MCE 2026: the 44th edition kicks off in Milan, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and new challenges for HVAC+R.
MCE 2026 kicks off in Milan: innovation, sustainability, and digitalization are driving the evolution of the HVAC+R sector.
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The 44th edition of MCE – Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2026 , one of the most important international events for the HVAC+R, renewable energy, and energy efficiency sectors, kicked off yesterday in Milan. Taking place from March 24 to 27 at Fiera Milano Rho , the event brings together companies, designers, and operators to discuss the sector's key technological and regulatory developments.
The 2026 edition is part of a profound transformation of the energy system, where innovation and sustainability represent the main directions for the sector's development.
An increasingly central event for the HVAC+R supply chain
MCE confirms its position as a reference platform for the entire plant engineering sector, with a strong international vocation and a cross-section of technologies and solutions for building comfort.
The event represents a meeting point between supply and demand, where the most advanced solutions are presented for:
- air conditioning, heating and refrigeration
- integration of renewable energy into plants
- systems for energy efficiency and indoor comfort
- technologies for smart and connected buildings
With over 1,800 exhibitors and a rich program of events and conferences, MCE is a privileged observatory on industry trends and development opportunities in various application areas.
Innovation, digitalization and energy transition at the center
The 2026 edition focuses on key themes such as energy transition, digitalization, and sustainability, elements that are redefining the role of systems within buildings and infrastructure.
Among the main focuses are:
- integration between HVAC systems and building automation
- development of technologies for increasingly efficient and connected buildings
- use of new energy vectors and strategies for climate neutrality
These aspects reflect a structural change in the sector, in which plants are no longer isolated elements, but rather an integral part of a larger and more interconnected energy system.
Impacts for the sector and for the HVAC world
The launch of MCE 2026 represents a moment of concrete discussion for all operators in the sector, called upon to face increasingly complex challenges related to efficiency, decarbonisation and intelligent energy management.
For designers, installers, and companies, the event offers the opportunity to update themselves on emerging technologies and understand how system models will evolve in the coming years. In this scenario, the ability to integrate technological innovation and sustainability becomes a key element for the competitiveness of the entire supply chain.
MCE thus confirms its position not only as an exhibition event, but as a strategic platform for interpreting the future of the HVAC+R sector.
To learn more about the topics covered and discover all the events scheduled during the event, you can consult the complete calendar of conferences, workshops, and technical meetings scheduled for the four days of the fair.
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MCE – Mostra Convegno Expocomfort is one of the leading international platforms for the HVAC+R sector, where companies, designers, and installers meet to present technologies, develop relationships, and discuss market and system developments.
The 2026 edition will focus on technological innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency, with a strong focus on digitalization, system integration, and energy transition, key elements for the future of the HVAC+R sector.
Among the main challenges are the need to integrate new technologies, meet decarbonization objectives, and manage the growing complexity of plants, as well as the need for updated skills to address the sector's transformation.
