Expoquimia 2029 – Barcelona, Spain

What to expect

Expoquimia is an international trade fair focused on chemistry and process industries, bringing together manufacturers, technology providers, engineering companies, researchers, professional associations, and industrial buyers. Organised by Fira de Barcelona, the event has more than five decades of history and has developed into a major meeting point for chemistry, industrial technology, sustainability, and production-process innovation.

The upcoming edition is confirmed by the organisers for May 2029 at the Gran Via venue in Barcelona. The detailed programme, exhibitor catalogue, speakers, ticket conditions, and floor plan for this edition have not yet been published, so the information below distinguishes confirmed information from details that are expected to follow the established Expoquimia format.

Visitors can expect a professional environment combining exhibition stands with technical conferences, industry showcases, international meetings, innovation-focused activities, business networking, and demonstrations of technologies used across chemical and process industries.

The event is particularly relevant for:

• Chemical manufacturers and suppliers
• Process-industry professionals
• Engineering and automation companies
• Laboratory and analytical specialists
• Pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries
• Industrial technology providers
• Researchers and research centres
• Sustainability and environmental professionals
• Procurement and purchasing decision-makers
• Investors, distributors, and business-development professionals

The organisers reported that the most recent edition attracted 14,544 Expoquimia visitors, with 82.3% of attendees participating in purchasing decisions, sharing those decisions, or prescribing solutions. This makes the event particularly valuable for companies seeking qualified B2B contacts rather than general public exposure.

Event dates

MAY 2029 (Dates TBD)

The organisers have confirmed the May 2029 edition, but the exact opening and closing dates have not yet been announced. The event is expected to continue its established multi-day professional trade-fair format, but the final schedule should be checked through the official Expoquimia website once registration opens.

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Venue & exhibition site

Expoquimia 2029 is confirmed for the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue. The official venue address is Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.

The Gran Via site is one of Fira de Barcelona’s principal exhibition complexes, with approximately 240,000 square metres of gross exhibition space, extensive visitor facilities, restaurants, parking, public transport connections, and multiple access points.

The latest edition used Hall 2 for Expoquimia, while the co-located Equiplast occupied Hall 3. This arrangement created a broader industrial platform covering chemistry, plastics, rubber, machinery, materials, sustainability, and production technologies. The precise hall configuration for the future edition should be confirmed when the 2029 site plan is released.

Full event programme

The complete 2029 programme has not yet been released. Based on the established Expoquimia format, visitors can expect the programme to combine exhibition activities with conferences, industry presentations, international meetings, innovation sessions, technical discussions, and networking opportunities.

Recent editions have included several major programme areas:

• Industry Showcase
• International Programme
• Smart Chemistry
• Best in Class
• Mediterranean Congress of Chemical Engineering
• Engineers Day
• Innovation Hub
• International Meeting Point
• Side events
• Business and networking activities

The Industry Showcase is particularly focused on real industrial applications, allowing companies and experts to demonstrate how chemical and process-industry innovations can improve efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.

Because the 2029 programme is not yet published, visitors should not assume that individual sessions, speakers, or activities from previous editions will automatically return.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The official 2029 speaker list has not been announced. Expoquimia traditionally brings together senior representatives from chemical companies, engineering firms, research institutions, government organisations, industry associations, and technology providers.

The latest edition featured more than 300 experts across its congress and knowledge programme. One notable keynote figure was Katja Scharpwinkel of BASF SE, who was featured within the event’s anniversary programme.

Previous speaker profiles have included representatives from organisations such as BASF, MOEVE, Air Products, FEIQUE, research centres, universities, government agencies, and international industrial organisations. The final 2029 speaker roster should be treated as unconfirmed until published by the organisers.

Conference sessions & tracks

Expoquimia’s conference content is designed around practical industrial challenges rather than being limited to traditional chemistry research.

Recent content has addressed areas including:

• Energy transition and decarbonisation
• Circular economy
• Industrial water management
• Sustainable resource management
• Materials and ingredients
• Digital transformation
• Technological innovation
• Regulations
• Markets and competitiveness
• Laboratory technologies
• Advanced materials
• Technology transfer
• Industrial efficiency

The organisers have also used dedicated tracks covering regulations and market competitiveness. Sessions have included discussions involving European industrial policy, chemical-industry competitiveness, laboratory development, and technology opportunities.

For 2029, these themes provide a useful indication of the type of professional content visitors may encounter, although the final conference tracks remain subject to confirmation.

Session times & schedule

The detailed 2029 session timetable has not been published. Expoquimia normally distributes sessions throughout the exhibition programme, with individual conferences and presentations assigned to dedicated rooms, stages, congress areas, or knowledge spaces.

The official event app has previously provided visitors with access to the agenda, session times, themes, speakers, exhibitors, products, brands, and practical venue information.

Visitors should therefore check the official programme and event app once the 2029 agenda becomes available. Session capacity and pre-registration requirements can vary between individual congresses and activities.

Ticket types & registration

The 2029 registration system has not yet been opened. The latest registration structure offered several professional access options, including a 1-day Professional Pass and a 4-day Professional Pass. Both were listed at $0, meaning professional exhibition admission was free in that edition.

The previous registration system also included specific pathways for:

• Professional visitors
• Press
• Students and educational institutions
• Congress participants
• Accredited guests and invitation holders

For the future edition, the organiser may modify registration categories, access conditions, or congress accreditation requirements. Visitors should use the official registration portal rather than relying on third-party ticket information.

Registration deadlines

No 2029 registration deadline has been published yet.

Professional visitors should register through the official Expoquimia registration system when it becomes available. Special categories such as students, educational groups, press, congress participants, or invitation holders may have different accreditation requirements.

Early registration can be useful for professional visitors because some conferences, congresses, meetings, and specialised activities may require separate registration or pre-registration. The latest official registration system specifically indicated that certain congress participation required additional registration procedures.

Exhibitor list & major companies

The official 2029 exhibitor list has not yet been released. However, Expoquimia has a strong history of attracting major companies from across the chemical and process industries.

Recent participating companies have included:

• Air Liquide
• BASF
• Bondalti
• Bosch Iberia
• Carburos Metálicos
• Covestro
• Marchesini
• Messer
• Moeve
• Quimidroga
• Scharlab
• Sener
• Telstar

These companies illustrate the broad nature of the exhibition, covering chemicals, gases, materials, laboratory technologies, engineering, industrial systems, pharmaceuticals, and process solutions.

The latest edition exceeded 400 exhibitors and represented more than 1,000 brands, demonstrating the scale that visitors can expect from the Expoquimia platform.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The official 2029 floor plan is not yet available.

The latest Expoquimia edition was located in Hall 2 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, while the co-located Equiplast exhibition occupied Hall 3. Together, the two events created an interconnected industrial exhibition covering chemistry, plastics, rubber, materials, equipment, and production technologies.

The Expoquimia exhibition area has recently been structured around major sectors including chemical raw materials, laboratory equipment, engineering, automation, machinery, environmental technologies, pharmaceutical processes, pumps and valves, thermal processing, industrial safety, and research and technology transfer.

A final 2029 hall allocation and stand map should be consulted after the organiser publishes the official floor plan.

Networking & business meetings

Business networking is one of Expoquimia’s central functions. The event attracts qualified industrial professionals, suppliers, technology providers, purchasing representatives, researchers, and decision-makers.

The most recent visitor study found that 82.3% of attendees participated in purchasing decisions, while visitors identified discovering new products, suppliers, and solutions as the leading reason for attending.

Networking opportunities can include:

• Meetings between exhibitors and potential customers
• International business meetings
• Supplier discussions
• Industry association meetings
• Technical demonstrations
• Research and technology-transfer contacts
• Investor and business-development conversations
• Professional conferences and roundtables

The combination of exhibition stands and knowledge sessions allows visitors to meet companies while also learning about the technologies and industrial problems those companies address.

Industry sectors & highlights

Expoquimia covers a broad section of the chemical and process-industry value chain. The organiser identifies eleven strategic areas within its current positioning:

• Base chemical industry and raw materials
• Engineering and automation
• Laboratory material and analytical instrumentation
• Industrial and occupational safety
• Machinery and capital goods
• Environmental technology and waste management
• Pharma Process
• R&D and technology-transfer research centres
• Pumps, valves, measurement and control
• Thermal processing
• Associative fabric and industry ecosystem

The event also attracts visitors from application industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and perfumery, plastics and rubber, food and beverages, textiles, automotive, agrochemistry, petrochemicals, renewable energy, water treatment, metallurgy, and other chemical applications.

Sustainability, decarbonisation, circularity, resource efficiency, digitalisation, and advanced industrial technologies are likely to remain important themes.

Event rules & visitor information

Expoquimia is primarily a professional B2B trade fair, so visitors should expect an industry-focused environment rather than a consumer exhibition.

Professional visitors should bring their registration confirmation or digital accreditation and follow the access instructions issued by the organiser. Congresses and specialist sessions may have additional participation requirements.

The official event app can assist with venue access, schedules, exhibitor information, products, brands, and programme planning.

Visitors should also allow sufficient time to move between exhibition areas and conference spaces, particularly when Expoquimia is operating alongside Equiplast.

How to get there

Fira Barcelona Gran Via is located at Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona. The venue is positioned in the metropolitan area close to Barcelona and is well connected to the city and Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

By metro, the L9 Sud line provides direct connections to the Fira and Europa/Fira stations. The venue can also be reached using L10 Sud, with Foc station serving another part of the complex.

The venue is also connected by FGC rail services through Europa/Fira. Barcelona-Sants provides a major railway connection for visitors arriving from other parts of Spain and Europe.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is one of the most convenient ways to reach Gran Via. Bus services serving the venue include H12, V1, 46, 65, and 79, while additional metropolitan connections are available around the complex.

The L9 Sud metro line is particularly useful for international visitors because it provides a direct connection between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and the Fira area.

Visitors travelling by car can reach the venue through major roads and motorways including AP-7, AP-2, A-2, C-16, C-58, C-31, C-32, and C-33. Fira Barcelona states that the Gran Via complex has thousands of parking spaces distributed around the venue.

Because parking availability can change during major exhibitions, public transport is generally a practical option for attendees staying in central Barcelona.

Accommodation areas

Visitors have several practical accommodation choices around the Gran Via area.

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat is one of the most convenient areas because of its proximity to the exhibition centre and strong public transport connections. Staying near Europa/Fira or Fira metro stations can reduce daily travel time.

Barcelona’s central districts are another option for visitors who want easier access to restaurants, attractions, shopping, and nightlife after the exhibition. Areas with convenient connections to the L9 Sud or FGC network can provide a good balance between sightseeing and access to the venue.

For business travellers, the areas around Plaça d’Europa, Gran Via, Sants, and the wider L’Hospitalet business district are particularly practical.

Previous year’s highlights

The most recent edition represented a substantial expansion of Expoquimia’s industrial offering. The show exceeded 400 exhibitors and represented more than 1,000 brands, while the combined Expoquimia and Equiplast platform attracted more than 20,000 visitors.

More than 200 activities were held across the combined exhibitions, including conferences, panel discussions, presentations, and other professional events, attracting more than 6,000 attendees.

Expoquimia also strengthened its focus on industrial transformation through areas such as Industry Showcase, International Programme, Innovation Hub, Smart Chemistry, Best in Class, and specialist congress activity.

The Best in Class programme highlighted industrial projects demonstrating innovation, sustainability, efficiency, and transformation. The organisers also used Industry Showcase to present real-world applications of chemical and process-industry solutions.

The event’s previous edition demonstrated the importance of qualified professional attendance. According to the organiser’s visitor study, the audience included substantial representation from chemical companies, engineering businesses, and chemical-application industries.

Official registration & tickets

The official Expoquimia website is the primary source for registration, professional accreditation, programme announcements, exhibitor information, and ticket updates.

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

The 2029 registration page has not yet published final ticket conditions. As a reference, the latest professional registration offered both 1-day and 4-day professional passes for $0. The 2029 price and registration conditions should therefore be considered unannounced until the organiser opens the new registration process.

Visitors should also check the official website for congress registration, student accreditation, press access, invitation codes, exhibitor information, and updates to the programme.