Netherlands trade fair calendar 2027: 12 key fairs for your plans

If you plan to exhibit at or visit a trade fair in the Netherlands, your 2027 planning starts now. Stand applications, marketing materials, visas and travel take months; companies that choose the right fair early make better use of both budget and time.

In this article we list 12 key trade fairs taking place in the Netherlands in 2027, across sectors such as food, construction, water and horticulture technology, industry, maritime and technology. All dates come from the official websites of the fairs and the venues.

In short: the key Dutch trade fairs of 2027

• Food: Horecava (11–14 January) and PLMA World of Private Label (25–26 May), the meeting point for private label products.
• Construction: InfraTech (12–15 January), BouwBeurs (1–5 February) and Future Facade (26–27 May).
• Water and agritech: Aquatech Amsterdam (9–12 March) and GreenTech Amsterdam (15–17 June).
• Industry and maritime: Maintenance NEXT (20–22 April) and Europort (2–5 November).
• Technology: IBC2027 (10–13 September), World Summit AI (6–7 October) and AI & Big Data Expo Europe (19–20 October).

Netherlands trade fair calendar 2027

Fairs by sector

Food and drink

Horecava (11–14 January, RAI Amsterdam) is the long-established Dutch trade fair for hotels, restaurants and catering. It is a chance for food and drink suppliers, equipment manufacturers and service providers to get to know the Dutch hospitality market up close.

PLMA World of Private Label (25–26 May, RAI Amsterdam) is the international show where supermarket chains and retailers meet manufacturers for their own-brand products. For companies that want to produce private label food or non-food products for European retail, it is one of the most important dates of the year.

Construction

InfraTech (12–15 January, Rotterdam Ahoy) covers technology for road, water and infrastructure projects, while BouwBeurs (1–5 February, Jaarbeurs Utrecht) brings together the construction sector and building materials. Future Facade (26–27 May, Jaarbeurs Utrecht) is an international event focused on facade systems, of particular interest to manufacturers of aluminium, glass and facade solutions.

Water and agritech

Aquatech Amsterdam (9–12 March, RAI Amsterdam) focuses on drinking water, wastewater and process water technology; GreenTech Amsterdam (15–17 June, RAI Amsterdam) on greenhouse and horticulture technology. GreenTech describes itself as the number one horticulture technology event, making it one to watch for companies in greenhouse farming and irrigation.

Industry and maritime

Maintenance NEXT (20–22 April, Rotterdam Ahoy) brings together solutions for industrial maintenance and asset management. Europort (2–5 November, Rotterdam Ahoy) is the maritime technology and shipbuilding exhibition, covering offshore, dredging, inland shipping and superyachts. For shipyards and maritime suppliers, it is one of the dates not to miss in 2027.

Technology and media

IBC2027 (10–13 September, RAI Amsterdam) is the international gathering for media, entertainment and broadcast technology. In October, Amsterdam hosts two AI events: World Summit AI (6–7 October) and AI & Big Data Expo Europe (19–20 October, RAI Amsterdam). For AI events worldwide, see our 2027 AI events calendar.

Fairs with dates still to be announced, and fairs not held in 2027

• Metstrade: the leisure marine equipment show in Amsterdam. The 2026 edition runs from 17 to 19 November at RAI Amsterdam; the 2027 dates have not yet been announced.
• World Hydrogen Summit: the hydrogen summit and exhibition at Rotterdam Ahoy; the 2027 dates have not yet been announced.
• ESEF and TechniShow: these manufacturing fairs in Utrecht are held every two years; the next TechniShow takes place on 14–17 March 2028.

A preparation timeline for exhibiting in the Netherlands

• 12–9 months before: choose the fair that best fits your goals, apply for a stand and set your budget. At popular fairs, well-placed stands fill up early.
• 6 months before: define your message for the fair and prepare English (and, where useful, Dutch) versions of your catalogue, presentation and website.
• 3 months before: arrange visas, accommodation and logistics, and send meeting requests to the companies you want to see at the fair.
• After the fair: organise your meeting notes within the same week and plan your follow-up; this is where the real return of a fair shows.

A note on visas: business travellers from countries such as Türkiye need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands. According to the Dutch government’s checklist for applicants in Türkiye, an invitation from the company or event in the Netherlands is normally required; when visiting a trade fair or conference without an invitation, an entry ticket or other proof of participation can be used instead (Netherlands Worldwide).

When planning, keep Dutch public holidays in mind as well: around King’s Day, Ascension Day and the summer holiday, decisions take longer. See our 2027 public holidays calendar for the Netherlands and Türkiye. To weigh whether a fair will really add value for your brand, our article “Are trade fairs still worth it?” is a good place to start.

How Edda Creative helps

With our team in Amsterdam and Ankara, we prepare brands for trade fairs in the Netherlands: we assess together which fair suits your goals, sharpen your fair message and brand story, and create catalogues, presentations, stand visuals and English/Dutch marketing materials. Meetings at the fair and customer relationships stay with your own team; we make sure your brand shows up in the Netherlands in the right language and at the right time. See our MRO Europe 2026 article for an example, and our business development and marketing consultancy page for details. If you are considering a permanent presence in the Netherlands, our company formation in the Netherlands page may also help.

If you would like to talk through your 2027 fair plans, you can email us at info@eddacreative.com with a short description of your project.

Frequently asked questions

Which food trade fairs take place in the Netherlands in 2027?

Horecava takes place on 11–14 January 2027 and PLMA World of Private Label on 25–26 May 2027, both at RAI Amsterdam.

When is PLMA 2027?

PLMA World of Private Label takes place on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 May 2027 at RAI Amsterdam.

When and where is Europort 2027?

Europort takes place on 2–5 November 2027 at Rotterdam Ahoy.

When is GreenTech Amsterdam 2027?

GreenTech Amsterdam takes place on 15–17 June 2027 at RAI Amsterdam.

Do I need a visa to visit a trade fair in the Netherlands?

That depends on your nationality. Travellers from Türkiye, for example, need a Schengen visa; according to the Dutch government’s checklist, an invitation is normally required, but for a trade fair visit an entry ticket or proof of participation can be used instead.

Dates compiled from the official websites of the fairs and venues as of 27 October 2026. We recommend checking the fair’s own website for the latest information before planning your participation.

Sources

• RAI Amsterdam – Event calendar (Horecava)
• Rotterdam Ahoy – Events (InfraTech, Maintenance NEXT)
• Rotterdam Ahoy – Europort 2027
• Jaarbeurs – Agenda (BouwBeurs, Future Facade, TechniShow 2028)
• Aquatech Amsterdam
• PLMA – World of Private Label
• GreenTech Amsterdam
• IBC
• World Summit AI
• AI & Big Data Expo Europe
• Metstrade
• Netherlands Worldwide – Checklist for a Schengen business visa from Türkiye