FESI, Integrated Sustainable Building Fair, is the first fair in Italy that brings together in a single event all the technologies and solutions for integrated buildings
Organized by Messe Frankfurt Italia, FESI will be held at BolognaFiere, from 14 to 16 October 2025. It aims to be the point of reference for smart building, offering a complete overview of technological innovations: from building automation to HVAC systems, lighting, security, IoT solutions and electric mobility. The fair shows how these technologies integrate for efficient and sustainable management of the buildings of the future.
With the first edition in 2025, it will be a biennial event dedicated to intelligent solutions and technologies for buildings.
The Trade Show project
The new FESI trade fair project was born, in collaboration with the main industry associations, looking at the new market prospects for the construction and redevelopment of buildings that is rapidly evolving following the recent European directive.
This directive imposes new energy and environmental standards for buildings, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency by 2030.
First edition
The fair takes place in BolognaFiere and access to the fair is from the North Entrance (Via Ondina Valla, Bologna). The fair is easily accessible by car, train or bus.
Dates and times: 14 - 16 October 2025 / 09.30 - 18
Entrance to the fair is free for all operators in the sector
In recent years, the construction sector has been undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the growing demand for more efficient, connected and sustainable buildings. The integration of advanced technologies such as IoT, automation, intelligent energy systems and electric mobility solutions has revolutionized the way buildings are designed, built and managed. These changes not only respond to the need to reduce environmental impact, but also improve the quality of life and the safety of living and working spaces.
In this context, FESI was born, the new fair dedicated to intelligent solutions and technologies for the building, with the aim of responding to a dual need: on the one hand, to promote the spread of innovative technologies for building management; on the other, to provide a platform for discussion for all professionals in the sector. This event aims to be a point of reference for architects, engineers, builders, facility managers and all those who work in the construction world, highlighting the opportunities offered by the integration of new technologies.
Product Categories
Home and Building Automation
Technologies and solutions for energy efficiency
Technologies and solutions for air conditioning and heating
Technologies for the production of Energy and Renewable Energy
Control and Management Platforms - BACS
Electrical and Lighting Systems
Network infrastructures and connectivity for smart buildings
FESI - Integrated Sustainable Building Fair, 1st edition
BolognaFiere, 14-16 October 2025
Visitors Profile
The FESI fair is aimed at:
Condominium administrators
Public Administrations
Contract managers
Building contractors
Energy & Facilities managers
E-Mobility experts
Automation and Control experts
BIM and IoT experts
Major end users
Specialized installers
Designers, engineers and architects
System integrators, software programmers
Conference Program
The fair will also include a rich program of conferences and workshops, addressing topics such as digitalization, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Success stories will also be presented that demonstrate the impact of smart building technologies in the residential sector.
A technical-scientific committee, composed of industry experts, is actively working to define the key themes that will be addressed in the next edition of the fair. This collaborative approach will ensure that discussions are aligned with market needs and the latest innovations, offering participants a high-level program, full of relevant and inspiring content.
IBIMI shares FESI's vision of promoting a future where construction becomes sustainable, digitally integrated, and energy-efficient. By participating in the technical-scientific committee, IBIMI will support the use of BIM as a tool to optimize energy management and design smart and resilient buildings.
The ESCO sector has seen significant development following the European Community's guidelines on the EPBD topic. Therefore, the role of ESCOs needs to be adequately developed. In this context, FESI serves as a qualified platform for initiatives supporting industry operators.
Thanks to FESI, an important reflection on smart building is taking place. It will be a moment of discussion on the most cutting-edge technologies relevant to all phases of design. In this context, lighting will also play a leading role, featuring adaptive, intelligent, and integrated solutions.
FESI: Innovation and Sustainability in Integrated Building Design
Messe Frankfurt Italia is proud to organize the FESI trade fair, a premier event dedicated to Smart Building and Green Building technologies for the design of integrated building systems. Set to take place in Bologna, FESI brings together industry leaders, architecture and engineering firms, E-Mobility experts, BIM and IoT specialists, System Integrators, experts in automation and control technologies to explore the latest advancements in smart and eco-friendly technologies for efficient and sustainable management of future buildings. This platform fosters collaboration, showcases cutting-edge products, and highlights the most current themes driving the present and future of the construction industry. Join us at FESI to connect with like-minded professionals, gain insights from expert speakers, and discover how we can build a smarter and more sustainable world together.
The Organizers
Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's leading trade fair organisers, and in the Building Technologies sector it has acquired a leading role through the organisation of events and specialised trade fairs covering a wide range of technological solutions and innovations related to the construction, management, safety and automation of buildings. It has over 60 years of experience in this field, from the first edition of ISH (in 1960); later came Light+Building and Intersec which consolidated its position at a global level, creating a platform for the industry that has been evolving for over six decades. Its international network allows the organisation of events all over the world, adapting the themes to local needs and global trends. The events cover emerging and developed markets, encouraging exchange between companies, professionals and innovators from all over the world.
