SPS 2025 – Experience automation, shape the future!

That was the SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025 trade fair in Nuremberg. We look forward to seeing you again at the trade fair in 2026!

Innovative automation solutions that shape the future – this was our slogan at the SPS trade fair from November 25 to 27, 2025. Thank you so much for the numerous engaging conversations, inspiring discussions, and valuable insights – whether face-to-face with our experts or during guided tours of our booth in Hall 9, Booth 310.

Couldn’t be there in person? No problem.
We have compiled a brief summary of our trade fair highlights for you. Our innovations, presentations, and booth tours are available on demand in our live stream recordings – accessible anytime and anywhere.

Our top topics at SPS 2025 Efficient, safe, with future viability: With digitalization, state-of-the-art automation, and intelligent power supplies into the next generation of industrial production.

PLCnext Technology ecosystem
Are you ready for the next step in industrial automation? Immerse yourself in the world of PLCnext Technology, our open and real-time-capable ecosystem. PLCnext Technology is the technological basis for our vision of a networked and sustainable future. Experience how our innovations in virtualization, collaborative working, edge computing, and cloud computing can transform your automation.
Automation and functional safety in machine building
How do we keep machines flexible, safe, and efficient today? The answer lies in open, scalable automation solutions with seamlessly integrated security, without any technological dependencies. From the control level through to the field cabling, we will work together with you to make your machines and systems ready for future requirements, minimize downtimes, and reduce maintenance costs. Together we will create true competitiveness.
Digitalization and cybersecurity in production
Outdated networks, a lack of data transparency, and increasing cyberthreats are slowing down digitalization in production. Record, network, and use your production data securely for energy optimization, predictive maintenance, and to increase efficiency. We will support you in complying with sustainability and cybersecurity guidelines with scalable solutions such as open automation, IEC 62443-compliant components, machine learning, and smart services.
Intelligent power supply
Whether DC grids, battery storage systems, or power-to-X – our solutions help you to reduce energy costs, ensure system availability, and integrate renewable energies economically. For process reliability, future-proof systems, and measurable carbon reductions. Create a decisive edge with your power supply.
The All Electric Society Park
Empowering the All Electric Society. This is our driver for a sustainable future. We are developing innovations and technologies aimed at making renewable electricity the central energy source. Together with you, we would like to develop ideas for a sustainable future worth living. Let’s talk.

Review: That was SPS 2025

Live on air
SPS 2025 live stream

Couldn’t be there in person this year? No problem.
We reported directly from our booth at the SPS – Smart Production Solutions trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, throughout the three-day event.
You can now experience all the highlights and innovations from the comfort of your own home or while you are on the go.

To the live streams
Live stream from SPS 2025

General trade fair information and FAQs


Employees giving advice at the Phoenix Contact booth at the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg

What is SPS – Smart Production Solutions?

The SPS trade fair is the leading trade fair for all aspects of industrial automation and Industry 4.0 – from intelligent control technology, industrial PCs, drive technology, and communication technology to sensors, software, and many other topics. Formerly known as SPS IPC Drives, SPS now stands for Smart Production Solutions and provides a platform for sharing ideas and innovations. After two purely digital events (“SPS on air”) in 2020 and 2021, the SPS 2022 international trade fair was held on site in Nuremberg again.

Tickets and travel

Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair
Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair
Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair
Questions and answers about the SPS
Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair
Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair

The SPS 2025 trade fair will take place from November 25 – 27, 2025. Opening hours of the exhibition grounds for trade visitors are from Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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You can get tickets for the SPS 2025 trade fair free of charge via the following link:

Request your free ticket now
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After you have requested a free ticket using the Phoenix Contact order form, you will receive a ticket code via email. You can use this ticket code to request a ticket free of charge on the official SPS exhibition website.

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You can reach the exhibition grounds easily and conveniently by car. There are sufficient parking spaces around the exhibition grounds. Use the following address for your navigation device:

NürnbergMesse
Karl-Schönleben-Str.
Messeplatz 1
90471 Nuremberg

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You can reach the exhibition grounds easily from Nuremberg main station via the underground lines U1 and U11 (towards “Langwasser Süd”). The ride takes about eight minutes.

Visiting the trade fair

Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair
Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair
Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair
Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair
Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair

Phoenix Contact’s main booth is located in Hall 9, Booth 310. Phoenix Contact will also have further booths that focus on various topics. An overview of all Phoenix Contact booths and booth participants can be found here on the web page:

More Phoenix Contact meeting points at SPS 2025
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The interactive site map provides a precise occupancy of the halls and the positioning of the individual exhibitors.

To the interactive site map
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Jackets, coats, and luggage can be checked in free of charge at the coat checks in all entrance areas. Lockers are also available in the Ost (east) and Mitte (central) entrances.

Questions and answers about the SPS trade fair

The SPS trade fair WLAN, “NuernbergMesse_Wi-Fi,” is available free of charge every day.