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If you want to see where Cuban industry is heading, start with the Feria Internacional de Tecnología. It is the clearest signal that Havana’s exhibition calendar is tilting toward digital infrastructure, with IBM, Microsoft, Huawei, Cisco and Oracle among the names attached to the 2026 edition. The show’s 150 exhibitors make it smaller than the general-trade fairs, but its focus on technology gives it outsized importance for anyone tracking innovation on the island.
That said, Havana’s expo scene is broader than tech. The Feria Internacional de La Habana (300 exhibitors) and the Cuba International Trade Expo (250) cover cross-sector ground, while specialist fairs in health, energy, construction, tourism, food and fashion each carve out their own audiences. The Cuba International Business Forum, with 650 exhibitors, is the largest recorded gathering in this set—though its March 2026 edition is now past, so treat it as a benchmark rather than a booking target.
This guide compares all ten events through an innovation lens: which themes each puts in the spotlight, who they serve, and how to prepare. Dates listed as upcoming are supplied dates, not independently verified; always confirm with organisers before committing travel.
Havana Events and Exhibitions: The 2026–2027 Lineup
| # | Event | Dates | Industry | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feria Internacional de La Habana | November 1-5, 2026 | General Trade | 300+ |
| 2 | Cuba International Trade Expo | May 15-17, 2027 | General Trade | 250+ |
| 3 | Feria Internacional de Tecnología | November 15-18, 2026 | Technology | 150+ |
| 4 | Cuba International Business Forum | March 15-17, 2026 (past edition) | International Trade and Investment | 650+ |
| 5 | Feria Internacional del Turismo | May 2-6, 2026 (past edition) | Travel & Tourism | 250+ |
| 6 | Feria Internacional de la Construcción | October 10-13, 2026 (past edition) | Construction & Real Estate | 200+ |
| 7 | Feria Internacional de la Salud | April 25-28, 2026 (past edition) | Healthcare | 200+ |
| 8 | Feria Internacional de Energía y Medio Ambiente | June 20-23, 2026 (past edition) | Energy & Utilities | 180+ |
| 9 | Feria Internacional de la Alimentación | September 15-18, 2026 (past edition) | Agriculture & Food | 150+ |
| 10 | Feria Internacional de la Moda | August 15-18, 2026 (past edition) | Fashion & Textiles | 120+ |
1. Feria Internacional de La Habana
Cuba's broadest trade fair, with 300 exhibitors
Feria Internacional de La Habana is the generalist anchor of the calendar, bringing together 300 exhibitors from state firms and international players. For an innovation lens, watch how Etecsa and BioCubaFarma position themselves alongside CIMEX and Cubana de Aviación—the mix hints at where digital services and biotech intersect with consumer and transport sectors. If your goal is a wide scan of Cuban business rather than a deep dive into one vertical, this November 2026 fair offers the broadest single view.
Best for: Cross-sector sourcing and partnership scouting
2. Cuba International Trade Expo
Mid-sized general trade expo with 250 exhibitors
Cuba International Trade Expo runs May 15–17, 2027, and lists 250 exhibitors, with notable names including Brand AT and Brand AU. The generic exhibitor labels suggest a fair still shaping its identity, which can be an advantage: you are not fighting through a crowded, over-scripted programme. Use it to test whether your product or service resonates across Cuban trade channels before committing to larger general fairs. The May slot also sits outside the November cluster, giving you a second seasonal window.
Best for: Testing demand across multiple sectors
3. Feria Internacional de Tecnología
Tech-focused fair with 150 exhibitors
Feria Internacional de Tecnología is the most explicitly innovation-oriented event in Havana, with 150 exhibitors and a roster that includes IBM, Microsoft, Huawei, Cisco and Oracle. The November 15–18, 2026 dates follow the general trade fair by ten days, which could suit a combined visit if your interests span both. Expect the conversation to centre on cloud, networking and enterprise software—areas where Cuba’s state telecom and IT firms are actively building capacity. This is the fair to prioritise if technology adoption is your primary question.
Best for: Digital infrastructure and enterprise IT
4. Cuba International Business Forum
Largest recorded edition, with 650 exhibitors
The Cuba International Business Forum drew 650 exhibitors to its March 15–17, 2026 edition, making it the highest-exhibitor event in this set. Names like Siemens, Nestlé, Huawei and Unilever signal serious international participation. Its date_status is past, so do not assume a 2027 recurrence without checking. Still, the scale is instructive: if you are mapping which global companies engage with Cuba, this forum’s exhibitor profile is a useful reference point for your own targeting.
Best for: Benchmarking international investment interest
5. Feria Internacional del Turismo
Tourism fair with 250 exhibitors
Feria Internacional del Turismo, held May 2–6, 2026, brought together 250 exhibitors including Havana Club, Meliá Hotels, Iberostar, Air France and Copa Airlines. The innovation angle here is less about gadgets and more about service design, distribution and destination marketing. If you supply hospitality technology, revenue management or guest-experience tools, this is where the buyers are. The edition is past, so use the exhibitor list to understand which chains and carriers are active, then verify future participation directly.
Best for: Hospitality, travel tech and airline partnerships
6. Feria Internacional de la Construcción
Construction and real estate fair, 200 exhibitors
Feria Internacional de la Construcción (October 10–13, 2026) gathered 200 exhibitors, from Cementos Cubanos and Grupo Empresarial de la Construcción to Etecsa and Cubana de Aviación. The presence of telecom and aviation firms alongside construction groups suggests interest in smart-building and infrastructure integration. For suppliers of materials, modular systems or project-management software, this fair offers a concentrated view of Cuba’s building pipeline. The 2026 edition is past; treat the exhibitor mix as a signal of which sectors intersect with construction.
Best for: Building materials, infrastructure and proptech
7. Feria Internacional de la Salud
Healthcare fair with 200 exhibitors
Feria Internacional de la Salud (April 25–28, 2026) featured 200 exhibitors including BioCubaFarma, CIMAB, Laboratorios AICA, Medtronic and Roche. Cuba’s biotech sector is a known export strength, and this fair is where that meets international device and pharma suppliers. Innovation themes likely include vaccine development, diagnostic tools and local manufacturing. The edition is past, so confirm future dates with organisers. If your work touches clinical partnerships or medical distribution, the exhibitor list is a starting map.
Best for: Biotech, medical devices and pharma
8. Feria Internacional de Energía y Medio Ambiente
Energy and environment fair, 180 exhibitors
Feria Internacional de Energía y Medio Ambiente (June 20–23, 2026) listed 180 exhibitors, among them Enel, EPM, Isagen, Celsia and Acciona. The overlap of energy and environment points to renewables, efficiency and emissions management as core themes. This is the Havana fair to watch if you are tracking grid modernisation or clean-energy project interest. The 2026 edition has passed; use the exhibitor roster to identify which utilities and developers are engaging with Cuba, then verify any future edition directly.
Best for: Renewables, grid and environmental services
9. Feria Internacional de la Alimentación
Food and agriculture fair, 150 exhibitors
Feria Internacional de la Alimentación (September 15–18, 2026) brought 150 exhibitors, including Nestlé, Unilever, Alimport, Ciego de Ávila and Agroindustrial. The mix of global food brands and local agricultural entities highlights themes of supply, processing and distribution. Innovation here may look like packaging, cold-chain or yield-improvement technology rather than software. The edition is past, so check for a future instalment. For food-sector suppliers, the exhibitor list shows which buyers and producers are actively visible in Havana.
Best for: Food processing, import and agritech
10. Feria Internacional de la Moda
Fashion and textiles fair, 120 exhibitors
Feria Internacional de la Moda (August 15–18, 2026) was the smallest in this set with 120 exhibitors, including Zara, H&M, Mango, Adidas and Levi’s. Its innovation angle is likely in retail formats, sustainable materials and local production links. For a fashion or textile business, this is a focused entry point to Cuba’s apparel market. The edition is past, so confirm whether a future edition is planned. Even as a past record, the presence of major international chains indicates where retail interest lies.
Best for: Apparel sourcing and retail partnerships
Event details reflect supplied records and have not been independently verified for this guide. Always confirm on the official event website before booking travel or stand space.
Exhibitor Checklist for Havana Trade Shows
Before committing to a Havana expo, treat the exhibitor list as your primary intelligence. The events here range from 120 to 650 exhibitors, and the industry mix varies sharply—technology, health, energy, food, fashion and general trade all have separate fairs. Use the checklist below to decide where your innovation story fits.
- Match your theme to the fair’s focus. A digital-infrastructure pitch belongs at Feria Internacional de Tecnología; a medical device at Feria Internacional de la Salud.
- Check the exhibitor roster for overlap. If your target partners appear at multiple fairs, choose the one with the closest industry alignment.
- Confirm dates and participation directly. Upcoming dates are supplied, not verified. Past editions do not guarantee recurrence.
- Prepare Spanish-language materials. Cuban business audiences operate in Spanish; bilingual collateral reduces friction.
- Plan for follow-up. Collect contact details and agree on next steps during the show, not after.
Smaller fairs (120–180 exhibitors) can offer more focused conversations, while larger ones (300–650) suit broad market scanning. Neither guarantees outcomes; your preparation does.
Visitor Checklist for Havana Exhibitions
Visiting Havana’s expos as a buyer or observer requires a different preparation than exhibiting. The calendar is spread across the year, with clusters in November (general trade and technology) and May (tourism and a second general expo). Here is how to approach it.
- Define your innovation question. Are you tracking tech adoption, healthcare capacity, energy transition or food supply? Pick the fair that answers it.
- Study the exhibitor list in advance. Identify five to ten must-meet organisations and note their industries.
- Verify dates and venue details with organisers. The supplied records do not include venue names; confirm before booking travel.
- Build a loose agenda. Fairs run several days; allocate time for both scheduled meetings and spontaneous conversations.
- Capture insights systematically. Use a simple note template: company, sector, innovation signal, follow-up action.
Remember that some editions in this set are past; use them as context for understanding who participates, not as confirmed future opportunities.
Transport and Accommodation Notes for Havana Expos
The supplied records do not include venue details, so transport and accommodation planning must start with the organiser’s guidance. Havana’s exhibition grounds are not specified here; do not assume a single venue for all events. Before booking, request the official venue address and any recommended travel options from each organiser.
That said, a few general principles apply. November and May are busy periods on the expo calendar, so accommodation near the venue may fill early. If you are attending both the general trade fair (November 1–5, 2026) and the technology fair (November 15–18, 2026), you may need to plan for two separate trips or an extended stay, depending on venue locations. For the May 2027 trade expo, note that it falls three days after the tourism fair ends, which could allow a combined visit—again, confirm venues and logistics first.
Use the table below as a starting framework; fill in details once organisers respond.
| Consideration | Action |
|---|---|
| Venue location | Request from organiser; do not assume |
| Accommodation | Book early for November and May clusters |
| Local transport | Ask organiser for recommended options |
| Travel documents | Check entry requirements well in advance |
None of these steps guarantee a smooth trip, but they reduce avoidable uncertainty.
Havana Expo FAQ
Which Havana trade show is best for technology innovation?
Feria Internacional de Tecnología is the most technology-focused, with 150 exhibitors including IBM, Microsoft, Huawei, Cisco and Oracle. Its November 15–18, 2026 dates are supplied and not independently verified. If your interest is digital infrastructure or enterprise IT, start there. For a broader view that includes tech within other sectors, the general trade fairs also feature technology firms.
Are the dates for Havana events in 2026 confirmed?
The dates in this guide are supplied dates, not independently confirmed. Some editions are marked as past (for example, the March 2026 business forum), and upcoming dates may change. Always check with the organiser before making travel or booking decisions. The guide does not guarantee that any event will take place as listed.
How many exhibitors do Havana expos typically have?
Based on the supplied records, exhibitor counts range from 120 (Feria Internacional de la Moda) to 650 (Cuba International Business Forum). Specialist fairs tend to be smaller, while general trade and business forums are larger. These figures describe specific editions and should not be taken as predictions for future events.
What industries are covered by Havana trade shows?
The ten events span general trade, technology, international trade and investment, travel and tourism, construction and real estate, healthcare, energy and utilities, agriculture and food, and fashion and textiles. Each fair has a distinct industry focus, so match your sector to the event. The variety suggests Havana hosts a multi-sector exhibition calendar rather than a single-industry cluster.
Can I attend multiple Havana expos in one trip?
Potentially, if dates and venues align. The November 2026 general trade fair (November 1–5) and technology fair (November 15–18) are separated by ten days, while the May 2027 trade expo (May 15–17) follows the tourism fair (May 2–6) by nine days. Venue details are not supplied, so confirm locations and travel logistics with each organiser before planning a combined trip.
Your next step: pick the one Havana fair that best matches your innovation question, then request the official venue and participation details from its organiser. Use the exhibitor lists here to shortlist who you want to meet, and build your schedule around confirmed information—not assumptions.