Planet e—Embark into a new era
Once again, electronica will bring the global electronics industry together in Munich for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to every aspect of electronics technology. From autonomous driving and networked industrial processes to fitness armbands that monitor our health: Now more than ever, electronics is a permanent part of our lives.
From November 8–11, 2016, once again exhibitors will show us what the world of the future has in store for us.
As an industry institution, electronica has been the global gathering for the electronics industry for more than 50 years. Whether it comes to start-ups, SMEs or international corporations—Planet e allows the industry to present the technologies that will accompany us in the future today. With a close eye on the latest trends, electronica 2016 will revolve around topics such as Automotive, Embedded Systems, LED, Wearables and Healthcare as well as Cyber Security and the Internet of Things. It will present the entire range of electronics solutions: from semiconductors, sensors and passive components to PCBs and system components. Besides halls full of innovations, once again visitors can expect an extensive program of conferences and supporting events.
electronica to add an additional hall
The exhibitor demand is enormous. As a result, the upcoming will feature an additional hall and will then occupy a total of 13 halls at the Messe München trade-fair center. As a result, the hall assignments have been changed: The sectors for PCBs, other circuit carriers and EMS will occupy two entire halls, i.e. B4 and C4. Hall C4 is located directly next to the North Entrance, giving visitors quick and easy access to the latest product developments and innovations. Power Supplies are the focus of exhibits in Halls A2 and A3. And Electromechanics/System Periphery is moving into Halls B2 and B3.
The international trade fair’s new start-up area
Start-ups provide important impetus for economic and employment growth. But they often face major challenges when it comes to finding the right partner for their own ideas or securing financing. Organized in conjunction with “Elektor” magazine, electronica Fast Forward gives the fair a new forum that brings the concentrated innovative strength and solution expertise of start-ups together with interested industries at a single location.
With more than 2,700 exhibitors, the fair gives start-up companies access to plenty of potential business partners and investors and allows them to present their innovative ideas, projects and products to international industry representatives in pitches, demonstrations and personal discussions. What is important when taking first steps, how can companies secure financing, and what should start-ups pay attention to? A special lecture program will give participants answers to these questions and more.
For the first time ever, the electronica Start-up Award will be presented. The award calls attention to the start-up’s ideas. It brings representatives of the global electronics market together with innovative technologies and creates an international media presence. The finalists in the award categories “Idea,” “Prototype” and “Start-up” have a unique opportunity to be part of electronica Fast Forward and to make contacts around the world. The winners of the award receive further international PR, consulting and marketing advice worth a total of EUR 150,000 as well as access to the Elektor network and its more than 250,000 members. Deadline for the award is October, 4th 2016.
Embedded Platforms Conference and Village
During the past few years, the Embedded Platforms Conference proved itself as an ideas pool for hardware and software developers, system designers, product managers, development managers and much more. The 2016 conference will focus on the following topics: Hardware platforms and hardware components for embedded systems, software and tools for embedded development and optimization, and standards and legal provisions for embedded systems. The Embedded Platforms Conference takes place at the Press Center East on November 9 and 10, 2016, i.e. during the fair.
The new Embedded Platforms Village gives the embedded sector an additional highlight. Companies participating in this joint exhibition area can present their products and services and share their knowledge with the community at the Embedded Platforms Conference.
electronica Automotive Conference
Among leading executives in the automotive sector, the electronica Automotive Conference is a highly regarded part of the conference program. The day before the fair begins, i.e. on November 7, 2016, the experts at the conference will talk about topics that will play a key role for the industry in the future. The focus of the 2016 conference: Security, automated driving and interior electronics.
Forums
Besides the two conferences, several forums invite the visitors to exchange ideas and dialog. The forums are application-oriented and allows visitors to learn about current and future issues. The range of topics of the forums with the electronica Automotive Forum, the Exhibitor Forum, the PCB & Components Marketplace and the electronica Forum is broad. One highlight of the electronica Forum on the first day of the fair is the CEO Roundtable with this year’s title “Connected Worlds—Safe and Secure!”. The roundtable takes place on Tuesday November 8th from 11:00 to 12:00 in hall A3.
IT2Industry@electronica
After its successful launch as a conference that was held in conjunction with electronica in 2014, IT2Industry will present products and services that pertain to the Internet of Things at this year’s fair. Among other things, the International Trade Fair and Open Conference for Intelligent, Digitally Networked Working Environments will cover topics such as the smart factory, M2M communication, industry software and systems, big data (the Cloud) and industrial IT security.
The free electronica app allows visitors to optimize preparations for their visit to the fair and gives them access to the latest information at all times. The app will be available prior to the fair.
electronica 2016: Facts and figures
Exhibition date: Tuesday–Friday, November 08–11, 2016
Venue: Messe München
Opening hours: Tuesday–Thursday from 9:00 to 18:00
Friday from 9:00 to 17:00
www.electronica.de
Price of admission: One-day tickets start at EUR 27,50 (online)
electronica Automotive Conference: November 7th, 2016
ICM—Internationales Congress Center München
Prices & Tickets: www.electronica.de/automotiveconference
Embedded Platforms Conference: November 9-10, 2016
ICM—Internationales Congress Center München
Prices & Tickets: www.electronica.de/en/embeddedplatforms
IT2Industry: www.it2industry.de
The catalog and participation in the forums are included in the price of admission.
The more than 2,700 exhibitors participating in the exhibition and countless visitors in attendance make electronica the perfect place for young entrepreneurs to meet investors and potential customers and make important contacts within the international community in the process.
Visitors coming to electronica – the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to every aspect of electronics technology.
Automotive. One of the top topics at electronica 2016
Essential for successful and sustainable product lines: Future-proof and reliable embedded systems.
