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FinnBuild 2026
International Building and Building Trade Fair
29 Oct–1 Sept 2026 Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
FinnBuild showcases the latest products and services, working methods and solutions for construction and building technology, as well as wide variety of programme for trade professionals.
FinnBuild has been organised biennally since 1974 and brings together all the key factors in construction industry. FinnBuild is the largest event in the industry in Finland, both in terms of number of participating companies, visitors and exhibition space.
Exhibitors from the following construction industry sectors:
Production and wholesale of building materials and HVAC products • Building construction and renovation, contracting and civil engineering • HVAC services, contracting and civil engineering • Infrastructure construction • Softwares, production and wholesale • Education, research and training • Machinery and equipment, wholesale • Tools and workwear, production and wholesale • Occupational safety, production and wholesale
Key figures
FinnBuild 2024
19126
Visitors
444
Exhibitors
13744
Exhibition space (sqm)
49
Media representatives
80 % of visitors were satisfied with the event.
79 % of visitors are likely to participate in the next FinnBuild event.
75 % of visitors are in responsible for or have influence in making decisions.
Visitor profile
Position in the company
Management / supervisor 29 %
Expert 26 %
Officer 16 %
Teacher 4 %
Student 6 %
Entrepreneur 9 %
Authority or public sector representative 2 %
Not in work / job seeker 7 %
Reasons for attending the event
To learn about new products 52%
To meet experts 51%
To develop / maintain professional skills 53%
Meeting exhibitors 48%
Following the program 13%
Networking / meeting colleagues 46%
Negotiating deals / placing orders 7%
Visitors from 20 different countries
Top countries including:
Finland • Sweden • Estonia • Norway • Latvia • Lithuania • Germany • Poland
Be part of the change
FinnBuild 2024 exhibitor survey results:
- 91 % of exhibitors consider the event important.
- 90 % of exhibitors consider FinnBuild to be best place to meet representatives of the construction industry.
- 90 % were satisfied or very satisfied with the FinnBuild event.
- The majority found exactly the customers they were looking for at the event – over 70% rated the proportion as good or excellent.
Exhibition area
Stand structure
Stand structure: 145 € / sqm (VAT 0 %)
Machinery and vehicles: 72,50 € / sqm (VAT 0 %)
Exhibition start 670 € (VAT 0 %) including:
- electricity 230V / 16A / 3 sockets
- visibility in fair catalogues
- environmental fee
Added to the price of stand
Ready-made stand package starting from
89 € / sqm – ask for a price for building your stand
Stand structure solutions
A ready-made stand is an affordable and easy way to participate in events at Messukeskus. You can complement the ready-made stand with furniture and decorations that match your company’s image to create a functional whole.
Want to stand out from the crowd? Showcase your company, products, and services in a stylish Premium stand.
The stand price includes:
- exhibition space
- white walls made of molto structure
- white laminate flooring
- 2 sqm storage space
- two graphic surfaces (1919 x 2410 mm)
- truss lighting package
- stand assembly and dismantling, as well as initial cleaning
Please note! Premium stands are only available as corner and end stands.
You can also order a custom-designed section from us.
Contact us:
mika.olasmaa@messukeskus.com
veikko.viuha@messukeskus.com
Sustainability
Sustainable experiences
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre is a pioneer in sustainability in the events industry and works in the areas of social, economic and environmental responsibility. Sustainability work is reported annually in accordance with the UN’s sustainable development goals.
- Together with our customers, we organize attractive and safe events that enable encounters.
- We are committed to sustainable choices in our operations.
- We invest in a safe working environment as well as the well-being of our employees and partners.
A key aspect of Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre’s sustainability work is the economic and employment impact of the event venue on its surroundings. Last year, events held at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre generated a revenue stream of €245 million for the Helsinki metropolitan area, with the employment impact amounting to 3,335 person-years.
Contact us
We will work with you to design a participation solution that is just right for you!
Terms of participation
The terms below apply in addition to the general terms of participation of The Finnish Fair Corporation and terms of participation.
- Expostart €670 (incl. socket 16A 230V 3,6kW and energy consumption, Publicity and environmental fee) is charged from all exhibitors.
- The invoice for participation is due 15 August 2026.
- Stands with two storeys: the square meters of the second storey are subject to a charge which is 50 % of the space rental.
- The stands should have 2.5 m-high wall structures to section them off.
- Joint stands: If the stand is used by several exhibitors, a Publicity and environmental fee €440 is charged from all exhibitors. The company in charge of making the reservation is required to manage all other invoices.
- An extra charge of €25 + vat/invoice is charged if additional invoices need to be made when, for example, the space rental is paid by several companies, or the company contact information is being changed.
- The number of exhibitor’s passes and invitation cards depends on the size of the stand. The amounts can be checked from the webpages of the event.
- VAT is added to all prices.
- Prices are valid until 40 days before the event.
Please note the following details about programme activities taking place at the stand:
- Programme and other activities taking place at the stand must be confined within the area of the stand.
- The volume limit for sound at the stand is 75 db.
- To ensure the safety of visitors, it is important that activities taking place at the stand – for example, throwing objects – do not harm anyone