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As the international bearing and power transmission industry adapts to changing markets, new technologies, evolving supply chains and a rapidly shifting global economy, the importance of strong industry relationships continues to grow. From 17–19 March 2027, the Bearing & Power Transmission World Meetings will bring the global community together in Belgrade, creating a place where business, technology, knowledge and people connect.

The bearing and power transmission industry has always been built on international relationships. Products manufactured in one country are distributed through another, integrated into machines elsewhere and eventually installed in factories, vehicles, systems and industrial equipment around the world. Behind this global movement is an extensive network of manufacturers, distributors, traders, OEMs, MRO organizations, engineering companies, service providers and end-users that depend on each other every day.

Today, this network is changing faster than ever.

Global supply chains are being reconsidered, companies are diversifying their sourcing strategies and manufacturers are looking for new markets and distribution channels. At the same time, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics and digitalization are transforming industrial processes, while sustainability requirements, geopolitical developments, tariffs and changing trade relationships are influencing where and how companies manufacture, source and sell their products.

These developments create challenges, but they also create opportunities. New suppliers are entering markets, new technologies are becoming available and companies are increasingly looking beyond their traditional networks for partners that can help them grow, innovate and become more resilient.

In such an environment, having access to the right international network becomes increasingly valuable. Digital platforms can help companies identify each other and online meetings have made international communication easier, but long-term business relationships are still built on trust. Meeting face-to-face, exchanging experiences and understanding the people behind a company remain essential parts of developing that trust.

It is precisely this need that sits at the heart of the Bearing & Power Transmission World Meetings 2027, taking place from 17–19 March 2027 in Belgrade.

The event brings together manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, MRO organizations, industrial end-users, service providers, reliability professionals, technology companies and industry experts from around the world. Rather than being built around one single activity, the event combines business development, networking, technical knowledge, market intelligence and international industry collaboration within one platform.

For 2027, this platform is structured around six main pillars, each responding to a different need within today’s bearing and power transmission industry.

B2B Meetings:
Creating the Right Connections

The B2B Meetings program puts targeted networking at the heart of the event, connecting manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, MROs and service providers through pre-scheduled meetings. Rather than relying on chance encounters, participants can identify relevant companies in advance and use their time in Belgrade to develop new partners, customers, suppliers, distribution and international partnership opportunities.

Exhibition:
Products, Technology and Expertise

The Exhibition brings together products, technologies and solutions from across the bearing and power transmission industry, including components, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, couplings, lubrication, condition monitoring, manufacturing technologies, engineering services, automation and digital solutions. Integrated with the B2B Meetings and forum programs, it provides exhibitors and visitors with a practical environment to discover innovations, demonstrate capabilities and continue business discussions face-to-face.

International Reliability Improvement Forum:
Improving Industrial Performance

The International Reliability Improvement Forum (IRIF) connects the bearing and power transmission industry with reliability, maintenance and engineering professionals responsible for keeping industrial assets operating. Expert presentations and workshops cover lubrication, condition monitoring, vibration, ultrasound, bearing failure analysis, predictive maintenance and rotating equipment reliability, helping translate technical knowledge into improved equipment performance and longer service life.

Market & Technology Forum: Understanding What Comes Next

The Market & Technology Forum explores the market developments and emerging technologies that are reshaping the bearing and power transmission industry, from AI, automation and robotics to digitalization, electrification and new manufacturing technologies. Industry leaders, market specialists and technology experts share insights into how these developments may influence future products, applications, business models and international market opportunities.

WorldPTA Annual Meeting: Connecting the Global Industry

The World Power Transmission Association’s Annual Meeting brings members and industry leaders together to strengthen international cooperation across the global power transmission value chain. The meeting provides a platform to discuss shared challenges, develop new industry initiatives and collaborate on topics such as global networking, technology, sustainability, supply-chain resilience and the future development of the sector.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Program: Stronger Supply Networks

The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Program addresses the changing realities of global production and sourcing, including manufacturing excellence, supplier development, quality management, sourcing strategies and supply-chain optimization. It connects companies looking for new manufacturing and sourcing capabilities with potential partners, helping the industry develop more diversified, competitive and resilient international supply networks.

Six Pillars Today, With Space for expansion Tomorrow

The six pillars form the foundation of the 2027 edition, but an important principle behind the Bearing & Power Transmission World Meetings is that the event should never become a fixed format. The industry is simply changing too quickly.

New technologies are entering the market, new applications are emerging and new business models are developing. Robotics and humanoid technologies are creating entirely new requirements for motion components, while AI is beginning to influence almost every part of industrial business. Digital trade, traceability, advanced manufacturing, sustainability and intelligent maintenance are creating subjects that were barely part of the industry’s agenda a decade ago but may become central to it in the years ahead.

For this reason, the Bearing & Power Transmission World Meetings is designed as an evolving industry platform, with additional programs, forums, workshops and specialized pillars expected to be introduced as new market needs emerge. The six pillars therefore provide a strong foundation, while leaving the door open for the event to evolve together with the market it serves.

Bringing the International Industry Together

Situated at the crossroads of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Belgrade offers an accessible meeting point between established European industrial markets and the rapidly developing regions surrounding them. It also provides strong connections toward Türkiye, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets from which the bearing and power transmission community continues to expand.

From 17–19 March 2027, companies and professionals from more than 50 countries are expected to come together in Belgrade. Some will arrive looking for customers, others for suppliers, technology, technical knowledge or new markets. Many will come simply because being connected to the international industry has become increasingly important in a world where market conditions can change remarkably quickly.

Join us in Belgrade and become part of that conversation.

For registration, participation, exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.bearing-power.com or contact the event team at info@bearing-news.com.