Embedded World 2026 - What to Expect

Embedded World combines a large exhibition with a technical conference programme. Visitors move between conference sessions and product demonstrations on the show floor. The format works well for teams who need both theory and real hardware examples before making decisions.

The Electromaker film crew

The Electromaker film crew will attend Embedded World 2026 to provide media coverage across the event. Expect interviews with engineering teams, product demonstrations, and on-site reporting from the exhibition halls. If you see us in passing, make sure you come and say hi!

If your company launches new hardware or development tools, the Electromaker team will look for demonstrations with measurable results. Power consumption, latency, thermal behaviour, and integration workflow all matter during technical coverage.

Check out our interview with M5Stack from Embedded World 2025 to give you a taste of whats to come from us at this year's event.

What you should aim to get from Embedded World 2026

Define clear goals before you arrive. Engineers who arrive with a short target list leave with better results.

• Evaluate two or three hardware platforms for your next product.
• Compare embedded operating systems and development frameworks.
• Assess security and update strategies used by leading vendors.
• Collect real measurements from product demonstrations.

Keep your questions consistent across vendors. Standard questions allow direct comparison between competing platforms.

Conference and programme

The Embedded World conference programme runs in parallel with the exhibition. Technical presentations cover engineering challenges across the embedded ecosystem.

Sessions focus on practical design problems faced by engineering teams. Topics often include hardware architecture, operating systems, security frameworks, and long-term maintainability.

Examples of topics you will see in the programme

• Edge AI deployment and model optimisation.
• RISC-V processor development and ecosystem growth.
• Real-time operating system architecture and scheduling design.
• Embedded Linux workflows with Yocto and build automation.
• Rust adoption in embedded development.
• Security frameworks for connected embedded products.

After each session, capture one clear takeaway and one action for your team. This practice turns conference time into practical engineering progress.

What you will see on the exhibition floor

The exhibition floor spans multiple halls filled with embedded technology vendors. Hardware manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and software providers present development platforms and production solutions.

Expect demonstrations that show how products perform under real workloads. Many booths run live systems instead of static displays.

Semiconductor and processor platforms

Chip manufacturers present their latest processors and microcontrollers. Expect demonstrations covering performance, energy consumption, and software ecosystem support.

• New microcontroller families for low-power embedded devices.
• Application processors for industrial and edge computing.
• FPGA platforms for custom logic and signal processing.
• RISC-V processors and development boards.

Embedded AI and machine vision

Edge AI continues to grow in embedded systems. Vendors demonstrate object detection, anomaly detection, and vision processing pipelines running directly on embedded hardware.

• AI accelerators designed for embedded deployments.
• Computer vision cameras with integrated processing.
• Inference frameworks tuned for embedded hardware.
• Industrial inspection systems powered by machine learning.

Operating systems and software platforms

Software vendors present operating systems, toolchains, and middleware used in embedded product development.

• Real-time operating systems for deterministic control.
• Embedded Linux distributions and build systems.
• Debugging and profiling tools for firmware engineers.
• OTA update frameworks for connected products.

Connectivity and IoT infrastructure

Connected devices require reliable communication and security. Many vendors focus on networking technologies and device management platforms.

• Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus solutions.
• Wireless technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular modules.
• Device provisioning and fleet management platforms.
• Secure communication stacks for IoT deployments.

Safety and security solutions

Security remains a priority across embedded development. Vendors present hardware and software tools designed to protect devices throughout their lifecycle.

• Secure elements and hardware root of trust modules.
• Secure boot frameworks for embedded systems.
• Firmware update and rollback strategies.
• Compliance workflows for safety-critical industries.

Embedded Award

Embedded Award recognises products across several engineering categories. The awards highlight new hardware platforms, software frameworks, and engineering tools introduced by exhibitors.

Award categories often include:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Hardware
• Software
• Embedded Vision
• Safety and Security
• Tools and development environments
• Startup innovations

Use the nominee list as a starting point for booth visits. These projects usually represent significant engineering effort and new product launches.

Networking opportunities

Embedded World also provides structured networking opportunities for engineers, researchers, and technology companies.

• Expert panels focused on current engineering challenges.
• Student Day events connecting companies with engineering graduates.
• women4ew networking sessions supporting diversity in embedded engineering.
• Start-up areas presenting early-stage technology companies.

Networking works best when conversations remain technical. Share real engineering problems and ask peers how their teams solved similar challenges.

What to prepare before attending

Preparation improves the value of your visit. Bring clear project context when speaking with vendors.

• A short description of your embedded project.
• Power and thermal limits for your design.
• Required interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, CAN, or USB.
• Security and update requirements.
• Expected production volumes and supply constraints.

This information allows vendors to recommend hardware and software options that match your design.

Visitor links

Official event website: https://www.embedded-world.de/en

Conference and programme details: https://www.embedded-world.de/en/conferences-programme

See you in Nuremberg!

Embedded World remains one of the most important gatherings for the embedded systems industry. Engineers attend to see real products, evaluate new platforms, and exchange practical engineering knowledge.

If you attend Embedded World 2026, keep an eye out for the Electromaker film crew on the show floor. The team will capture demonstrations, interviews, and engineering insights from across the event.