From 13 to 17 April 2026, Tube, the world's leading trade fair for raw materials, tubes and tube technologies, will join forces with wire to present technological solutions for these indispensable key technologies over five days. Trade visitors from all over the world can look forward to an exciting combination of technology, market and future topics, a powerful conference and forum programme, and numerous innovation hubs.
Premiere for the high-calibre conference made by SMR events
The event will kick off with the Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy Tube & Pipe Market Insights Day 2026 on Monday (13 April) at the CCD Congress Center Süd. With the latest market analyses, expert presentations and panel discussions, the international congress will provide important insights into the stainless steel and nickel tube markets. It creates valuable networking opportunities and is organised by SMR events from Austria. Registration is required directly with the organiser under: https://www.smr-events.com/event-details/stainless-steel-nickel-alloy-tube-pipe-conference-2026.html
Attractive forum programme with Tube Industry Insights Day, BME Buyers Day, BDS Forum and ITA Tube Forum in Hall 1
In the practical forums, experts will discuss best practice strategies, the use of AI in purchasing and the current challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises at both the Tube Industry Insights Day (13 April) and the BME Buyers Day (14 April). Two more exciting highlights will follow on 15–16 April: on 15 April, the BDS Forum will highlight development trends and solutions in the steel trade, always with a focus on sustainability and logistics. Information on global market trends and energy issues will be provided by the ITA Tube Forum on 16 April. The entire forum programme will take place on the Forum Stage Tube in Hall 1 A47.
High Potential Day and the ecoMetals initiative
The High Potential Area will once again provide a meeting place for young talent and those interested in a career in the foyer of the North Entrance. High Potential Day will take place on Thursday (16 April) and aims to bring young talent and industry together through targeted measures and activities.
The ecoMetals sustainability initiative labels exhibitors who produce in a particularly environmentally friendly and resource-efficient manner with eye-catching floor stickers in front of their exhibition stands. This initiative, which has been successfully implemented by Messe Düsseldorf at its metal trade fairs for many years, also aims to promote know-how, exchange and future impulses throughout the industry at Tube.
Click here for the complete Tube conference programme: https://www.tube-tradefair.com/en/Program/Conferences_Forums_2026
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