Europe's leading trade fair for the service station and car wash industries sets new benchmarks through an expanded Future Mobility Lounge, a comprehensive conference programme and a range of on‑site highlights.
[20 April 2026] – Three days, three halls, countless highlights: on 19 – 21 May 2026, UNITI expo opens its doors in Stuttgart, once again bringing together the entire international service station and car wash industries under one roof. With more than 550 exhibitors, the sixth edition of the trade fair sets a new record. Attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, inspiring panel discussions, and engaging debates with key industry players. Across 45,000 m², UNITI expo presents itself not only bigger and more international, but more experiential than ever before.
Future Mobility Lounge sets the course for tomorrow's mobility
The Future Mobility Lounge on the gallery of Hall 1 offers a comprehensive overview of all relevant technologies around alternative fuels. Due to high demand, both the exhibition space and the number of exhibitors have doubled: in 2026, around 50 companies will showcase their innovations and developments across 2,000 m². "A dedicated dialogue forum creates space for expert exchange with leading industry professionals, making the Future Mobility Lounge almost a destination in its own right within UNITI expo 2026," says Elmar Kühn, Managing Director of UNITI Services GmbH and organiser of the trade fair.
Industry leaders such as Tesla and Volkswagen Group Charging's Elli, along with major service station operators including Shell, Q1, and Avia, will present the mobility of tomorrow through the lens of today's real-world experience. Tesla will also offer the unique opportunity to experience the latest advances in autonomous driving technology first-hand through test drives.
Conference programme brings leading industry insights to Stuttgart
Following more than 2,500 trade visitors attending the conference programme at UNITI expo 2024, the UNITI expo Forum (Hall 1), the Carwash Forum (Hall 3), and the International Forum (Hall 5) once again complete the trade fair experience in 2026. All three forums are open to all visitors at any time and without prior registration and are located at the heart of the exhibition floor. With expert presentations from business and industry associations, contributions on the sector’s key future topics and best‑practice insights from markets around the world, attendees can expect a programme rich in perspectives and practical expertise.
Also new in 2026: Digital visitor portal and expanded catering offer
Beyond the special exhibition area and the conference programme, the organisers of UNITI expo 2026 are delivering even greater comfort and a truly unique trade fair experience. The free catering offer has been significantly expanded: the GenussGARTEN FOODCOURT in Hall 1 will be extended with an additional floor, the catering area on the Carwash Piazza in Hall 3 will also be enlarged, and Hall 5 will feature a brand-new foodcourt for the first time. Also making its debut in 2026 is a digital visitor portal, designed to make pre-show preparation and the on-site experience as seamless as possible for trade visitors. Optimised for mobile devices and the touchscreens located throughout the fairgrounds, the portal features an interactive hall map alongside an integrated exhibitor directory, through which users can send direct contact requests and save favourite exhibitors, benefiting not only visitors, but also exhibitors through enhanced visibility.
The latest information is available at www.uniti-expo.com.
