SteelFab 2026 launches region’s first AI digital twin platform

Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the exhibition launched AetherEx, an advanced digital twin platform that enables exhibitors to remain visible and connected with global audiences beyond the physical event. Through the platform, exhibitors can create and manage digital booths, showcase products and services, track buyer behaviour, and engage with visitors before, during, and after the exhibition.

Data-driven insights and extended reach

The platform also offers customer sentiment analysis and advanced analytics via a central dashboard, enabling manufacturers to gain actionable insights into market dynamics and emerging trends in the steel fabrication sector. Expo Centre Sharjah CEO Saif Mohammed Al Midfa said the initiative marks a transformative step in SteelFab’s evolution, opening new horizons for continuous engagement and strengthening Sharjah’s role as a regional hub for innovation in the exhibitions industry.

A global industrial gathering

SteelFab 2026 brings together more than 600 leading brands and 350 exhibitors from 35 countries across 25,000 square metres, showcasing the latest machinery, welding and cutting solutions, pipe manufacturing, and sheet metal technologies, with live demonstrations.