IVS – Industrial Valve Summit 19th - 20th May 2026

From new energy applications to digital technologies, up to the most complex challenges related to safety and performance in extreme environments: the sixth edition of IVS - Industrial Valve Summit will feature a strongly forward-looking scientific programme. The event - leading international exhibition dedicated to industrial valve technologies and flow control solutions - is scheduled to take place from 19 to 21 May 2026, at the Bergamo Exhibition Centre, in Italy.

The agenda reflects ongoing transformations across the industry’s value chains, addressing key topics while fostering knowledge sharing and exchange. These include opportunities linked to emerging application markets such as hydrogen, CCUS and new generation nuclear power, all of which are expected to play an increasingly strategic role in the sector’s development.

The programme will be structured around six main thematic areas: standardisation and standard development; digital technologies applied to valves, actuations and control; valve design and materials for severe services; advanced sealing solutions for industrial valves; AI applied to mechanical design, procurement and manufacturing; additive manufacturing.

In addition, four high-level roundtables will focus on complex topics, including subsea valve actuation in deepwater environments, the use of choke valves in high-pressure systems, the performance and safety of control valves in critical applications, and surface treatment technologies to improve resistance to erosion and corrosion. Further sessions addressing application scenarios and market trends are also currently being defined.

This framework forms part of the broader return of IVS - Industrial Valve Summit. With only a few weeks to go before opening, the event confirms its role as a key reference point for companies, buyers, decision-makers and professionals across the supply chain, offering a structured environment for networking, professional development and dialogue among global operators.

IVS 2026 marks a further step forward in the event’s growth trajectory: Summit organizers anticipate record figures, starting with participating companies. A total of 416 exhibitors (+30% vs. 2024) will attend, with the international component expanding significantly, with around 100 companies (+56%) from 20 countries, representing the highest foreign participation ever recorded.

The exhibition layout will expand with two additional halls, bringing the total to four and reaching a surface area of 21,400 square meters – approximately 40% larger than the previous edition. The program will extend to three full days open to the public, evolving from a two-day exhibition into a full-fledged “valve week”.

The expansion has also been supported by the local context. The city’s service offering and a rich programme of side events contribute to an experience that goes beyond the exhibition itself, combining quality of life, cultural heritage and outstanding food and wine traditions.

BVAA's Group Stand - Hall C, Stand 68

In 2026, we are delighted to be co-exhibiting with the following members:

• Bray Controls (UK) Ltd
• HSP Valves
• KOSO Kent Introl
• KT Hydraulics
• YPS Langley Valves 

Registration is open for IVS 2026: https://registration.industrialvalvesummit.com/site/home.xsp 

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