Focus on Components 2027 – Vicenza, Italy

• April 21, 2027
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• April 22, 2027
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What to expect

Focus on Components is the brand-new B2B event dedicated to electronic components, launching as a specialized and complementary exhibition alongside the well-established Focus on PCB. Organized by NürnbergMesse Italia and hosted by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group at Vicenza Expo Centre, the event creates a new electronics ecosystem comprising two specialized shows with their own identity but strong synergies. While Focus on PCB covers the world of printed circuit boards, PCBA and EMS, Focus on Components focuses on those who select, evaluate and purchase electronic components.

The event was developed in response to a clear need voiced by industry operators for a specialized platform in Italy that would bring together component manufacturers, distributors and service providers with designers, R&D teams, technical managers and buyers from the main application sectors. The Italian market needs opportunities to engage with the local industrial landscape and build potential synergies at a national level, while maintaining an international perspective.

What to expect is a highly technical and qualified environment where dialogue between manufacturers, distributors and end users is central. The sector is undergoing rapid change, driven by growing demand linked to artificial intelligence, with global semiconductor sales surpassing one trillion dollars for the first time, with forecasts exceeding one point six trillion dollars for the full year. In this scenario, selecting, sourcing and ensuring availability of components is crucial. Focus on Components provides a focused platform to address challenges of lifecycle management, obsolescence, sourcing and integration between design and production.

Event dates

Event Dates: April 21–22, 2027
Event Name: Focus on Components 2027 – From Innovation to Devices
Co-located Event: Focus on PCB 2027 – From Design to Assembly
Venue: Vicenza Fair – Pavilion 1
Address: Via dell’Oreficeria 16, Vicenza – Italy
Opening Hours: April 21st | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; April 22nd | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Organizer: NürnbergMesse Italia
Host: IEG – Italian Exhibition Group
Patronage: ANIE Componenti Elettronici, Italian Trade Agency
Official Website: https://focusoncomponents.it/
Contact Email: info@focusonpcb.it – centralized for both shows
Phone: +39 02 36753260
Ticket: Single ticket valid for both Focus on Components Hall 1 and Focus on PCB Hall 7

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Venue & exhibition site

Focus on Components takes place in Pavilion 1 of the Vicenza Fair, part of the Vicenza Expo Centre located at Via dell’Oreficeria 16, Vicenza, Italy. This is one of the most modern exhibition centers in Northern Italy, managed by Italian Exhibition Group, located in the heart of the Veneto industrial district, one of Italy’s most important areas for mechanics, electronics and industrial automation. The venue offers state-of-the-art infrastructure with large pillar-free halls, high ceilings, advanced electrical supply, high-speed Wi-Fi, conference rooms, business lounges and catering services.

Pavilion 1 has been selected for the debut edition to provide optimal visibility and direct connection to Hall 7 where Focus on PCB takes place. The two events will take place in adjacent halls and will be accessible with a single admission ticket, allowing visitors to move freely between the component sourcing area and the PCB manufacturing area. This layout creates a comprehensive overview of the electronics supply chain in one visit.

The venue includes spacious reception areas for registration, cloakroom, press office, meeting rooms for private business discussions, networking lounges and catering points. The entire complex is designed for B2B professionalism, with wide aisles, clear signage, accessible entrances and efficient visitor flow. Its location near major motorways makes it easily reachable for national and international visitors from Milan, Venice, Verona and beyond.

Full industry programme

The full industry programme of Focus on Components is designed to serve those who specify, evaluate and purchase electronic components, including hardware designers, purchasing managers and technical and procurement teams of EMS companies. The programme combines exhibition, technical conferences, exhibitor forums and networking initiatives, all focused on innovation in electronic components from innovation to devices.

The conference programme will address the most pressing issues facing the components sector, from semiconductor market trends and AI-driven demand to supply chain resilience, lifecycle management and obsolescence management. Sessions will cover selection criteria for semiconductors, passive components, sensors, connectors, power and RF wireless solutions, as well as strategies for ensuring component availability and managing sourcing risks. The programme is developed with the support of ANIE Componenti Elettronici and FW Communication, main media partner publishing specialist magazines Elettronica AV and Elettronica Tech.

Exhibitor forums will allow companies to present new products, technologies and application cases in dedicated slots with direct interaction with attendees. The programme also includes initiatives to bridge education and industry, with involvement of young talents from Politecnico di Milano School of Design who designed the visual identity of Focus on Components. The concept is based on the idea that while the PCB provides the structure that connects, it is the components that determine the functions and performance of a system, expressed through the combination of a microchip and a brain, symbols of technology and human ingenuity.

Featured companies & exhibitors

Focus on Components will bring together component manufacturers, distributors and service providers covering the full spectrum of electronic components required for modern electronic systems.

Semiconductor Manufacturers and Distributors: Companies offering microcontrollers, microprocessors, memory, logic, analog ICs, power management ICs, discrete semiconductors and wide bandgap solutions such as SiC and GaN, addressing high-performance computing, automotive and industrial applications.

Passive Components: Suppliers of capacitors including MLCC, aluminum, tantalum and film, resistors including thick film, thin film and current sense, inductors and magnetics including power inductors, wire-wound coils and common mode chokes, crystal oscillators and timing devices.

Sensors and Sensing Solutions: Providers of temperature sensors, pressure sensors, inertial sensors, environmental sensors, optical sensors, image sensors, current sensors and MEMS-based solutions for automotive, industrial and IoT applications.

Connectors, Electromechanical and Wiring: Connector manufacturers for board-to-board, wire-to-board, RF, power and harsh environment applications, relay manufacturers, switches, cable assemblies and wire harness solutions, shielding and EMI protection.

Power, RF and Wireless: Companies specializing in power conversion including AC-DC, DC-DC, power modules, RF components including antennas, filters, RF modules, wireless connectivity modules including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, cellular and UWB, and power and RF test solutions.

Sourcing, Lifecycle and Obsolescence Management: Distributors and service providers offering component sourcing services, lifecycle management, obsolescence monitoring, counterfeit avoidance, inventory management and supply chain services, including platforms similar to IC4me component sourcing service.

Industry sectors & technologies

Electronic components are everywhere nowadays and are essential in strategic sectors such as aerospace and defence, as well as in industry and a growing number of everyday products. Focus on Components serves all industrial sectors that rely on advanced electronics.

Core Application Sectors: Aerospace and defence, automotive including electric mobility and ADAS, industrial automation, medical and electromedical, telecommunications including 5G infrastructure, instrumentation and test, power and energy including renewable energies and UPS, transportation including air, maritime and railway, and industrial computers.

Emerging Growth Sectors: Artificial intelligence and high-performance computing driving demand for advanced semiconductors, IoT including machine to machine communication, robotics including collaborative robots, electric mobility, smart lighting, home automation and domotics, audio and video surveillance, vending machines, metering including water, gas and energy meters, and datacom infrastructure.

Technology Focus: The exhibition covers technologies including semiconductor process innovation, packaging including advanced packaging and chiplet, passive component miniaturization, sensor fusion, power efficiency, RF wireless performance, embedded security, functional safety including ISO 26262, and environmental compliance including RoHS, REACH and conflict minerals.

Products, machinery & innovations

The product scope of Focus on Components covers every category of electronic components and related services needed from innovation to finished devices.

Active Components: Microcontrollers, microprocessors, DSPs, FPGAs, memory including DRAM, Flash and emerging memories, logic devices, analog and mixed-signal ICs, power management ICs, discrete devices including diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, IGBTs, optoelectronics including LEDs, optocouplers and photodiodes.

Passive and Electromechanical: Capacitors, resistors, inductors, transformers, crystals, oscillators, resonators, filters, ferrites, relays, switches, connectors, sockets, cable assemblies, thermal management including heatsinks and fans, and electromechanical assemblies.

Sensors and Wireless: MEMS sensors, environmental sensors, pressure and flow sensors, position and speed sensors, optical and image sensors, RF antennas, RF modules, wireless modules including cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, GNSS modules, and wireless testing equipment.

Power and Protection: Power supplies, DC-DC converters, power modules, battery management systems, power discretes including SiC and GaN, circuit protection including fuses, TVS diodes, varistors, EMI filters and shielding materials.

Services and Software: Component sourcing platforms, lifecycle management tools, obsolescence forecasting, anti-counterfeit inspection including X-Ray and decapsulation, inventory optimization, component libraries including CAD models, simulation models, compliance databases and supply chain risk management.

Demonstrations & technical presentations

Demonstrations and technical presentations are central to the value proposition of Focus on Components, allowing visitors to evaluate performance and application suitability beyond datasheets.

Live Technology Demonstrations: Exhibitors will demonstrate component performance in real application boards, including power efficiency measurements, sensor accuracy, RF range tests, signal integrity analysis and thermal performance. This allows designers to compare solutions side by side and interact directly with application engineers.

Exhibitor Forums and Technical Sessions: Dedicated forum areas will host technical presentations where companies present new product introductions, application notes and case studies covering topics such as selecting the right microcontroller for AI edge, managing obsolescence in long lifecycle products, ensuring component authenticity, designing for power efficiency with SiC, and implementing robust connectivity with wireless modules.

Educational and Talent Initiatives: In line with NürnbergMesse Italia commitment to promoting young talent, the event will include sessions with Politecnico di Milano and other universities on visual identity of technology and bridging education and work. The main media partner FW Communication will support editorial coverage with specialist magazines Elettronica AV and Elettronica Tech providing in-depth articles.

Ecosystem Synergy Demonstrations: Because Focus on Components takes place alongside Focus on PCB, visitors will be able to see synergies between PCB fabrication and component selection, such as how HDI and high frequency laminates interact with RF components, or how heavy copper PCBs support high power components, providing complete system perspective.

Ticket types & registration

Focus on Components is a B2B event reserved for industry professionals, ensuring qualified audience and efficient business environment.

Visitor Ticket: Admission is free upon online registration through official website. This policy encourages broad participation from hardware designers, purchasing managers, R&D professionals, production managers and technical managers. Free registration includes access to both Focus on Components in Hall 1 and Focus on PCB in Hall 7 with a single ticket, access to conference programme and exhibitor forums, access to live demonstrations and networking areas, and use of business matching services. Based on previous edition of Focus on PCB and launch edition of Focus on Components, standard visitor ticket value is USD 0 with mandatory pre-registration.

Exhibitor Packages: Exhibitor participation is offered in several packages to suit different company sizes. According to brochure information and previous Focus on PCB editions, standard shell scheme packages including wall panels, carpet, electrical connection and company name board start from approximately USD 3900 to USD 5500 for small booths. Space-only rates for larger custom stands start from approximately USD 350 per square meter. Premium corner locations and sponsorship packages including forum slots and logo visibility range from USD 6500 to USD 12000. Exact pricing available from organizer via info@focusonpcb.it. Early prebooking at blocked rates is offered.

Additional Services: Extra exhibitor badges, parking passes, catering vouchers, meeting room rental and accommodation support through IEG hospitality network.

Trade visitor & professional access

Access to Focus on Components is strictly B2B and reserved for trade visitors to maintain high specialization and quality of contacts.

Qualified Visitor Profile: Target visitors include hardware designers, component engineers, purchasing managers, R&D managers, technical managers, production managers, quality managers, supply chain managers, EMS procurement teams, and general management including CEO and CTO from OEMs, automotive, aerospace, industrial, medical and IoT companies.

Registration Process: Visitors must register online via official website, providing company details and professional role. Upon registration, a QR code badge is issued for fast entry to both halls. On-site registration is possible but pre-registration is recommended to avoid queues and to receive updates on conference programme.

Business Matching: The organizer, through NürnbergMesse Italia network of international representatives in more than one hundred countries, facilitates meetings between international buyers and exhibitors, particularly for qualified international buyers supported by Italian Trade Agency and ANIE Componenti Elettronici.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Focus on Components occupies Hall 1 of Vicenza Expo Centre, a modern hall with optimal visibility and direct internal connection to Hall 7 where Focus on PCB takes place.

Hall 1 Layout: The hall features a central aisle with exhibitor booths on both sides, clearly numbered and categorized by product type including semiconductors, passives, sensors, connectors and power. Areas for distributors and sourcing services are grouped to facilitate comparison. Forum area for technical presentations is centrally located to attract foot traffic.

Adjacent Hall Synergy: Hall 7, dedicated to Focus on PCB, is located adjacent with direct connection. Visitors can move freely between the two halls with a single badge, creating synergies between component selection and PCB fabrication. This ecosystem approach provides comprehensive overview of electronics supply chain from innovation to devices.

Support Facilities: Floor plan includes reception and registration area, conference rooms, networking lounges, business meeting zones, catering points and press office. Detailed floor plan with exhibitor list is published on official website and in event brochure.

Business meetings & networking

Business development is primary goal of Focus on Components. The format ensures ideal environment for developing new relationships and generating tangible opportunities.

Direct Supplier Contact: Compact and specialized format allows visitors to connect directly with suppliers and industry specialists across entire European components supply chain in just two days, without dispersion typical of large generic fairs. Visitors can discuss technical requirements, availability and sourcing directly with manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors.

International Networking: With exhibitors from multiple countries and professionals from many countries expected, similar to Focus on PCB which attracted 155 companies from 16 countries, the event provides excellent international networking. Presence of Italian Trade Agency buyers and representatives expands collaboration opportunities.

Ecosystem Networking: Because both shows are co-located, networking extends across PCB and components communities. A designer can discuss PCB stackup with a PCB fabricator in Hall 7 and immediately discuss component availability with a distributor in Hall 1, enabling faster design decisions and supply chain integration.

Event rules & visitor information

To maintain professional B2B environment, specific rules apply to all participants.

B2B Only: Focus on Components is reserved for industry professionals. Students may enter only when accompanied by professor or as part of organized university groups. Minors under 16 are not admitted. Business attire or smart casual is recommended.

Badge Policy: Entry badge is personal and must be worn visibly at all times. It grants access to both Focus on Components and Focus on PCB. Lost badges can be reprinted at reception upon identification.

Photography and Video: Photography of general exhibition is allowed, but close-up photography of products requires permission from exhibitor. Video recording of conference sessions requires authorization from organizer.

No Retail Sales: As B2B event, retail sales to private consumers are not permitted. Exhibitors may distribute samples and catalogues for professional evaluation.

Safety: All demonstrations must comply with European safety regulations. Venue security ensures compliance.

How to get there

Vicenza is strategically located in Veneto region, one of Italy’s most industrialized areas, between Verona and Padua, easily accessible from major cities.

By Car: Vicenza Expo Centre is located near A4 Milan-Venice motorway, exit Vicenza Ovest or Vicenza Est, and near A31 Valdastico motorway. From Milan distance is approximately 200 km, from Venice 70 km, from Verona 50 km. Ample signage directs to Fiera di Vicenza – Via dell’Oreficeria.

By Train: Vicenza railway station is on Milan-Venice high-speed line, served by Frecciarossa and Italo trains. From station, Expo Centre is about 3 km reachable by taxi or bus line.

By Air: Closest airports are Venice Marco Polo about 70 km, Verona Valerio Catullo about 60 km, Treviso about 80 km, and Milan Bergamo and Milan Linate about 180 km. All airports have connections to Vicenza via train or shuttle.

Public transport & parking

Local mobility to Vicenza Expo Centre is well organized for trade visitors.

Public Transport: SVT Società Vicentina Trasporti operates bus lines connecting city centre and railway station to Fiera di Vicenza. Special shuttle services are often arranged during major fairs. Taxis are available from station with typical fare of USD 15 to USD 25.

Parking: Vicenza Expo Centre offers large parking areas with thousands of spaces for cars and buses, including disabled spaces and EV charging. Parking fee based on previous editions is approximately USD 10 to USD 15 per day for cars. Free parking for exhibitors may be included depending on package.

Accessibility from Motorway: Direct access from ring road minimizes city traffic. Signage for Fiera di Vicenza is clear from all motorway exits.

Accommodation areas

Vicenza offers wide range of accommodation for business visitors, from city centre hotels to countryside resorts.

Vicenza City Centre: Within 3 to 5 km from Expo Centre, numerous 3-star and 4-star hotels offer business facilities with prices ranging from USD 90 to USD 180 per night. City centre location allows combining business with cultural visits to Palladian villas, UNESCO heritage.

Near Expo Centre: Hotels near Fiera di Vicenza include business hotels and chain hotels within walking or short shuttle distance, with prices from USD 100 to USD 160 per night. Early booking is recommended due to concurrent events.

Verona and Padua: Located 50 km away, Verona and Padua offer larger hotel selection and international connections, ideal for visitors planning extended business trips in Veneto. Prices range from USD 110 to USD 200 per night.

IEG Hospitality: Italian Exhibition Group provides hospitality service with negotiated rates for exhibitors and visitors, including shuttle to venue.

Accessibility

Vicenza Expo Centre is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities and complies with European accessibility standards.

Physical Accessibility: All halls are on ground floor with no steps, wide aisles suitable for wheelchairs, accessible entrances, elevators, accessible restrooms, and reserved parking spaces near entrances.

Services: Wheelchair rental can be arranged upon request, assistance staff at reception, guide dogs allowed, induction loops in conference rooms for hearing impaired.

Inclusive Environment: Conference programme includes simultaneous translation Italian-English to serve international audience. All signage is bilingual. Organizer provides assistance for international visitors through international representatives network in more than one hundred countries.

Previous year’s highlights

Focus on Components is a new launch building on success of Focus on PCB, which has established itself as indispensable meeting point for electronics supply chain.

Focus on PCB Growth: The most recent edition of Focus on PCB brought together 155 exhibiting companies from 16 countries, recording strong presence of companies operating in EMS and SMT sectors, with visitor attendance increase of 10% compared to previous edition and attracting professionals from 28 countries. Relocation from Hall 1 to larger Hall 7 reflected growth.

Market Need for Components Event: The launch of Focus on Components responds to need voiced by industry operators for specialized platform in Italy for electronic components. The sector is undergoing rapid change driven by AI, with semiconductor sales surpassing one trillion dollars, making dialogue between manufacturers, distributors and end users crucial for addressing challenges of selecting, sourcing and ensuring availability.

Ecosystem Vision: Managing Director Danny D’Alessandro stated goal is to create meeting place for everyone in electronics supply chain, consolidating PCB event and adding components sector as decisive step. Cosimo Musca, President of ANIE Componenti Elettronici, noted Italian market needs opportunities to engage with local industrial landscape and build synergies, strengthening competitiveness of Italian electronics sector. Fabio De Santis of IEG noted addition enhances variety of technology events at Vicenza.

Official tickets & registration

All tickets and registrations are managed exclusively through official organizer channels to ensure qualified B2B audience.

Official Website: https://focusoncomponents.it/
Visitor Registration: Free admission upon online registration via official website. Badge valid for both Focus on Components Hall 1 and Focus on PCB Hall 7. Pre-registration recommended for fast track entry and updates.

Exhibitor Registration: For exhibitor participation at blocked previous edition rates, contact info@focusonpcb.it or phone +39 02 36753260. Prebooking for 2027 edition is open with special rates. Organizer provides brochure with detailed pricing, floor plan and sponsorship opportunities.

Information: Focus on Components – From Innovation to Devices, Vicenza Expo Center Hall 1. Focus on PCB – From Design to Assembly, Hall 7. Both organized by NürnbergMesse Italia, promoted by Assodel PCB Group, hosted by IEG, supported by ITA and ANIE, main media partner FW Communication.

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