Here are some of the major international trade shows and industry events in 2026 that are relevant for stairs:
🪜 1. Shanghai International Branded Stairs and Accessories Expo 2026
📍 Shanghai, China
🗓 May 8 – 10, 2026
A specialized international stair industry expo focused on stairs and stair accessories (stairs, handrails, balustrades, hardware, processing machines, etc.). It’s one of the few shows globally specifically dedicated to the stair industry, attracting manufacturers, designers, architects, distributors, and construction professionals.
🛠 2. SMA Annual Conference 2026 (Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association)
📍 Kansas City, Missouri, USA
🗓 April 30 – May 2, 2026
Not a typical trade fair, but a major industry conference for stair builders, manufacturers, and suppliers with exhibits, networking, education sessions, and awards — important for professionals in stair construction and components.
🏗 3. IWF Atlanta 2026 (International Woodworking Fair)
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, USA
🗓 August 25 – 28, 2026
A large woodworking and manufacturing trade show covering wood products, machinery, and components — many stair and railing manufacturers, CNC and stair-making equipment suppliers exhibit here, making it valuable for stair industry players.
🧱 4. World of BUILD Expo 2026 (Construction & Building Materials)
📍 Nadarzyn (near Warsaw), Poland
🗓 January 13 – 15, 2026
A major international building materials and construction industry expo where stair manufacturers, balustrade makers, and interior product suppliers often exhibit among other building trades.
🏙 5. Imm Cologne & Related Interior & Design Shows (Broad Interiors & Wood-related Exhibitions)
📍 Cologne, Germany
🗓 January 20 – 23, 2026
While not stair-specific, interior design, furniture, and architectural product fairs like imm cologne attract manufacturers of custom staircases, railings, architectural wood products, and interior solutions — great for design-oriented stair companies.
