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BERN, SWITZERLAND – June 12, 2026 — SUISSE PUBLIC, Switzerland's leading trade fair dedicated to the public sector, is set to open its doors from June 16th to 19th, 2026, at the BERNEXPO exhibition center in Bern. This biennial event serves as the most crucial meeting point for professionals, suppliers, and decision-makers in public administration and related industries, showcasing the latest developments, innovative products, and forward-looking solutions essential for the effective and efficient development of communities.
The 2026 edition is anticipated to host around 250 to over 600 exhibitors and attract approximately 13,000 to 16,000 trade visitors. SUISSE PUBLIC offers a comprehensive overview of practical solutions for day-to-day municipal operations, innovative technologies for public institutions, and modern approaches to safety, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Comprehensive Exhibition Across Key Public Sectors
SUISSE PUBLIC 2026 will cover a vast array of topics vital for modern public services, structured into core exhibit sectors:
- Municipal Vehicles & Machinery: Featuring a wide range of equipment crucial for public services, including fire trucks, ambulances, snowplows, street-cleaning vehicles, and solutions for winter services and road maintenance.
- Fire, Civil Protection & Emergency Services: Presenting advanced emergency vehicles, protective and rescue equipment, communication systems, and digital response technologies for fire brigades and rescue operations.
- Infrastructure, Road & Traffic Management: Focusing on equipment and services for maintaining roads, public spaces, and civic infrastructure, including road construction, traffic signage, and smart mobility solutions.
- Waste Management & Environmental Technology: Covering waste disposal and recycling, water recovery, treatment and distribution, environmental technology, sewage water technology, and renewable energy solutions.
- IT, Security & Occupational Safety: Showcasing municipal IT and security solutions, digital administration systems, data management platforms, cybersecurity, smart applications for Smart City and e-government projects, and occupational safety.
- Building Maintenance & Facility Management: Including building and construction, building services engineering, cleaning systems, and plant and area equipment.
Unparalleled Value for Decision-Makers and Innovators
SUISSE PUBLIC offers a compelling value proposition for international exhibitors and professional buyers. Exhibitors gain unparalleled access to a highly qualified professional audience, with a significant percentage of visitors influencing procurement decisions, enabling them to generate sales leads, nurture existing customer relationships, and acquire new clients. It provides an ideal platform to present innovations, new technologies, and solutions live to key decision-makers.
For professional buyers, the event delivers a comprehensive overview of current developments, innovative products, and future-oriented solutions across all key operational areas of modern public services. Attendees can engage in direct knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, discovering the latest applications in urban planning, waste disposal, public security, and IT, and connecting with government, local authorities, and innovative supply chain partners.
Event Highlights and Organizer
Key highlights of the 2026 edition include the "Suisse Public SMART" conference, a digital-focused segment presenting live action highlights and focusing on intelligent and sustainable solutions for cities, municipalities, and public utilities. The renowned FireFit Challenge, where elite firefighters compete, will also be a focal point, alongside comprehensive training sessions, expert presentations, workshops, and social events designed to foster professional development and networking.
The primary organizer of SUISSE PUBLIC is BERNEXPO AG, which operates Bern's modern exhibition center. BERNEXPO AG is responsible for bringing together a wide range of exhibitors and visitors, facilitating industry-specific exchanges, and providing a robust platform for innovation in the public sector.
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About SUISSE PUBLIC
SUISSE PUBLIC, established in 1972 as "Gemeinde," has evolved into Switzerland's foremost biennial trade fair for the public sector. It serves as the critical nexus for professionals, suppliers, and decision-makers, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for municipalities, cities, and public authorities. The event consistently drives innovation across municipal technology, infrastructure, environmental services, and public safety, fostering essential industry exchange and development.
Media Contact
Contact Name: Media Relations
Company: SUISSE PUBLIC Press Office
Email: [email protected]