Vending Poland Expo 2026 – Premiere Edition That Opened a New Era of Automated and Self-Service Retail

On 10-12 March 2026, Ptak Warsaw Expo became the epicentre of the vending industry and self-service technologies. The first edition of Vending Poland Expo proved that Poland is one of the most dynamic markets in Europe when it comes to innovations in vending machines, cashless payments, and IoT.

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New Generation of Automated Retail - What Distinguished the Trade Fair? The trade fair defined innovation, automation, and digital transformation. What attracted the most attention?

  • Next-generation vending machines - from classic snack & drink units, through fresh food and lunch options, to self-service kiosks and micro-markets.
  • New-era cashless payments and IoT - telemetry systems, cashless payment integrations, loyalty apps, AI, remote management, and intelligent monitoring.
  • Zero-waste and ecology - energy-efficient machines, sustainable packaging, and ecological operating solutions.

Exhibitors - The Heart of the Vending Market Over 100 exhibitors showcased the full spectrum of vending and self-service solutions. The diversity enabled everyone - from operators to investors - to find the right tools. Among the key companies:

  • vending machine manufacturers (snack, beverage, fresh food, non-food) including EVOCA Poland, SAT-VEND
  • payment technology providers including APDU Self Pay, Elavon
  • IT platforms for fleet management including Automnia, Retail24 · FMCG companies including OSHEE Poland, Würth Polska
  • component, service, and ecological materials providers including VENDINGNOWE.pl, TEMREX DYNATECH
Smart Retail Congress and Vending Leaders Forum - The Centre of Knowledge The main highlight of the programme was the Smart Retail Congress and the Vending Leaders Forum ``Business in the Face of Digital Transformation`` (organised by Puls Biznesu). Experts discussed the impact of digitalisation on vending, the future of cashless payments, logistics automation, impulse sales trends, and challenges such as inflation, regulations, and the deposit system. It was a key opportunity to understand the real directions of the industry. Emotions on stage reached their peak during the most prestigious moment of the entire event - the Medal Award Ceremony. Check which brands and solutions won gold - the full report is already waiting!

Vending Poland Expo - Medal Ceremony

Key Trends and Conclusions After the First Edition

Vending Poland Expo 2026 has set the direction for the future of Polish and European vending: smarter, more digital, more ecological, and more user-friendly.

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In 2027 – the second edition!

Vending Poland Expo will return as the meeting place for IoT, AI, and cashless solutions with practical knowledge, experts, and inspiring case studies. The industry is entering an era of new intelligence – greater scale, stronger technology, and genuine innovation.

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Nikodem Zygadło – Director of Analysis Department

Nikodem Zygadło

Director of Analysis Department | Deputy Director of Development | Ptak Warsaw Expo

A trade fair enthusiast with nearly 30 years of experience in creating, organizing events and managing trade fair projects.

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Date of publication: 31 March 2026