May Electrical Appointments: everything happening in electric mobility this month

May brings with it a particularly busy schedule for the electric mobility sector. As summer approaches, the number of meetings, trade fairs and initiatives that set the pace for this constantly evolving ecosystem is on the rise.

Innovation, charging infrastructure and new business opportunities come together in a key month for professionals and companies looking to stay one step ahead.

Here at Iria, we bring you a selection of electric mobility events in May, designed to keep you connected with what really matters in the sector.

Because every event contributes to the journey towards smarter, more efficient and sustainable mobility.

Be inspired, stay informed and recharge your ideas so you can keep charging in style.

Advanced Factories 2026

5–7 May – Barcelona, Spain

An international trade fair focusing on Industry 4.0, automation and advanced technologies applied to energy efficiency. A meeting place where digitalisation is driving the transformation of industrial processes.

• An event that highlights the role of industry in the energy transition.
• An opportunity to understand how automation and technology optimise consumption and sustainability.

SolarPower Summit 2026

5–6 May – Brussels, Belgium

An international conference focusing on solar energy and energy storage as the cornerstones of Europe’s new energy system. A forum where strategies and policies are defined to accelerate the transition to renewables.

• An event that reinforces the key role of solar energy in the electrification of the future.
• An opportunity to learn how Europe is driving a cleaner, more decentralised energy model.

Arnhem Electricity Week

18–23 May – Arnhem, Netherlands

An international event focusing on the electricity system and energy networks, where experts and companies analyse the challenges of the energy transition and the digitalisation of the supply chain.

• An event that highlights the evolution of electricity infrastructure.
• An opportunity to understand how smart grids will play a key role in the future of energy.

Solar & Storage Live Spain

27–28 May – Valencia, Spain

A trade fair dedicated to solar energy and energy storage systems, aimed at driving the growth of the renewable energy market in Spain.

• An event that reflects the progress of the photovoltaic sector in Spain.
• An opportunity to discover how energy storage is accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable model.

European Electricity Regulatory Forum

28–29 May – Florence, Italy

A European forum focusing on electricity market regulation and the challenges facing today’s energy system. A key platform for discussing the integration of renewables and grid development.

• An event that highlights the importance of regulation in the energy transition.
• An opportunity to understand how the framework that will shape the future of the electricity sector is being developed.