Why participate WELDING WEEK?
Welding Week is an international trade fair for the welding and metal industry and takes place every two years in Antwerp Expo. The event is part of Advanced Manufacturing Belgium, together with Metal and Subcontracting, and thus forms the largest platform for the Belgian manufacturing industry. With hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors, Welding Week offers an overview of the latest technologies, machines and solutions for welding, metalworking and industrial supply.
The exhibition floor presents a wide range of products and applications, from welding robots and virtual welding solutions to quality control techniques and automation systems. Innovation plays a central role, with a focus on digitalisation, sustainability and smart production processes. Visitors gain insight into technologies that contribute to more efficient workflows, higher precision and better safety.
The programme includes a rich fringe offering with BIL’s Lassymposium, the Steel Warriors Award, VCL’s Wall of Flame and the Metal Night for informal networking. These sessions and activities offer practical insights and inspiring encounters for professionals, suppliers and innovators who want to deepen their knowledge and enter into new collaborations.
With more than 250 exhibitors and thousands of visitors, Welding Week is a B2B event that plays a key role in connecting industry leaders, technology partners and trade professionals. The location in Antwerp offers excellent accessibility by tram, car and bicycle, making the event attractive to national and international participants and a strategic platform for the future of welding and metalworking.
Themes
- Welding equipment, cutting technology and automation
- Robots, cobots and CNC machines
- Virtual welding and simulation
- Surface treatment and quality control
- Metalworking and industrial supply
- Training, safety and sustainability
Target audience
Welding Week is aimed at welders, metalworkers, engineers, production companies, suppliers, training institutions, R&D teams, policymakers and investors. Students, consultants and international delegations also participate to explore trends and enter into collaborations.
Getting there
Welding Week takes place in Antwerp Expo.
Tram 2, 6 and 15 stop at the “Antwerp Expo” stop; Bus lines 17, 22 and 33 also serve the location.
By car you follow the Ring of Antwerp; parking is available on site or nearby, follow the signs to Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191.
From Brussels Airport, you can get there in ±1h15 by train and tram, or faster by taxi.
Bicycle parking facilities are available at the entrance, accessible via urban cycle routes.
Exhibitors and visitors
Welding Week welcomed more than 250 exhibitors and more than 4,000 visitors in 2024. Visitors are mainly professionals from the metalworking industry who are looking for innovative solutions, strategic partnerships and technical knowledge.
