EMV
EMV Trade Fair 2027
EMV
Stuttgart
EMV – Europe’s leading event in the field of electromagnetic compatibility
Date:
27.04.2027 - 29.04.2027
Tuesday - Thursday, 3 days
Past editions:
24. - 26. March 2026
Köln
Fair location:
Messe Stuttgart,Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
EMV Trade Fair
Where electromagnetic compatibility meets testing, simulation and system integration.
For international EMC suppliers, EMV connects testing technology, simulation solutions and compliance expertise with engineers evaluating reliability, certification and system performance.
EMV is Europe's leading trade fair for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). It is a technical platform where EMC engineers, compliance specialists, system designers and procurement professionals discover testing equipment, simulation software, shielding materials, filters and system components. For international exhibitors, buyer evaluation extends beyond product specifications to measurement accuracy, certification readiness, integration capability and regulatory intelligence. The evaluation criteria vary across product categories — testing equipment, simulation software, shielding solutions, filters, ESD protection and system components all face different performance standards and compliance requirements. Founded in 1988 and alternating annually between Stuttgart and Cologne, EMV has established itself as Europe's leading exhibition with further training for the EMC sector.
BHOWCO Strategic Assessment — At BHOWCO, we evaluate trade fairs through buyer behaviour, supplier verification and long-term international positioning rather than exhibition attendance alone. The assessment below reflects the BHOWCO strategic evaluation model.
EMV functions as the European EMC industry's technical validation and compliance platform — where EMC engineers, compliance specialists and system designers assess measurement accuracy, certification readiness, integration capability and regulatory intelligence. The evaluation criteria vary significantly across product categories — testing equipment, simulation software, shielding solutions, filters, ESD protection and system components all face different performance standards and compliance requirements. With over 100 exhibitors and more than 2,500 professional visitors, EMV serves as a key hub for the EMC community.
Verified Exhibition Data
- Europe's Leading EMC Trade Fair
Platform for electromagnetic compatibility testing, simulation and system integration - 100+ Exhibiting Companies
Testing equipment manufacturers, simulation providers, shielding specialists and system suppliers - 2,500+ Professional Attendees
EMC engineers, compliance specialists, system designers and procurement professionals - Annual Cycle
Venue alternates between Stuttgart (workshops) and Cologne (conference)
These metrics confirm EMV functions as a key European EMC technical and compliance platform.
Data source: AUMA – Association of the German Trade Fair Industry
Why EMV Matters for International EMC Suppliers
EMV brings international suppliers into direct proximity with EMC engineers, compliance specialists and system designers. For companies seeking European market exposure, the fair combines product discovery, technical exchange, regulatory intelligence and supplier evaluation within one specialised EMC environment.
Explore EMV Exhibitors & Brands
Research EMC testing equipment manufacturers, simulation software providers, shielding specialists, filter suppliers and system integrators connected with EMV. Use the dedicated exhibitor guide to identify companies by sector and continue your supplier research.
EMC Testing, Simulation & Compliance Solutions at EMV
The fair represents the full spectrum of the European EMC industry — from testing equipment and simulation software to shielding materials, filters, ESD protection and system components. EMV serves the entire EMC value chain.
EMC Testing & Measurement
- • EMC testing systems & equipment
- • Measuring systems for interference
- • Testing technology & systems
- • EMC testing services
Simulation & Software
- • Simulation software & institutes
- • EMC modelling & analysis
- • Design & compliance tools
- • Digital EMC solutions
Shielding & Filters
- • Shielding materials & solutions
- • Filters & filtering components
- • Lightning & overvoltage protection
- • ESD protection
System Components & Integration
- • Electromagnetic components
- • System components & integration
- • EMC for vehicles & e-mobility
- • Automation technology & mechatronics
Industry Applications
- • Automotive electronics
- • Medical technology
- • IT & data technology
- • Intelligent buildings & homes
Services & Consulting
- • EMC testing services
- • Certification & compliance consulting
- • Research & development
- • Training & education
Key Themes: E-Mobility, Automation & Regulatory Standards
Current EMV themes increasingly reflect the challenges of e-mobility, industrial automation, new regulatory standards and the integration of EMC into modern technology development. The event combines scientific expertise with industrial practice, research with application, and ideas with progress.
E-Mobility & Vehicle EMC
- • EMC for electric vehicles
- • Charging infrastructure compatibility
- • Automotive electronics compliance
- • High-voltage system integration
Industrial Automation & IoT
- • EMC in automation technology
- • Drives technology & mechatronics
- • Smart manufacturing & Industry 4.0
- • Wireless & IoT interference
Standards & Regulatory Intelligence
- • Current EMC standards & regulations
- • Compliance certification
- • CE marking & product compliance
- • International regulatory alignment
What EMV Buyers Are Actively Trying to Solve
EMC engineers, compliance specialists and system designers approach EMV with specific challenges and objectives. Understanding these drivers helps suppliers position their products and demonstrate technical relevance.
Who Exhibits at EMV?
EMV attracts a diverse range of EMC suppliers — from testing equipment manufacturers to simulation providers and system integrators. Over 100 exhibitors participate alongside the workshop programme.
Who Do Exhibitors Meet at EMV?
EMV attracts professional buyers, decision-makers and influencers from across the European EMC community, including engineers from automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, medical technology and telecommunications sectors.
What EMC Buyers Evaluate at EMV
Professional EMC procurement decisions are multidimensional. Buyers evaluate across two primary dimensions — technical performance and compliance capability. Requirements vary by product category: testing equipment, simulation software, shielding, filters, components and services all face different performance standards and compliance requirements.
Is Your Company Ready to Exhibit at EMV?
Preparing for EMV requires more than booth design and product presentation. International exhibitors should be ready to demonstrate measurement accuracy, certification readiness, integration capability and regulatory intelligence. Based on the BHOWCO strategic evaluation model, assess your company's position against the following readiness indicators.
Strong Readiness Signals
- Measurement accuracy is documented (calibration traceability, test data)
- Certification readiness is verifiable (standards compliance, test documentation)
- Integration capability is proven (system compatibility, interoperability)
- Regulatory intelligence is demonstrated (standards knowledge, compliance support)
- You understand EMC testing, certification and compliance cycles
Higher-Risk Signals
- Measurement accuracy is unverified or undocumented
- Competing on specifications alone (certification readiness and integration are secondary)
- Standards compliance documentation is incomplete
- Integration capability is unproven
- Expecting immediate technical adoption without compliance validation
Three Readiness States:
- TECHNICAL-READY: Measurement accuracy, certification readiness and integration capability are established. EMV accelerates integration into European EMC testing, compliance and engineering programs.
- TECHNICAL-BUILDING: Strong technology but measurement documentation, certification data or integration evidence is developing. Requires focused effort to establish technical credibility before major project commitments.
- PRE-ENTRY: Significant technical-readiness gaps remain. Focus on measurement validation and certification documentation before committing substantial exhibition resources.
The Demonstration Happens at EMV. Technical Evaluation Continues After the Fair.
A strong technical demonstration can establish interest, but EMC engineers, compliance specialists and system designers may continue evaluating measurement accuracy, certification readiness, integration capability, regulatory intelligence and commercial terms before committing to technical adoption or procurement programs.
Strong Post-Fair Buying Signals:
⚠ PROTECT YOUR TRADE FAIR ROI
A DEMO CAN IMPRESS IN THREE DAYS.
EMC CERTIFICATION DEPENDS ON RELIABLE TESTING FOR YEARS.
Stay present while EMC engineers and compliance teams continue comparing measurement accuracy, integration capability and technical support.
EMV Market Entry Considerations for International EMC Suppliers
International EMC suppliers entering the European market face specific considerations beyond product specifications alone. Understanding these factors can strengthen your exhibition positioning and post-fair commercial engagement.
BHOWCO Executive Assessment — EMV
Based on the BHOWCO strategic evaluation model for EMC exhibitions.
Practical Information — EMV
- Dates: 27–29 April 2027
- Venue: Internationales Congresscenter Stuttgart (ICS), Stuttgart, Germany
- Established: 1988
- Cycle: annual (alternating Stuttgart/Cologne)
- Focus: EMC Testing, Simulation, Shielding, Filters, System Components, Compliance
- Organizer: Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH
- Phone: +49 711 61946-0
- Email: info@mesago.de
- Website: emv.mesago.com
BHOWCO Exhibitor Readiness Framework — EMV
From Technical Discovery to Compliance Confidence
BEFORE EMV
Make your measurement accuracy, certification readiness and technical value proposition discoverable.
DURING EMV
Turn technical demonstrations and compliance discussions into engineering evaluation.
AFTER EMV
Remain present while EMC engineers and compliance teams compare measurement accuracy, integration capability and technical support.
✓ If You Are Ready for EMV
The exhibition becomes an opportunity to:
- • Strengthen engineer confidence through documented measurement accuracy and certification readiness
- • Accelerate supplier evaluation with verifiable integration capability and regulatory intelligence
- • Support compliance decisions with technical expertise and commercial viability
- • Build long-term market presence in the European EMC sector
CEO Takeaway
EMV creates access to European EMC engineers, compliance specialists and system designers. Competitive advantage comes from what your company can prove after that access is created: measurement accuracy, certification readiness, integration capability and technical credibility.
Strategic FAQs — EMV
When and where is the next EMV held?
The next EMV will take place from 27–29 April 2027 at the Internationales Congresscenter Stuttgart (ICS) in Stuttgart, Germany. The event alternates annually between Stuttgart and Cologne.
What products and services are shown at EMV?
EMV showcases EMC testing equipment, simulation software, shielding materials, filters, ESD protection, lightning and overvoltage protection, system components, and services for the EMC industry.
Who visits EMV?
EMC engineers and specialists, compliance and certification managers, system designers, procurement and supply chain professionals, research and development professionals, project managers, quality and compliance professionals, and industry experts and speakers.
What do EMC buyers evaluate at EMV?
Buyers evaluate measurement accuracy, simulation capability, compatibility and integration, application expertise, certification readiness, regulatory intelligence, technical support, commercial terms and partner reliability.
Is EMV suitable for international EMC companies entering the European market?
EMV can be relevant for international EMC suppliers that can demonstrate measurement accuracy, certification readiness, integration capability and regulatory intelligence. Companies still developing these capabilities may benefit from strengthening technical readiness before committing substantial exhibition resources.
What are the key trends at EMV?
Key trends include e-mobility and vehicle EMC, industrial automation and IoT, and standards and regulatory intelligence, reflecting the increasing challenges of connected and electrified technologies.
Why does supplier evaluation continue after EMV?
Post-fair activity typically includes measurement accuracy verification requests, certification documentation reviews, technical integration assessments, standards and compliance discussions, application-specific evaluations, technical support and service discussions, commercial and procurement discussions, and partnership or integration agreement discussions before commitments are finalised.
How can international EMC suppliers remain competitive after EMV?
International suppliers should maintain professional presence through follow-up documentation, timely responses to technical and compliance inquiries, transparent measurement and certification data, and demonstrated integration capability. The supplier that remains credible and verifiable during the evaluation period protects more of the value created at the exhibition.
BHOWCO Readiness Assessment — EMV
This is a readiness assessment, not an exhibition rating. It evaluates your company's preparedness for EMV based on the BHOWCO strategic evaluation model.
The readiness assessment helps you evaluate your exhibition preparedness. Based on the BHOWCO strategic evaluation model.
Professional Reference Notice
Information related to EMV may change. While every effort is made to keep this page accurate, exhibitors should always verify details directly via the official exhibition website or organizer channels.
BHOWCO is an independent B2B platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the EMV organiser.
© BHOWCO Trading GmbH | Infographic: EMV Buyer Evaluation & 365-Day Presence | Source: BHOWCO – EMV Trade Fair Exhibitor Guide
Official overview of EMV Trade Fair by the organizer
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Strategic Analysis for EMC & Compliance Technology Suppliers
The official narrative focuses on products and technology. The strategic reality for B2B suppliers is measurement accuracy, certification readiness, integration capability and regulatory intelligence.
EMV's Real Function
Serves as the European EMC industry's technical validation and compliance platform — where EMC engineers, compliance specialists and system designers assess measurement accuracy, certification readiness, integration capability and regulatory intelligence. The evaluation criteria vary across product categories — testing equipment, simulation software, shielding solutions, filters, ESD protection and system components all face different performance standards and compliance requirements.
Critical Technical Validation Signals
- Documented measurement accuracy and calibration traceability
- Certification readiness and standards compliance
- Integration capability and system compatibility
For EMC engineers, measurement accuracy and simulation capability are primary evaluation factors. For compliance specialists, certification readiness and regulatory intelligence are critical. For system designers, integration capability and compatibility are key considerations.
Strategic Participation Red Line
If measurement accuracy is undocumented, certification readiness is incomplete, or integration capability is unproven → becomes a product showcase, not a credible EMC market entry strategy.
Commercial Progress Indicators
Strong Signal: Measurement verification requested, certification documentation reviewed, integration assessment initiated, or technical support discussion started post-fair.
Weaker Signal: No request for technical, compliance or integration information following initial contact.
Exhibit at EMV only if:
- Solution has documented measurement accuracy and calibration traceability
- Certification readiness is complete and verifiable
- Integration capability is demonstrated and documented
- You understand EMC testing, certification and compliance cycles
Otherwise: Establish measurement accuracy first → complete certification documentation → demonstrate integration capability → then exhibit with technical validation intent.
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