SaMoTer 2026 Confirms Global Equipment Leaders

25 Dec 2025 CW Team

SaMoTer 2026, Italy’s flagship international exhibition for construction equipment, will be held from 6–9 May 2026 in Verona, positioning the city as a key global hub for construction machinery and technology. The exhibition has recently confirmed participation from leading global brands including Komatsu, Hyundai and Kobelco, along with the much-anticipated return of Volvo CE.

The strong exhibitor presence reinforces SaMoTer’s role as a major international platform for earthmoving, concrete, demolition and road-building technologies. The upcoming edition will place a strong emphasis on digitalisation, automation and sustainability, reflecting the construction sector’s transition towards smarter, more efficient and environmentally responsible solutions.

With increasing global participation, SaMoTer 2026 is expected to attract a wide cross-section of industry professionals from the construction equipment and infrastructure sectors, offering insights into emerging technologies, innovation trends and future-ready machinery.

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