After the success of the 23rd edition in Bologna in March with more than 66,000 visitors, MECSPE Bari renews its appointment for the third time, as the driving force behind the productive fabric of southern Italy, to promote manufacturing innovation in southern Italy.
From 27 to 29 November 2025, the third edition of MECSPE Bari, the reference event for the manufacturing industry, organised by Senaf, will be held at the Nuova Fiera del Levante (New Levante Fair Centre) for the industrial growth of the Centre-South and the dialogue between companies, technology and skills.
Manufacturing continues to be one of the fundamental pillars of the industrial fabric of the South; a dynamic sector thanks to the activity of the more than 150,000 companies [1] in the area.
A strategic opportunity to highlight the value of local production realities and tell the story of the path of innovation that is transforming Southern and Central Italy into increasingly competitive industrial hubs.
A strategic appointment that follows the success of the 23rd edition of MECSPE Bologna, which closed last March with record numbers: 66,573 trade visitors, more than 2,100 exhibiting companies on 100,000 square meters of exhibition space.
With these results, MECSPE confirms itself as a reference point for national and international manufacturing, capable of combining innovation, business and education in one big platform. In addition, thanks to the cooperation of ICE, Agency for the Promotion Abroad and Internationalization of Italian Companies, the event welcomed buyer delegations from 11 countries: Algeria, Bosnia, Croatia, India, Mexico, Poland, Czech Republic, Morocco, Turkey, Hungary, and Uzbekistan.
Also in Bari, companies from the area, and beyond, will be able to present projects, technologies, and expertise on a 20,000 sq m exhibition area, participate in networking and professional development activities, and engage with industry experts on the three pillars of the event: education, innovation and sustainability.
Southern Italy at the heart of future-oriented manufacturing
Following the success of the 2023 edition, which was attended by 15,000 professional visitors, 511 companies present and more than 150 events including conferences and workshops, the third edition of MECSPE Bari is preparing to strengthen its role as a platform for growth for businesses in southern Italy.
Among the main focuses of the 2025 appointment will be a special attention to SMEs in Southern Italy, with an offer built to concretely support the development of the local manufacturing fabric.
The event will offer numerous opportunities for meeting and discussion, including networking moments, B2B meetings, and thematic conferences, as well as an exhibition area dedicated to startups and young innovators, designed to foster dialogue between companies and new skills, and encourage the adoption of advanced technologies.
The fair, realized with the support of institutional players in the area, will give space to thematic exhibitions, special initiatives, and a rich program of content, with the involvement of entities such as CONFIMI, numerous trade associations and local training centers (such as the ITS Cuccovillo Institute of Bari).
On Nov. 27, new data from the MECSPE Observatory will be presented at the event’s opening event for an updated snapshot of the Italian manufacturing industry, with a focus on companies in southern Italy.
«After Bologna, we are returning to Bari with renewed enthusiasm» says Maruska Sabato, MECSPE project manager.»
«With MECSPE Bari, we want to offer companies in Central and Southern Italy a concrete opportunity for growth, inspiration and exchange. The success of the previous editions shows how much there is a need for a qualified meeting place for industry in Central and Southern Italy that can enhance local excellence and support the transition to a more competitive and sustainable production model.»
After Bari, MECSPE’s journey will continue in Bologna, where the 24th edition dedicated to industry that innovates, grows and connects will be held from 4 to 6 March, 2026. An unmissable event at BolognaFiere to continue building, together, the future of manufacturing.
The figures of MECSPE BARI 2023
15.000 professional visitors, 20,000 square meters of exhibition space, 511 exhibiting companies, 150 conferences and workshops, 11 special initiatives, 3 halls, Cuore Mostra “Transizione energetica e industria 4.0: sostenibilità nell’industria manifatturiera” (Exhibition Core “Energy Transition and Industry 4.0: Sustainability in the Manufacturing Industry).
Facts and figures of MECSPE BOLOGNA 2025
100.000 square meters of exhibition space, 66,573 professional visitors, more than 2,100 exhibiting companies, more than 120 conferences, 13 trade shows, 17 special initiatives and 2,000 square meters of MECSPE LAB – Spazio Innovazione.
100.000 square meters of exhibition space, 66,573 professional visitors, more than 2,100 exhibiting companies, more than 120 conferences, 13 trade shows, 17 special initiatives and 2,000 square meters of MECSPE LAB – Spazio Innovazione.
1 150.846 – Movimprese: year 2024 – Industry, South and Islands (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Apulia, Sardinia, Sicily).
