MSV - International Engineering Trade Fair 2023

MSV Update

Between 10.10.2023 and 13.10.2023, MSV 2023 will take place as a face-to-face exhibition. The in-person event will occur in Brno, Czech Republic, at the Brno Exhibition Centre. The venue will not implement strict COVID-19 prevention measures. This is because the Czech Republic has removed its pandemic-related restrictions for the time being.

Introduction

MSV Brno or simply referred to as MSV is an international exhibition specialized in industrial machinery and mechanical, electrical and precision engineering. It has been going on since 1959 and its 60-year history has managed to position itself centrally for the entire sector to the point it’s called the number-one exhibition of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe. MSV Brno unites all the local markets and creates economic bridges with the rest of the European continent. Another significant thing to highlight is that the exhibition fully integrates a variety of products, so cross-sales are more than possible. The product profile extends to ecological technology, electronics, bonding of metals, ceramic engineering, materials for mechanical engineering, rubber technology, surface finishing, heavy-current electrical engineering, hydraulics, chemical industry and cooling technology. Exhibitors value MSV Brno as it’s valuable as a procurement platform and a source for of-the-moment advancements and industry news.

Logistics

MSV Brno, as a major international engineering fair, occurs on an annual basis in the city of Brno, Czech Republic, and editions usually fall at the start of October. The event runs for a total of five days and shares the stage at the Brno Exhibition Centre with several other related trade shows. The list includes Automtizace, Envitech, WELDING, FOND-EX, PLASTEX, PROFINTECH and IMT. BVV Trade Fairs Brno serves as the official organiser of the exhibition and doors are open for both professionals and the public. Opening hours are from 09:00 am up to 18:00 pm, while the last day concludes at 16:00 pm. Brno Exhibition Centre is centrally located in Brno and there are various options to get to the exhibition grounds – there’s the tram (line 1) and buses (lines 44 and 84). They run frequently throughout the day, so you have an easy commute ahead.

What Are People Saying?

“The fair is an opportunity for us to present ABB and our partners’ projects. Concerning visitor participation at our stand, we estimate that this year’s number and ratio of existing clients to new customers will be at least the same as last year,” – ABB, Julius Bělička, Commercial Director;

“We returned to the Brno Exhibition Centre 25 years after Bill Gates had personally visited Invex, but this time as a partner for the Czech industry, where Microsoft is now far stronger than in end user devices and systems,” – Microsoft, Dalibor Kačmář, Director of Microsoft Partner Division for the Czech Republic and Slovakia;

“MSV continues to be the most important engineering exhibition in the region of Central Europe. It enables exhibitors to present new products of their manufacturing programme to the wide professional public and at the same time it offers an opportunity to meet the most significant leaders of the engineering industry from the whole world to those interested in the exhibition,” - Jan Rýdl, President of the Association of the Engineering Technology

Audience & Statistics

MSV stands out as a significant meeting point for professionals in industrial machinery and engineering. As the last edition saw, some 1660 exhibitors show products and technological processes in a thriving environment. Organisers report visitors reached 80,000 and counting. Breaking down these numbers based on nationality, we see that exhibitors are widely international, with more than half coming from outside the Czech Republic. The audience is predominantly Czech, with only 10% being foreign nationals. Visitors usually work as engineers, CEO, proprietors, sales managers and general managers. The most frequent types of exhibitors to attend are dealers, manufacturers, associations and participating organisations. The countries, which have a sizeable presence include Germany, Slovakia, China, Italy, India, Austria, Russia, Taiwan, Poland, and Switzerland.

Accommodation

Given how many people visit MSV, the strategic decision is to book hotel accommodation for the exhibition as early as possible. Trade Fair Trips Ltd targets hotels close to Brno Exhibition Centre to create a better travel experience. We also select offers based on connections to the public transport network. Benefit from the top hotel rates for MSV with us and keep your travel expenses to a minimum. We don’t believe in our client's overspending to display their products at the exhibition. Exhibitors also rely on us for additional services. We can place reservations for meeting rooms with the right A/V equipment ahead of time. Just tell us how big you want the room to be. Another popular service has us construct your exhibition booth. Trade Fair Trips Ltd delivers comprehensive work trip support at a fair price.

MSV Past Editions

Edition 2021

MSV 2021 featured over 35,000 trade visitors and 1016 exhibitors. The event took place as a live exhibition with stringent Covid-19 safety measures in place, such as the social distance protocol. MSV 2021 occurred between 08.11.2021 and 12.11.2021 at the Brno Exhibition Centre. 

Edition 2022

MSV 2022 took place as a live edition between October 4th and October 7th, 2022. It was held in the Brno Exhibition Centre and did not feature Covid-19 safety measures due to the country removing its pandemic-related limitations during the previous months. The event received over 52,000 visitors, 179 journalists and 1,256 exhibitors. This marked a return to pre-pandemic attendance rates, which was a welcome outcome for the organisers.