The PCIM Expo & Conference in Nuremberg is the central meeting point for power electronics. If you exhibit here, you present semiconductors, drive technology, power supplies or energy storage to a highly specialised professional audience that looks closely. An exhibition stand for PCIM therefore has to do two things at once. It should make your brand visible and, at the same time, serve as a working environment for demonstrations, measurement equipment and technical conversations. Together, both decide whether a visit to your stand turns into a project discussion.

This guide sorts out the key points for your appearance in Nuremberg. It describes the exhibition grounds with their halls and the procedures for build-up and dismantling, looks at the special requirements of sensitive exhibits, and explains what to keep in mind regarding technical regulations and deadlines. That way you can plan early and realistically instead of facing time pressure at the last minute.

PCIM Expo: the leading trade fair for power electronics

The abbreviation PCIM stands for Power Conversion and Intelligent Motion. The fair is organised by Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH together with NürnbergMesse, and it takes place every year in May in Nuremberg. Thematically it covers the entire chain of power electronics, from power semiconductors and passive components through thermal management, sensor technology and electrical drive technology, to power supply, energy storage, electromobility as well as renewable energies and power management.

Alongside the exhibition, PCIM includes a scientific conference that runs in parallel in the conference area. This shapes the audience. Developers, purchasing staff and technical decision-makers come with concrete questions about efficiency, cooling, size or reliability. For your stand planning, technical competence and conversation quality matter more than pure display area.

According to their own information, the organisers are planning the current dates for the period from 11 to 13 May 2027. Mesago and NürnbergMesse publish the binding dates on their official channels. So check the date in good time on the official PCIM website before you firmly schedule travel, build-up and staff.

The Nuremberg exhibition grounds at a glance

The Nuremberg exhibition centre lies in the south-east of the city at the address Messeplatz 1, 90471 Nuremberg. According to the organiser, PCIM Expo occupies halls 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7 and 9, while the accompanying conference takes place in the conference rooms of the NCC Ost. For your planning, the first decisive factor is which hall your stand sits in and where, because that determines delivery routes, sightlines and proximity to the entrances.

The halls differ in area, height and floor plan. An important point is the column grid, meaning the spacing of the load-bearing hall columns. According to the hall plans of NürnbergMesse, several halls have columns within the exhibition area, while others are largely column-free. If a column stands within or at the edge of your stand area, you should factor it into the floor plan early, for example by integrating it into a wall or a storage unit. The relevant values for clear heights, permitted construction heights, column grid and floor loading are documented in the technical regulations and hall data of NürnbergMesse, and they should always be checked for the specific hall and the respective year.

A second focus is build-up and dismantling. NürnbergMesse sets fixed build-up and dismantling times, and access to the grounds is granted via build-up and dismantling passes. Delivery runs through the hall gates and designated access routes, so heavy exhibits and stand components can be brought by vehicle close to the stand area. Anyone who plans the dismantling realistically avoids stress, because packing, return transport and storage all have to fit into the tight window after the fair closes. A logistics plan with clear time slots for delivery, build-up and teardown therefore belongs to any serious stand planning.

Stand requirements for a PCIM exhibition stand in power electronics

Power electronics exhibits place particular demands on the stand. Often the focus is on working demo stations where inverters, power supplies or drives run under load. That means sufficient power supply, clean cable routing and space for measurement equipment. Many exhibits are also small, sensitive and in need of explanation, which calls for display cases and a calm presentation.

For planning a stand in this environment, a few points have proven their worth:

  • Demo stations with their own power feed, stable work surfaces and concealed cabling, so that demonstrations run reliably.
  • Display cases and illuminated presentation surfaces for small, sensitive components that need protection from touch and heat.
  • Enough working and measurement space, with a clear separation between the demonstration area and the visitor path.
  • Lockable storage for samples, spare parts and tools, often placed against a hall column or rear wall.
  • Lighting that avoids reflections on displays and metal surfaces and illuminates the exhibits evenly.

Because the professional audience comes with a clear purpose, comfort and dwell quality count. A stand that shows technology and at the same time leaves room for focused conversations comes across as more professional than a pure product display, so this balance should feed into the concept from the start.

Consultation and meeting zones

At PCIM, many contacts arise in quiet, technical conversations. It is therefore worth deliberately planning consultation and meeting zones. Even a semi-open seating corner away from the main path creates distance from the noise of the fair and signals that there is time for a serious discussion. On larger stands, a closed meeting room can make sense, where confidential topics such as prices, quantities or development projects can be discussed.

What matters is zoning, meaning the clear division of the stand into areas with different functions. An open reception and presentation area draws visitors in, while a quieter conversation area in the background provides depth. Think about acoustics, visual privacy and furnishing that is comfortable but not overloaded, along with small details such as sockets for laptops and space for documents.

Technical regulations and deadlines

As at every trade fair, binding technical regulations apply in Nuremberg and govern stand construction. Among other things, they set permitted construction heights, restricted construction zones, escape routes and the design of visual screens towards neighbouring stands. For your appearance this means the stand design has to fit the specifications of the respective hall, and the relevant values are to be taken from the technical regulations of NürnbergMesse.

For certain stands, a stand construction permit is required, for which you submit dimensioned plans, usually as a plan and elevation view in a common scale. For special constructions such as two-storey builds, ceiling constructions or suspended elements, the organiser generally requires structural proof. In terms of fire protection, stand construction materials usually have to be classified at least as class B1, meaning flame-retardant, and depending on the build, further requirements may apply.

The decisive factor is lead time. Permits, connections for power and the registration of special constructions have fixed deadlines that vary depending on the fair and the year. Check these deadlines early in the current technical regulations of NürnbergMesse and plan in a buffer. Anyone who submits the documents too late risks additional requests or delays shortly before build-up.

Exhibition stand builder for PCIM Expo

An experienced exhibition stand builder takes the coordination with the venue, the rules and the logistics off your hands. Full service includes consulting and concept, design and three-dimensional visualisation, production, on-site assembly, and dismantling with optional storage of the stand for its next use. Particularly with technically demanding stands featuring demo stations and measurement equipment, it helps when planning and execution come from one team.

Trendsetzerei GmbH is based in Offenbach am Main and works on trade fairs nationwide, including in Nuremberg. An own vehicle fleet makes it possible to deliver stand components and exhibits on schedule and to collect them again after the fair. If you would like to understand the scope of services and the process in more detail, you can find further information under exhibition construction services. This helps you clarify early which parts of the project you hand over and which you handle yourself.

Choosing stand size and stand form

Beyond the floor area, the stand form determines the effect. With a row stand, only the front is open, which makes for a compact, cost-effective solution. A corner stand sits on two open sides and offers more visibility. The end stand opens to three sides and suits larger appearances, while the island stand stands freely in the space and is accessible from all sides, which offers maximum presence but also demands more area and planning.

Which form fits depends on your goals, budget and the space in the hall. In any case, thoughtful zoning matters so that presentation, demo stations and conversation areas do not compete. You can find an overview of the options with their advantages and disadvantages under stand types, so the stand form can be tailored to your exhibits and your audience.

Conclusion

A successful appearance at PCIM Expo combines technical function with clear presentation. Anyone who knows the halls and procedures in Nuremberg, takes the requirements of power electronics seriously, and considers the technical regulations and deadlines early lays the foundation for a stand that convinces both in operation and in conversation.

If you are planning your exhibition stand for PCIM in Nuremberg, Trendsetzerei GmbH supports you from concept to dismantling. You can reach us by phone at +49 69 201 65 001 and by email at info@dietrendsetzerei.de. You can find all further ways to get in touch on the contact page.