dedicated accreditation process.

Student access: Student groups could apply through their educational institutions under the organiser’s accreditation arrangements.

Hosted Buyers: The organiser has operated a Hosted Buyers programme designed for international professionals with purchasing or investment responsibilities.

The final 2029 pricing and accreditation rules should be confirmed through the official registration platform when it opens.

Trade visitor & professional access

Expoquimia is designed around a highly qualified professional audience. Its visitor profile includes chemists, laboratory technicians, process engineers, production managers, plant managers, asset managers and other technical and management professionals.

The organiser has also reported that a significant proportion of Expoquimia visitors participate in their companies’ purchasing processes. In the most recent edition, 82.3% of visitors influenced purchasing decisions, either directly, jointly or through prescription responsibilities.

Process engineers: Professionals responsible for improving, designing or managing industrial processes.

Production managers: Decision-makers involved in manufacturing performance, equipment and production efficiency.

Plant management: Professionals responsible for industrial facilities and operational performance.

Chemists: Specialists involved in chemical development, formulation, testing and production.

Laboratory professionals: Technical staff responsible for analytical testing and quality control.

Purchasing professionals: Buyers evaluating suppliers, machinery, materials and industrial technologies.

This professional audience makes Expoquimia particularly relevant to companies launching industrial products or seeking new technology partners.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The final Expoquimia 2029 floor plan has not yet been released.

For reference, the most recent Expoquimia and Equiplast edition occupied Halls 2 and 3 of Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue, with nearly 800 exhibitors and more than 1,600 represented brands across the two exhibitions.

Expoquimia’s exhibition areas are organised around industrial technologies rather than a consumer-style product layout. Visitors can expect sections dedicated to process engineering, automation, laboratory technology, machinery, environmental technology, pharmaceutical processing, research and other specialist areas.

Exhibition area: Chemical and process-industry suppliers.

Technology areas: Engineering, automation, measurement and industrial systems.

Laboratory areas: Analytical equipment, testing and quality-control technologies.

Environmental areas: Waste, water, emissions and circular-economy solutions.

Industrial equipment: Pumps, valves, thermal processing and capital goods.

The final 2029 floor plan will be useful for locating exhibitors, planning meetings and navigating the exhibition efficiently.

Business meetings & networking

Business networking is a major component of Expoquimia’s professional model. The exhibition gives buyers, engineers, manufacturers and technology providers an opportunity to discuss specific industrial requirements face to face.

The organiser describes Expoquimia as a platform where companies can generate commercial opportunities, connect with the chemical ecosystem and exchange knowledge and experience.

Supplier meetings: Buyers can compare technical solutions and discuss purchasing requirements directly with suppliers.

Technology partnerships: Companies can identify potential industrial, engineering and research partners.

International business: International visitors and exhibitors can develop relationships across European and global markets.

Research connections: Research centres and technology organisations can meet companies interested in commercialising new technologies.

Investment discussions: Industrial transformation projects can create opportunities for equipment suppliers, investors and technology developers.

The event’s qualified visitor profile makes it particularly useful for exhibitors seeking contacts with professionals who have direct influence over industrial investment and purchasing decisions.

Event rules & visitor information

Expoquimia is a professional industrial exhibition, and visitors should complete the official accreditation process before attending.

Accreditation: Visitors should carry the required pass or registration confirmation and follow the venue’s access procedures.

Professional information: Registration may request company and professional information to determine visitor profile and facilitate networking.

Safety: Visitors must follow all venue and exhibitor safety instructions, especially around machinery, industrial equipment and technical demonstrations.

Photography: Exhibitors may restrict photography or recording of machinery, prototypes, technical displays and confidential information.

Restricted areas: Certain technical or exhibitor areas may only be accessible to accredited professionals or invited participants.

Student access: Student attendance may be subject to specific accreditation requirements through educational institutions.

The final 2029 visitor regulations will be published with the registration information.

How to get there

Expoquimia 2029 will take place at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue in Barcelona.

The exhibition centre is located in the Gran Via area and is connected to Barcelona’s metropolitan transport network.

From Barcelona Airport: International visitors can reach the venue by taxi, private transfer or public transport.

From central Barcelona: Metro and bus connections provide access from central neighbourhoods.

By taxi: Taxis offer direct transport from hotels, Barcelona Airport and other parts of the city.

By car: The Gran Via venue is connected to Barcelona’s main road network and surrounding metropolitan areas.

International visitors should allow additional travel time during busy exhibition periods, particularly around major trade fairs taking place simultaneously at the venue.

Public transport & parking

Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via complex is served by Barcelona’s public transport network, making it possible for many visitors to reach the venue without a private vehicle.

Metro: Barcelona Metro provides connections between the city and the Gran Via exhibition district.

Bus: Local and metropolitan buses serve the area surrounding the exhibition complex.

Taxi: Barcelona’s taxi network provides direct connections to the venue, airport and accommodation areas.

Rail connections: Visitors arriving through Barcelona’s major rail stations can transfer to the city’s metro and bus network.

Parking: Visitors travelling by car should check Fira de Barcelona’s current parking information before the event. Parking availability and access arrangements can change according to the wider exhibition calendar.

The final 2029 visitor information should be checked before travelling for the recommended entrance, public transport routes and parking arrangements.

Accommodation areas

Barcelona provides a wide range of hotels and serviced accommodation suitable for international business visitors.

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat: The area around the Gran Via exhibition district provides convenient access to the venue and is particularly practical for trade-fair visitors.

Plaça d’Espanya: This area combines accommodation, restaurants and strong public transport connections with the exhibition district.

Sants: Barcelona Sants is useful for visitors who need rail connections as well as access to Gran Via.

Eixample: Eixample offers a large selection of business hotels, restaurants and central-city services.

Barcelona city centre: Visitors combining Expoquimia with meetings, dining and sightseeing may prefer central accommodation, although daily travel to Gran Via will take longer.

For international visitors, choosing accommodation near a direct public transport connection can make repeated journeys to the exhibition easier.

Accessibility

Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via complex is designed to support visitors with accessibility requirements.

Wheelchair access: The venue provides accessible routes and facilities for visitors with reduced mobility.

Accessible entrances: Visitors can use designated accessible routes to enter and move around the exhibition complex.

Accessible facilities: Public facilities are designed to accommodate visitors with mobility requirements.

Assistance: Visitors requiring specific support should contact the organiser or venue team before attending.

Because the 2029 exhibition layout has not yet been released, visitors with specific accessibility needs should confirm the final arrangements with Expoquimia before travelling.

Previous year’s highlights

The most recent Expoquimia edition was one of the largest in the event’s recent history. The organiser reported more than 400 exhibitors, representing growth of approximately 44% compared with the previous edition, together with more than 1,000 represented brands. The programme included around 150 activities and 300 speakers.

The wider Expoquimia and Equiplast event attracted 20,803 visitors, representing a 10% increase compared with the previous joint edition. Together, the two exhibitions featured nearly 800 exhibitors and more than 1,600 brands.

Industry growth: Expoquimia expanded its commercial offering significantly compared with the previous edition.

Qualified visitors: The organiser reported a strong concentration of professionals involved in purchasing and industrial decision-making.

Sustainability: Decarbonisation, circular economy, energy transition and resource efficiency were prominent themes.

Digitalisation: Artificial intelligence, automation, data and industrial digital transformation featured prominently in the programme.

Engineering: Process engineering and factory-oriented professional profiles received increased attention.

Knowledge programme: Around 150 activities and 300 speakers created a broad programme of technical and strategic content.

The previous edition provides a useful reference for the scale and themes of Expoquimia, but its exhibitor numbers, visitor figures and programme should not be treated as confirmed targets for 2029.

Official tickets & registration

Expoquimia 2029 registration has not yet opened. The official website currently confirms the May 2029 edition at Gran Via, Barcelona, while detailed visitor accreditation and ticket information will be published closer to the event.

For reference, the most recent professional accreditation was available at $0, including both one-day and multi-day professional passes.

Professional visitor pass — $0 previous-edition reference: Professional visitors could obtain free accreditation for access to the exhibition and knowledge areas.

Student access: Students could participate through accreditation arranged by their educational institutions.

Press access: Media professionals had a dedicated accreditation process.

Hosted Buyers: International professionals with purchasing or investment responsibilities could participate through the Hosted Buyers programme.

The final 2029 visitor categories, registration conditions and any additional paid activities will be announced by the organiser.

Official Expoquimia website (https://www.expoquimia.com/)