LOPEC 2026 in Review

From February 24 to 26, 2026, at Messe München’s International Congress Center, LOPEC once again held a successful trade show for flexible and printed electronics. 

Compared with the previous year, visitor numbers increased slightly, and the atmosphere in the halls was very positive, shaped by a high level of professionalism. This year, there were a total of 158 exhibitors from 29 countries, over 2,400 visitors, and a clear focus on marketable applications.

The focus of LOPEC this year was on applications in which printed electronics is increasingly demonstrating its strengths in mobility, smart living, medical technology, energy, and industry. Sustainable material concepts, energy-efficient production processes, and resource-saving solutions were the overall theme of the exhibition and conference. 

Dr. Klaus Hecker, Managing Director of OE-A, said: “LOPEC 2026 clearly highlighted the strong momentum of our industry… The high visitor engagement and strong industrial presence reaffirm the industry’s upward trajectory and the essential role flexible and printed electronics play in enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. The industry is clearly thinking ahead despite geopolitical tensions and economic challenges, as evidenced by a 7 percent sales growth and an improved forecast for 2027 with expected growth of 10 percent.”

As a platform, exhibitors rated LOPEC as particularly efficient, as they were able to meet relevant experts and decision-makers, initiate collaborations and hold concrete business discussions.

Additionally, the trade fair offers the opportunity to make new contacts and gain an overview of the wide range of applications.

This diversity was also reflected in the Innovation Showcase, where different areas of application for the technologies were presented. There were exhibits ranging from integrated lighting solutions and intelligent surfaces to functional textiles for medical applications.

In addition to the exhibition, the three-day LOPEC conference set the tone in terms of content. There, industry and research discussed the latest developments in materials, printing technologies, integration, design, and system solutions. Application-oriented sessions on topics such as mobility and smart living specifically strengthened the user perspective.

The next LOPEC will take place from March 3 to 4, 2027 at the International Congress Center (ICM) of Messe München, with the accompanying conference from March 2 to 4, 2027.