EIMA Green 2026 – Bologna, Italy

• November 10, 2026
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• November 14, 2026
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What to expect

EIMA Green is the specialized exhibition within EIMA International dedicated to machinery, equipment, and technologies for the maintenance of green spaces, gardening, landscaping, and urban greenery. As one of the five thematic salons of EIMA International, the world’s leading biennial exhibition for agricultural and gardening machinery, EIMA Green brings together manufacturers, distributors, landscape contractors, municipalities, and professional gardeners who are shaping the future of green care.

Organized by FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, and held at BolognaFiere, the event is set to be the largest in its history. The upcoming edition is on course to host nearly one thousand eight hundred exhibitors from fifty countries across a total exhibition area of three hundred seventy five thousand square meters, displaying more than fifty thousand models of machines and equipment. More than three hundred forty six thousand trade visitors, including around four hundred foreign delegations and eight hundred thirty selected buyers from one hundred twenty countries, are expected to participate in over fourteen thousand scheduled B2B meetings.

EIMA Green is not a consumer garden show. It is a professional trade platform where you can see, compare, and test the latest innovations in lawn mowing, pruning, irrigation, biomass management, and smart green maintenance. The salon is structured to reflect the full supply chain, from small battery-powered tools for private gardens to large ride-on machines for parks, sports fields, and municipal green areas. Live demonstrations, technical workshops, and the prestigious Tractor of the Year awards add to the experience, making it an essential appointment for anyone involved in green space management.

Event dates

EIMA Green 2026 will be held from November 10 to 14, 2026, as part of the 47th edition of EIMA International at BolognaFiere, Bologna, Italy. Opening hours are daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with last entry one hour before closing. The exhibition is held biennially and represents the international reference for agricultural and gardening machinery.

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Venue & exhibition site

The venue for EIMA Green is BolognaFiere, Viale della Fiera 20, 40127 Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy. BolognaFiere is one of Europe’s most modern exhibition centers, with twenty pavilions, extensive outdoor areas, and state-of-the-art facilities for large-scale machinery exhibitions. The site is located close to the city’s ring road and is easily accessible by all means of transport.

EIMA Green occupies dedicated halls within the larger EIMA International complex, alongside other thematic salons such as EIMA Components, EIMA Energy, EIMA Idrotech, and EIMA M.I.A. This system of themed halls groups exhibitors by supply chain, allowing visitors to efficiently navigate according to their professional interests. For EIMA Green, the halls are organized to showcase machines for green space maintenance, including lawn mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, shredders, and equipment for golf courses and sports fields. Outdoor areas are used for live demonstrations of robotic mowers, battery systems, and large-area mowing equipment.

The exhibition center offers full business services, including free Wi-Fi, business centers, meeting rooms, press centers, and multiple restaurants and cafes. The city of Bologna, with its medieval center, university district, and renowned culinary tradition, is just a short bus ride away, providing an attractive backdrop for business and networking.

Full event programme

The program of EIMA Green is extensive and combines exhibition, demonstration, and cultural elements. The core of the program is the exhibition itself, where manufacturers present new models and prototypes for the upcoming season. Many exhibitors use EIMA Green as the global launch platform for their latest innovations, including battery-powered ranges, robotic lawn mowers with GPS navigation, and low-emission engines compliant with the latest European standards.

A key feature is the outdoor demonstration area, where visitors can see machines in operation under real working conditions. This includes test tracks for ride-on mowers, pruning demonstrations, and live shows of robotic mowers navigating complex terrain. The program also includes technical workshops and conferences organized by FederUnacoma and industry associations, covering topics such as sustainable management of urban greenery, water-saving irrigation, noise and emissions reduction, and the role of green spaces in climate adaptation.

One of the highlights of the entire EIMA International week is the Tractor of the Year Awards and related technical awards, which recognize innovation in agricultural and green machinery. EIMA Green also hosts the EIMA International B2B program, with fourteen thousand pre-scheduled business meetings between exhibitors and international buyers selected by the Italian Trade Agency. For journalists and media, EIMA Web TV and Mondo Macchina provide live coverage, interviews, and technical insights throughout the event.

Featured companies & exhibitors

The exhibitor list for EIMA Green reflects the global leadership of the gardening and green maintenance sector. The catalogue includes around one thousand eight hundred exhibitors from fifty countries, ranging from large multinational groups to specialized small and medium enterprises.

Featured companies include major engine and powertrain suppliers such as FPT Industrial, an Iveco Group company that supplies engines for specialty and compact tractors and will showcase new and updated powertrains for agriculture and green applications. Other exhibitors include leading brands in lawn and garden equipment, such as Yard Force, which will present its fifty eight volt REVO range and robotic lawn mowers, as well as manufacturers of chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and pruning equipment.

The exhibitor catalogue also includes companies specializing in irrigation systems, such as micro-irrigation and smart controllers, manufacturers of shredders and chippers for biomass management, and suppliers of equipment for golf courses, sports fields, and urban forestry. Many exhibitors are listed under the EIMA Components salon, which focuses on parts, accessories, and precision farming technologies that are integral to modern green machinery. The full exhibitor catalogue is available online at eima.it, with search by hall, product category, and country.

Agriculture & environmental sectors

EIMA Green is part of a broader ecosystem that covers fourteen product sectors across agriculture and greenery. Within this structure, EIMA Green specifically addresses machines and equipment for green spaces and gardening, while complementary salons cover related sectors.

The agriculture sectors represented at the overall EIMA International include engines, tractors, walking tractors, multipurpose vehicles, machines for tillage, seeding, fertilization, plant protection, irrigation, harvesting, and initial processing and preservation of crops, as well as machines for livestock and forestry. EIMA Energy focuses on agroforestry energy and biomass solutions, including equipment for the production and processing of biomass for energy purposes. EIMA Idrotech is dedicated to irrigation systems and water management, showcasing pumps, drip lines, and smart water control systems.

EIMA Green connects these sectors by focusing on the environmental and urban dimension. It showcases equipment for the maintenance of parks, public gardens, roadside greenery, sports fields, golf courses, and private gardens. This includes machines for mowing, aeration, scarification, pruning, and waste collection, as well as solutions for sustainable management of green waste and composting. The fair also highlights technologies for low environmental impact, such as battery-powered tools, robotic systems that reduce labor and emissions, and equipment designed for precision application of fertilizers and plant protection products in green spaces.

Products, technologies & innovations

The products and technologies showcased at EIMA Green represent the cutting edge of green maintenance and are organized to guide visitors from small tools to large professional systems.

In the battery technology area, visitors will find the latest generations of lithium-ion tools, including cordless lawn mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and multi-tools that share a common battery platform. Innovations include increased battery autonomy, fast charging systems, and improved ergonomics. Robotic lawn mowers are a major focus, with models featuring GPS navigation, obstacle avoidance, remote control via smartphone apps, and the ability to manage large and complex areas autonomously.

For professional use, the fair presents ride-on mowers, front mowers, zero-turn mowers, and large-area mowers for parks and sports fields, as well as specialized equipment for golf course maintenance, such as green mowers and aerators. Pruning equipment includes electric and petrol chainsaws, telescopic pruners, and shredders capable of processing branches into mulch. Irrigation technologies include smart controllers that adjust watering based on weather data, drip irrigation for hedges and flower beds, and water-saving nozzles.

Other innovations include equipment for urban forestry, such as stump grinders and wood chippers, and machinery for the maintenance of roadside greenery and embankments. Many machines now integrate ISOBUS technology, digital diagnostics, and telematics for fleet management, reflecting the digitalization of green maintenance. The fair also showcases personal protective equipment, safety systems, and accessories that improve operator comfort and safety.

Demonstrations & workshops

Live demonstrations are a cornerstone of EIMA Green, allowing visitors to see machines in action rather than just static displays. Outdoor demonstration areas are set up within the BolognaFiere grounds, with dedicated zones for different types of equipment.

Demonstrations include test tracks where visitors can try ride-on mowers and robotic mowers under the supervision of technical staff, pruning demonstrations showing the correct use of chainsaws and hedge trimmers, and shredding demonstrations that show how green waste is processed into biomass. Robotic mowing shows are particularly popular, with multiple brands showcasing navigation, slope handling, and obstacle avoidance in real time.

Workshops and conferences complement the demonstrations. Topics include the digitalization of agricultural and green equipment, with companies such as Cojali presenting solutions for automation and interoperability with Jaltest ISOBUS systems, allowing different machines and implements to communicate. Other workshops focus on sustainable management of urban greenery, the role of green spaces in improving air quality and reducing urban heat, and best practices for battery maintenance and safety. These sessions are led by agronomists, landscape architects, and technical experts and are open to all visitors.

Ticket types & registration

Access to EIMA Green is through EIMA International ticketing, as the green salon is part of the larger exhibition. Ticket types are structured to accommodate different visitor categories.

For professional trade visitors, including dealers, distributors, landscape contractors, municipalities, and green maintenance companies, a daily ticket based on previous editions is priced at approximately $22 to $33 when purchased online in advance, with a five-day pass priced at approximately $55 to $88. On-site purchase is typically higher, around $33 to $44 per day. Advance online registration is strongly recommended to avoid queues and to benefit from discounted rates.

For exhibitors, exhibitor badges provide full access for all five days and are managed through the exhibitor portal. For press, media accreditation is free upon verification and can be requested through the EIMA website. Students and university groups in agriculture, agronomy, forestry, and landscape architecture can access the fair at reduced rates of approximately $11 to $16 per day upon presentation of valid student credentials and advance accreditation.

All tickets include access to all thematic salons, including EIMA Green, EIMA Components, EIMA Energy, and EIMA Idrotech, as well as to outdoor demonstration areas, conferences, and workshops.

Professional & trade visitor access

EIMA Green is a professional trade fair and is primarily reserved for trade visitors. Professional categories include importers and distributors of gardening machinery, dealers, rental companies, landscape contractors, greenkeepers for golf courses and sports fields, municipal green space managers, forestry companies, and agricultural cooperatives.

Trade visitors benefit from dedicated services, including a B2B matchmaking program organized by FederUnacoma in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency. This program arranges pre-scheduled meetings between exhibitors and selected international buyers, with over fourteen thousand meetings planned for the upcoming edition. Buyers from one hundred twenty countries are invited through this program, with travel and hospitality support.

For trade visitors, the fair offers business lounges, meeting rooms that can be booked in advance, and a mobile app that allows visitors to search exhibitors, schedule appointments, and navigate the fairgrounds. The app also provides real-time updates on conferences and demonstration schedules. Professional visitors are encouraged to register online as trade visitors to receive faster entry and access to the B2B platform.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

EIMA International is not a single undifferentiated fair but a system of themed halls that group exhibitors by supply chain. EIMA Green is one of these themed salons, dedicated to machines and equipment for green spaces and gardening. While the exact pavilion layout for the upcoming edition is published closer to the event, the recurring format is well established.

The exhibition covers a total surface area of three hundred seventy five thousand square meters, including indoor pavilions and outdoor areas. EIMA Green typically occupies several interconnected halls near the outdoor demonstration zones, allowing easy movement between static displays and live shows. Adjacent halls host EIMA Components, which showcases parts and accessories, and EIMA Energy and EIMA Idrotech, which cover biomass and irrigation solutions that are complementary to green maintenance.

A detailed floor plan with hall numbers, stand locations, and product categories is available on the official EIMA website and through the official app. Visitors can search by exhibitor name, product type, and country to plan their route. The fairgrounds are fully signposted, with shuttle trains connecting distant pavilions and information points at all main entrances.

Sustainability & environmental initiatives

Sustainability is a central theme of EIMA Green and of the entire EIMA International exhibition. The fair promotes technologies that reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency, and support the sustainable management of green spaces.

Many exhibitors showcase battery-powered and electric equipment that significantly reduces noise and CO2 emissions compared to traditional petrol engines, making them ideal for urban areas, schools, and hospitals. Robotic mowers and precision application systems reduce fuel consumption and chemical use by operating only where and when needed. Irrigation technologies presented at the fair focus on water saving, with smart controllers, drip systems, and sensors that prevent overwatering.

The fair itself implements sustainable practices, including waste separation, recycling of materials, and energy-efficient lighting in pavilions. Conferences during the fair address topics such as the role of urban greenery in carbon sequestration, biodiversity protection, and climate adaptation. FederUnacoma also promotes initiatives for the circular economy, such as the reuse of green waste as compost or biomass for energy production, showcased in the EIMA Energy salon. The Green Power Systems and other exhibitors in Hall 22 and other halls present solutions for hybrid and low-emission powertrains that are shaping the future of green machinery.

Event rules

As a professional trade exhibition, EIMA Green has a set of rules to ensure safety and efficient business operations. The fair is reserved for trade visitors and professionals, and visitors may be asked to show a business card or proof of professional activity at entry. Children under a certain age are not admitted to the exhibition halls for safety reasons, due to the presence of large machinery and moving equipment.

Photography and video are allowed for personal and professional use, but commercial filming requires prior authorization from the press office. Drones are not permitted within the fairgrounds. Safety rules require visitors to follow designated paths in outdoor demonstration areas and to wear appropriate footwear, as some areas may have uneven surfaces. Personal protective equipment is provided for visitors participating in test drives.

Smoking is prohibited inside pavilions and allowed only in designated outdoor areas. Pets are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs. The organizer reserves the right to check bags at entrances for security reasons. All visitors are required to wear their badge visibly at all times.

How to get there

BolognaFiere is located at Viale della Fiera 20, Bologna, and is easily accessible by all means of transport. By car, the fairgrounds are directly connected to the A14 Bologna-Taranto and A1 Milan-Naples motorways, with exits for Bologna Fiera. Ample parking is available on site, with over ten thousand parking spaces, including areas for exhibitors and visitors, and shuttle services connecting parking lots to pavilion entrances.

By train, Bologna Centrale station is one of Italy’s major railway hubs, served by high-speed trains from Milan, Florence, Venice, Rome, and Naples. From the station, regular shuttle buses run to BolognaFiere during fair days, taking about fifteen minutes. The city’s public transport system also operates bus lines to the fairgrounds. By air, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located just a few kilometers from the fairgrounds, with domestic and international flights and a direct shuttle bus to the exhibition center.

For international visitors, the organizer offers travel assistance and hospitality programs through partner agencies. Given the large number of visitors expected, advance booking of transport and accommodation is strongly recommended.

Public transport & parking

Local mobility during EIMA Green is supported by an efficient network of public transport and parking services. TPER, the local public transport company, operates special shuttle bus lines connecting Bologna Centrale station, the city center, and BolognaFiere during fair days. The shuttles run frequently from early morning until evening, with tickets available on board or via the TPER app.

For those arriving by car, BolognaFiere offers extensive parking facilities, including multi-story garages and open-air lots. Parking is priced at approximately $17 to $28 per day for visitors, with discounted rates for exhibitors and for advance online purchase. The fairgrounds also have designated areas for buses and for vehicles with disabled permits.

Within the fairgrounds, free shuttle trains connect distant pavilions, and electric carts are available for visitors with mobility needs. The fairgrounds are fully accessible, with ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms in all pavilions. Bicycle parking is also available at main entrances, though cycling within the exhibition area is not permitted.

Accommodation areas

Bologna offers a wide range of accommodation, but during EIMA International week, hotels fill up quickly due to the large number of exhibitors and visitors. The most convenient area to stay is near BolognaFiere, in the Bologna Fiera district, where several business hotels such as Tower Hotel Bologna and others offer direct shuttle services to the fairgrounds and are within walking distance.

The historic center, including areas around Piazza Maggiore, Via Indipendenza, and the university district, is about four to five kilometers from the fairgrounds and offers boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts, and luxury properties housed in medieval buildings. Staying in the center allows you to enjoy Bologna’s renowned culinary scene, with its tortellini, mortadella, and ragù, after exhibition hours, with easy bus or taxi access to the fair.

For a quieter stay, the hills around Bologna, such as the Colli Bolognesi, offer agriturismi and country hotels with vineyard views. Nearby towns such as Ferrara, Modena, and Ravenna also provide good value and are connected to Bologna by regional trains. Many hotels offer special packages for EIMA visitors that include breakfast, late check-out, and shuttle services. Early booking is essential, as demand is very high.

Accessibility

BolognaFiere is committed to making EIMA Green accessible to all visitors. The exhibition center is fully accessible, with step-free access to all pavilions, elevators connecting different levels, and accessible restrooms in every hall. Wide aisles between stands allow for easy navigation by wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities are available in all parking areas close to pavilion entrances. Wheelchairs can be requested at information points, and electric carts are available to assist visitors with mobility needs in moving between distant pavilions. Guide dogs are permitted.

For visitors with sensory sensitivities, the fair can be noisy and crowded, especially in outdoor demonstration areas. Quieter times are typically early morning right after opening and late afternoon. The organizer provides a quiet room and information on less crowded routes upon request. For specific accessibility needs, contacting the organizer in advance via info@federunacoma.it allows for tailored assistance.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition of EIMA International set records for exhibitor demand and visitor attendance, confirming its position as the world’s leading exhibition for agricultural and gardening machinery. The fair hosted nearly one thousand eight hundred exhibitors and over three hundred forty six thousand trade visitors, with strong international participation.

Highlights included the presentation of new engine ranges for agriculture and green machinery, such as FPT’s expanded range of powertrains for specialty and compact tractors, and the showcase of robotic lawn mowers and battery-powered equipment that reflect the industry’s shift toward electrification and automation. The outdoor demonstration areas were particularly popular, with live shows of large-area mowers and robotic systems.

The B2B program was expanded, with fourteen thousand scheduled meetings between exhibitors and eight hundred thirty selected buyers from one hundred twenty countries, organized in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency. The Tractor of the Year awards attracted significant media attention, with winners announced during the fair. Feedback from exhibitors highlighted the high quality of visitors and the efficiency of the themed salon format, which allowed for targeted business meetings. The 2026 edition is expected to build on this success with expanded exhibition space and additional international delegations.

Official tickets & registration

All official information, including exhibitor catalogues, floor plans, conference programs, and ticket sales, is managed through the official EIMA website at www.eima.it and the dedicated EIMA Green portal at www.eimagreen.it. Online registration for visitors is open several months before the fair and offers discounted rates compared to on-site purchase.

For trade visitors, registration as a professional visitor provides faster entry and access to the B2B matchmaking platform. For press, media accreditation is free upon verification and can be requested through the EIMA website. For exhibitors, stand booking and exhibitor services are managed through the exhibitor portal.

For general inquiries, the organizer can be contacted at info@federunacoma.it or by phone at (+39) 06.432.981. The fair organizer also publishes a dedicated EIMA app that includes an interactive map, exhibitor search, appointment scheduling, and live updates during the fair. During the fair, information points are located at all main entrances, offering assistance in Italian and English.

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