Poland's first trade fair for fastening, joining and connecting technologies, with a congress and live equipment demos at Ptak Warsaw Expo near Warsaw.
Dates
19–21 Jan 2027
City / country
Warsaw, Poland
Venue
Ptak Warsaw Expo
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Companies exhibiting at FASTECH Expo 2027 - International Trade Fair for Fastening, Joining and Fastener Technologies include Bolt, Ejot Polska Sp. z o.o. Sp.k., ELAVON, Expander System Sweden AB and HANDY FIX Sp. z o.o.
Event overview
FASTECH Expo 2027 arrives at Ptak Warsaw Expo as Poland's first dedicated international trade fair for fastening, joining and connecting technologies. Across three working days, manufacturers of bolts, screws, rivets, adhesives and joining systems meet production engineers, designers, purchasing teams and automation specialists from automotive, energy, shipbuilding, construction and machinery sectors.
The hall combines live equipment demonstrations with the Fastening Technology Congress, where experts discuss materials, process reliability, robotisation and sustainable production. With free registration, a single hall format and an airport-adjacent venue, the show is built for focused supplier meetings and practical comparison of fastening methods rather than mass consumer traffic.
TL;DR
Compare fastening and joining methods side by side, from mechanical fixings to welding, bonding and riveting, and question suppliers about materials, coatings, torque behaviour and quality control. The congress adds practical sessions on process reliability and automation. Because registration is free and the venue sits minutes from Warsaw Chopin Airport, a one-day sourcing trip is realistic for engineers and purchasing teams.
Poland and its neighbours host automotive, appliance, energy and steel construction plants that buy fasteners in volume, yet the region has lacked a dedicated forum. Exhibiting puts machines, tools, coatings and components in front of specifying engineers and distributors at the start of the 2027 budget cycle. The single-hall layout keeps visitor traffic concentrated and makes stand conversations easier to convert into quotations.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1Ptak Warsaw Expo, Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn, Poland
Entrances & gates
Main entrance
Enter from Al. Katowicka 62; registration and badge collection are in the entrance hall.
Free parking for visitors, about 15,000 spaces.
15,000 spaces ·
Cloakrooms are located in the halls and accept small suitcases.
Small suitcases can be left at the hall cloakroom; large items are not guaranteed.
Food options
On-site food outlets
On-site diningParking: Free on-site car parking with around 15,000 spaces; follow signs from the S8 Paszków exit.
Gate: Enter through the main Ptak Warsaw Expo gate off Al. Katowicka; visitor registration is in the entrance hall.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Visitor pass (online or on-site registration)
Free pass for registered visitors; an invitation alone does not grant entry.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Register online in advance or at the fair office, then collect your badge at the entrance.
Ticket notes
Registration is free. Children under 7 enter free; visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Who runs the show
Ptak Warsaw Expo
Organiser and venue
What's on
How the last edition performed
This edition
2027
Visitors: 5,000
Exhibitors: 70
Next edition
Not announced yet
New this edition
Fastening Technology Congress
A congress stream on fastening and joining technologies, materials and sustainable production runs alongside the exhibition.
SourceImpact
For a premier show, impact should be judged on buyer quality rather than headline volume. The single-hall format and free registration favour engineers and purchasing teams with active fastening projects, while the congress gives the event a technical anchor beyond a pure product market.
Audience quality
The visitor profile is narrow and specification-led: production engineers, designers, quality staff and category buyers from automotive, appliance, energy, shipbuilding and construction supply chains. That makes conversations more technical and quotation-oriented than at a broad industrial fair, though the first edition will need to prove attendance depth.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on converting a small, concentrated audience into qualified quotations. Exhibitors showing working equipment, sample joints and measurable quality gains are best placed to justify the trip; a first edition is less suitable for exhibitors seeking mass lead volume or immediate distribution contracts.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Poland is one of Central Europe’s largest manufacturing economies, with automotive, appliance, machinery and steel construction clusters that consume fasteners in volume. A Warsaw fair gives regional buyers and distributors a shorter, lower-cost alternative to Stuttgart or Cologne and creates a January touchpoint before annual supplier contracts are fixed.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Automation is reshaping assembly
Robotised screwdriving, automatic feeding and vision-checked joining are moving from automotive lines into appliance and general manufacturing.
What it changes: Buyers are comparing equipment that reduces labour content and makes joint quality repeatable, not just the price of individual fasteners.
Lightweight materials demand new joints
Aluminium, composites and mixed-material structures need fasteners, adhesives and welding processes that avoid corrosion and galvanic mismatch.
What it changes: Suppliers who can document joint performance across dissimilar materials have an advantage with automotive and energy customers.
Traceability and sustainability
Customers increasingly ask for coating compliance, recycled content, energy-saving production and documented quality data for critical joints.
What it changes: Fastener suppliers are being evaluated on environmental documentation and batch traceability alongside price and lead time.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Closest airport; taxis and ride-hail are readily available.
About 15 km
to venue
10-15 minutes
by car
Warsaw Modlin Airport
Budget-carrier airport north of Warsaw; allow extra time in winter.
About 55 km
to venue
45-60 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 45–75 / night
Closest practical bases for an early start; limited rooms, book early.
USD 90–145 / night
Best balance of airport access and a short drive to the venue.
USD 170–270 / night
Choose central Warsaw for evening dining; allow 20-30 minutes by car.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
City bus
Buses 703 and 711 run from P+R Al. Krakowska; 733 serves Centrum Mody. Buy in machines or on board.
Taxi / ride-hail
Fixed app pricing is usually clearer than a street taxi; agree the fare first.
Weather
January is cold and often grey, with temperatures near -3 to 2°C, a chance of snow and short daylight hours. Allow extra travel time around the venue.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage is strong in the Warsaw area; the venue is a short drive from the airport and most hotels offer Wi-Fi. Carry a power bank for long days in the hall.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette
Polish business meetings are usually formal at first: use titles and surnames, exchange cards and keep small talk brief before the technical discussion.
Winter travel
Snow and ice can slow road traffic. Build a buffer around flights and keep a warm layer for the walk between car parks and the halls.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: WAW - Warsaw Chopin
Book 4-8 weeks ahead for January; Warsaw Chopin is closer than Modlin.
Book flightsGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Warsaw Chopin Airport to Ptak Warsaw Expo is about 10-15 minutes by car or taxi.
Hotel → venue: From central Warsaw allow 20-30 minutes by car; from Nadarzyn allow 5-10 minutes.
Ride-hail: Uber and Bolt operate in Warsaw; app pricing is usually clear.
Public transit: Buses 703, 711 and 733 connect the city and P+R Al. Krakowska with the venue.
Parking: On-site parking is free, with around 15,000 spaces.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January
Temperature: -3°C to 2°C
Seasonality: Cold, often overcast, with snow or sleet possible.
Packing: Warm coat, waterproof shoes, gloves and a power bank for long days out.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Wednesday 20 January 2027
Day two usually combines a settled exhibitor setup with the fullest programme and more relaxed supplier meetings than opening day.
Register for a free pass and book flights — Registration is free but an invitation alone does not grant entry.
Shortlist exhibitors and request meetings — Target fastener, welding, automation and testing suppliers.
Book hotel and airport transfer — Airport-area hotels fill quickly in January.
Download the hall plan and congress programme — Build a route around priority stands.
Pack badge, business cards and warm clothing — Check flight and weather updates.
Arrive, collect badge and coffee
Main entrance, Hall AFastener and materials supplier meetings
Hall A standsCongress session on automation and quality
Congress areaLive joining equipment demonstrations
Hall A demonstration zonesFollow-up notes and distributor networking
Exhibition cafe / standsWarsaw Old Town
City Heritage
About 30-40 minutes by car from the venue
Rebuilt UNESCO-listed old town, good for an evening walk and dinner.
Wilanów Palace
Historic Palace and Gardens
About 30 minutes by car
A quieter half-day option if you stay an extra night.
Exhibition cafe, Hall A
On-site
Central meeting point during show hours.
Hotel bar, airport area
After hours
Convenient for exhibitor and distributor dinners near Okęcie.
FASTECH Expo is a focused technical fair, so follow-up quality matters more than volume. Leads should be graded by project timing, volume and decision role, then routed to the right application engineer.
Budget
Shell scheme
PLN 520–780 / m²
Raw space
PLN 320–480 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Benchmark rates for a first-edition Polish trade fair; confirm with the organiser manual.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · shell scheme 9 sqm
PLN 4680–7020 / per stand
hotel
visitor · mid
USD 90–145 / per night
per_diem
both · standard
USD 35–55 / per day
flight
visitor · Europe economy return
USD 150–300 / per trip
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | shell scheme 9 sqm | PLN 4680–7020 / per stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | visitor | mid | USD 90–145 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 35–55 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| flight | visitor | Europe economy return | USD 150–300 / per trip | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Answer six quick questions to see whether FASTECH Expo 2027 is best for you as a visitor, an exhibitor, or one to skip.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
How close is your next fastening or joining project?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You need to compare suppliers or specifications this year.
Best for
Engineers and buyers with an active fastening project
Min. budget
$600.00
Timeline
2-4 weeks
Risks
Limited first-edition exhibitor list
January weather disruption
exhibit
You can commit stand, freight and staff and have a Polish sales plan.
Best for
Fastener makers and joining equipment suppliers targeting Central Europe
Min. budget
$8,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months
Risks
Unproven first-edition attendance
Higher cost per lead
skip
Your next sourcing decision is more than a year away.
Best for
Buyers with no active project or only consumer interest
Timeline
None
Risks
Missing early supplier relationships
Book with
Recommended providers
Apply through the Polish consulate or visa centre; standard Schengen business visa.
Filter for Nadarzyn, Okęcie and central Warsaw; free cancellation is useful for weather risk.
Compare direct Warsaw fares and allow a winter buffer.
Use a forwarder with Polish customs and ATA Carnet experience.
Travel and exhibition equipment cover; check trade-fair and machinery exclusions.
Book Warsaw Old Town or Wilanów tours for an extra evening.
Badge-scanning and lead-capture app; export daily to your CRM.
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