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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENC WILL ALSO BE PRESENT AT THIS EDITION OF EL GRAN SALÓN FERRETERO TO BOOST THE SECTOR
Bogotá, October 2025. The technological revolution is transforming all productive sectors, and the hardware industry is no exception. In its eighth edition, El Gran Salón Ferretero, which will take place from November 6 to 8 at Corferias, will present trends in artificial intelligence, digitization, and automation that are setting an important course for the modernization of the industry.
Over three days, the fair will bring together more than 200 exhibitors from 10 countries and 10,000 professional visitors from Colombia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, consolidating its position as the most influential event in B2B business and knowledge transfer for the sector.
“Digitization is redefining the role of hardware stores in the economy. It is no longer just about selling products, but about offering smart, fast solutions tailored to new customer needs. We want entrepreneurs to see technology as their main ally for growth and differentiation,” said Lilián Conde, project manager at El Gran Salón Ferretero in Corferias.
Brands that apply technological innovation
The commitment to innovation is reflected in the participation of brands that are incorporating emerging technologies into their operations.
Frontec, a company with more than two decades of experience in industrial solutions, has integrated digital tools and artificial intelligence into its technical catalog, optimizing traceability, quality control, and product management processes. From its headquarters in Chile, the company also promotes digital integration and technological development projects aimed at improving the experience of its business customers and the control of internal processes.
For its part, Tecnosa, a Colombian brand with more than 40 years of experience in the electrical and hydraulic materials market, is developing artificial intelligence processes that cover its production, logistics, and commercial areas.
"The Gran Salón Ferretero promotes knowledge, innovation, and relationships that propel the sector into a new era. Starting with this edition, we want to see how technology ceases to be a promise and becomes an everyday tool for growth and competitiveness for hardware stores," said Ana María Jiménez, Project & Sales Manager at Koelnmesse.
For the first time, the fair incorporates a structured academic agenda that provides tools for business: technical conferences, analysis spaces, applied cases, and content designed to address current market challenges.
In addition to business networking opportunities, attendees will enjoy experiences that bring concrete value to hardware management, with a greater international presence, live demonstrations, and solutions aligned with the transformation of the sector.
From November 6 to 8, Corferias in Bogotá will be the venue for El Gran Salón Ferretero 2025. Professional visitors can now pre-register at https://www.gransalonferretero.com/es/preregistro and guarantee their participation in the fair that connects the entire hardware industry in Colombia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
About the organizers
Corferias – Bogotá International Business and Exhibition Center: With more than 70 years of experience, Corferias is the leading exhibition center in Colombia and one of the most important in Latin America. Its mission is to promote business, social, and cultural development by organizing trade shows, events, and conferences that foster innovation and business in the region.
Concept2B – Strategy and sector connection: A firm specializing in the design and execution of networking and sector development projects. Concept2B has been a key ally in positioning El Gran Salón Ferretero as the most important trade fair in the industry in Colombia.
Koelnmesse – Trade fairs for the hardware industry: Koelnmesse is one of the leading organizers of international trade fairs and a world leader in the tools and hardware sector, with EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair in Cologne (Germany) as its flagship event. Its portfolio includes specialized platforms in key markets such as Shanghai, Bergamo, New Delhi, and Bogotá, where El Gran Salón Ferretero has achieved a prominent role as a benchmark in Latin America. In 2025, the company will expand its presence with new events in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its strategic role in the global growth of the industry.
