From May 4 to 7, IFAT Munich 2026 once again confirmed its role as a leading international event for the water, environmental and sustainable infrastructure sectors. This year, our Company took part in the exhibition with a stand that represented not only a technological showcase, but above all a place for meeting, exchanging ideas and building relationships with utilities, partners and industry professionals from all over the world.
The 2026 edition marked record-breaking results for the exhibition, which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary as a global benchmark for environmental technologies. IFAT welcomed around 142,000 visitors from nearly 160 countries and more than 3,400 exhibitors from around 60 nations across 300,000 square meters of exhibition space. These figures confirm the growing strategic importance of topics related to water management, circular economy and infrastructure resilience.
In an international scenario characterized by geopolitical tensions, fragile supply chains and increasing pressure on resources, IFAT highlighted how environmental technologies are now considered increasingly essential to ensure resilience, autonomy and sustainability for industrial systems and public services.
Smart metering and connectivity: the solutions showcased
Great attention was dedicated to smart water metering solutions and advanced communication architectures developed by Maddalena Spa to support the digital transition of water utilities.
Among the highlights of the exhibition, Electo SONIC attracted strong interest from numerous operators thanks to its multiprotocol approach and integrated dual connectivity:
NB-IoT as the primary communication channel
Wireless M-Bus as the local fallback channel
A design philosophy that reflects Maddalena’s vision: developing resilient, reliable technologies capable of adapting to different infrastructural and geographical contexts.
Alongside its smart solutions, the Company also showcased its range of meters for utility and submetering applications, confirming an industrial capacity that today exceeds 3 million meters produced every year.
An international discussion on the future of water
IFAT Munich also provided an opportunity to discuss the major trends transforming the sector: water loss reduction, smart data management, infrastructure interoperability, cybersecurity and communication reliability, sustainability and circular economy models.
During the four-day exhibition, the Maddalena team met with long-standing customers, new partners and international stakeholders, strengthening existing relationships and opening new opportunities for collaboration.
Above all, IFAT represented an important team moment. The presence of the entire international sales team highlighted the wealth of expertise, experience and market knowledge that has always distinguished Maddalena.
In a continuously evolving sector, we believe that innovation means not only developing new products, but also building strong relationships, listening to the needs of our stakeholders and supporting change with a concrete, long-term approach.
