NEWS | Industry Updates EVENTS COLUMN
AVA Live On-the-Road 12 March
Red Bull, Seven Dials Warehouse, London
www.the-ava.com Venditalia to scale new heights in 2026
Venditalia 2026 (6–8 May 2026) is on course to be the biggest edition yet, with more than 300 brands expected to exhibit, including many of the sector’s leading names. The show will span 30,000 square metres across eight halls, supported by growing international interest and a strong, well- established network of industry relationships. For the first time, the event will be hosted at
the state-of-the-art Rimini Expo Centre, following a strategic partnership between CONFIDA – the Italian Vending Association – and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), one of Europe’s foremost exhibition organisers. Venditalia 2026 will showcase the full
breadth of the vending ecosystem, bringing together technology manufacturers, operators, product suppliers and industry stakeholders. A comprehensive programme of conferences and workshops—including English-language sessions— will focus on the key issues shaping the future of vending, creating valuable opportunities for business development and networking. The vending industry is currently experiencing
unprecedented technological momentum, with innovation reshaping every stage of the value chain—from machine engineering and remote monitoring to digital payments and the end-user experience. A major highlight of Venditalia 2026 will be the
world debut of SmartLink, a new communication protocol linking vending machines, payment systems and management software. Promoted by the European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA), SmartLink aims to deliver a more connected, efficient and future-proof infrastructure for the sector. “The vending sector is undergoing a true
‘Digital Revolution’,” explains Ernesto Piloni, chief executive of Venditalia. “With connectivity, a vending machine can be managed remotely, adjusting settings and parameters in real time and analysing big data. The integration of AI will make many processes more efficient. And let’s
not forget consumer-facing innovations: from touchscreens to cashless digital payment systems, and the rapidly growing payment apps—33% of the more than 800,000 vending machines installed across Italy are equipped with them, and for one in four consumers, it’s the preferred payment method. Vending technology also has significant potential beyond the traditional channel: it can provide 24/7 service in many sectors, from retail to hospitality.”
WHA Spring Conference 19 March
Hogarths Hotel Solihull
https://twha.co.uk
Asia Vending & Smart Retail Expo 9 April
PWTC Expo
Guangzho, China http://www.
asiavendingexpo.com
Vendex Midlands 25 March Arena MK
Milton Keynes
www.vend-ex.com
Asia Vending & Smart Retail Expo The Asia Vending Machine Expo 2026 will take place at the Poly World Trade Centre Expo (PWTC) in Guangzhou, China on April 9. The event is expected to feature a 40,000m² exhibition area, with over 300 exhibitors and more than 100,000 buyers. It attracts globally renowned manufacturers, technology providers, and buyers, and professional buyers, serving as a central hub for industry insights, collaboration, and the latest trend updates.
The NAMA Show 2026 The NAMA Show in the United States is back and will be held on 22 – 24 April at the Lost Angeles Convention Center, California. This is a premier event for the vending, micro market, and convenience service industry, bringing together leaders, suppliers, and innovators from across the globe. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest trends, network with industry professionals, and gain insights into the future of automated retail.
Venditalia 6-8 May
Rimini Expo Centre
www.venditalia.com
The Vendies 3 June
Grand Connaught Rooms
https://thevendies.co.uk
The NAMA Show 22 – 24 April Los Angeles
Convention Center California
https://thenamashow.org
10
|
vendinginternational-online.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28
