According to the analytical news outlet IRASIN, the 23rd International Exhibition of Steel, Mining Industry, Non-Ferrous Metals, and Associated Equipment—titled "IranMetafo"—will take place from November 17 to 20, 2026, at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground. Bringing together roughly 450 domestic and foreign companies from 17 countries, the event offers a platform to showcase manufacturing, industrial, and technological capabilities while expanding commercial interactions among metals sector players.

450 Domestic and International Companies to Join IranMetafo

The 23rd edition of IranMetafo will feature approximately 420 domestic firms alongside 25 foreign companies, agencies, and international brands. Participants representing Sweden, Italy, France, Finland, Spain, China, Turkey, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Russia, the Czech Republic, India, and Turkmenistan will present their latest products, milestones, technologies, and services.

Recognized as one of the largest specialized steel and metallurgy events in West Asia, IranMetafo serves as a hub for exchanging technical expertise, highlighting industrial capabilities, and fostering business cooperation among regional and global industry leaders.

Strategic Focus on the Metals Production and Processing Chain

Abdolkarim Jalali, Head of the Metallurgy Exhibition Organizing Committee, outlined the scope of activities at this year's event: "IranMetafo encompasses a diverse range of sectors tied to the metals production and processing chain. These include iron and steel, mining industries, non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, and zinc, alongside foundry, die-making, machining, forging, heat treatment, raw materials, refractories, and associated industrial equipment."

He added: "The 23rd International Metallurgy Exhibition is organized to maximize the utilization of knowledge-based enterprises' capabilities, aiming to provide an ideal setting to introduce new technologies, products, and achievements across the metallurgy sector." Jalali, who also serves as Managing Director of Namanegar, noted that iron and steel industrial groups remain central to the exhibition, maintaining a prominent presence consistent with previous editions.

According to Jalali, non-ferrous metal producers—particularly from the aluminum sector—raw material and refractory manufacturers, and foundry industry professionals represent other major participating cohorts.

Exhibition Halls Fully Booked Ahead of Opening

Highlighting the strong demand for participation, the Head of the Organizing Committee remarked: "Despite prevailing domestic economic constraints, the international event has drawn remarkable interest. Exhibition hall capacities were fully booked months in advance, and spatial limitations prevented us from accommodating several applicant companies."

Jalali also announced a series of specialized side events, adding: "Concurrently with IranMetafo, a lineup of conferences, specialized panels, and technical workshops will be held to facilitate knowledge exchange, transfer operational experience, and analyze current challenges facing the metallurgy industry."

The 23rd IranMetafo Exhibition convenes at a time when technology development, enhancing domestic production capacities, and strengthening synergies between industrial enterprises and knowledge-based firms stand as critical priorities for the nation's metals sector.