For more than sixty years, MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort has represented one of the main international reference points for the HVAC+R sector and the world of water. A leader in civil and industrial plant engineering, air conditioning and renewable energy, it will return to Fiera Milano from March 24-27, 2026 with a revamped edition. In recent years, the event has expanded its scope, taking on an increasingly central role in the energy scene as well. This is told by the claim Energy is evolving, which puts energy at the center of reflection and exhibition offerings. A direction that intercepts the profound transformations of the industrial, public and tertiary sectors, today crossed by decisive challenges and opportunities.

Technological advancement and the goals of digital and green transition are reshaping the very concept of comfort, involving companies called to rethink organizational models, relationships and strategies. In this scenario, the HVAC sector becomes a crucial component of the path toward decarbonization of buildings and infrastructure. The energy transition, now perceived as a collective responsibility, requires solutions capable of ensuring comfort, healthiness and well-being within spaces. Despite forecasts of a slowdown in some sectors, the potential for efficiency gains remains significant, especially for small and medium-sized companies committed to upgrading their processes.

At the same time, the concept of living comfort has undergone a radical transformation. It is no longer just protection from external agents, but a complex dimension that interweaves physical, technological, psychological and social aspects. Environments become multifunctional spaces capable of accommodating work, relaxation, care and relationship, adapting to hybrid and evolving needs. Air quality, thermohygrometric control, acoustics, light and healthiness take center stage, giving rise to an increasingly close intersection between technology, architecture and neuroscience. The goal is to create spaces that not only work, but actually support quality of life.

To interpret these transformations MCE 2026 structures its proposal around three main axes: energy efficiency, innovation and sustainability. The fair explores connected systems for smarter buildings, new energy carriers capable of accelerating climate neutrality and solutions designed to optimize consumption and well-being. These guidelines are complemented by three strategic areas dedicated to business: industry committed to renewing processes and technologies, digitalization that is transforming the entire plumbing and heating sector, and water as the protagonist of a project dedicated to the intelligent use and conscious management of resources.

MCE is thus confirmed as a global showcase for efficiency and a strategic venue for small and medium-sized Italian companies, which find in the event a privileged access point to innovations and strategies for the energy transition. Among the most anticipated initiatives are the MCE Excellence Awards, which recognize excellence in technology, design and sustainability. The fair itself is also championing responsible practices, with a growing commitment to sustainable event management and reducing consumables. A path that strengthens MCE's role as an authoritative interlocutor on environmental and development issues.

The 2026 edition presents itself as an ecosystem in which energy, technology and design culture converge to outline a new vision of contemporary comfort. The event not only presents solutions, but also builds a fertile ground for dialogue between professionals, companies, designers and institutions. In a context that demands rapid decision-making and environmental awareness, MCE becomes the place to understand the directions of change and help define them. An appointment that intercepts the urgency of the present and invites us to imagine the future of the spaces we inhabit, strengthening the cultural and design dimension of the energy transition.