electronica 2026

About electronica

electronica is electronics trade fair and conference focused on the electronics value chain across components, semiconductors, sensors, embedded systems, connectivity, power electronics and test equipment. The 2026 edition runs from 10-13 November 2026 at Trade Fair Center Messe München in Munich, Germany. Its electronic components and semiconductors programme combines specialist knowledge with opportunities to compare technologies, methods and suppliers. This electronica edition is not presented as a space-only meeting, so teams should select the sessions and exhibitors that match a defined need.

The reason for including it in Arc’s space-engineering calendar is specific: component sourcing, payload sensing, flight computers, power electronics, connectors, communications hardware and electronic test for spacecraft programmes. Those electronic components and semiconductors capabilities often sit below mission-level requirements but materially affect whether flight hardware can be designed, produced, verified and supported with defensible evidence. Space teams can therefore use electronica to investigate technical options, meet relevant specialists and understand adjacent-industry practices without assuming that every part of the programme applies to spacecraft development.

Event history and organiser

electronica has represented the international electronics industry since 1964 and takes place in Munich every two years. Its scale spans component technologies through complete development ecosystems, while the 2026 edition is co-located with SEMICON Europa and provides reciprocal exhibition access. Messe München publishes the current electronica information and remains the authoritative source for dates, venue, programme and access arrangements. Arc reviewed its electronic components and semiconductors material on 31 August 2026 and separated confirmed edition facts from broader descriptions of the recurring event. Previous-edition information explains the electronica series and typical format, but it should not be used to infer an unannounced speaker, exhibitor, deadline or activity for 2026. This electronica guide links directly to the official sources and records its review date so readers can identify what may have changed before they register or travel. Readers should recheck details whenever the organiser publishes a later update.

Topics and themes

The official electronic components and semiconductors scope is broader than space, but the following subjects have a direct connection to spacecraft engineering. Readers should use the live electronica programme to confirm the depth and timing of each subject.

• Electronic components and semiconductors: the programme helps space electronics architects examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.
• Sensors and measurement: the programme helps space electronics architects examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.
• Embedded systems: the programme helps space electronics architects examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.
• Power electronics and energy: the programme helps space electronics architects examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.
• Connectivity and electronic test: the programme helps space electronics architects examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.

Who should attend?

electronica is most relevant to Space electronics architects, Payload and sensor teams, Embedded-system engineers, Power-system designers, Component procurement specialists when they have a defined technical or assurance question to investigate. Programme managers and systems engineers may benefit when a electronic components and semiconductors decision crosses requirements, design, manufacture, verification and supplier evidence. It is less useful for general space networking because it is electronics trade fair and conference. Before attending electronica, teams should review the programme and exhibitor information, identify relevant spacecraft work packages, and arrange focused conversations around qualification constraints, evidence needs, interfaces and lifecycle risk. Colleagues should agree electronica outcomes before making travel or registration commitments.

Practical information

electronica is listed for 10-13 November 2026 at Trade Fair Center Messe München, Munich. Check the official electronic components and semiconductors event page immediately before booking for registration, opening times, programme changes and travel guidance. Arc is not the organiser and cannot confirm places. Space teams should shortlist electronica sessions or suppliers in advance and avoid treating exhibition claims as proof that a product is flight qualified.