The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) has opened registrations for EVEX 2026, the latest edition of its annual European Vending Experience event, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 13-15 October.

Hosted at the Parkhotel Schönbrunn, next to Vienna's historic Schönbrunn Palace, the event is being organised in partnership with the Austrian Vending Association (OVV). The EVA said the location was selected for its accessibility to participants from across Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, as well as the wider German-speaking market.

Since its launch in 2015, EVEX has become one of the vending and coffee service industry's flagship annual events, bringing together operators, suppliers and other stakeholders for networking, exhibitions and educational sessions. The 2026 edition follows last year's event in Croatia.

Running over two and a half days, EVEX 2026 will feature a trade exhibition, conference sessions and interactive workshops covering developments and trends across the vending and coffee service sectors. Networking activities will also form a key part of the programme, including a guided tour highlighting Vienna's coffee culture.

The event will begin with a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on 13 October, with the main conference and exhibition programme taking place over the following two days.

The EVA said sponsorship and visibility packages are already attracting strong interest, with a limited number of opportunities still available. Attendees are encouraged to register early and secure accommodation before the hotel booking deadline of 30 June.

Further details on the programme, sponsors and registration are available via the EVA's EVEX 2026 event website.